I liked the CD Tomb Raiders for the cools tombs and puzzles. I hoped that this game would add all this cool stuff (that they did actually, open world, leveling up, etc) to the tomb system. Odd that they ripped out tombs/dungeons out of the main storyline/campaign. Is that really true Praiseworthy?
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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
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NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Ohhhhhhhhhh snap!
If you're coming in fresh, how do you know this is great news? Even without the Tomb Raider legacy, how is expecting/wanting LESS a good thing?
::straps you to a chair and forces you to play Tomb Raider 1::
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Valid point, but like I've already said a hundred times already - I don't have a problem with Lara becoming more than capable. Same goes for the Uncharted games and Far Cry 3.
The Praiseworthy
Member
Love it as a great game & hate it as a TR game.... at less this is in my case.
Sadly... it's true.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Now, you know, CD could have taken advantage of the apparent bipolar nature of this game's cutscene and ingame narratives, and at the end reveal that the whole plotline was inside Lara's head, and she was actually escaping from an Alcatraz-like mental institution with all the enemies in fact being innocent, unarmed health care workers.
You're under shooting there. I wouldn't even give most games from this gen the honor of taking up my time to make a list.
I don't think anyone really does. But this game causes dissonance that the previous games didn't have. If they had gone more gradual into Lara becoming a psychopath and given her more justification to become so murderous (I think she and the cultists are handled poorly) I think people would be more receptive, but the real problem is there being so many dudes to kill in the first place in a way that replaces puzzles and platforming.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Eh, I think the fact that they've kidnapped your childhood friend and are relentlessly trying to kill you every time they spot you is more than enough of an excuse for Lara to wipe them out. The actual transition does seem to happen a bit too quickly - but I can forgive the game for at least attempting to try and give you that impression that she has always had that inner strength within her that has now been forced to come out because of the crazy situation she’s been thrown into......I can also forgive the game because well, it's just that - a videogame.
They only try to kill Lara during gameplay because it's convenient. When there's plot they'd rather capture her. They're not really relentless since they're not tracking her down; she's coming at them. You'd shoot at her too considering she's killed your friends and is coming after you next. Granted, they have taken her friends captive, but that doesn't really explain her instantaneous transformation from crying over a deer to becoming a one woman army. In the context of the plot it would make more sense for her to try to sneak around and avoid confrontation.
There are ways they could fix it: Make Lara's transformation more gradual, make the cultists actually be ruthless killers, not have a huge army of dudes in the first place.
I've been a Tomb Raider fan since 2000 (own all of them except Chronicles) and really like the new direction Crystal Dynamics is taking. I don't understand that remark either.
I'd be extremely interested in a "Derrick Top 10" list. If you could make it to 10 that is.
I agree 100% with the statement above and I have owned and beat all the tr games and I am a TRUE Tomb Raider fan.
It's a true scottsman issue.
But really I have no problem with a reboot, the setting, combat improvement, or the majority of the story I've seen so far. My problem is chiefly with dumbing down platforming even more than they had in previous games and the near nonexistence of puzzles. They've improved things that weren't that big a deal to me before and all but eliminated things that were.
I agree completely. Your sentiments mirror my own.
grosvenor_92
Member
Want so much
I laughed.
stupid_dad
Neo Member
Eb games and jb now selling tomb raider.gonna pick copy up now
Square Triangle
Member
Sorry. True fan here, and while the game is different I'm totally happy with this. Not pissed off at all. Just saying... this is not the case for everyone "true" Tomb Raider fan.
Also this is so sexy and mine!
Its like paying a premium for ripped jeans all over again. Hideous.
I think it looks great. It fits the theme of the game.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
The theme of being made from salvage?
CambriaRising
Member
I am sure Obsidian has made 10 games.
MrCookiepants
Member
Don't think I could in all honesty. Not from this gen.
Nizz
Member
Speaking of which, have they even shown any footage of this game on PS3? Christ, you would think the game isn't even available on the console. Will probably look and run like shit. :/
Baconsammy
Banned
I watched 15 minutes of it earlier today on a live feed and it looked/ran fine.
Me too. And if you're a TR fan, it's a nice collectible.
You remember that scene where Lara rises out of muddy water/blood from the the trailers that people made fun of because she came out too dry-looking? Well in the game she looks worse than Carrie after the pigs blood prank.
They took a "little" inspiration from The Descent for a lot of the caves/crevasses in this game.
Nizz
Member
That's good to hear.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
This is the same team that made Deus EX HR right ? that game was pretty good across the consoles.
toastyToast
Member
Poor controller probably had a run in with Lara
It seems like such a wasted opportunity, as far as controller design goes. What were they thinking?
Somehow bathing in such a pool doesn't stain her clothes
Can she really not swim in this game? That makes me so sad.
toastyToast
Member
Oh Mighty Mouse. He's a great fighter, but that mouth guard is just so tacky! Sweating all over the controller!? Defying golden rules!
MrCookiepants
Member
Okay, I got the PS3 version. Will post impressions soon...
Nice! I wish I could play early... enjoy it! I'm kind of curious to see how the PS3 version holds up.
MoGamesXNA
Unconfirmed Member
After recently rediscovering my appreciation for third person action adventures (via Uncharted GA), I'm hanging out to pick this up. I'm glad it turned out so well. The prevalence of QTEs is a concern but they don't seem to be impacting everyone elses enjoyment of the game. I'm assuming that they aren't too intrusive.
Great stuff, I look forward to hearing your thoughts. It'll be a while before I can pick it up, so I'll live vicariously via this thread
Great stuff, I look forward to hearing your thoughts. It'll be a while before I can pick it up, so I'll live vicariously via this thread
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
So for those that have it, is it still Tomb Raider despite the narrative and lack of Tombs, and can you see a sequel to this set in actual Tombs which would feel more like Tomb Raider ala Tomb Raider 1 built with the same gameplay and mechanics as this one
SlasherJPC
Banned
Yeah. I quite like it. Def a cool Tomb Raider collectable.
JumpJeff84
Member
Read some reviews, and after doing that and watching a couple video reviews I preordered this on Steam. Was only slightly on my radar, but now I'm really looking forward to it. Hopefully the PC version is a quality job...