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tlr online
27-10-06, 20:06
A message from Eidos:
Eidos is pleased to announce some special news directly to the Tomb Raider community.
The official name of the next Tomb Raider game is Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary, and the first screenshot is going straight to where it matters most – the people who have supported Lara across the years.
As most of you may already know, Tomb Raider: Anniversary has drawn its inspiration from the original adventure that started it all. It is a celebration of Lara Croft and the history of the Tomb Raider franchise.
One would need to be blind to not see the impact that Lara Croft has had, both on gaming in general, as well as pop-culture. She is a character that people connect with, a character that transcends the media in which she was originally presented. However, Lara’s rise to fame didn’t just magically happen. There has been a very powerful, dedicated fan base that has not only tracked her every move over the last 10 years, but helped transform her from being just a video game character, to an international digital celebrity.
Over the years, the fans of the Tomb Raider franchise have been constantly asking for a new version of the original Tomb Raider. We have answered the call with Tomb Raider: Anniversary. This game is for the fans. It only makes sense that the first information, as well as much more to come, goes directly to the fans. We hope you enjoy the screenshot, and keep your eye out for more information soon…
The Lost Valley screenshot:
FIRST OFFICIAL TOMB RAIDER ANNIVERSARY SCREENSHOT (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/index.html)
ooo the leaked one lol !
Well isnt it gorgeous... lost valley for sure :D
xMiSsCrOfTx
27-10-06, 20:09
It's amazing! :D :yah:
Only TR lover
27-10-06, 20:09
WOW!!! Cool.... A braid - finnaly!!! Lara looks like a modified Legend model to me... :D :D
Zelda master
27-10-06, 20:10
is it just me or...
http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/images/tombraider1_screenshots_01/screen6.jpg
New version... ? Well, I guess it's better than knowing the areas off by heart and being able to run through the game. Still excited tho' :D
We still getting more ones at 10pm?
EDIT: Oh, and the screen is drop-dead beautiful (except for the hole in Lara's braid, LoL). Looks better than Legend (altho' it's hard to tell).
Classic Lara,
Classic Backpack
Very nice graphics
Bun/braid
Entrance to the lost valley methinks (even though I always perceived Lost Valley to be underground!)
First reaction: looks good! We know better to judge a book by its cover until we've read the book though ;)
thanks for posting!!!
A message from Eidos:
Over the years, the fans of the Tomb Raider franchise have been constantly asking for a new version of the original Tomb Raider. We have answered the call with Tomb Raider: Anniversary. This game is for the fans. It only makes sense that the first information, as well as much more to come, goes directly to the fans. We hope you enjoy the screenshot, and keep your eye out for more information soon…
FIRST OFFICIAL TOMB RAIDER ANNIVERSARY SCREENSHOT (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tombraideranniversary/index.html)
:D :D :D :D :D new version of original TR!:D :D :D :D :D
looks like she has her classic guns! not the H&K ones!
Zelda master
27-10-06, 20:12
Im happy now:hug:
Wow it's beautiful! And Lara has a braid! :jmp:
What a lovely-looking screenshot. Thanks, TLR!
But I'm confused. Is there still going to be an update at 10pm? (no, I'm never satisfied. :D)
Love it. Classic Lara and modern graphics, just what I'd hoped for. I'm a little worried that it's supposed to be a "new" version, but if it's really "for the fans" like Eidos say, I'm happy. I don't think I would appreciate TR1 for everyone.
Laras Backpack
27-10-06, 20:15
I'm really glad I didn't decide to have an early bedtime tonight! This has made my day. Thanks TLR! :D
What exactly are the 4 pics below the first screenshot - they're empty boxes but I accidently hit one when I was clicking out of another program and some small screenshots appeared (non-TRAE in case anyone is getting their hopes up).
And the message from Eidos is really really nice.
Updated your FAQ dingaling? ;)
Anyone else think Lost Valley was underground?
*Scampers off to do that* Ruin my drooling session why don't you Riv? :p
Laras Backpack
27-10-06, 20:19
Updated your FAQ dingaling? ;)
Anyone else think Lost Valley was underground?
Yes, I did.
But maybe this was because TR1 did not have the technology to create a realistic sky, so made the celing black. :confused:
LET THE ANALYZING BEING!
If you look closely, she has something attached to her belt on the right side... looks like a rope. :)
I hope the fact that it's a new spin on the storyline doesn't change the fact that Larson is in it! :D
Updated your FAQ dingaling? ;)
Anyone else think Lost Valley was underground?
I do! The new screen shot makes it look too much like ghana with the bright sunlight. There were ceilings when you entered lost valley!
Doors open, you creep in and the wolves start attacking in packs!
Beautiful screenshot.:D
Is that key on the right side of her belt? It is certainly not the gun or the holster.
Anyone else think Lost Valley was underground?
Yes, I did, after all, you have to go down into the caves to get there.
Possible! I just assumed since Lara goes through a cave, into a lost city deeper in the cave, and out into this bigger underground cave/valley.
Things to suggest it Is outside: GREENERY. Without sunlight, it wouldn't happen, the trees wouldn't grow etc.
And What About Her FACE? Will we have an upgraded looking Lara that is a bit different from legend Lara?
Yay - what a great start to my birthday. I knew the classic Lara + outfit would come back!
Not quite sure what they meant by 'new version' though - some people think it's a completely different game from TR1 and TR2, but to me 'version' just means 'different format of the same thing'. Hope I'm right about that... Then we could start guessing which location that screenshot is taken from.
So, what do we think the next screenshots will be? I reckon not showing her face was on purpose to build up some suspense, especially if we still have another 5/6 months to go before the game is released.
Thanks a mil!
LET THE ANALYZING BEING!
If you look closely, she has something attached to her belt on the right side... looks like a rope. :)
And look closely at her head, there...
NO HEADSET.
Soo...no Zip and Alister? No chatter?
Laras Backpack
27-10-06, 20:23
LET THE ANALYZING BEING!
If you look closely, she has something attached to her belt on the right side... looks like a rope. :)
Great catch! It's attached to her belt like a harness.
And look closely at her head, there...
NO HEADSET.
Soo...no Zip and Alister? No chatter?
If so then: :yah:
You go through Caves to get to the Lost Valley but after you drop down into the T-Rex area you are indeed outside. Remember that this is a reinvention so The Lost Valley may be altered somewhat.
And can someone find my FAQ, I can't find it, LoL. EDIT: Ignore that, I missed it when I was trying to find it - it's on the 1st page!
Well she looks like Lara and the game looks gorgeous :D So Far so good :jmp:
And look closely at her head, there...
NO HEADSET.
Soo...no Zip and Alister? No chatter?
I was about to say!
:yah: :yah: :jmp: :yah: :yah:
I always wondered about whether Lost Valley was underground or outdoors. Sure, it has a huge portion that takes place in caves, but the actual valley with dinosaurs and it's black sky could be either. I think I decided for myself that it was outside, but at night.
Maybe this is the area she first meets t-rex! :eek: It is foggy and hard to see off into the distance! :jmp: Maybe we get to see ol' t-rex next!!! :yah:
Melonie Tomb Raider
27-10-06, 20:26
Yay!!! :jmp:
I just noticed her hair is in a topsee tail braid, that is so cute. :)
My Verdict.
The screenshot in a sense appears to be current gen. The lara appears ps2'ish, but the textures are amazing and look at the plants!
i think its a cutscene :)
Thank you for this Justin, much appreciated :tmb:
Just one question - when you say 'Friday Goodness is back' Are you implying we'll get a little something every friday? :eek:
Zelda master
27-10-06, 20:27
i always thought it was outside since trees cant live without Light, but in Tomb Raider 1 there wasn't any sky and Horizon:p
:yah: now im happy.. it looks like Lara.. well atleast from the back :p and she got her classic backpack, guns, clothes & Brad/bun combination :D
Are we only going to get one shot per friday? :(
Ada the Mental
27-10-06, 20:29
Going to be staring at the picture for the next two-three hours...Can't wait for the game,I'm really curious...
That's a good thing vman! It means we won't get an overload of 'getting our hopes up' !
OMG It looks great! Thank you Justin and Thank you Eidos!
She looks so Sexy and so next gen i knew cd will inpress you.:)
tombraiderluka
27-10-06, 20:33
:tmb:
someone jus pointed out u can see the bridge :p
Zelda master
27-10-06, 20:33
i still want the Core design Lara envirment of this game:jmp:
someone jus pointed out u can see the bridge :p
The thing to the left of her head? I thought that too, but it's a bit too close ...
someone jus pointed out u can see the bridge :p
Oooh, so you can!
I always though that The Lost Valley was in doors, but then, that's because I got used to everywhere else being indoors. I'm off to check it out.
meh never gonna happen :p
someone jus pointed out u can see the bridge :p
Someone? :tea:
I wonder what that thing on her holster is?
i still want the Core design Lara envirment of this game:jmp:
great zelda a 3d girl in a next gen 3d world.:p
The thing to the left of her head? I thought that too, but it's a bit too close ...
we all know CD make short games :whi:
ps. its too the right too :)
Someone? :tea:
I wonder what that thing on her holster is?
if im not mistaken its the TR1 style grapple from ther fmv before the first level :)
we all know CD make short games :whi:
ps. its too the right too :)
Well it must be classic Lara, with TR6 Superjumps - because it'll be a cold day in Hell before legend Lara can jump THAT FAR!
if im not mistaken its the TR1 style grapple from ther fmv before the first level :)
Yeah, it does look like it!
Gawd I hope it's not implimented with a shiny object and a button prompt :(
Laras Backpack
27-10-06, 20:38
Maybe there are 2 bridges in the area and the one you can jump is further along... :confused:
Zelda master
27-10-06, 20:38
yep you can see the brigde but its hard:p
http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/3803/lostvalleyyk6.png
And the two spokes to the far right as well Zelda!
A little photoshop trickery reveals a little extra detail in the distance:
http://www.tombraiderxtra.com/gfx/misc/ae01.jpg
Yeah, it does look like it!
Gawd I hope it's not implimented with a shiny object and a button prompt :(
I sincerely hope Lara's got her Jump ability back... no more hops
Wow! thanks Gambit! Still a big jump for legend Lara!
Over the years, the fans of the Tomb Raider franchise have been constantly asking for a new version of the original Tomb Raider.
Just looking at this is making me roll on the floor laughing.
Zelda master
27-10-06, 20:43
A little photoshop trickery reveals a little extra detail in the distance:
http://www.tombraiderxtra.com/gfx/misc/ae01.jpg
why can you do that whenever i try to add that effect my pic just turn black and white:vlol:
I think it's a great idea to show only one or two pictures now and then cause it created hype around the game. I think we got too many pictures of Legend and I felt like we knew how legend goes before we even got to play it. (I think we got screens from each level?)
meh.. Im just so hyper about the AE now :jmp:
tlr online
27-10-06, 20:44
A little photoshop trickery reveals a little extra detail in the distance:
http://www.tombraiderxtra.com/gfx/misc/ae01.jpg
Hmm. I missed that too. Nicely done :tmb:
She seems to have a hole in her braid but everything else looks fantastic :tmb:
I was just playing The Lost Valley, and I guess it *could* be outside.
Also, I let the T-Rex get me - did anybody else notice the bleeding tooth-mark on Lara's thigh when she's thrown to the ground? Never saw that before!
Yep Natla! :D It's a great tiny addition isn't it :D
God, I'm fickle :D Part of me had already given the AE up for dead after Core was thrown off the job, but just seeing this one screenshot has suddenly filled me with hope. My instant reaction was 'Crikey, it looks like they're going to do it right...'.
Yes, the screen looks lovely graphically, but as Riv has pointed out earlier, I'm far more excited about the little details like the guns, outfit etc. It all suggests to me that CD is developing this with a real effort towards capturing the essence of the original, something I thought would surely be sacrificed on the altar of progress. Obviously no clear conclusions can be drawn yet, but I already feel that CD/Eidos have vindicated themselves somewhat with this. Imagine if after all the doubts and concerns thrown their way, they ultimately come up with the goods. I can't wait for some new screens to be released now :jmp:
Lara has a whole 'bitten' outfit in the original TR on Lost Valley -- it's pretty cool her top is ripped too...
Just looking at this is making me roll on the floor laughing.
I know what you mean! But I'm such a fan of the original that I'll still probably buy it and then still complain when it isn't what I wanted! :D
Also, I let the T-Rex get me - did anybody else notice the bleeding tooth-mark on Lara's thigh when she's thrown to the ground? Never saw that before!
O.o I never saw that. Well It's been ages since I last played the game and I think I never got beaten by t-rex.. hmm.. I should get the game again -.-
Tomb Raider Master
27-10-06, 20:49
Nice to see something! :) Fantastic screenie! :tmb:
Laras Backpack
27-10-06, 20:50
Obviously no clear conclusions can be drawn yet, but I already feel that CD/Eidos have vindicated themselves somewhat with this. Imagine if after all the doubts and concerns thrown their way, they ultimately come up with the goods.
I'm cautiously optimistic too. :D
Lara has a whole 'bitten' outfit in the original TR on Lost Valley -- it's pretty cool her top is ripped too...
I can see what her clothes look like from the posistion she falls in. :(
I'm cautiously optimistic too. :D
Me too, though there are 2 things in the pic which suggest to me it's going to be like legend.
I'd say what they are, but I don't want to be the one who starts negativity in the thread ;)
Ada the Mental
27-10-06, 20:52
I really hope she doesn't have Legend Lara's face...
TR1 is the only TR I've never played.And unfortunately my "beloved" brother decided to iclude our PS1 in the list of things-to-destroy.:hea:
I can't play AE without playing the original first,it's always the original-first-remake-later for me!:hea: (and I can't play games on pc,I've tried,I suck,I prefer consoles)
Me too, though there are 2 things in the pic which suggest to me it's going to be like legend.
I'd say what they are, but I don't want to be the one who starts negativity in the thread ;)
Can you PM me with them? ;)
Laras Backpack
27-10-06, 20:55
Can you PM me with them? ;)
And me if possible. :)
Here you go Ada ;) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eidos-Interactive-Tomb-Raider-Platinum/dp/B00004SQOG/sr=1-22/qid=1161982541/ref=sr_1_22/026-7374912-8972439?ie=UTF8&s=videogames)
It's obvious the thing on her belt is a grappling hook -- just a traditional one not a magnetic one.
And me if possible. :)
*Also wants to know what they are*
I would you three, but Tlr has disabled PMing for some reason :p
Me too, though there are 2 things in the pic which suggest to me it's going to be like legend.
I'd say what they are, but I don't want to be the one who starts negativity in the thread ;)
Can you PM them to me please?
nevermind, PMs seem to be disabled
Me too, though there are 2 things in the pic which suggest to me it's going to be like legend.
I'd say what they are, but I don't want to be the one who starts negativity in the thread ;)
Could you PM them to me too please Riv? :wve:
illuminati30
27-10-06, 20:56
Nice, anymore to come?
Alive_and_Funky
27-10-06, 20:57
And me if possible. :)
Me three. :D
EDIT: Looks like I'm not the third to ask anymore and it seems like PMing has been disabled. Oh well.
I really am excited about the screenshot and I hope the game matches or exceeds my expectations. Thank you for the pic, Justin. :)
I think what in that pic looks like legend but lets not bash the game on it's first screen shot :) Im actually looking towards it cause It cant be that short now! :D
pm me too if you can. cause mine says they are disabled -.-
Ward Dragon
27-10-06, 20:57
I really hope she doesn't have Legend Lara's face...
TR1 is the only TR I've never played.And unfortunately my "beloved" brother decided to iclude our PS1 in the list of things-to-destroy.:hea:
I can't play AE without playing the original first,it's always the original-first-remake-later for me!:hea: (and I can't play games on pc,I've tried,I suck,I prefer consoles)
Have you tried playing TR1 on the PS2? Or maybe getting a PS-style controller for the PC?
About the announcement, I have to admit that whoever wrote that press release said all of the right things in just the right way. I don't know if I trust press releases anymore, but if the game lives up to that announcement then I'll be more than happy with it :) I'm a little surprised that they released a screenshot with the hole in the braid, though. I'm not trying to be picky, it was literally the first thing I noticed about the screenshot and then I noticed all of the good things once I focused on examining the picture. Anyhow, I eagerly await further information :D
I think it's a great idea to show only one or two pictures now and then cause it created hype around the game. I think we got too many pictures of Legend and I felt like we knew how legend goes before we even got to play it. (I think we got screens from each level?)
meh.. Im just so hyper about the AE now :jmp:
Absolutely. Eidos have no understanding of the word restraint. I'd much rather they followed Valve's ideology for showing the status of new games.
pm me too if you can. cause mine says they are disabled -.-
My gawd, I've had to write a big list now to remember who wants the not so positive viewpoint ;)
Tomb Raider Jay
27-10-06, 21:01
I just about fell off my seat, that pic of the Lost Valley is AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL and STUNNING all rolled into one! :jmp:
I knew it was a re-make, thank you Eidos! :D
I see already people are saying it could be like Legend :(
Please it's only the FIRST pic and I can't see anything which looks like Legend - even the graphics look better! :D
All I can say is to hell with the Legend games and bring on Tomb Raider: Anniversary game! :tea:
My gawd, I've had to write a big list now to remember who wants the not so positive viewpoint ;)
not the not so positive, just something to balance it with:D
tlr online
27-10-06, 21:01
My gawd, I've had to write a big list now to remember who wants the not so positive viewpoint ;)
Just post here please. :)
Well I'm pleased too that the press release seems to suggest that this will be a game for 'the fans' - you don't make that sort of statement without realising that the fans are a pretty discerning bunch :p I only hope that we aren't going to have to wait another few months before anything else is released. That would be a particularly cruel carrot to dangle, Eidos :D
Laras Backpack
27-10-06, 21:02
I would you three, but Tlr has disabled PMing for some reason :p
TLR's just announced it's down for maintainance. :) There's always tomorrow... :whi:
My gawd, I've had to write a big list now to remember who wants the not so positive viewpoint ;)
:p MSN?
My gawd, I've had to write a big list now to remember who wants the not so positive viewpoint ;)
:vlol: I'm really eager to see her face, and to see if they got her right, i don't want the Legend inventory system either
My gawd, I've had to write a big list now to remember who wants the not so positive viewpoint ;)
Just post them! I wanna know too!!! :D
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 21:06
Yes, it looks like The Lost Valley, and looks so... Tomb Raider!. I felt the same like the first screenshots of TR:L, but I'm happy because:
- She have a beautiful braid.
- Seems like there aren't: Headset and or Grapple.
- The lightning effect looks promising and stunning.
- Her "Classic" Backpack!.
- Very nice graphics; Legend Engine?.
Thanks for posting.
Ok, I'll post it here :)
First of all the grappling hook (or what we for now presume to Be the grappling hook) I imagine will work as it did in legend, which isn't such a bad thing Unless they've scrapped button prompts and shinythings.
And the other thing is the sides of the cave exit, they look like the sorts in legend, a slopy (as in Slope, not Sloppy) curve that can't be jumped on, invisible Walls style, which Could suggest Autograb defining where we can and cannot go . However, this is just from a screenshot - we know nothing about the game itself yet ;)
*Grasping at straws* - yeah yeah :p
Looks Great :D Thanks tlr
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 21:09
Forgot to add: Her face worries me, though.
First of all the grappling hook (or what we for now presume to Be the grappling hook) I imagine will work as it did in legend, which isn't such a bad thing Unless they've scrapped button prompts and shinythings.
As far as I can tell Riv, that's actually the holster for her right pistol. It's empty because she holding the actual gun in her hand, and does look a bit like some sort of hook, but I don't think it is :)
Edit - Actually, on closer inspection, it could well be a grappling hook, it doesn't look to be in quite the right position for the holster
Kamrusepas
27-10-06, 21:11
Looks awesome :tmb:
Laras Backpack
27-10-06, 21:11
First of all the grappling hook (or what we for now presume to Be the grappling hook) I imagine will work as it did in legend, which isn't such a bad thing Unless they've scrapped button prompts and shinythings.
If the grappling hook is usable in-game I'm curious to see if Lara will swing and throw the rope manually. It could be a fun addition depending, as you said, on how it's implimented.
Forgot to add: Her face worries me, though.
What face?
Ward Dragon
27-10-06, 21:12
As far as I can tell Riv, that's actually the holster for her right pistol. It's empty because she holding the actual gun in her hand, and does look a bit like some sort of hook, but I don't think it is :)
No, I don't think so. The way her hand is positioned (just kind of dangling there) she can't be holding the gun. Besides, there's an extra rivet in her belt and something looking like rope that's only on the right side, not the left, so I don't think it's part of her normal holsters.
Edit: Nevermind. This thread goes so fast :p I didn't realize you appended your statement.
What face?
Exactly ;)
And the other thing is the sides of the cave exit, they look like the sorts in legend, a slopy (as in Slope, not Sloppy) curve that can't be jumped on, invisible Walls style, which Could suggest Autograb defining where we can and cannot go . However, this is just from a screenshot - we know nothing about the game itself yet ;)
IF TRAE has Autograb I shall ritually, unashamedly and profoundly burn all my TR games and post the half the ashes to Ian Livingstone and the other half to Crystal Dynamics in little coffin shaped boxes with "Lara RIP" on the top...
That's quite a dark poetic image you conjoured up there Gambit!
No, I don't think so. The way her hand is positioned (just kind of dangling there) she can't be holding the gun. Besides, there's an extra rivet in her belt and something looking like rope that's only on the right side, not the left, so I don't think it's part of her normal holsters.
I've just edited my original post, I wasn't looking closely enough at it :o :D
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 21:13
:vlol: I'm really eager to see her face, and to see if they got her right, i don't want the Legend inventory system either
Me too!; And I hope we get the old "Ring" Inventory.
Yeah too right SC! The ring inventory would be a much welcomed return :)
It's very obviously a grappling hook:
http://www.tombraiderxtra.com/gfx/misc/ae02.jpg
IF TRAE has Autograb I shall ritually, unashamedly and profoundly burn all my TR games and post the half the ashes to Ian Livingstone and the other half to Crystal Dynamics in little coffin shaped boxes with "Lara RIP" on the top...
a tad over dramatic, just a tad though...
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 21:15
What face?
I'm expecting to see the "Classic" Lara, not the Barbie one.
Hope it will be hard, long, intresting, griping full of action, and with the best gameplay of all TR.
The firt view and screenshot is disgusting :whi: :whi: :whi:
Well, even if the grappling hook does make a return, it shouldn't necessarily be a death knell for the game. It's fine by me to have it in there - it's actually quite a cool device to have - as long as we are allowed to work out when to use it ourselves. Please Eidos, credit us with a little bit of intuition this time :D
I'm expecting to see the "Classic" Lara, not the Barbie one.
Me too. Actually, I'd like the TR2-3 face.
I'm expecting to see the "Classic" Lara, not the Barbie one.
Ditto, very Ditto :)
I was just doing what gambit has...
From what i can see, it looks like something with a HANDLE or a very steep hook, so almost definately the hook from TR1 Peru FMV....
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/1637/hookqg8.png (http://imageshack.us)
Yep, I'm convinced now - grappling hook!
a tad over dramatic, just a tad though...
Indeed xD why not a simple *throws TR stuff in the trash* xD
Anyways Im really happy! :D Not only are we gonna get a game... but were also gonna have the wait! i remember coming here hoping for new info. Being super happy when new media, news would be released :D its like waiting for legend all over again :jmp: The wait for TR:Anniversary has offically started! :D :yah:
I'm a little worried at almost nothing... the "grappling hook" seems to have a gap in it
My Crap Diagram!
http://img273.imageshack.us/img273/9528/hook1ow4.png (http://imageshack.us)
i wonder...
Night Crawler
27-10-06, 21:22
As most of you may already know, Tomb Raider: Anniversary has drawn its inspiration from the original adventure that started it all. It is a celebration of Lara Croft and the history of the Tomb Raider franchise.
This leads me to believe that it's not actually a full blown Tomb Raider 1 remake, but rather a collection of the best levels from the entire series, remade.
Over the years, the fans of the Tomb Raider franchise have been constantly asking for a new version of the original Tomb Raider. We have answered the call with Tomb Raider: Anniversary.
By implementing just a few of the originals levels perhaps.
It's a stunning screen shot though, and I always thought the Lost Valley was outdoors, but then again, I don't think I actually ever looked up at the non-sky! :D
What the grapling hood, the same engine - the same features, I think that she like in Legend will swing around the horizontal poles and there everywhere will be those boring grabling poits :mad: :mad:
This leads me to believe that it's not actually a full blown Tomb Raider 1 remake, but rather a collection of the best levels from the entire series, remade.
Blergh... It better not be, if they're going for a remake it better be everything or nothing at all.
Night Crawler
27-10-06, 21:25
If she controls like she does in Legend, she's gonna need that grappling hook to make it over most of the jumps in this game! ;)
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 21:26
If CD realized how garbage the "Grapple System" worked in TR:L (The shinny objects) and assuming CD introduced it in TR:AE... Maybe they fixed that faults.
It will be interesting to see exactly how the gameplay differs from Legend and how close it is to the original TR1. If TRAE does have pole swinging, grappling etc. it really will show that Eidos do not give a **** about the fans because they will have learnt nothing from the last 6 months of valid constructive criticism we have levelled at Legend.
While part of me is excited at the prospect of the AE being done well, I remain sceptical and if it's even 25% similar to Legend in it's gameplay then I for one will be staying well away. I'd rather stick to the original.
What the grapling hood, the same engine - the same features, I think that she like in Legend will swing around the horizontal poles and there everywhere will be those boring grabling poits :mad: :mad:
Calm down Aurimas, by posting the screen here first, Eidos has shown that they have listened to the feedback from Legend, maybe we will get the CD TR were hoping for, they just needed Core to make the game 10 years earlier :rolleyes:
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 21:32
It will be interesting to see exactly how the gameplay differs from Legend and how close it is to the original TR1. If TRAE does have pole swinging, grappling etc. it really will show that Eidos do not give a **** about the fans because they will have learnt nothing from the last 6 months of valid constructive criticism we have levelled at Legend.
While part of me is excited at the prospect of the AE being done well, I remain sceptical and if it's even 25% similar to Legend in it's gameplay then I for one will be staying well away. I'd rather stick to the original.
Exactly!; My hopes for TR:AE are a proper Tomb Raider, and with 90% of the features planned... Actually implemented, a "Classic" TR, that serves well it's purpose... Celebration with the TR fans.
It will be interesting to see exactly how the gameplay differs from Legend and how close it is to the original TR1. If TRAE does have pole swinging, grappling etc. it really will show that Eidos do not give a **** about the fans because they will have learnt nothing from the last 6 months of valid constructive criticism we have levelled at Legend.
While part of me is excited at the prospect of the AE being done well, I remain sceptical and if it's even 25% similar to Legend in it's gameplay then I for one will be staying well away. I'd rather stick to the original.
Well there's obviously going to be some similarity with Legend - CD have a complete game engine, I can't imagine that they're going to start from the ground up for a game released only a year later. The question will be how much they have listened to our requests to reduce the 'on-rails' feel to Legend. It was the signposting and lack of exploration that spoiled Legend, IMO, not the addition of new elements like the grapple. The grapple could easily be worked into an exciting and challenging level design, the point is, have CD done that, or have they continued to hand-hold the gamer and point out how/where to use it?
Tomb Raider Jay
27-10-06, 21:35
What the grapling hood, the same engine - the same features, I think that she like in Legend will swing around the horizontal poles and there everywhere will be those boring grabling poits :mad: :mad:
Of course there will be pole swinging, in the Core 10th Anniversary trailer there was pole swinging too. The bit where there was two rope bridges during the caves level was changed so Lara swings around a broken horizontal pole instead.
I think Crystal will change how Lara moves around in the enviroments by adding poles and vines for her to swing on in their re-make, rather than always jumping from place to place :) which imo is a really good thing! :tmb:
I hope to God that the grapple isn't there, I can handle some pole swinging but not those awful grapple points :(
Well there's obviously going to be some similarity with Legend - CD have a complete game engine, I can't imagine that they're going to start from the ground up for a game released only a year later. The question will be how much they have listened to our requests to reduce the 'on-rails' feel to Legend. It was the signposting and lack of exploration that spoiled Legend, IMO, not the addition of new elements like the grapple. The grapple could easily be worked into an exciting and challenging level design, the point is, have CD done that, or have they continued to hand-hold the gamer and point out how/where to use it?
Very Well Said ace_85 :tmb: Using Core's preffered trail and improve method could benefit the game immensly
Am I the only one who isn't too impressed with the graphics of the screenshot? The textures look flat and repetitive, especially the ground has has too few polygons, and the plants especially on the left wall could use some blending to look better. The overall environment texture resolutions are also just a little bit low.
Looks like a classic TR style with TR7 graphics. I like it! :tmb: :D
I don't like the sound of that! It sounds a bit like they've changed the storyline a lot. But it still could be good, I just hope that they haven't taken it one step further from the original essence of Tomb Raider.
Ward Dragon
27-10-06, 21:43
I don't like the sound of that! It sounds a bit like they've changed the storyline a lot. But it still could be good, I just hope that they haven't taken it one step further from the original essence of Tomb Raider.
Where did you find that quote? I'd like to see more of what the person said if possible :)
Calm down Aurimas, by posting the screen here first, Eidos has shown that they have listened to the feedback from Legend, maybe we will get the CD TR were hoping for, they just needed Core to make the game 10 years earlier :rolleyes:
I hope so. :)
Tomb Raider Jay
27-10-06, 21:43
Am I the only one who isn't too impressed with the graphics of the screenshot? The textures look flat and repetitive, especially the ground has has too few polygons, and the plants especially on the left wall could use some blending to look better. The overall environment texture resolutions are also just a little bit low.
It's only the FIRST screen shot, ugh - what is with you people, is nothing good enough?? :(
Do the graphics really matter? - it's the gameplay which everyone seems to be wondering about, you know will it have the grapple? the poles for swinging? will there be shiny hints proding you along the way? like in Legend.
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 21:44
Am I the only one who isn't too impressed with the graphics of the screenshot? The textures look flat and repetitive, especially the ground has has too few polygons, and the plants especially on the left wall could use some blending to look better. The overall environment texture resolutions are also just a little bit low.
Yes, but since the game is still in development, we may get more features, improved quality of the textures, or 50% of improvement/features deleted from the final version.
Who knows, maybe that screenshot is very old.
Oh my god it looks amazing!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Where did you find that quote? I'd like to see more of what the person said if possible :)
It's on TRC.
http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/headlines3012.html
doesn't anyone else think the path is too straightforward?
Hopefully it'll open up into a area with plenty of tunnels, climbable areas and things invisible walls dont restrict ;)
doesn't anyone else think the path is too straightforward?
oh come on! you can barely see the path, just the exit of the cave. It may really open up after then, or it may have been twisted before, we can't exactly see can we?
Ward Dragon
27-10-06, 21:51
It's on TRC.
http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/headlines3012.html
Thank you :) I didn't see that before.
Thank you :) I didn't see that before.
No problem
Zelda master
27-10-06, 21:52
also thanx:D
Editing, getting a better pic:...
I don't like the sound of that! It sounds a bit like they've changed the storyline a lot. But it still could be good, I just hope that they haven't taken it one step further from the original essence of Tomb Raider.
Or maybe they've changed the story so it ties in a bit with legend, for example exploiting the connection they made with the natla crates in bolivia?
tlr online
27-10-06, 21:56
Folks. Let me post a bigger one here for you to play with.
tlr online
27-10-06, 21:58
Here you go. That's off the original TGA.
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6665/screen001rq3.th.jpg (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen001rq3.jpg)
[ Removed. Don't hotlink Rivendell. The material is above for you to use. tlr. ]
Doh, sorry - I've never known what hotlinking is, I wouldn't have done it like that normally, but for some reason neither google, imageshack, nor photobucket are working for me at the moment :(
Zelda master
27-10-06, 22:00
Here you go. That's off the original TGA.
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6665/screen001rq3.th.jpg (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen001rq3.jpg)
cool now i can use it as a background without the Logo:jmp:
tlr online
27-10-06, 22:01
Doh, sorry - I've never known what hotlinking is, I wouldn't have done it like that normally, but for some reason neither google, imageshack, nor photobucket are working for me at the moment :(
OK. imageshack.us is working OK for me atm. Try again. :)
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 22:02
Now that I can see it bigger; I feel that it's from a cutescene... Because of the lightning.
Nope, its not working :( Could you post the link to the site, so I could click on it and see if it loads that way please?
tlr online
27-10-06, 22:03
Nope, its not working :( Could you post the link to the site, so I could click on it and see if it loads that way please?
Email the image to me, and I'll upload it for you.
I would, but now my internet is screwing up. I can't log into msn, nor go to hotmail, or still the other sites I mentioned. :confused:
I'll keep trying.
can someone please upload to photobucket?
tlr online
27-10-06, 22:09
can someone please upload to photobucket?
Can you see this?
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6665/screen001rq3.th.jpg (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen001rq3.jpg)
Ahh was the other pic you posted on page 16 on photobucket too? Because I can't see that one either.
tlr online
27-10-06, 22:11
This one?
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/McJustin/screen001.jpg
Probably! I don't know! :o
Thanks for trying, I'll keep trying though. It's very very likely just my pc being stupid.
:jmp: :jmp:
Thanks for posting, Justin.
Legend Lara...classic outfit.
Ahah...the mistery!!Will the next screenie present the T-Rexes :D?
Aaha...the sadism of those who know and nothing reveal :ton:!
Thanks for the teasing screeshot,Tlr!
I confess I really don't care for the reptiles,i just want to see those beautiful pics of TR1 into high quality graphics :jmp:!
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 22:18
Legend Lara?; I hope she is prepared for the "Deaths" then. :mis:
The Braid and her hair style are beautiful!. :eek:
Does anyone else think her body is a bit unproportioned and a bit unrealistic :D I love it! Like her waist, then her backside is huge compared to her waist!
But thats good in my opinion, i dont think they should worry too much about realism this time round, they should just worry about making the game a brilliant game, and a brilliant remake at that.
Can you see this?
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6665/screen001rq3.th.jpg (http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen001rq3.jpg)
yea sorry about that =) thanks.
Legend Lara?; I hope she is prepared for the "Deaths" then. :mis:
The Braid and her hair style are beautiful!. :eek:
:vlol: you can be cruel SC :p
anyone dont like the screen shot ?
lost valley was underground
her hair looks redicielus
not full braid ... a mistake that they couldnt fix even in the new one
her boots were dark brown ..
why they get back to those stupid guns
her guns..still.. out of the "holster"
the rope..( if it was a rope) means one thing ..... NO LONG JUMPS
better fix some of these CD
Ada the Mental
27-10-06, 22:25
I'm back,people.Time to catch up with the conversation.
Have you tried playing TR1 on the PS2? Or maybe getting a PS-style controller for the PC?
I was going to play in on PS2 but I need a PS1 memory card.Still,a little brother-bashing whine never hurts.
Thanks for the link,Chris!;)
I hope that the game doesn't have an autograb system,although more likely the controls will be similar to Legend.
I don't mind a grappling hook as long as there are NO "shiny surfaces" included and there are super-long,breathtaking jumps.If the AoD superjump is included I'm happy.
That back is didturbing.I need to see her face.They are sadists,for showing us Lara from behind.If she has Legend Lara's face...:mad: :mis:(that's supposed to be a threat)
anyone dont like the screen shot ?
lost valley was underground
her hair looks redicielus
not full braid ... a mistake that they couldnt fix even in the new one
her boots were dark brown ..
why they get back to those stupid guns
her guns..still.. out of the "holster"
the rope..( if it was a rope) means one thing ..... NO LONG JUMPS
better fix some of these CD
Glad your so positive about this :)
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 22:26
:vlol: you can be cruel SC :p
Urmm go to YouTube and search "Legend Lara Deaths", and enjoy. :mis:
If Lost Valley's sky was black, and or underground, why the plants or trees, etc?.
I'm hopeful they've lengethened her jumps - look how far apart the bridge is. I don't think legend Lara could make it on her own, and if there's only sky above her then she can't grapple accross that!
I wonder what's hanging over her right thigh...
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 22:29
But that "Bridge", where's the other part of it; I mean, it must be a big jump for her anyways.
Glad your so positive about this :)
they fixed her the colour of her outfit to liteblue like the orig.
am i positive now?:D
Urmm go to YouTube and search "Legend Lara Deaths", and enjoy. :mis:
If Lost Valley's sky was black, and or underground, why the plants or trees, etc?.
Watching it now :D
Honestly, There is a T Rex down there and people ask about the greenery :rolleyes:
@ SLAYER: Yes, I'm sure CD are chuffed you like her t-shirt :)
I wonder what's hanging over her right thigh...
Try reading the whole thread.
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 22:33
Does anyone else think her body is a bit unproportioned and a bit unrealistic :D I love it! Like her waist, then her backside is huge compared to her waist!
But thats good in my opinion, i dont think they should worry too much about realism this time round, they should just worry about making the game a brilliant game, and a brilliant remake at that.
Urmm her body, it looks like the "Classic" Lara, if I must say this... Well, urmm her butt is far different from Barbie Lara; This is a good think, since we can expect a "Classic" Lara, face, etc!.
her head looks taller or is it just me wining:D
those knees do impress me!
How can someone even walk with those bones?! Besides that,she looks gorgeous!
Her attitude seems so classic,so different,so daring,and,at the same time,so contemplative!!
And it seems we're expected to fight the dinos with with only pistols :D!
Ada the Mental
27-10-06, 22:44
And it seems we're expected to fight the dinos with with only pistols :D!
Unless we are expected to lure them in circular cage at the end of the level and take them out by throwing the hook four times in their nostrils,tie them and then run away as quickly as possible.
Thanks Tlr, great to see something. :)
I need to see more than one picture to come to any conclusions. At the moment it looks like another greeny/grey corridor with no interactivity, like in Legend. But we'll see.
It does excite me though, just knowing that a TR game based on an old-style game is being released...
The official name of the next Tomb Raider game is Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary, and the first screenshot is going straight to where it matters most – the people who have supported Lara across the years.
However, Lara’s rise to fame didn’t just magically happen. There has been a very powerful, dedicated fan base that has not only tracked her every move over the last 10 years, but helped transform her from being just a video game character, to an international digital celebrity.
It only makes sense that the first information, as well as much more to come, goes directly to the fans. We hope you enjoy the screenshot, and keep your eye out for more information soon… Have they been listening to some of our constructive comments on here (post-Core AE cancellation :whi:), or is this buttering up all a coincidence? ;)
I feel a bit listened too... I hope I'm right.
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 22:47
Or we got the "Classic" Backpack, unlimited objects inside, this means special weapons for those dinosaurs, like a Dart Gun or something like that, instead of just The Pistols.
What is the thing on her belt... It is to small for the grapple hook, could be a key Lara picked up? And what is that big thing below it.. hmmm
:eek: :eek: :eek: New pistols and a slingshot ? :eek: :eek: :eek:
It looks like she has a key on her belt. :D
It's all part of a modified grapple Michiel
Yuna´s Wish
27-10-06, 22:53
Amazing :tmb: I want to play that now!:cln: A new old Tomb Raider!!! The updated version of the best Classic Tomb Raider:D :D :D
But the grapple should be on the front of her belt, and should be bigger. If you look closely it's a small ring, with something attatched to it.
That screenshot does look good :tmb:
Hopefully the next screenshots they release will show more of the enviroment. :)
But the grapple should be on the front of her belt, and should be bigger. If you look closely it's a small ring, with something attatched to it.
its a rope
But the grapple should be on the front of her belt, and should be bigger. If you look closely it's a small ring, with something attatched to it.
as far as we can tell, it's a grappling hook and rope, not a magnetic grapple
But the grapple should be on the front of her belt, and should be bigger. If you look closely it's a small ring, with something attatched to it.
it is like an anchor!!!! THE SEAAAAAA :D :cln:
Ada the Mental
27-10-06, 23:00
If you zoom on the rope it vanishes above the gun holster's stripe and the hook is hanging from...nowhere?Bug....:whi:
tlr online
27-10-06, 23:01
Forgot to add. This is from the PS2 version.
Do any of you know what a grappling hook actually looks like?
http://www.ads-onlinestore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=C04-9000&Category_Code=tactgear_access&Store_Code=Hsaur-SHS7AGRU7RU
It's a retractable grappling hook plain and simple. The gap between the belt and the "key" part is simply a rendering error.
If you zoom on the rope it vanishes above the gun holster's stripe and the hook is hanging from...nowhere?Bug....:whi:
Yes, i mentioned that earlier, it worries me a little, but not nearly as much as them saying they were taking it a step further than the original.
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:02
If you zoom on the rope it vanishes above the gun holster's stripe and the hook is hanging from...nowhere?Bug....:whi:
I've noticed that too. :D
It's a rendering error. Legend was full of them.
Forgot to add. This is from the PS2 version.
How many versions are there?
Forgot to add. This is from the PS2 version.
I thought it was, but thanks for saying it anyway
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:04
Like the pasture.
Like the pasture.
Is it green?
Do any of you know what a grappling hook actually looks like?
http://www.ads-onlinestore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=C04-9000&Category_Code=tactgear_access&Store_Code=Hsaur-SHS7AGRU7RU
It's a retractable grappling hook plain and simple. The gap between the belt and the "key" part is simply a rendering error.
:eek: is the same object
THEY ARE USING THE HOLSTER FROM AOD:D
that made my day
Ada the Mental
27-10-06, 23:07
Yes, i mentioned that earlier, it worries me a little, but not nearly as much as them saying they were taking it a step further than the original.
Sorry I didn't notice.And yes,I don't really like the idea of the grapple in a classic TR(even if it's a remake),either.
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:08
Urmm sorry, Jackali, I was referring to this post:
It's a rendering error. Legend was full of them.
We posted at the same time.
1-Wonder when the game gonna be released ?
2-I wonder this image is graphicly from which consol ?
3-I wonder when we're gonna have more infos :D and screenies :D ?
4-AND GOOD LUCK EIDOSS AND CD !!!! :wve: :D
How many versions are there?
PS2, PSP and PC at the moment. :)
Urmm sorry, Jackali, I was referring to this post:
We posted at the same time.
no, i was referring to you saying pasture
pasture being land used for animals to graze.
2-I wonder this image is graphicly from which consol ?
PS2
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:12
no, i was referring to you saying pasture
pasture being land used for animals to graze.
PS2
I mean, the small plants in TR:L, they have a glitch too.
Forgot to add. This is from the PS2 version.
will we have current generation for PC???
Moon-Safari
27-10-06, 23:13
if some of you say that gap on the bridge is too distant for legend Lara to grab, you might be right. remember Lara has a brand new magnetic grappling hook now. say goodbye to making those dangerously long jumps. looks like we will be returning to legend Lara's small hops. they wont need to lengthen her jumps now. we've got a fantastic ROPE! YAY! what fun. I'm about to swear and I know it'll just be censored so ill go ahead and type out the 4 astrises myself. * * * * !
Calm down Aurimas, by posting the screen here first, Eidos has shown that they have listened to the feedback from Legend
I don't even think you believe what you just said. lets not kid ourselves. eiodos may be listening but theyre not changing. the only reason they posted thatat pic here is because it was the easiest way to get it out to a mass audience without building a site or releasing a bunch of info attached to it to a magazine. so don't flatter yourselves. this is going to be another short hopping, shinny metallic object grappling, auto grabbing pole swinging bore-fest. what's that you say? nothing wrong with a little pole swinging? let me ask you this. did anyone find the pole training course in the mansion as fun as the jumping ones in previous tomb raiders? not me. I found it slippery, annoying, and just boring. a little pole swinging can add diversity. but if its overdone like Nepal, it can completely ruin a level. if its brought back this game, i sense cd using it as a shortcut to minimize a lot of the climbing we see along the walls of the lost valley. it might just be a wall of cracks and poles to swing on like Ghana.
another thing. what about the atmosphere? the over exposed lighting kills the ambience. it reminds me too much of Ghana. why couldn't they make the sky at sunset when they sky turns that orangey pinkish color or something a bit more creative than WHITE. I hope a bright blue/white sky isn't all that we see in this game. one thing core is good at was ambience and mood. what mood does a bright daylight sun set off. there's nothing scary about it. were about to fight dinosaurs and its a nice sunny day. its cool sometimes but give me some flavor. some variety. please.
I mean, the small plants in TR:L, they have a glitch too.
i see, sorry about that then
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:17
i see, sorry about that then
No problem.
I agree, Moon-Safari, Core did a marvelous job with the sky, do you remember the ones in TR IV?.
if some of you say that gap on the bridge is too distant for legend Lara to grab, you might be right. remember Lara has a brand new magnetic grappling hook now. say goodbye to making those dangerously long jumps. looks like we will be returning to legend Lara's small hops. they wont need to lengthen her jumps now. we've got a fantastic ROPE! YAY! what fun. I'm about to swear and I know it'll just be censored so ill go ahead and type out the 4 astrises myself. * * * * !
I don't even think you believe what you just said. lets not kid ourselves. eiodos may be listening but theyre not changing. the only reason they posted thatat pic here is because it was the easiest way to get it out to a mass audience without building a site or releasing a bunch of info attached to it to a magazine. so don't flatter yourselves. this is going to be another short hopping, shinny metallic object grappling, auto grabbing pole swinging bore-fest. what's that you say? nothing wrong with a little pole swinging? let me ask you this. did anyone find the pole training course in the mansion as fun as the jumping ones in previous tomb raiders? not me. I found it slippery, annoying, and just boring. a little pole swinging can add diversity. but if its overdone like Nepal, it can completely ruin a level. if its brought back this game, i sense cd using it as a shortcut to minimize a lot of the climbing we see along the walls of the lost valley. it might just be a wall of cracks and poles to swing on like Ghana.
if some of you say that gap on the bridge is too distant for legend Lara to grab, you might be right. remember Lara has a brand new magnetic grappling hook now. say goodbye to making those dangerously long jumps. looks like we will be returning to legend Lara's small hops. they wont need to lengthen her jumps now. we've got a fantastic ROPE! YAY! what fun. I'm about to swear and I know it'll just be censored so ill go ahead and type out the 4 astrises myself. * * * * !
another thing. what about the atmosphere? the over exposed lighting kills the ambience. it reminds me too much of Ghana. why couldn't they make the sky at sunset when they sky turns that orangey pinkish color or something a bit more creative than WHITE. I hope a bright blue/white sky isn't all that we see in this game. one thing core is good at was ambience and mood. what mood does a bright daylight sun set off. there's nothing scary about it. were about to fight dinosaurs and its a nice sunny day. its cool sometimes but give me some flavor. some variety. please.
just what i wanted to say .. the rope is going to KILL the big jumps of lara
Core did do a good job in these things... they were creative
Hmmm.
Happy to see that this is possibly the Lost Valley... but I have this teeny little nagging voice at the back of my head that keeps saying 'even with the poor quality of the footage, the Core version looked far more atmospheric..."
Still, not going to pass judgement. I just hope they sort out that white sky... one of the greatest things about TR1 was the sense claustrophobia - of being underground and in hidden places.
Thanks Eidos. They are working! :)
Moon-Safari
27-10-06, 23:24
i fortell a shiny object on the other side of that bridge. i dont know why cd insists that jumping half way to your goal and having to stop in the middle of a gap to give yourself enough momentum to swing to reach the other end, is more fun than actually being able to jump great distances and making those hard jumps. bring back running jumps for heavens sake.
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:25
if some of you say that gap on the bridge is too distant for legend Lara to grab, you might be right. remember Lara has a brand new magnetic grappling hook now. say goodbye to making those dangerously long jumps. looks like we will be returning to legend Lara's small hops. they wont need to lengthen her jumps now. we've got a fantastic ROPE! YAY! what fun. I'm about to swear and I know it'll just be censored so ill go ahead and type out the 4 astrises myself. * * * * !
I don't even think you believe what you just said. lets not kid ourselves. eiodos may be listening but theyre not changing. the only reason they posted thatat pic here is because it was the easiest way to get it out to a mass audience without building a site or releasing a bunch of info attached to it to a magazine. so don't flatter yourselves. this is going to be another short hopping, shinny metallic object grappling, auto grabbing pole swinging bore-fest. what's that you say? nothing wrong with a little pole swinging? let me ask you this. did anyone find the pole training course in the mansion as fun as the jumping ones in previous tomb raiders? not me. I found it slippery, annoying, and just boring. a little pole swinging can add diversity. but if its overdone like Nepal, it can completely ruin a level. if its brought back this game, i sense cd using it as a shortcut to minimize a lot of the climbing we see along the walls of the lost valley. it might just be a wall of cracks and poles to swing on like Ghana.
another thing. what about the atmosphere? the over exposed lighting kills the ambience. it reminds me too much of Ghana. why couldn't they make the sky at sunset when they sky turns that orangey pinkish color or something a bit more creative than WHITE. I hope a bright blue/white sky isn't all that we see in this game. one thing core is good at was ambience and mood. what mood does a bright daylight sun set off. there's nothing scary about it. were about to fight dinosaurs and its a nice sunny day. its cool sometimes but give me some flavor. some variety. please.
Urmm I personally agree, at some extent; There's no need to be that negative, with only one screenshots released, Eidos have the last chance of me and other persons, to bring back Tomb Raider "To the roots" and or create a proper Tomb Raider game; This one is still in development.
And, if you ask me, this game raised my hopes for a proper TR; But is the last chance I give to them.
Thanks Eidos. They are working! :)
stop thanking £1D0$ , they are NOT the ones developing the game
stop thanking £1D0$ , they are NOT the ones developing the game
:confused: Ok ;)
look this screen...it is not the same to walk towards the light that towards the dark
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3742/smallscreen001copiars6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Moon-Safari
27-10-06, 23:31
Urmm I personally agree, at some extent; There's no need to be that negative, with only one screenshots released, Eidos have the last chance of me and other persons, to bring back Tomb Raider "To the roots" and or create a proper Tomb Raider game; This one is still in development.
And, if you ask me, this game raised my hopes for a proper TR; But is the last chance I give to them.
im not going to sugar coat what i see as obvious. it is only one picture, but one picture is worth a thousand words. if this is the defining image they released to represent the game, then that says alot. for one it says this game is tomb raider 1 legendized.
look this screen...it is not the same to walk towards the light that towards the dark
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3742/smallscreen001copiars6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
thats more i like it
Moon-Safari
27-10-06, 23:34
or a red sky or a dark purplish blue. anything but another friggen white sky level robbed of its beauty.
it says this game is tomb raider 1 legendized.
agree
they should add this word "legendized" to the dictionary...lol
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:37
im not going to sugar coat what i see as obvious. it is only one picture, but one picture is worth a thousand words. if this is the defining image they released to represent the game, then that says alot. for one it says this game is tomb raider 1 legendized.
I prefer to wait for more information, screenshots, etc to judge this game properly, I'm not letting the "Legend" disappointment affect my feelings, I felt the same when I saw this screenshot, like with TR:L's media, ironic.
I know that you CD are watching.... you better work hard and fix as much as you can for this is your FINAL WARNING :mad:
So when do we get a second pic??? http://www.storagebin.us/smilies/smilies/naughty.gif
tlr online
27-10-06, 23:48
So when do we get a second pic??? http://www.storagebin.us/smilies/smilies/naughty.gif
:)
I know that you CD are watching.... you better work hard and fix as much as you can for this is your FINAL WARNING :mad:
Can't argue with that, i think the rope should be completely optional, in fact that should be the way the game helps you out, not headset. I was playing on Tomb Raider 2 today and loved the jumps that you did, over huge drops and so well created :D
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:50
So when do we get a second pic??? http://www.storagebin.us/smilies/smilies/naughty.gif
:)
I'm sorry but that dialog made me laugh. :vlol:
Me too SC!, tlr has a certain way with words :vlol:
BTW your Deaths vid was hilarious!!! :tmb:
StarCroft:AOD
27-10-06, 23:54
Thank you, -DEBUG. :mis:
Moon-Safari
27-10-06, 23:55
I prefer to wait for more information, screenshots, etc to judge this game properly, I'm not letting the "Legend" disappointment affect my feelings, I felt the same when I saw this screenshot, like with TR:L's media, ironic.
what more proof do i need? theres the same legend textures, the same legend engine, a grappling hook and no atmosphere. it is a slippery slope my friend... oh wait. this is the legend engine we're talking about. there are no slopes. only invisible walls.
Omg Im Jumpin Up And Down!!!!!!!!!!!
:( Invisible walls will be one of the deaths of TR, the world is hardly immersive if you cant even slide on objects! Old TR had that !
Very interesting sequence of posts.
1. I like the idea of this game.
2. Really? Well, here's what's going to be wrong with it: [fact fact fact]
3. Yes, and also, [fact fact fact]
4. To top it off, it's also going to be screwed up with [fact fact fact]!
5. Hmm, maybe it might not be so good after all.
6. OMG! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS GAME!!!! WTG EIDOS!
;)
No offense to anyone, of course.
Ada the Mental
28-10-06, 00:01
Very interesting sequence of posts.
1. I like the idea of this game.
2. Really? Well, here's what's going to be wrong with it: [fact fact fact]
3. Yes, and also, [fact fact fact]
4. To top it off, it's also going to be screwed up with [fact fact fact]!
5. Hmm, maybe it might not be so good after all.
6. OMG! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS GAME!!!! WTG EIDOS!
;)
No offense to anyone, of course.
:vlol:
I prefer playing the game before I judge it...
umm is this a remake or something?
True. I once felt the same about Tomb Raider Legend when I saw the first few screenshots. I thought, "Wow! Lara in eye-popping 3D in a fully immersive environment? It's going to be a whole new addition to the TR series and it's going to rule!"
Then I saw the controls. And the voices. And all.
Bang. Shot in the heart.
I understand you. I know how things change. But every thread has to have a doomsayer. Or two. Or five. Or nine hundred.
Legend wasnt bad at all just a lil short in my opinion.
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