BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Yeah the game looks its best during the night scenes where they can mask a lot of the games weak areas. The day time areas really show how shoddy some stuff is
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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
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Yeah the game looks its best during the night scenes where they can mask a lot of the games weak areas. The day time areas really show how shoddy some stuff is
Forget Uncharted, there was someone going around the forum claiming it along with Crysis 3 (which it does) looks like a next gen title. Delusional chap !
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Yeah I saw that. Pretty crazy
When you are climbing out of there, literally 6-7 explosions go off in sequence and it's just like...jesus christ, I recognized how low res the explosion is!
The controller rumbles for pretty much the entire game.
That expendable henchman
was one of the 4 Russian brothers. Kind of a weak way for him to go, especially after how upset he was that Lara killed his brother and he didn't kill her because Mathias stopped him. Should have done more with him.
Wait who was
the last brother? I know that you hear about him on your way to the wrecked ship and that's the last time he's mentioned.
Regarding Roth
Played it a bit more and I think the amount of "stuff is falling apart" in this game is now getting close to being infuriating and frankly speaking a insulting.
Lol he had a spare pistol with bullets yet he turned his back, lol he killed the goons running at him first but not the guy with obvious intentions to throw an axe.
Played it a bit more and I think the amount of "stuff is falling apart" in this game is now getting close to being infuriating and frankly speaking a insulting.
Cjdamon042
Member
Just finished it. Loved it. It feels like parts of Tomb Raider, Uncharted and Batman: Arkham Asylum rolled into one, and it's balanced at that.
I personally like the new Lara. Yeah there is some rapid bipolar shifts from innocent and scared girl to "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU ALL, YOU BASTARDS!", but overall I like the new direction they are going with her. I look forward to seeing what they do with her in the next game.
There could have been some more tombs, and bigger tombs that didn't just have one puzzle with a giant treasure chest at the end containing salvage. I thought the game looked great most of the time but as others have said some parts aren't up to scratch and can look inferior to other games (for example character models). Some of the characters were pretty flat and overall the story and character development could have been much better, but I'm happy as it is.
I'm interested to see what they do with the next game. Although I loved the island for the most part in this game, it made sense for the story to take place in one location. But for the next I want more variety, but obviously that would change how the game plays if it's not one continuous location. But more and bigger tombs with multiple (harder) puzzles is a must, as is swimming, diving, and preferably some vehicle sections. I liked the combat and the upgrade system so I want to see them return, but the upgrade system makes sense in this game but might not in a standard sort of Tomb Raider experience.
I personally like the new Lara. Yeah there is some rapid bipolar shifts from innocent and scared girl to "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU ALL, YOU BASTARDS!", but overall I like the new direction they are going with her. I look forward to seeing what they do with her in the next game.
There could have been some more tombs, and bigger tombs that didn't just have one puzzle with a giant treasure chest at the end containing salvage. I thought the game looked great most of the time but as others have said some parts aren't up to scratch and can look inferior to other games (for example character models). Some of the characters were pretty flat and overall the story and character development could have been much better, but I'm happy as it is.
I'm interested to see what they do with the next game. Although I loved the island for the most part in this game, it made sense for the story to take place in one location. But for the next I want more variety, but obviously that would change how the game plays if it's not one continuous location. But more and bigger tombs with multiple (harder) puzzles is a must, as is swimming, diving, and preferably some vehicle sections. I liked the combat and the upgrade system so I want to see them return, but the upgrade system makes sense in this game but might not in a standard sort of Tomb Raider experience.
You will be disappointed
The tombs are just little puzzles, and they aren't particularly tricky.
The tombs consist of Dark Gearswalking as Lara walks in, then a one-room puzzle that would make Snooki feel smart (not all tombs have that), and then useless treasure.
They are not hard to find (there are symbols on the exterior of each tomb that practically say TOMB --->) and the game alerts you when you are near a tomb. There is also an ability you get get that puts all the tombs on your map.
Gillian Seed
Banned
My plan worked. I moved it out of the infinite thread.
I didn't really attempt for that to happen but whatever
notsureifserious.jpg?
lol I am. I put like 100 hours into that game.
Just played the opening sequence and here are my first impressions. Could do without the quick time events, but the free form gameplay, while certainly not deep, is incredibly smooth and just feels good to control. Also, the environment interactivity is great and the presentation and production value is simply outstanding. Exceeding my expectations here. Off to an excellent start.
oconnomiyaki
Member
Finished this today. A joy from start to finish, and one of the most cohesive experiences I've played. Not only one of the best games I've played this generation, but one of the best games, period. I rarely 100% games, and very rarely replay single-player games of this length, and with Tomb Raider I'm going to do both.
Not only do you make flawed arguments in the Anita Sarkeesian thread in an attempt to counter the wish for better representation of minorities in video games, but you also think this Tomb Raider "is one of the best games, period".
I think you're my arch nemesis or something.
Not only do you make flawed arguments in the Anita Sarkeesian thread in an attempt to counter the wish for better representation of minorities in video games, but you also think this Tomb Raider "is one of the best games, period".
I think you're my arch nemesis or something.
hmmm...
Rarely do I post, but this game really is incredible...... Granted I'm on PC, ultimate, tressfx, etc. This to me is a true next gen experience, and the first game I've played in a long time where I didn't feel like I was trudging through things. I'm sorry GAF, but this beats Uncharted 2 to me..... Bravo Crystal Dynamics!
I posted a couple of these way, WAY back in the thread, but my tumblr oldgamemags has been posting some of the articles and covers from Tomb Raider's long history. Here are some of the recent ones:
Man, you wouldn't dare see them use the new lara in that last one.
Man, you wouldn't dare see them use the new lara in that last one.
The English Conquistador
Member
fuzzyreactor
Banned
Just beat it. I actually felt the game was too long, I just wanted it to be over for the last few hours. The bow is so satisfying and is the best thing about the game IMO. Good rental
NullPointer
Member
Ironic considering this is the first M rated Tomb Raider too.
A true achievement and labor of love on the presentation front, but a game that is scared shitless of it's own shadow.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
A lot of M-rated media can still be quite immature, if you know what I mean.
toastyToast
Member
Going by what was posted in this thread, creepy German modders seem to have that covered.
So, question. I just got to the point where
how far am I in the game at this point? I hate looking at the percentage on the save file because it seems like that number is higher than it should be. Just worried I'm rushing through this without knowing.
you meet up with the old guy from your crew somewhere inside the shanty town
bitoriginal
Member
Just completed it, loved it. Didn't rush the game and felt the length was pretty much perfect. Really enjoyed the flow of the game, the core traversal mechanics are solid and make for some great platforming. The environments throughout the game were stunning, and wouldn't look out of place in a survival horror. Great game, story is cheese but what game isn't really. Definitely agree with the poster that said this was a bit like a Batman Begins for Lara. I liked that Lara was constantly getting new skills throughout the game too, I felt like a hardened badass by the end of it. It was also a joy to play from beginning to end, which is a rare thing.
One thing I loved about the story was the dialogue we got when we found journals and treasures. I actually enjoyed finding out more about the history of the island and it gave me incentive to hunt the collectables. There are very few games that I find all collectables in, but I'm going to do it in Tomb Raider just like I did in RDR.
Things I'd like to see in the sequel;
-Harder puzzles, the ones we got were disappointingly easy.
-Deeper and more complex traversal mechanics.
-Bigger tombs with more platforming.
-Better tomb payoff. Finding a chest and not getting some awesome treasure was a missed opportunity I feel.
-Improved stealth elements.
-Make hard mode actually hard. Dont just give me bullet sponge enemies.
Overall a quality game, really high production standards, my only issue was that it wasn't challenging enough.
One thing I loved about the story was the dialogue we got when we found journals and treasures. I actually enjoyed finding out more about the history of the island and it gave me incentive to hunt the collectables. There are very few games that I find all collectables in, but I'm going to do it in Tomb Raider just like I did in RDR.
Things I'd like to see in the sequel;
-Harder puzzles, the ones we got were disappointingly easy.
-Deeper and more complex traversal mechanics.
-Bigger tombs with more platforming.
-Better tomb payoff. Finding a chest and not getting some awesome treasure was a missed opportunity I feel.
-Improved stealth elements.
-Make hard mode actually hard. Dont just give me bullet sponge enemies.
Overall a quality game, really high production standards, my only issue was that it wasn't challenging enough.
Really? Shit. I'm burning through this game too fast. Seems like I've barely touched it. Need to look for some GPS caches I guess.
Damn, this game is actually fantastic. I thought I would have fun with it, but it is by far and away better than I ever thought it would be. Looks and runs amazing on PS3 as well.
Love being able to go back to previous areas and explore for lore, salvage and relics, the story is great, the atmosphere and production value is to the moon and it plays like silk. I especially appreciate how Lara just crouches on her own when you are near cover. Feels so much more natural and believable. Game shits all over Uncharted, in my opinion.
Love being able to go back to previous areas and explore for lore, salvage and relics, the story is great, the atmosphere and production value is to the moon and it plays like silk. I especially appreciate how Lara just crouches on her own when you are near cover. Feels so much more natural and believable. Game shits all over Uncharted, in my opinion.
Why? I'm genuinely curious about what possible reasons a person might find the story to be "great".
Spazznid
Member
I'm glad they didn't do much with the other characters. Not really a good thing, but I like that the story only seems to care about Lara.
So far I am liking the lore behind the so called myth, the intrigue and mystery of the island and Lara's journey to not only solve this ancient mystery, but the journey of being forced to survive and find herself at the same time. Forgive me if I find it interesting. To each their own.
Of course, each to their own - as I said, I'm only curious about which aspects of the story are found by some to be great, as I failed to notice such things myself.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
I actually enjoyed the journal entries a lot. Game the game a very creepy atmosphere. I made sure to find every single one of those.
Gears as well right and any other game it has borrowed heavily from. SMH
Raitosaito
Member
The story for this game is atrocious, and it wouldn't be a problem if it didn't try to smack me with it constantly.
I feel like my view on this game would be a lot different if they went all serious, with kind of a slight tone of the supernatural. Like very slight.
I feel like my view on this game would be a lot different if they went all serious, with kind of a slight tone of the supernatural. Like very slight.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Bro when you gave me that little warning headsup on the game had you already played some of it? Your opinions were right on.
With the amount of killing and the amount of blatantly copying other games, they might as well have straight up copied Spec Ops: The Line's subversive commentary on player agency and killing.
That might actually have been the only justifiable carbon-copy of another contemporary game, rather than Uncharted or Batman
Raitosaito
Member
Yeah, I was playing the Xbox 360 press copy.
I wasn't going to sell you something not worth the price tag, and I'm glad you got it for $25.
Exactly.
The theme of the story conflicts with the gameplay mechanics of it's contemporary which is Uncharted. Dead Space succeeded because it went all out being RE4, but Tomb Raider on the other hand is trying to cram too many different ideas while executing all of them kind of poorly because the design philosophy doesn't make sense with the gameplay.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Thanks man I appreciate it.
Jack Scofield
Member
Probably asked a million times, but is there a "definitive" version of this game? I have both consoles and I'm debating on which platform to play on.
I don't know if it really had to do with my lack of interest in this game, but when I red boxed this yesterday, I played for a good 5-6 hours, and this game just doesn't seem special in any sense of the word. Of all the mechanics this game borrows from others, it doesn't seem to really excel in any of them. The story just didnt have any substance at all from what I played. I will say the settings were pretty nice though, and it gave me an Uncharted 2 vibe a couple of times, but that's just about where any of the praise I have for the game ends.