sublimit
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Silly question but do they publish reviews on weekends?
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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
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Silly question but do they publish reviews on weekends?
Meatvillain
Banned
Yay, my copy just turned up.
But you did the OT! YOU MUST BUY IT!
Aha, not entirely sure. Definitely bought it myself on PC.
I'd be all over that deal, but alas, I am a console peasant.
I want to own it and support Crystal Dynamics, but I know I probably won't touch it again after I finish.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Have to ask again. So the reviews saying it's 12-15 hours is false?
Console brethren GAF, I was right there up until building last May. Never looked back, you must join PC GAF! Take up arms, buy those parts, and just enjoy the bliss of PC!
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Really? There's so damn MANY of them. Arkham City had like, what, 400 trophies? The puzzles are fun but jeez, I got really tired after I hit like 200.
It obviously depends on one's skill and play style. I'm sure you can get 12-15 hours out of the game just completing the story (why would those reviewers have said that otherwise?) and I'm sure whoever said he completed it in 9 or 10 hours actually did so, as well.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
Maybe to get everything in the game. I was in no rush, played on hard, got 78% completion and ended up around 9-10 hours. Reviewers always overblow how long games are. Always.
I have no idea how that is even close to possible.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Ok. Sounds good. I just read on GameFAQs someone saying he completed the game at 22-24 hrs but he explored every nook and cranny.
I expect DLC tombs. Maybe that'll add more hrs to it.
9-10 hrs is still pretty good is that's the average. It's longer than most single player games of this gen.
Considering the tombs that are in the game, they'd have to make a LOT of them to add hours.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Let me ask you. I'm at
the part shortly after getting the grenade launcher having set my friends free
Took me 7 on hard! Dang SON! lol
Yea I was disappointed how reviewers were saying Rising was a 4-5 hour game and it turned out to be 3 hours.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
Still a decent chunk of game left. You are about to get to the best part of the game. Lots of exploration and traversal.
Most games like this are over at 7 or so hours, and like I just told slash this one is getting to its best parts. That rarely happens nowadays.
Machinima and Revision3 were pretty critical.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
I know the reviews mention the final third of the game is pretty amazing. That's how games should be. The climax should be the best part of the game. I think I've played so many games this gen where it fizzled out towards the end which left me disappointed.
SlasherJPC
Banned
^^^^^^THIS... THIS PLEASES ME! I already really enjoy this game. Well Shit!
I'm glad it doesn't suffer from Bioshock syndrome.
Well, as slow and guided as the beginning of Tomb Raider is it'd be hard not to be better.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Found it slow? Personally I've felt the pacing has been excellent. I've been enthralled the whole time.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Sorry if it's been answered many times over, is it normal that the game is apparently out in Canada? Local Best Buy says they have it if I check the website. Wiki page says the game release date is March 5.
A lot of retailers seem to be selling this one early. The official release date really is March 5th, though.
I'd say the action gets high, but it's so guided that although it looks intense, it doesn't really play intense. It's the kind of stuff where failure is more due to chance or lack of psychic ability than lack of skill. What I'm looking for in the game is a feeling that I'm really accomplishing something when I reach a destination; doing tricky platforming and solving puzzles to find my way. Up until
the Solari hideout
rope arrow
Solari hideout
So I found it slow because it felt like a "When are they going to get to the fireworks factory?!" type deal. I just wanted to watch footage until it got interesting to me, and that's how long it took. That disappoints me.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
It'll take me 12 hours easy. I'm slow as hell, mostly because I dick around trying to break everything and I like to look at shit.
If it takes me 9 hours on hard, you'll know something is very wrong.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Understandable. Hopefully you find actually playing the game much more enthralling.
I concur with this statement.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
If anyone knows of a shop in Surrey, Burnaby, or Vancouver that is sellig it early, lemme know.
Otherwise, just four more days!
Otherwise, just four more days!
It's feeling like an eternity in these last couple days of waiting.
I'm not worried about the length of the game. When I play Adventure games such as this, or games with incredible art direction in general, I take my time. A lot.
I'm probably one of the few that actually choose to slightly tilt the control stick so my character will slow walk through the environment. I do this in areas where there's a lot of interesting things to look at, or if it's during a dramatic part. It happens on reaction. Unless, of course, there's something pushing me to run forward [such as a collapsing platform].
I really immerse myself in the world. I never simply rush through the world, that's such a waste.
I'm probably one of the few that actually choose to slightly tilt the control stick so my character will slow walk through the environment. I do this in areas where there's a lot of interesting things to look at, or if it's during a dramatic part. It happens on reaction. Unless, of course, there's something pushing me to run forward [such as a collapsing platform].
I really immerse myself in the world. I never simply rush through the world, that's such a waste.
s-bojan
Banned
I agree.
The first few hours are really great. I think that the game peaked with
the radio tower
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
SlasherJPC
Banned
Me too! As for those saying the best moments are the start, I simple disagree but again going to be largely dependant on what your looking to get out of this game.
Damn, that really killed my hype.
Maybe I'll save my Gamestop credit for something else...? The indecision is killing me.
Don't let indecision kill you, Lara can help.
I think I'm halfway through the game (32% / 5 of 10 Diaries) and the combat has definitely picked up. There are even some CoD like moments but in my mind it's still an action adventure at heart. What differentiates the combat from games like Uncharted is that there are fewer enemies overall and so far the enemies have always been the aggressor. Even when the game becomes a third person shooter it still feels like you are defending youself as opposed to attacking the enemies. It depends on whether you can buy into the narrative or not, but for me it's working. (Your experience might be different if you are always walking around with your strongest weapon. I play with pistol and bow most of the time, and progress at a relatively slow / stealthy pace. I only use machine and shotguns when they are absolutely needed)
I'd definitely recommend playing on hard, though, because otherwise the game would be FAR to easy, on hard enemies still need around 3 to 4 shots to take Lara down. I'm not even sure if 'hard' is as difficult as 'normal' is in other games (Call of Duty / Uncharted).
As of right now (half way through) Tomb Raider is the game I wanted Uncharted 3 to be. Although I have to admit that the Uncharted comparison doesnt really do the game justice, yes it's influenced by Uncharted (and many other games) but it's still an action adventure with shooting elements and not the other way around.
I expect to replay it someday. I think the best comparison in regards to replay value is Uncharted 2. Just like U2, TR has got some amazing set pieces and levels which are worth experiencing multiple times if you are into cinematic gameplay...
that's exactly how I am currently playing it and I'm having tons of fun this way.
I'd definitely recommend playing on hard, though, because otherwise the game would be FAR to easy, on hard enemies still need around 3 to 4 shots to take Lara down. I'm not even sure if 'hard' is as difficult as 'normal' is in other games (Call of Duty / Uncharted).
As of right now (half way through) Tomb Raider is the game I wanted Uncharted 3 to be. Although I have to admit that the Uncharted comparison doesnt really do the game justice, yes it's influenced by Uncharted (and many other games) but it's still an action adventure with shooting elements and not the other way around.
I expect to replay it someday. I think the best comparison in regards to replay value is Uncharted 2. Just like U2, TR has got some amazing set pieces and levels which are worth experiencing multiple times if you are into cinematic gameplay...
that's exactly how I am currently playing it and I'm having tons of fun this way.
Baconsammy
Banned
Sold! I'd love to play the game that Uncharted 3 wasn't.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Wow i want that xbox
That is pretty damn awesome
Baconsammy
Banned
Yep, that's her.
CadetMahoney
Member
Might get this used down the line.
