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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune

RedSwirl

Junior Member
Jesus. This game seems to be the anti-Derrick01.

But seriously though, are people enjoying this for the set pieces or what?
 
Yeah, I take back my complaints about the audio, sound design is excellent, I just really don't care for the score compositions or the voice performances.

So far I'd say this reminds me more of Deliverance than torture porn.

Maybe archery porn.

"A Quiver Aquiver", starring Lara Croft

Now there's an idea. I'd pay good money for that.

Jesus. This game seems to be the anti-Derrick01.

But seriously though, are people enjoying this for the set pieces or what?

I dunno, lots of stuff? Some people like the story, some like Lara, some like the combat, some like the exploration, some like the visuals, etc.

It's a great game?
 

derFeef

Member
Jesus. This game seems to be the anti-Derrick01.

But seriously though, are people enjoying this for the set pieces or what?

Great visuals, lot's of stuff to do, Lara is great, really polished, controls very well, action moments are fantastic, paced very well.... and so on.
 

DukeBobby

Member
Jesus. This game seems to be the anti-Derrick01.

But seriously though, are people enjoying this for the set pieces or what?

I enjoyed the combat, visuals, atmosphere, exploration and yes, even the set pieces. I had a great time with it, and I don't know why you find it so hard to understand.

Not all of us are like Derrick.

I just got past Shantytown. How much more is there?

Quite a lot. You're probably about half way, maybe a little more.
 

Derrick01

Banned
Jesus. This game seems to be the anti-Derrick01.

But seriously though, are people enjoying this for the set pieces or what?

In their defense the explosions are definitely pretty. And very loud, almost blew my speakers out at one point.

I don't think I can play this game much longer.

I just got past Shantytown. How much more is there?

You're about halfway. That's where the game slides into pure Uncharted territory for the story areas. You'll notice the drastic shift in tone and level design.
 

DukeBobby

Member
Am I the only person who preferred the second half of the game? I think the game really started to hit its stride after Shantytown.

Maybe it's because I liked the combat, and the waves of enemies didn't bother me.
 

Skilletor

Member
Am I the only person who preferred the second half of the game? I think the game really started to hit its stride after Shantytown.

Maybe it's because I liked the combat, and the waves of enemies didn't bother me.

That would explain it. That's precisely why I've never made it past two hours of an Uncharted game.

Fuck that shit. Especially with how braindead easy this game is.
 

Derrick01

Banned
Why must you be so condescending? You seem to think that everyone who likes this game is a brain dead moron.

There has to be some reason why people are liking this, and since I already explained how the combat, platforming and stealth has no depth or challenge at all then it has to be something else right?
 

derFeef

Member
There has to be some reason why people are liking this, and since I already explained how the combat, platforming and stealth has no depth or challenge at all then it has to be something else right?

You explained it? And what makes you believe your explanation and opinion is the second coming? No offense dude but it's unbelievable how arrogant you are sometimes.
 
Rented a copy from Redbox yesterday and played for over three hours last night,
made to the ruined village where Lara has to retrieve the backpack from wolves
. Wow, I really enjoyed what I've played so far.

I'm very intrigued by where the story is headed as I'm getting a strong vibe along the lines of
Lost
. I also enjoy the combat sections so far. It's just the right amount and then I can get back to exploring the environment to find all the cool collectables. Really dig the voiced diaries.

So yeah, looking forward to playing more. The game is off to a great start.
 

DukeBobby

Member
You explained it? And what makes you believe your explanation and opinion is the second coming? No offense dude but it's unbelievable how arrogant you are sometimes.

I understand why some people hate this game and I can accept that. Why can't he do the opposite? Is it really too much to ask?
 

Andrew.

Banned
Holy shit, I never realized Videogame Superfan #1's opinions were the be all end all opinions no matter what the discussion is about.

Since when did this start happening? Seriously? I think its the tag. It went straight to the domepiece.

Dude, you have zero sense of humor and my sarcasm meter is always fully fucking charged.
 
People just don't get my style of humor I guess. I have to have my fun sometimes.

mitt-romney-sucks-her8buwi.jpg
 

Derrick01

Banned
Holy shit, I never realized Videogame Superfan #1's opinions were the be all end all opinions no matter what the discussion is about.

Since when did this start happening? Seriously? I think its the tag. It went straight to the domepiece.

Dude, you have zero sense of humor and my sarcasm meter is always fully fucking charged.

I dunno you might want to recheck it. It could be like the wii u tablet where if you don't use it it runs out on its own.
 
I get you. <3

It also makes me chuckle that people get so bothered by random opinion on the internets. :)

Just Derrick's. I dunno.

He tasks me. He tasks me and I shall have him! I'll chase him 'round the moons of Nibia and 'round the Antares Maelstrom and 'round Perdition's flames before I give him up!

Man, everytime you post a gif I have to go on my phone to see what it is.

I'm at work, so it's just a jpg.
 

derFeef

Member
People just don't get my style of humor I guess. I have to have my fun sometimes.

Right,...

I get you. <3

It also makes me chuckle that people get so bothered by random opinion on the internets. :)

What's this nonsense? This is a discussion forum and we post our opinions, we can have arguments about it and whatnot. But I am tired of getting called a lower person because I don't agree with him. I don't ignore people because that's just silly, but he's hitting a nerve because he always talking condescendingly about other opinions, with being offensive and even underlines it that he's right to be offensive. I'm sorry that I have to use this thread for that to say but I wonder why he's still caring that much and continue with his ringelspiel.
 

Skilletor

Member
Right,...



What's this nonsense? This is a discussion forum and we post our opinions, we can have arguments about it and whatnot. But I am tired of getting called a lower person because I don't agree with him. I don't ignore people because that's just silly, but he's hitting a nerve because he always talking condescendingly about other opinions, with being offensive and even underlines it that he's right to be offensive. I'm sorry that I have to use this thread for that to say but I wonder why he's still caring that much and continue with his ringelspiel.

Annnnd...he's a random person on the internet that you don't know. Why get annoyed?
 
Right,...



What's this nonsense? This is a discussion forum and we post our opinions, we can have arguments about it and whatnot. But I am tired of getting called a lower person because I don't agree with him. I don't ignore people because that's just silly, but he's hitting a nerve because he always talking condescendingly about other opinions, with being offensive and even underlines it that he's right to be offensive. I'm sorry that I have to use this thread for that to say but I wonder why he's still caring that much and continue with his ringelspiel.

Maybe Derrick's overcompensating for something in his life.

Do we have time for psychoanalysis?

Annnnd...he's a random person on the internet that you don't know. Why get annoyed?

No one likes being called inferior or crap like that. Even if it is just a random person.
 
I'm sure this has already been mentioned, but what's with the short QTE window? I've already died a number of times for not pressing the button on time (or maybe I just suck...). After awhile, I noticed the QTE button is just triangle (that would be Y on the 360), so what's the point of even having them?

Played it for about two hours, and I'm liking it so far. Started off pretty slow, but the general atmosphere of the game has been nice. Holy moly at how detailed the environments are. Once again, this just might have to do with me sucking, but I've found the shooting bits kind of frustrating. Multiple enemies ganging up on you, and even calling for backup. The survival instinct function is pretty useful in these instances. Also, what's the point of duck and cover if I'm still taking damage? It seems like the bullets go right through whatever I'm ducking under.

I do like how some of the platforming and combat bits are a little more interactive than Uncharted. The platforming also isn't brain dead automatic easy like Uncharted. FYI, I love the Uncharted games.
 

Totobeni

An blind dancing ho
The main problem is not just how shallow the game is,it just don't try anything new to the tired formulas it copied from other games.
 
I think my one complaint about this game is
the waves of enemies that start in shantytown and continue from then on.
Still immensely enjoyed the game though I hope they get rid of this in the next iteration.
 
I'd be extremely disappointed if that happened. I expect much more survival elements and scarcity of ammo in TLoU.

Yeah, this was more my point. Not that it's just Derrick of course, I think most of us want a real hardscrabble kind of experience from TLoU.

Edit: Beaten like that Pepsi can last page
 

Derrick01

Banned
I don't see Derrick jumping on anybody or making things personal. Where is this inferior stuff coming from?

People didn't catch my sarcasm, which if you didn't it made it seem like I was directly calling people idiots. Which I wouldn't do on here since I'd like to stay around.
 
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