Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
ESRB M, PEGI 18+
Release date: 3/5/13
(click to be taken to Amazon or Amazon.co.uk's product page)
Lara is the product of a privileged childhood, and was sheltered from the harsh realities of life. Growing up, Lara spent time travelling with her parents on archaeological expeditions, until they mysteriously disappeared. She developed a worldly outlook and a passion for ancient mysteries. After graduating college, she took her first major job as a crewmember on the ship Endurance.
After serving two combat tours with the RMC (Royal Marine Commandos) Conrad Roth left the military and put his specialized skills to use as wreck-diver and freelance treasure-hunter. Roth traveled the world, earning a reputation for toughness, competence, and a willingness to bend inconvenient laws restricting traffic in historical artifacts. Those qualities attracted the attention of wealthy private collectors including Laras parents. For several years, Roth accompanied Richard Croft on over a dozen treasure-hunting expeditions, acting as a guide and, when necessary, bodyguard. Roth has modeled his style of leadership on that of his hero, the explorer Ernest Shackleton. The welfare and safety of his crew is paramount to Roth and he prides himself on instinctively knowing who is going to make a good crewmember. He is also a hands-on leader who knows how to boost the morale of his shipmates, have fun and remain both optimistic and realistic.
Lastly, there is the crew. When the Endurance splits in half and the group separated, Lara must find them and regroup at all costs.
Lack of supplies and inclement weather may be the least of Lara and her friends' problems. Carniverous predators lurk the island at every corner, and bands of mercenaries infest the environment as well. To protect herself and regroup with her friends, Lara will have to toughen herself against the harsh terrain.
Survive.
Single player media
Screenshots
Console (Xbox 360) screenshots
TressFX
Videos
Announcement trailer
"Survivor" trailer
"Monastery Escape" trailer
E3 2012 stage demo
Tomb Raider will feature multiplayer, with up to 8 players supported. Most of the playable characters in multiplayer come from the single-player experience. The MP was created not by Crystal Dynamics, but by Eidos Montreal (Deus Ex: Human Revolution). There are 3 gametypes and 5 maps, pitting Survivors versus Scavengers. There is no online pass.
Gametypes
Maps
Multiplayer media
Screenshots
Videos
Team Deathmatch
Rescue gametype
Conan O'Brien
press-start.com- 5/5
Polygon - 9/10
Ausgamers - 9/10
Stevivor.com - 9/10
Eurogamer - 8/10
Edge - 8/10
CVG - 9/10
IGN - 9.1/10
Destructoid - 8.5/10
Telegraph.co.uk - 5/5
OXM UK - 8/10
Penny Arcade
Gamespot - 8.5/10
Shacknews
GameTrailers - 8.5 /10
Game Informer - 9.25
EGM - 8/10
Metro Gamecentral - 8/10
NZGamer - 10/10
Escapist Magazine - 5/5
Digital Trends - 9.5/10
Machinima - 6/10
Publisher: Square Enix
ESRB M, PEGI 18+
Release date: 3/5/13
Preorder bonuses:
Gamestop:
Challenge Tomb (exclusive single player DLC)
Shanty Town multiplayer map
Shanty Town multiplayer map
Amazon ("Final Hours edition"):
Exclusive art book
Hunter skin for Lara
Digital copy of Geoff Keighley's The Final Hours of Tomb Raider for Kindle Fire
Access code for Scavenger Hunt
Shanty Town multiplayer map
$5 Amazon credit
Hunter skin for Lara
Digital copy of Geoff Keighley's The Final Hours of Tomb Raider for Kindle Fire
Access code for Scavenger Hunt
Shanty Town multiplayer map
$5 Amazon credit
Best Buy:
Aviatrix skin for Lara
Tomb Raider: The Beginnings 48 page comic book
Tomb Raider: The Beginnings 48 page comic book
Walmart:
Guerilla skin for Lara
Access code for Scavenger Hunt
Shanty Town multiplayer map
Download code for Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (walmart.com only)
$4.99 VUDU credit (walmart.com only)
Access code for Scavenger Hunt
Shanty Town multiplayer map
Download code for Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (walmart.com only)
$4.99 VUDU credit (walmart.com only)
(click to be taken to Amazon or Amazon.co.uk's product page)
North America:
Europe:
- App for tablets and mobile devices
- Play to earn in-game DLC
- To play, you must get a passcode from select retailers as a preorder bonus
- Official site: http://trscavenger.com/login
- Introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx-XM8tKn4M
Lara is the product of a privileged childhood, and was sheltered from the harsh realities of life. Growing up, Lara spent time travelling with her parents on archaeological expeditions, until they mysteriously disappeared. She developed a worldly outlook and a passion for ancient mysteries. After graduating college, she took her first major job as a crewmember on the ship Endurance.
After serving two combat tours with the RMC (Royal Marine Commandos) Conrad Roth left the military and put his specialized skills to use as wreck-diver and freelance treasure-hunter. Roth traveled the world, earning a reputation for toughness, competence, and a willingness to bend inconvenient laws restricting traffic in historical artifacts. Those qualities attracted the attention of wealthy private collectors including Laras parents. For several years, Roth accompanied Richard Croft on over a dozen treasure-hunting expeditions, acting as a guide and, when necessary, bodyguard. Roth has modeled his style of leadership on that of his hero, the explorer Ernest Shackleton. The welfare and safety of his crew is paramount to Roth and he prides himself on instinctively knowing who is going to make a good crewmember. He is also a hands-on leader who knows how to boost the morale of his shipmates, have fun and remain both optimistic and realistic.
Lastly, there is the crew. When the Endurance splits in half and the group separated, Lara must find them and regroup at all costs.
Lara Croft is a recently graduated archaeologist aboard the vessel of her late father's friend, Conrad Roth. As part of the crew of Endurance, Lara and her shipmates are sailing for the island of Yamatai, in search of untold wealth. During the voyage, a violent storm shipwrecks the crew, and they become stranded and separated.Executive producer Ron Rosenberg said:When people play Lara, they don't really project themselves into the character. They're more like 'I want to protect her.' There's this sort of dynamic of 'I'm going to this adventure with her and trying to protect her'.
Lack of supplies and inclement weather may be the least of Lara and her friends' problems. Carniverous predators lurk the island at every corner, and bands of mercenaries infest the environment as well. To protect herself and regroup with her friends, Lara will have to toughen herself against the harsh terrain.
Survive.
Single player media
Screenshots
Console (Xbox 360) screenshots
TressFX
Videos
Announcement trailer
"Survivor" trailer
"Monastery Escape" trailer
E3 2012 stage demo
Tomb Raider will feature multiplayer, with up to 8 players supported. Most of the playable characters in multiplayer come from the single-player experience. The MP was created not by Crystal Dynamics, but by Eidos Montreal (Deus Ex: Human Revolution). There are 3 gametypes and 5 maps, pitting Survivors versus Scavengers. There is no online pass.
Gametypes
Team Deathmatch: 4v4, first team to reach 25 kills wins. You've seen this before.
Rescue: Survivors attempt to recover medical supplies while the Scavengers try to kill them with a melee execution. Round based.
Cry for Help: Survivors must activate radio transmitters while preventing the batteries from falling into Scavenger hands. Round based.
Free for All: Kill enough player without dying to become "it" and hold your title as long as possible before time runs out.
Rescue: Survivors attempt to recover medical supplies while the Scavengers try to kill them with a melee execution. Round based.
Cry for Help: Survivors must activate radio transmitters while preventing the batteries from falling into Scavenger hands. Round based.
Free for All: Kill enough player without dying to become "it" and hold your title as long as possible before time runs out.
Maps
Beach: A storm wrought beach where Scavengers attempt to harness lightning.
Shrine: A serene temple high atop a mountain.
Chasm: A sun bleached dryland.
Underground: Below the island lies a submarine...
Monastery: A cavernous ravine with deadly ridges.
Shantytown: An abandoned settlement, rife with danger. (DLC)
Shrine: A serene temple high atop a mountain.
Chasm: A sun bleached dryland.
Underground: Below the island lies a submarine...
Monastery: A cavernous ravine with deadly ridges.
Shantytown: An abandoned settlement, rife with danger. (DLC)
Multiplayer media
Screenshots
Videos
Team Deathmatch
Rescue gametype
Conan O'Brien
press-start.com- 5/5
Polygon - 9/10
Ausgamers - 9/10
Stevivor.com - 9/10
Eurogamer - 8/10
Edge - 8/10
CVG - 9/10
IGN - 9.1/10
Destructoid - 8.5/10
Telegraph.co.uk - 5/5
OXM UK - 8/10
Penny Arcade
Gamespot - 8.5/10
Shacknews
GameTrailers - 8.5 /10
Game Informer - 9.25
EGM - 8/10
Metro Gamecentral - 8/10
NZGamer - 10/10
Escapist Magazine - 5/5
Digital Trends - 9.5/10
Machinima - 6/10
Special thanks to Diamond, Franklinator, rvy, Andrew., and Tricky I Shadow!
P.S if there are any mistakes in the OP, let me know and I will correct them!