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Tomb Raider: Underworld demo released - download now!
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CrunchinJelly
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But if it was PS3 exclusive it'd be the best thing ever, right?Unregistered007 said:
tak said:
I've not been able to try the demo yet, but one of my biggest concerns with all of the footage I've seen is that the animation looks extremely floaty and weightless. Maybe I'll change my mind after playing the demo, but I thought that the keyframed animation of the previous games conveyed a more convincing sense of weight than the new mo-capped stuff in Underworld.
From the demo video captures I've seen (Gamersyde streaming rocks, btw 
), the game does look quite pretty. The comparisons to Uncharted seem unnecessary, though, seeing as Naughty Dog's game is a year old and this sports a different artistic direction.
All in all, looking good! (wish I had a 360 to try this out...thanks for nothing, Eidos!)
), the game does look quite pretty. The comparisons to Uncharted seem unnecessary, though, seeing as Naughty Dog's game is a year old and this sports a different artistic direction. All in all, looking good! (wish I had a 360 to try this out...thanks for nothing, Eidos!)
Downloaded and finish the demo and here are my quick thoughts
- Looks great, the environments are very pretty. Better than Uncharted?, I don't know I don't care.
- Controls are pretty wonky like Legend and Anniversary, you will misjump many times
- Underwater swimming still sucks
- Plays like Legend & Anniversary with a few new tweaks
- Damn those tigers are hard but I enjoyed the challenge
- Voice acting is great, British accents FTW
- Camera sucks but at least you have full control of it
General feeling I got is that it's Legend/Anniversary with better graphics basically which is enough to make it a purchase for me. Prince of Persia will destroy this game when it comes to fluid platforming.
- Looks great, the environments are very pretty. Better than Uncharted?, I don't know I don't care.
- Controls are pretty wonky like Legend and Anniversary, you will misjump many times
- Underwater swimming still sucks
- Plays like Legend & Anniversary with a few new tweaks
- Damn those tigers are hard but I enjoyed the challenge
- Voice acting is great, British accents FTW
- Camera sucks but at least you have full control of it
General feeling I got is that it's Legend/Anniversary with better graphics basically which is enough to make it a purchase for me. Prince of Persia will destroy this game when it comes to fluid platforming.
slicedking
Member
Demo was OK, I'll give it a rent.
Except that one game is centered around platforming and puzzle-solving, while the other is Gears in the jungle.albz74 said:
This is why I have little patience for comparisons between the two. They don't exist in the same genre, only within the same environments. Of course, everyone already knows this, so I have to believe that any claims of one being superior than the other is nothing more than a shamelessly poor attempt at baiting.
Y2Kev said:It's at an angle :lol
I've got one hand on the controller and one trying to eat breakfast (and now both are typing thankyouverymuch) so I put the camera on my desk, but it was too close (so I couldn't quite get enough of the shot), so I put it on top of my calculator for a little extra height. But the calculator is rounded so you got this downward slope of a stretched image.
Damn critics! I just wanted everyone to see the water!
Nope, your aspect ratio is fucked up.
ConsumerSquare
Member
I'm surprised to hear people are having trouble with the tigers. I suck at videogames, which is part of the reason I like this series: combat is deemphasized. I just lock on and constantly jump away while firing. No issues.
Squishing the spiders is great. Graphics and sound are great. Can't wait to buy this.
Squishing the spiders is great. Graphics and sound are great. Can't wait to buy this.
speculawyer
Member
Crystal Dynamics delivers again. Are they are single-handedly keeping Eidos alive?
Unregistered007 said:
lol. Is this the SDF talking point for today?
I find some sony fans obsession with Uncharted quite creepy almost hivemindish.
I've noticed the same contingent mentions LBP in threads were it has no relevance at all.:lol
And with that i'm off to play the demo again.
Really excited about this.
I'll have to try the 360 demo later. I've been uncertain on which platform to buy it for, however. Legends ran poorly on both 360 AND the PC (with "next gen" mode). The videos have suggested that Underworld will run much smoother overall, however, so I'm remaining hopeful as it's quite lovely. I'd prefer the PC version, but I have a feeling I won't be able to hold 60 fps (even with a GTX260) and, as such, will end up with an uneven experience. I'd rather play at a locked 30 fps (if the 360 can offer it).
The PS3 port will most likely suck, though.
I'll have to try the 360 demo later. I've been uncertain on which platform to buy it for, however. Legends ran poorly on both 360 AND the PC (with "next gen" mode). The videos have suggested that Underworld will run much smoother overall, however, so I'm remaining hopeful as it's quite lovely. I'd prefer the PC version, but I have a feeling I won't be able to hold 60 fps (even with a GTX260) and, as such, will end up with an uneven experience. I'd rather play at a locked 30 fps (if the 360 can offer it).
The PS3 port will most likely suck, though.
Goldrusher
Member
Ignore them. But also ignore those who say this game looks better than Uncharted.Dabanton said:
Jazzy Network
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How does Lara move? Motion capture movements looked nice in the 1up show video.
2 Minutes Turkish
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Looks hot.
I loved Legend so this is a must regardless
I loved Legend so this is a must regardless
Android18a
Member
Very fast and fluid demo, with really pretty visuals.
I can tell this is going to be way too frustrating for me, though. The environments are so detailed, I can't see where to go, and the number of times I fell into the water in that starting area is unbelievable. I'm not sure I can be doing with it... I'll rent it, but I fully anticipate the level of skill required to play this will be beyond me. Even with all the difficulty settings to easiest, I found this demo way beyond my normal difficulty zone
It's really good, though.
I can tell this is going to be way too frustrating for me, though. The environments are so detailed, I can't see where to go, and the number of times I fell into the water in that starting area is unbelievable. I'm not sure I can be doing with it... I'll rent it, but I fully anticipate the level of skill required to play this will be beyond me. Even with all the difficulty settings to easiest, I found this demo way beyond my normal difficulty zone
It's really good, though.
What, are you kidding? Judging by the official forums, there are nearly as many women/soccer moms/college girls who play this franchise, and seem to manage their way through to the end.Android18a said:Very fast and fluid demo, with really pretty visuals.
I can tell this is going to be way too frustrating for me, though. The environments are so detailed, I can't see where to go, and the number of times I fell into the water in that starting area is unbelievable. I'm not sure I can be doing with it... I'll rent it, but I fully anticipate the level of skill required to play this will be beyond me. Even with all the difficulty settings to easiest, I found this demo way beyond my normal difficulty zone
It's really good, though.
Sack it up, big boy.
Jaded Alyx
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x100FlyinJ said:
Darth Tigris
Member
Yeah, this was a great demo. The game is instantly beautiful and just gets better and better.
One of the signature moments was when you get that perfect directed camera angle of the statue of Sheva and
. Its very foreboding and creepy foreshadowing and subtle enough where it could be missed. Great moment.
One of the signature moments was when you get that perfect directed camera angle of the statue of Sheva and
subtly see two HUGE reptile creatures crawling on it
Fixed2BeBroken
Member
fuck....i hope this demo blows cause i really can't afford another game
Goldrusher said:
It looks about the same as Gears and Uncharted to me dude. Better I dunno,but for a 3rd party to give is a game that looks this good is what counts in the long run. Uncharted fans seen to just get all pissy when we speak too highly with enthusiasm of Tomb Raider. Uncharted is still more about gun fights with light platforming,Tomb Raider is the complete opposite. Both are good in the end,but there always seems to be a fight brewing in these Tomb Raider discussions.:lol
BigBlackGamer
Member
game looks and moves amazing. day one purchase for sure.
Android18a
Member
GreekWolf said:
I managed Legend, gave up on Anniversary. I just don't enjoy the trial and error exploration. I like my games easy peasy. It's just me.
The camera needs a bit of work, but otherwise that game's looking good. Controls (and the camera) are a really off in small quarters though. She must've slammed into something 5 times in the few seconds I was running around inside the boat. :lol
Overall positives: Lara's animations and model are great. The environment's quite good looking as well. The platforming and level design are well done and show off the animations quite nicely. Will buy.
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What sucks is that I can't kill the parrots. Minus 1 review point.
Overall positives: Lara's animations and model are great. The environment's quite good looking as well. The platforming and level design are well done and show off the animations quite nicely. Will buy.
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What sucks is that I can't kill the parrots. Minus 1 review point.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Downloading now, can't wait!
goldenpp72
Member
even worse is that tomb raider is way older than uncharted, people act as if uncharted deserves more respect :/
Beautiful game and great fun.
One annoying issue is just some of the game's visual direction doesn't really help out the player. There's one bit where you appear on a high rock, and it looks like you should move on forward, but there isn't anything there except a jump to your death.
Really, you're supposed to turn around and go up the wall. Whereas Prince of Persia is very free flowing and fluid, and as much as I've played your goal is always in front of you, Tomb Raider is a slower paced game making you take more delierate and considered moves.
I like both styles, but I do think the game could communicate its path a tad clearer in places.
One annoying issue is just some of the game's visual direction doesn't really help out the player. There's one bit where you appear on a high rock, and it looks like you should move on forward, but there isn't anything there except a jump to your death.
Really, you're supposed to turn around and go up the wall. Whereas Prince of Persia is very free flowing and fluid, and as much as I've played your goal is always in front of you, Tomb Raider is a slower paced game making you take more delierate and considered moves.
I like both styles, but I do think the game could communicate its path a tad clearer in places.
JaCk BuRtOn
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UnchartedZ RaWR rAwr
Fixed2BeBroken
Member
whoa...this game is fricken gorgeous omg....it looks so beautiful on my hd....dare i saw better than Gears of war