Tomb Raider: Legend

[yap]

I played the demo on the 360.  It seemed really cool.  I'm definitely going to pick it up when it drops in price.

[phoenix1967]

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.

[Joker_T]

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.

[phoenix1967]

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.

[phoenix1967]

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.

[The Metamorphosing Leon]

Do her boobs actually jiggle like in the commercial?

[phoenix1967]

Somewhat. I think they're fake.