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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
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KrayzeeGloo
Neo Member
Huh, which store was this at? I work at the store over in Milpitas, would have dropped by if I knew this was going on.
Is it bad that I'm having an absolute blast with multiplayer? Feels incredibly similar to Uncharted's multiplayer to me, but I'm enjoying it more.
Also it feels great to be playing with a gamepad and absolutely schooling KB&M players (I prefer playing TPS games with a pad, would never play a PC FPS with a pad). Just went 16-1, 15-5, 12-2 in my last 3 games. Screw KB&M superiority
Also it feels great to be playing with a gamepad and absolutely schooling KB&M players (I prefer playing TPS games with a pad, would never play a PC FPS with a pad). Just went 16-1, 15-5, 12-2 in my last 3 games. Screw KB&M superiority
Krappadizzle
Member
1. Technically, no, absolutely not. There are static images that cover much of the vistas that you look at that are surprisingly low-res. BUT, the art is very strong in this game, and it makes a world of a difference. This is no Crysis 3, but as the art is so well done, it trumps it in style. I see what could have been had it been developed for PC/PS4/720, but as it stands it still looks great. I showed my wife this game earlier, and she thought it was a video and not actual game-play as she wasn't looking at how it was being controlled, she just had her eyes glued to the screen. It was literally like that Uncharted 2 commercial.
3. Yes, the way the cinematics are done, I never want to take my hand off of the keyboard, as I don't always know when a cutscene will come in or when it's gameplay.
2. I'm having a good time playing, but the PC versions seems to have a lot of CTD issues for Nvidia users, particularly the ones with higher-end graphics cards. I still really like the direction that TR has gone, even if I wish there was a bit more puzzle solving. I think CD has done a great job at their reboot.
4. Did you notice that my was list not numbered correctly?
digoutyoursoul
Member
Is it bad that I'm having an absolute blast with multiplayer? Feels incredibly similar to Uncharted's multiplayer to me, but I'm enjoying it more.
Also it feels great to be playing with a gamepad and absolutely schooling KB&M players (I prefer playing TPS games with a pad, would never play a PC FPS with a pad). Just went 16-1, 15-5, 12-2 in my last 3 games. Screw KB&M superiority
Same here, I tried the multiplayer and had a great time. Seeing two guys climb up the mountain side in the distance and shooting a explosive barrel at the top of it sending them sky high was hilarious.
I'm an expert
Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
Is it bad that I'm having an absolute blast with multiplayer? Feels incredibly similar to Uncharted's multiplayer to me, but I'm enjoying it more.
Also it feels great to be playing with a gamepad and absolutely schooling KB&M players (I prefer playing TPS games with a pad, would never play a PC FPS with a pad). Just went 16-1, 15-5, 12-2 in my last 3 games. Screw KB&M superiority
I tried telling the "SHITTY MP WAS SHOEHORNED IN" crowd that the mp was going to be fine and a lot of people would be playing it lol...they didn't listen!
-Amon-
Member
That's a different story from saying that "Regarding the AI: Uncharted's seem to have X-ray vision, always knowing where you are as soon as you engage in combat."
That's the line i was responding to.
Glad to know I'm not the only one! It's alot of fun. Won't blow anyone away but I think it's an incredibly solid addition.
In the first thirty minutes or so,
Awesome.
Similarly, both entrances had signs saying 'emergency exit' in Japanese.
Edit: Also, Himiko and Yamatai are real things that are mysterious in Japanese history, taught about in Japanese schools.
when you go down the ladder after you get your bow and camp.
At the end of the dwelling, right before you go back up the other ladder, there is a sign in Japanese that says, 'beware of wolves.' My gf translated it for me as i was playing and so, once you are up top and get stuck in the 'bear' trap of course wolves pounce on you. Hah!
Awesome.
Similarly, both entrances had signs saying 'emergency exit' in Japanese.
Edit: Also, Himiko and Yamatai are real things that are mysterious in Japanese history, taught about in Japanese schools.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Agreed but I hope most of the DLC planned is single player related
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ZombieFred
Unconfirmed Member
Oh man just imagine the idea of a HP lovecraftian influence sequel for Lara in this veign but more traidtional Tomb exploration. That would be the game of forever.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
As a fellow "modern gaming trends suck" enthusiast, at the very least you knew the design of that first hour was inevitable.
Appollowexx
Member
I think I must be doing something wrong. I'm failing the second timed QuickTime event over and over - I know I have to press triangle. But no matter when I press the button it always fails me. Suggestions?
It's not even like I'm new to QTE, as I'm a massive GOW and Uncharted fan.
It's not even like I'm new to QTE, as I'm a massive GOW and Uncharted fan.
Yeah for example I knew the game had an instance where you got xp after a cutscene, I remember making fun of it in one of the older threads, but I didn't know it happens after every cutscene or tutorial prompt lol.
I think I'm mostly past the "tutorial" now so hopefully the game moves on from that nonsense. I am not so needy that I have to get 100 xp for pressing the B button to drop off a ledge.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
You will take the exp being shoved down your throat and you will like it. There are weapons to be upgraded, ya know?
Snkfanatic
Banned
Lol really? That is hilarious.
To be fair it is the part everyone says is really bad. At least it looks amazing on PC with those ultra textures.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Any multiplayer impressions? Weirdly enough I'm looking forward to jumping into this mode at some point.
Yeah, the opening is very poor. It does get much better soon after, though.
I agree with you on the graphics. It looks fantastic, even though TressFX looks a bit crap at times. Sometimes, Lara's hair just disappears completely.
Ravensmash
Member
I've only played the first 45 but thought that was really well done actually, surprised to see so many dislike it.
It's a QTE fest filled with cutscenes and moments where all you do is press forward and Lara magically does stuff for you. While it may look impressive, it's the level of meaningful interactivity that is the problem.
There are a few more setpieces like that which I haven't been a huge fan of but in general the game is much more willing to give the player control in meaningful ways.
toastyToast
Member
You'll wanna protect her until you realize she's invincible with adamantium bones and advanced regenerative powers
Broder Salsa
Banned
Alright wtf, did i just see
pyramid head walk past me lol
MrCookiepants
Member
I loved the intro too.
I'm seeing a lot of advertising for this game. I get the feeling it's going to sell extremely well.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
It's boring handheld tutorial shit, no? The only thing left to like are the cutscenes.
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ZombieFred
Unconfirmed Member
PC son.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Good Lord this game doesnt muck around it just keeps on delivering quality after quality. Exploring
Dat atmosphere! HNNNNNNG!
By the way, it needs to be said again the sound design is just phenomenal. The game has some of the best sounding weapons Ive ever come across in a game. The upgraded rifle is sex.
I loved it. The second I took control of Lara the game had me by the balls with its sense of atmosphere and mood.
the remains of the endurance ship was really well done!
By the way, it needs to be said again the sound design is just phenomenal. The game has some of the best sounding weapons Ive ever come across in a game. The upgraded rifle is sex.
I loved it. The second I took control of Lara the game had me by the balls with its sense of atmosphere and mood.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Well of course you loved it
It's great fun! Won't blow your socks off, but it's a solid addition. I thought I'd give it a whirl this morning and ended up playing for hours .
Yep! Tried Quick Match? That seems to work for me. I'm assuming most people aren't touching the MP yet and are focusing on the singleplayer.
Is there a party system in the PC version? I can't seem to find one.
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ZombieFred
Unconfirmed Member
Shadow, would you consider the feelings and experience you're getting to what you had with Resident Evil, coming from a fan of that series?
New trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJXSLxWpwZM
toddhunter
Member
No TressFX..hmm.
The slow/QTE opening people are complaining about actually lasts like 10 minutes unless you dick around (not counting watching cut scenes). Don't sweat it
Krappadizzle
Member
How not to do a spoiler confirmed.
It actually lasts like 10 minutes. Don't sweat it
The only excessive QTE moments is in the
wolf den
Yes, its runs great on PC with much better graphics on the consoles. Nvidia users are reporting random crashes, as well preformance problems with TressFX hair. PC port is AMD sponsored.
I would say yes outside of some DX11 stuff.
I'm running it at 1080p with ultra textures and detail level and high everything else at a pretty consistent 55-60fps on a measly gtx 470, with some minor AA and AF on. I only have the DX11 stuff like tessellation and the hair stuff turned off. The hair effects alone knock up to 20fps off for me.
Krappadizzle
Member
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
To Resident Evil 4? Yeah this game is giving me similar feelings to when I first played Resident Evil 4.
I'm not sure yet if I can say I like Tomb Raider more........but I can say that I like it more than the original Uncharted and Uncharted 3 – both games I like quite a bit despite some obvious issues. Uncharted 2 is what I consider to be the best game since Resident Evil 4 and the closest a game has gotten to reaching its greatness. I've got nothing but praise for Resident Evil 4 and think it's one of the very few games I'd call perfect. At the moment it goes something like this for me: Resident Evil 4 > Tomb Raider = Uncharted 2 > Uncharted 3 > Uncharted.
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Infinite_Daremo
Member
Anyone know the answer to this? I was assuming it would unlock later.
Voice of Reason
Banned
Redbox near my house has a copy and I'm going to be picking it up tonight.
This game better be good.
This game better be good.