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Rise of the Tomb Raider OT | Feat. 20% more tombs and 75% more chastising OP's title
- Thread starter Harlequin
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Don't know if this should have it's own thread, but here is the official music video for "I Shall Rise" by Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9RyKLRU4QM
I enjoyed the song, fits the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9RyKLRU4QM
I enjoyed the song, fits the game.
NeoRaider
Member
I already posted it in this thread. It's great video.
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
That music video posted 2 pages back is pretty cool. Glad to see at least one positive reaction!
Garrett Hawke
Member
CrimsonEclipse
Member
I see, I guess I shouldn't complain...I rarely watch TV.
Ok, final batch (for now)
I believe all of these are real time. I didn't take any screenshots of the pre-rendered scenes cus that seemed a little pointless.
Bonus: snow deformation is pretty cool although it doesn't always match up right.
Those Next-Gen teeth, looks really fucking good. Can't wait. Was gonna wait on the PS4 or PC version but I'll be happy to play it on X1.
Here's an xbox one frame rate test. Performance does seem to dip a bit in places.
Here is an example of one of the optional tombs for anyone who wants an idea. It is the second one you come across. Major Spoilers of Course. I don't recommend watching the solution but you can get a brief idea on the tombs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlTR_CyCDgs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlTR_CyCDgs
Looks solid overall. There's very little to no dips during combat, that's what matters most.
shadow_shogun
Member
Rise of the Tomb Raider |OT| She's fallen and she can get up.
I'm sorry.
Garrett Hawke
Member
Game is seriously gorgeous tbh. The core artwork is fantastic and while image quality isn't all that good due to some... oddities (I don't know how to describe them but they make some edges look incredibly jaggy) the overall impression is really good imo.
Looks solid. Some dips in the beginning with that big ass storm but the rest was a nice locked 30.
The first few areas look amazing visually. The detail in Lara's face is especially impressive.
The gameplay is pretty much the same as the reboot so if you were happy with how that played you won't be disappointed. I can't speak to the difficulty really as I'm playing on normal (2nd option of the 4 choices available). None of the combat encounters so far seem like they would be much trouble though. I did die once but only because I'm crap at 3rd person action games!
One of the things I was worried about pre-release was all the crafting and collectible stuff but I'm happy with how it's handled. I like to poke around in every corner before moving on and none of the items and secrets you can find is worthless junk. Everything you come across contributes to getting new skills and weapons. Some of it is daft like the way learning languages works, but I feel that helps with world building.
I'm only a little way into the first big hub area and so far I haven't seen the game make the leap forward some of the reviews suggest but I'm having fun, and with the way I play, I can see myself spending way more time than the 10-12 hours it's taken some people to finish it.
The gameplay is pretty much the same as the reboot so if you were happy with how that played you won't be disappointed. I can't speak to the difficulty really as I'm playing on normal (2nd option of the 4 choices available). None of the combat encounters so far seem like they would be much trouble though. I did die once but only because I'm crap at 3rd person action games!
One of the things I was worried about pre-release was all the crafting and collectible stuff but I'm happy with how it's handled. I like to poke around in every corner before moving on and none of the items and secrets you can find is worthless junk. Everything you come across contributes to getting new skills and weapons. Some of it is daft like the way learning languages works, but I feel that helps with world building.
I'm only a little way into the first big hub area and so far I haven't seen the game make the leap forward some of the reviews suggest but I'm having fun, and with the way I play, I can see myself spending way more time than the 10-12 hours it's taken some people to finish it.
is the game itself just more of the same as the 2013 reboot or does it try to veer closer to the older TR games?
Coolio McAwesome
Member
This game looks pretty amazing. The reviews are great and it could be a legit Game of the Year contender. It's a shame that the OT for one of the biggest games of the year is so heavily dominated by console wars garbage. This thread is toxic.
In any regard, I'm really looking forward to this game. It looks like exploration plays a big role in the game is said to have some really clever puzzles. I was worried the game would be comprised entirely of linear action sequences and quicktime events, so it's great to hear that there's more depth to the game.
In any regard, I'm really looking forward to this game. It looks like exploration plays a big role in the game is said to have some really clever puzzles. I was worried the game would be comprised entirely of linear action sequences and quicktime events, so it's great to hear that there's more depth to the game.
The same as the reboot. It's not really like the older games but it does a better job of having places to explore. I'm not far into the game but nothing I've seen so far has been complex.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
Hmmmm... you are putting ideas in my head
The gameplay is the same as the Reboot but there are far fewer QTE's and slow motion moments. The crafting/upgrading has been given more depth and the HUB areas are much larger with more to do. The way it tries to veer closer to the older games is by focusing a bit more on the tombs and they are definitely a step up both in terms of size and puzzles. They require more steps to complete and some are in much larger tomb like environments and span more than one room.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Tomb Raider |OT|: Game's Reviewing Well, Guess I'll wait Till Q4 2016
Garrett Hawke
Member
Rise of the Tomb Raider |OT| Stop raining on someone else's parade
Turin Turambar
Member
I like this one
you get to do one refund a year, i just plain told the agent the game was not to my liking and that i "was told" i am entitled to one refund per year.
Flintty
Member
Ok, final batch (for now)
Oh my! Curse my dirty mind, that looks like a strap on scene...
Awesome shots dude. The game is a beauty!
ViewtifulJC
Banned
did you call or was it through chat support?
Dee Dah Dave
Member
I already did one for the MCC though. Although that game was completely broken at the time.
I enjoyed the first one due to its gameplay being strong and elements it tried to play with (exploration, platforming, combat, ect) feeling tighter to me than the Uncharted series. I hated the original's story and characters but it wasn't bad enough to write me off the game 
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Going to get this new one sometime next year (whenever it comes to PS4 when I get that or if I get an X1 at some point, get it with that) and I'm wondering for those that played enough of the game; how is the story for RotTR?
That was the biggest issue I had with the original, so if that is decent at the very least, I will really look forward to giving this new one a shot.
Thank you for anyone who answers my question and I hope people enjoy the game! The original had a lot of potential, so the sequel should be really damn good and one of the stronger games of 2015 .
.Going to get this new one sometime next year (whenever it comes to PS4 when I get that or if I get an X1 at some point, get it with that) and I'm wondering for those that played enough of the game; how is the story for RotTR?
That was the biggest issue I had with the original, so if that is decent at the very least, I will really look forward to giving this new one a shot
.Thank you for anyone who answers my question and I hope people enjoy the game
! The original had a lot of potential, so the sequel should be really damn good and one of the stronger games of 2015 .
Elitist1945
Member
That is a good looking game! I'm waiting for this to pop onto PS4, but I'm sure the wait will be worth it - loved the last Tomb Raider.
CadetMahoney
Member
I've been playing it for about 7 hours straight, game looks simply awesome, i'd say the best graphics i've seen so far on console, at least on Xbox One, same for the animations, especially Lara's of course, gameplay wise it is way bigger than TR 2013, it's almost comparable to a free roaming, there is plenty of stuff to find and unlock, a few side missions and lots of optional tombs to discover and solve, i already found like 6 tombs so far, they're not too hard to solve but definitely well done and enjoyable, of course there is shooting too and it's done pretty well, the base is the 2013 reboot but with visible improvements here and there. Story wise seems good so far, and this time there are other interesting characters other than Lara.
I liked TR 2013 a lot and this game is that thing but enhanced in every aspect, definitely a big game, a GOTY contender for me, even if with Witcher 3 and MGSV it's pretty hard
I liked TR 2013 a lot and this game is that thing but enhanced in every aspect, definitely a big game, a GOTY contender for me, even if with Witcher 3 and MGSV it's pretty hard
Garrett Hawke
Member
The "marketplace" pop-ups and stuff are incredibly immersion breaking. I think flipping the "online features" setting to off gets rid of them, I'll post back when I find out.
For those wondering, after fulfilling certain requirements (from what I can gather), you're given a pack which you can open or something, but it's not diagetic at all.
For those wondering, after fulfilling certain requirements (from what I can gather), you're given a pack which you can open or something, but it's not diagetic at all.
drotahorror
Member
I hate the xb1 download speeds. 50% in 4 hours? On PS4 or PC I would download 20gb in 3 hours max (probably much less). I always deal with this crap on xb1. It also cripples my entire network and videos and pictures can barely load on other devices. Well pictures will load. PS4 and PC don't destroy my network either, even when downloading at full speed.
Persona RS
Member
Unfortunately, yes.
darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
So on which marketplace does this unlock first? Brasil seems to be in two hours, Australia and New Zealand don't seem to work.
My only real complaint about the game comes down to the weak melee combat and mediocre gunplay. Everything else is great. If you're going to play, use the bow as your primary weapon. So good.
I believe Twitch streams are whitelisted until official launch.
You get card packs (to use in the expeditions mode) after completing certain levels. The notification pops similar to an achievement.
Hey, you just beat X level! Here's the themed card pack! Here's the achievement!
That's about it.
I believe Twitch streams are whitelisted until official launch.
You get card packs (to use in the expeditions mode) after completing certain levels. The notification pops similar to an achievement.
Hey, you just beat X level! Here's the themed card pack! Here's the achievement!
That's about it.
Ok, final batch (for now)
sweet buttery jesus...dem lips...