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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
- Thread starter Fracas
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With all these comparisons to Uncharted I'm really getting psyched for playing this game. I was a little late in making my preorder, but hopefully GS will have copy ready for me on tuesday. The PC version can't be that popular compared to consoles, so I'm crossing fingers.
I'm a little annoyed that I got rid of my PS3 last year. Want to replay the Uncharted 2 right now...
I'm a little annoyed that I got rid of my PS3 last year. Want to replay the Uncharted 2 right now...
What???? Binary Domain best TPS campaign. Holy shit Now I have heard everything. People's frame of reference includes playing better campaigns then Binary domain.
Never get rid of your systems. Shit, like what youre going through right now ALWAYS happens eventually.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
UC2 might be the best cinematic game..but as a shooter? Seriously? The entire game is cover->L1->R1. Hell, Infamous 2 is a better shooter than UC2.
MajorGravy
Neo Member
Oh I'm quite interested in this game. But according to my backlog I probably won't get to it until summer. My backlog includes Tomb Raider: Underworld so that should scratch my Tomb Raider itch while I wait. Hopefully it's in the Steam summer sales as well even though it could have been gotten from amazon around $33. I will be playing Bioshock: Infinite on launch though!
Yeah, I'm starting to learn it now. What makes it even more sad is that I had an almost complete library of the PS3 exclusives. Wouldn't mind playing a little KZ3 or LBP2 once in a while...
SneakyStephan
Banned
Binary domain has excellent gunplay and hit reactions and AI, uncharted does not.
Gameplay >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> scripted events and sticky platforming.
Sorry if the lack of marketing made it hard to like the game.
Let me guess, your expert opinion on binary domain is based on and limited to the demo.
Do you even understand what campaign means? And no I played the entirety of Binary Domain and its campaign is just average at best. It may have better shooting than RE4 for all I care but its campaign sucks bad.
GenoZStriker
Neo Member
Eh. I still think that Uncharted 2, while not the best gunplay we've seen in TPS, is still better than most of those games. The experience of the campaign was overall better. Regardless of being overly cinematic at times and scripted events.
This game is awesome. I love cinematic games and this is one of the best at doing that, the set pieces are amazing, I really like that the cover system is automatic making the combat much faster paced in which you can bounce around from cover to cover seamlessly. the story isn't really something to write home about, but it gets the job done. the graphics are really good considering the hardware it runs on.
All in all it's not really a "game" in the sense that it challenges you or makes you think about the puzzles, etc, so if you're not into those types of games I advise you pass on it, but if you like the cinematic approach and shit exploding everywhere, this is one of the best experiences this gen.
All in all it's not really a "game" in the sense that it challenges you or makes you think about the puzzles, etc, so if you're not into those types of games I advise you pass on it, but if you like the cinematic approach and shit exploding everywhere, this is one of the best experiences this gen.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
The ride is fun, for sure. It's essentially playing an Indiana Jones. But pure gameplay? Again, I think that's where the mp lets it shine. There's a reason that game's mp is so popular, it takes the gunplay out of the boring, scripted arenas, and gives you a reason to actually be good. I hope that same happens with TR.
This is essentially the point I made earlier. The sp is for people who like the thrill, the ride, essentially seeing a Transformers movie in the theaters. Why the addition of mp is much appreciated for these kind of games, gives you a chance to put the focus on the gameplay.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
so no puzzle within the platforming, ie"How do i get up there" ?
I'm okay with that, because that's what Uncharted is.
Honestly, at this point I'm not even after gameplay so much. It'll be interesting to play this kind of game on PC instead of console, but it's more the experience of über-graphics, Lara's flowing locks, and 1080p60 gameplay in full 3D. If nothing else, it's certainly a very pretty game.
I still have all three Uncharted games downstairs if I really need a fix of that.
Yeah. Crazy awesome. I think it made my eyes bleed.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
How does playing SCC prepare you for Tomb Raider?
Oh wait, your answer is probably "I need to wash down some shit before I have another helping" or something down that line of thinking.
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ZombieFred
Unconfirmed Member
This needs to be on the first post of this thread about the people here sometimes.
Well I was looking for a dumbed down cinematic setpiece driven TPS but I don't really have much of that on Steam. That game was the closest I could find. Hitman was another option but I couldn't do that to myself again.
It's all about being in the right frame of mind for a new game.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
key element of Tomb Raider gone, interesting
I've got it pre-order anyway & I'm sure its great but I'm shocked they'd took the core of Tomb Raider away, not like it keeping it would effect the game
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
This franchise is..old. Almost 20 years old. They've given you plenty of that style of game. Why can't they change it up? I'm sure they'd feel smothered by having to stay within the strict confines of "Tomb Raider blueprint." Let them try something new, and if it sells, people send the message that they want it. If it doesn't, they send the message that they do want more of the classic style.
My first half hour or so with the game, really enjoying it so far!!.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlzZvC-TpwY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlzZvC-TpwY
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
Most definitely not 1080p HD lol.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Location Spoiler!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKRaL1nX9nY
Game has decided to spawn two boxes and not one. ~_~ Patch 1 installed.
Perfect image for this.
Baconsammy
Banned
As a shooter it's not good. At all. Gears owns it. As a cohesive story/campaign, UC2 is top notch. It's definitely not a series of games that's carried by its stellar gameplay.
Perfect gif for the perfect situation.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
I'll just see what its like, tbh not even the sequels have came close to the first Tomb Raider, maybe this is a fresh take & can capture the same allure the first did.
but I like Uncharted anyway, just wish it had more puzzle/platforming in it then just shooting, U3 had some neat stuff, I like the impressions I heard so far though
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ZombieFred
Unconfirmed Member
I wouldn't label Uncharted 2 as one of the best games from this generation when you look at it as a third person shooter or for its game play, in my opinion. It is definitely one of the best experiences for sure for going through it first time but it can easily become less impressive after that. The bane of how the game is designed but it's one of the best technical marvels to be crafted and deserves a lot of praise. I find Uncharted 1 to be the best out of the whole lot but that's because it has more freedom to me and the game play really goes well with it.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
You misspelled Resident Evil 6.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
I mean, regardless, you're buying the game. If you cared that much about the classic feel, you'd wait a bit and see how it pans out.
I'm so, so with you..but..let's not bring that in here. ;_;
Heh, im not the only one with this bug [and this is Xbox!]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BmRKZFZX84
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=133761
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BmRKZFZX84
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=133761
1 is my favorite too. Followed by 3 and then finally 2.
I'm in the super minority for this though.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
This is why day one-ing shit nowadays sucks anyway. There'll always be a first week patch comin to fix dumb shit.
I never picked that up this weekend. Im a big puss. I'm scurred. You and Nemesis (?) might have to give me some pointers.
I'm no spelling champion but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't make a mistake that egregious. I'd have to lose my damn mind to say that.
Vanquish is the best TPS of this generation in terms of just the raw game play. The Uncharted games don't come close but their appeal is more in the presentation which puts Vanquish to shame. A game that combines the best elements of those 2 games in a singular package would be game of the generation material.
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ZombieFred
Unconfirmed Member
We've got Red Dead Redemption for that.
Baconsammy
Banned
Yeah, that's a small group, I imagine. I loved 1 though. Loved it a lot. 2 amped it all up and despite having shitty combat was still fun. 3 is probably my biggest disappointment of the gen. Not worst game ever, but most disappointing. UC1 was the first game I played on the PS3 that made me think my console purchase wasn't a total waste of money.
I myself thought Vanquish looked fantastic. The only downside to that game was it's storyline and over the top/crappy acting performances, but I "got" it.
Gideon is still cool as fuck though, regardless.
LOL no. RDR does not have the quality in mechanics of Vanquish.
That's what I meant by presentation. The story, VA, set pieces etc.