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Tomb Raider Game Informer Info [Update 2: Multiplayer Jobs (Co-op/PvP) Post 892]
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I don't think the article is very good actually, but they're clearly working from very little, presumably a developer driven demo and a couple of minutes with some staff. It's not till the final two pages I got a real shape of what the game should be (which is pretty poor in terms of framing the specific situation they detail earlier).recklessmind said:
What I wanted from the franchise was big budget, open world, magical Lost-like island to go around and explore, with areas you can only get to in some situations. It's broad strokes admittedly, but it's enough to believe they're certainly giving the IP what I think it needs and has needed for awhile.
They put out some solid titles last generation, but Tomb Raider went from being one of the most important series in the early PS1 generation, to a common punchline in the last generation. They needed to completely reinvent it for it to ever mean something again. And with Uncharted providing the heavily guided Tomb Raiding with insane production values, it had to do something wildly different.
I'm very happy with everything I've seen and read so far.
charlequin
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Yoshiya said:
Yup. Eidos were actually a surprisingly good fit for Square Enix: SE's problem was that they had tons of money but all their producers and teams are terrible with no modern development skills or good project management abilities, while Eidos' problem was that they had several strong teams but no money or room to let said teams develop and prosper.
I NEED SCISSORS
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I need this game inside me.
I NEED SCISSORS
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FoneBone said:
But they were also some of the most improved sequels I have seen all generation. Eidos have made huge advancements thanks to Square.
I'm willing to bet that Crystal Dynamics are in contact with Rocksteady, who are sharing the design ethics that made Arkham Asylum great.
Skiptastic
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DennisK4 said:This page needs something.....ah, yes!
Daddy still likes.
rollingstart
Banned
charlequin said:
I'm happy that Eidos gets more support because they put out (now and in the past) games I really like. Plus they make excellent PC versions of their games these days.
Stallion Free
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Oh god, I'm already fantasizing about the two companies working together on an original IP. It would be GOTY material by default.I NEED SCISSORS said:
rollingstart
Banned
Stallion Free said:
Forget a new IP. Get Hennig back from Naughty Dog and bring back Legacy of Kain.
Stallion Free
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Based on Drake's dialogue in Uncharted 1/2, Amy has lost a lot of her touch.Linkzg said:
Domcorleone
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Stallion Free said:
lol two completely different games, the poetic dialogue in kain wouldnt fit uncharted, uncharteds dialogue is perfect for the game it is
Itchy//Tasty
Member
Don't know if this is just me, but I much much prefer the first Lara in the OP, to the second, more beat-up one. The first pic is gorgeous (and my current wallpaper), but the second one just doesn't feel very Lara. Her jaw and chin-shape doesn't look as good IMO, and her mouth reminds me of 'dat ass'.
I'm not bitching btw, just constructive criticism. The whole thing seems wonderful, can't wait!
I'm not bitching btw, just constructive criticism. The whole thing seems wonderful, can't wait!
I dont' know why but it really looks like she's wearing a fake plastic nose, it kind of stands out from her face, it's not covered in mud at all. Same goes for her head and neck in another picture where her body is covered in it.
Game sounds alright, Tomb Raider meets AC, Metroid and Minecraft. I'm getting a Survival Kids wibe which I really like. A few screens and then a media black out for me, quite looking forward to this!
Game sounds alright, Tomb Raider meets AC, Metroid and Minecraft. I'm getting a Survival Kids wibe which I really like. A few screens and then a media black out for me, quite looking forward to this!
SolidSnakex
Member
Interesting that there wasn't too much evolution to her in the 90s. Legend was where she looked pretty different to me. The new Lara looks pretty damn good. Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Lara is looking great. This games looks pretty awesome, graphics wise.
SolidSnakex
Member
Here's a nice comparison between this Lara and Underworld's Lara
Credit to Melonie Tomb Raider from TRC.
Credit to Melonie Tomb Raider from TRC.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
New one is much more appealing; the other one is too doll-like.
It's going to look doll-like one way or the other in-game so I don't know why people want a hyper-realistic Laura. From what I've seen of the scans, the in-game model is slightly above her Underworld model in terms of realism.Sgt.Pepper said:
I really want to see this in motion though.
Looks amazing! This one goes straight to top3 most anticipated upcoming games for me.
Hopefully game is not as action packed and set-piece heavy as Uncharted. I really like the idea of exploring/platforming on this mysterious island, trying to stay alive and figure things out. Hopefully action is more of a palette cleanser, rather than core gameplay.
Underworld was actually really enjoyable, even if it was still using same old mechanics from previous games. Gorgeous environments, really made it feel like exploring proper forgotten ruins. Also, great opening level.
Hopefully game is not as action packed and set-piece heavy as Uncharted. I really like the idea of exploring/platforming on this mysterious island, trying to stay alive and figure things out. Hopefully action is more of a palette cleanser, rather than core gameplay.
Underworld was actually really enjoyable, even if it was still using same old mechanics from previous games. Gorgeous environments, really made it feel like exploring proper forgotten ruins. Also, great opening level.
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Maybe because her head is not so weird this time; I've never been a fan of Lara's design, but I'm a fan of her games; this new design appeals me way more than the others, and Underworld model was my favorite after this new one.george_us said:
Discotheque
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Darkkn said:
Agreed with every word here.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Im kinda tempted to start a "GAF Plays the entire tomb raider series" who would be interested?
I NEED SCISSORS
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The in-game version doesn't look quite as bad. In fact, it's one of the best character models this gen. Took some shots -
SolidSnakex
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george_us said:
The new model is a huge upgrade over Underworld's. The big reason why the Underworld model looks so fake is due to them still using the exaggerated features (big eyes and lips) that Lara had from the original TR. The new one looks much more realistic as far as those features go. It's obviously not going to look as realistic as those renders due to the system limitations, but it' still a big step up from Underworld.
mysticwhip
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Lara's underworld model looks like shit
Equus Bellator Apex
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I remember getting hyped for Angel of Darkness.
*sigh
WHY DO YOU TOY WITH MY HEART LARA??!?!
*sigh
WHY DO YOU TOY WITH MY HEART LARA??!?!
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
You know... I've been thinking about that GI article and I'm pretty pissed. There were some massive fucking spoilers in that. I couldn't help myself, had to read it, and now those moments which would've been extremely cool in the game are ruined.
Media blackout starting right now. And boycott of game informer for the rest of my life.
Media blackout starting right now. And boycott of game informer for the rest of my life.
I don't actually read gaming rags though, so this probably won't hurt them too much
Who gives a shit if it looks fake? Lara's model in Underworld was convincing enough for the world she inhabits. It's a video game in which the main character hunts for Avalon and relics that belonged to the God of Thunder while drop kicking panthers, impaling a huge Octopus, shooting enormous Spiders, and fighting the Demon Goddess Ruler of Atlantis. Why the fuck is realism a huge issue all of a sudden?SolidSnakex said:
This new realism slant is honestly starting to worry me. Constantly feeding Snake in MGS3 was annoying as shit and it sounds like you'll have to constantly feed Lara as well. Oh well I know I'll at least give this a rent since Guardian of Light was amazing.:lol
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
george_us said:
Um... because realism is a central focus of the reboot?
Also... I don't think SSX was giving an opinion one way or another on realism, just responding to someone's comment that the models weren't very different, by pointing out the glaring differences.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
.la1n said:
There's a developer quote about that where they explain it's not forced on the player... iirc they describe it as a "bonus" for players naturally inclined to enjoy that type of thing. I think he said something like "you won't be roaming around picking bushes"... it's not Oblivion.