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I haven't opened my copy yet and I was wondering how this game compares to the last few tomb raider games. I felt those dragged a bit as well, fell apart at the end, and had excessive killing.
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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
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Well if you didn't like excessive killing you're gonna LOVE this game.
scytherage
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This game was better than I expected. The story is well delivered for what it is, and the voice acting is top notch. The graphics are crazy; makes me wonder how much better next-gen could get if a late gen game like this could look so incredible.
And using the bow is definitely more fun than using guns; not really sure why. Especially the flame-tipped variety.
And using the bow is definitely more fun than using guns; not really sure why. Especially the flame-tipped variety.
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
Yalp..wait two weeks, $40. As always.
Liferebooted
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Just picked up the Amazon deal, been wanting to play this game but I don't pay $60 for games anymore lol. Can't wait.
d00d3n
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Playing the game reminded me of what I liked best about Arkham Asylum: investigating an incredibly detailed semi open world environment full of secrets and unexpected interconnections. I guess that critics are right about the gameplay being easy and dumbed down (fire arrow machine gun supersedes every other weapon?), but it seems ridiculous to dismiss the whole game because of this. Exploring the layers of the village, the shantytown and the harbor in Tomb Raider is some of the most fun I have had in a game for years. Excellent traversal mechanics w. the rope arrows and climbing gear make the exploration even more satisfying. This is easily a GOTY contender this year. It is basically the sequel to Arkham Asylum that many of us wished for but never got.
I can see offense was either taken at the 'critique the shit out of it' comment or at the idea of it being perceived a bad thing.
First of all, one does not always have to fall into the same category at all times. I certainly didn't mean to imply that.
Certain games will appeal to someone so much that they love the experience from start to finish and either don't see or overlook what others determine to be flaws.
Others can find the experience fun, but disappointing, though still seem to find value in at least critiquing it. If a game resonates with both sides enough to do so, I believe it still shows a level of quality to the experience, despite not universal praise and/or love (which is impossible in today's age..something I am sure Bioshock Infinite is about to experience).
I meant more that those in here critiquing the game were doing so because they felt the game/series/experience had the foundation to be great, but just took some missteps along the way. That is hardly bashing a game, though it can certainly seem that way to those that love it.
Lastly, it wasn't meant to be quite that serious. If it did offend you, apologies.
It's not really anything like them. It's basically a third-person shooter with some platforming and some Arkham Asylum. Much heavier on the combat, not nearly as big on the puzzles. In fact, most of the puzzles in the game are in the optional tombs. There aren't any parts where you walk into a huge room containing a big, elaborate contraption, then wander around pulling levers for a bit until you finally figure out how it all fits together and solve the puzzle.
It's much more polished, though. Like the camera actually works, which is nice.
If it wasn't for the game's title and the main character's name, it could've passed for an entirely different series. If you want Tomb Raider, you'll probably be a bit disappointed. If Uncharted + Arkham Asylum sounds like it could be fun, you might enjoy it.
NullPointer
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Oh boy...
OK, think of all the previous Tomb Raider games and where they sucked. Now imagine a dev team working on those aspects exclusively for many years, and then forgetting all about the other parts that make a game Tomb Raider.
Voila.
#reborn #whereTheFuckAreTheTombs #killEverythingThatMoves #whyIsEverythingExploding
ubersticky
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#Killing4Survival #¬just2getsometreasures
Version 3.0
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I'm surprised to not see it mentioned: what's the deal with the "Hybrid Disc Game/Movie" icon on the PS3 box? I thought that icon meant the disc had content playable on a normal Blu-Ray player, but it doesn't. And it doesn't have anything on it other than the game, as far as I can tell.
It was $33 at launch on PC.
Yo comprende, and no offense taken.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. Greatly appreciated.
How do you feel about Uncharted?
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Formerly worldrevolution. The only reason I am nice to anyone else is to avoid being banned.
Yeah but no one really cares about pc sales yet.
I like Uncharted a lot, but what appeals to me about Uncharted are the characters. I think they're great.
I wish there was a damn demo for this game.
Hmmm, you're likely not gonna like the cast in this game then. They're completely forgettable and the game would've been better without them.
I torched a fluffy little bunny rabbit with a napalm arrow yesterday, and felt ridiculously guilty afterwards.
itzknickknac
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Is it possible to to play online ranked with people around the same.. you know.. rank? That's probably my only problem with MP. Bc I keep getting owned with these high ranked jerks.
Ravensmash
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Anyone else think that this game handled combat really well?
It never outstayed its welcome (often a problem with TPS', I find), even during the more heated parts, and while the platforming/exploration certainly wasn't taxing, it definitely felt responsive and enjoyable throughout. A really nice balance I thought.
It never outstayed its welcome (often a problem with TPS', I find), even during the more heated parts, and while the platforming/exploration certainly wasn't taxing, it definitely felt responsive and enjoyable throughout. A really nice balance I thought.
The big islander with the spiritual side was fine by me. He gave Lara a bow upgrade.
Damn. I didn't know I was that close to the end. Time to start doing some more challenges, relics, etc.
This game is the epitome of modern glitz adventure shooter in both the good and the bad. Great graphics presentation and polish through out. But also both unchallenging with a bent for ridiculous repetitiveness. There are also some unreasonable difficulty spikes in the shooting game; when encountering large packs of enemies that rush you wave after wave until you're dead or you've replayed the section enough to memorize when and how they're coming in.
Maybe that last element is actually a good thing in The sense of old school shootemups where repetition and memorization is a necessary part of gameplay. But damn if it doesn't feel out of place with the rest of the face rolling that comprises the game.
Playing the game leaves me with a sense of cheap thrills and a wonderment and how much more this game could be if the developers would just embrace a mindset of not thinking ill of the player's intelligence.
Maybe that last element is actually a good thing in The sense of old school shootemups where repetition and memorization is a necessary part of gameplay. But damn if it doesn't feel out of place with the rest of the face rolling that comprises the game.
Playing the game leaves me with a sense of cheap thrills and a wonderment and how much more this game could be if the developers would just embrace a mindset of not thinking ill of the player's intelligence.
80% is a complete lie. You're a little over half way.
BloodOmenPT
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You should try Shantytown, always some enemies there. You can also hunt animals, should give you some scrap if you have all upgrades.
Also, if you find all GPS caches, you get 1000 scrap.
Yeah got that one last night, I was just about to give up on upgrading the weapons when I found it. Will try Shantytown. I did go into Multiplayer just in case I could get scrap from there, but quickly bailed once I realised it was just full of people bouncing up and down and firing in all directions.
Monkeylord
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Hopefully my copy will arrive today. It was posted out on Monday.
Love me some Tomb Raider.
Love me some Tomb Raider.
ubersticky
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Use the jump & shoot, rinse and repeat strategy.
BigJonsson
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I enjoyed it, might go back to find the few tombs I missed once I finish Heart of the Swarm and Infinite
ubersticky
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If anyone wants to play as Zac Levi in multiplayer on X360
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itzknickknac
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Hmm.. jumping. I'll definitely try that.
Also, what's the post-game map to rope pull down an enemy? and zip-line kill an enemy? Not a big deal since I will be replaying it again.
Welp. Turns out that glitched campfire that my map refused to acknowledge existed did indeed screw me out of a 100% save file and a trophy.
That, the annoying input lag that constantly screwed up my aim, and the occasional instakill QTE kinda left a sour aftertaste on what was otherwise quite a fun game.
That, the annoying input lag that constantly screwed up my aim, and the occasional instakill QTE kinda left a sour aftertaste on what was otherwise quite a fun game.
Master Chief has a lot to answer for.
Just finished it. Absolutely loved it. Felt it was a little slow burn in the beginning but got much better once it opened up a bit. Story surprised me a bit. I guess I wasn't expecting it to go in the direction it did. Really good direction in the game though. It was kind of cool to see Lara transform a bit and become more and more sure of herself as time went on.
Camilla Luddington's damn sexy voice was great too.
Camilla Luddington's damn sexy voice was great too.
Finally bought this yesterday, switched it on (PS3) at 5:30pm after work, put it on hard........ next thing I know its 2am. WOW.
This game is so freaking amazingly awesome, I love the new Lara, the setting, the sound the gameplay....... everything. Can't wait to get home from work now.
Was it the right move starting on hard? I'm thinking so.
I started thinking I was getting sick of videogames, then this. Kudos to Crystal Dynamics Inc., you have made a wonderfully enjoyable single player game I will cherish forever.
This game is so freaking amazingly awesome, I love the new Lara, the setting, the sound the gameplay....... everything. Can't wait to get home from work now.
Was it the right move starting on hard? I'm thinking so.
I started thinking I was getting sick of videogames, then this. Kudos to Crystal Dynamics Inc., you have made a wonderfully enjoyable single player game I will cherish forever.
Tricky I Shadow
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Gucci Messiah
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Getting my copy today, hype!
Liferebooted
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Out for delivery. Damn good Amazon deal. =]
Oh forgot to post a mini review.
Finished it about a week ago....liked it overall. Everything was good, nothing really stood out for me and knocked me out. It did nothing new or amazing, so it won't be all that memorable. A really solid game, that unfortunately lacked hard in the puzzle department. Oh well.
A low 8....some of the areas in this game are beautiful....lots of atmosphere.
Finished it about a week ago....liked it overall. Everything was good, nothing really stood out for me and knocked me out. It did nothing new or amazing, so it won't be all that memorable. A really solid game, that unfortunately lacked hard in the puzzle department. Oh well.
A low 8....some of the areas in this game are beautiful....lots of atmosphere.