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Title: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on March 11, 2006, 09:50:38 AM
I haven't been paying much attention to this one, but from these trailers, it looks to be a pretty impressive game...

http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=1600


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: Arrrhalomynn on March 11, 2006, 11:22:10 AM
I'm not so sure if I agree with you. It does look kinda neat, but nothing to wow at. I didn't have sound on, so maybe I missed something, but to me it looked like more of the same, with prettier graphics.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: shaggy on March 11, 2006, 03:00:46 PM
From what I read this game brings the game back to its root and back from its funk.  OXM gave it a 8 out of 10.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: two_scoop_steve on March 11, 2006, 03:10:48 PM
I hope this game is like the first two in the series, I might have to pick it up if it got an 8 out of 10 at OXM.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: The Metamorphosing Leon on March 11, 2006, 03:13:45 PM
I like boobs too.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: Tynstar on March 11, 2006, 04:48:39 PM
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I like boobs too.


You are a boob you jack ass.  ;)


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: The Metamorphosing Leon on March 11, 2006, 04:57:04 PM
Haha. I never played the first, loved the second one, III was impossible, IV was too annoying to play, never played V, tried playing AOD but it was unplayable on PC.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on March 12, 2006, 07:30:43 AM
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From what I read this game brings the game back to its root and back from its funk.  OXM gave it a 8 out of 10.


I've heard the same. And even though I missed all the previous versions of the tomb raider series, the trailers lead me to believe that the game has a good balance of action/adventure and puzzle-solving elements. We'll see.



Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: Zimbacca on March 12, 2006, 12:10:16 PM
I never cared for the Tomb Raider games, so I'm not excised about this one.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: The Metamorphosing Leon on March 12, 2006, 05:15:51 PM
You don't like boobs?


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: Zimbacca on March 12, 2006, 06:15:09 PM
I like boobs, just not Tomb Raider.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on March 15, 2006, 06:15:07 AM
I'm hoping that it's got a lot more to it than just trying to rely on its looks and hype. That said, the 360 graphics and sound effects are amazing! The animations and speech matching also seem to be really well done.

So far, I'm more encouraged by what I've seen of this than I am of the Godfather game.



Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on May 01, 2006, 06:02:23 AM
Rented this one over the weekend and put a few hours into it. I'm definitely liking it so far.

My only gripe is that when you die, the loadtimes are a little long. However, graphics and sound are excellent. Gameplay is challenging, but not overwhelming. Solid, intuitive interface. Plenty of unlockables. So far it seems to me that they got it right...




Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: yap on May 01, 2006, 06:37:49 AM
I heard it's really short.

I've never played a tomb raider game.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on May 01, 2006, 06:58:29 AM
I've heard that as well. However, it does unlock Time Trial modes as you clear the campaign levels along with additional secrets in Croft Manor. Completionists to get all the treasures/awards, etc. will be able to get a lot more out of this.

But if you just want to play the campaign and that's all, you're right, you may be better off renting. Or possibly buy it when it's been discounted.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: yap on May 01, 2006, 07:57:00 AM
I played the demo on the 360.  It seemed really cool.  I'm definitely going to pick it up when it drops in price.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on May 01, 2006, 09:55:10 AM
That's my plan as well. I had a free rental so I figured I'd give the full game a try to gauge what price I'd be willing to purchase it.



Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: Joker_T on May 01, 2006, 11:20:23 AM
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I hope this game is like the first two in the series, I might have to pick it up if it got an 8 out of 10 at OXM.


OXM's ratings suck.





Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on May 01, 2006, 12:10:04 PM
From what I've played, I think that 8 to 8.5 is fairly accurate. The character models are where the graphics are a little weak (environments are incredible, though!), the load times are a little long, and for playthrough-only players, the campaign is a little short (from what I've heard). But replay value is somewhat high...

Not a perfect game, but a solid one to purchase when the price comes down. It also revitalizes the franchise so we should see another Tomb Raider on the Next Gen systems, hopefully taking the good from this one and ironing out the few flaws it has. We'll see.


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on May 04, 2006, 07:05:25 AM
I actually kept this an extra day so I could play it more last night. Got about halfway through the 3rd stage (Japan).

It seems to be very well balanced with regards to puzzle solving vs. combat. I'm also liking the challenge to acquire all of the bronze/silver/gold items.

I'll definitely be buying this one when the price drops down.



Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: The Metamorphosing Leon on May 04, 2006, 09:53:43 AM
Do her boobs actually jiggle like in the commercial?


Title: Re: Tomb Raider: Legend
Post by: phoenix1967 on May 04, 2006, 10:56:25 AM
Somewhat. I think they're fake. ;)