Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Primal Rage

Tthe Spirit · 25-11-06, 17:17

hi every1... i also posted this in TR Future Games
i know it is a long message, but plz take time to read it.
i m an old lara fan and i m impressed by the way this game is developing, but there is something that is being disregarded, not just in TR but in other games as well.
it seems that old gamers and fans are being neglected; new editions of the games are very easy, suitable for those of 10 yrs old children. who was 20 during 1996 is now 31... he would enjoy legend, but it wont be on his number 1 list.
that's what's happenng. so wouldnt u think that this method is more suitable:
instead of creating a game with differences in difficulty, create a game that is suitable for the mature and instead of easy, normal, and hard options, replace it by:
10-13 yrs
14-17 yrs
18+
that way, youngsters can choose the youngsters mode. their option will include less number of levels, easier puzzles, no blood... like the legend mode.
the middle option will be inbetween, still easier than the last option, but still needs patience like the core's TR mode.
the last one would be the hardest: bloody, deadly, combat is fierce and includes one shot kills for both (Lara or enemies), puzzles would need more skill and concentration, and access to more number of levels, mazes, ambiguity, many other things that fans do prefer...
i mean it'll make TR the game of the century.
many of my rommates and friends prefer this style or the game will lose radiance within the old gamers, still lara will always be the perfect fan.
i'd like to know if u really agree with such options or not...

TombRaiderLover · 25-11-06, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Tthe Spirit

10-13 yrs
that way, youngsters can choose the youngsters mode. their option will include less number of levels, easier puzzles, no blood... like the legend mode.

You're making people my age look dumb. Maybe 7-10 would have been more appropiate?

But overrall, a very good idea.

RoseTyler · 25-11-06, 17:22

I think they should just stick with how TR used to be a decade ago.

I was a 'youngster' back then and it didn't do me any harm.

mr_j0sh · 25-11-06, 17:25

do you have any idea how complicated that would be to make?
i was hoping for the game 2007 not 2009

i was 6 when tr first came out and it didnt do me any harm, i could only get to the second level without my dads help tho

Slick · 25-11-06, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoseTyler

I think they should just stick with how TR used to be a decade ago.

I was a 'youngster' back then and it didn't do me any harm.

AMEN to that!

ben croft · 25-11-06, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoseTyler

I think they should just stick with how TR used to be a decade ago

Ditto.

domina · 25-11-06, 17:40

Being young or old, though, doesn't necessarily mean you're going to be good at a game. Take for example my boyfriend, who's about three and a half years older than me, and he is terrible at Tomb Raider. Age can have an impact, no doubt, but it's not the definitive factor in whether or not a person can beat a game with ease.

Besides, it's already rated "T" so that should already be an indication that the game is geared towards older individuals.

Tthe Spirit · 25-11-06, 18:03

If the game is designed in such a way u'll c urself the differences that will occurr. i mean there r some games in this range.
Davinci Code... there is no way for a teen below 17 to play it...
or it may take him months to finish...

da tomb raider! · 25-11-06, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoseTyler

I think they should just stick with how TR used to be a decade ago.

I was a 'youngster' back then and it didn't do me any harm.

Agreed.

Tthe Spirit · 25-11-06, 18:09

Its About Difficulty And Puzzle Solving

25-11-06, 17:17	#1
Tthe Spirit Professor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,351	Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Primal Rage hi every1... i also posted this in TR Future Games i know it is a long message, but plz take time to read it. i m an old lara fan and i m impressed by the way this game is developing, but there is something that is being disregarded, not just in TR but in other games as well. it seems that old gamers and fans are being neglected; new editions of the games are very easy, suitable for those of 10 yrs old children. who was 20 during 1996 is now 31... he would enjoy legend, but it wont be on his number 1 list. that's what's happenng. so wouldnt u think that this method is more suitable: instead of creating a game with differences in difficulty, create a game that is suitable for the mature and instead of easy, normal, and hard options, replace it by: 10-13 yrs 14-17 yrs 18+ that way, youngsters can choose the youngsters mode. their option will include less number of levels, easier puzzles, no blood... like the legend mode. the middle option will be inbetween, still easier than the last option, but still needs patience like the core's TR mode. the last one would be the hardest: bloody, deadly, combat is fierce and includes one shot kills for both (Lara or enemies), puzzles would need more skill and concentration, and access to more number of levels, mazes, ambiguity, many other things that fans do prefer... i mean it'll make TR the game of the century. many of my rommates and friends prefer this style or the game will lose radiance within the old gamers, still lara will always be the perfect fan. i'd like to know if u really agree with such options or not...

25-11-06, 18:09	#10
Tthe Spirit Professor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,351	Its Not About Blood Its About Difficulty And Puzzle Solving

25-11-06, 17:22	#3
RoseTyler Professor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,659	I think they should just stick with how TR used to be a decade ago. I was a 'youngster' back then and it didn't do me any harm.

25-11-06, 17:25	#4
mr_j0sh Historian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 253	do you have any idea how complicated that would be to make? i was hoping for the game 2007 not 2009 i was 6 when tr first came out and it didnt do me any harm, i could only get to the second level without my dads help tho

25-11-06, 17:40	#7
domina Professor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,835	Being young or old, though, doesn't necessarily mean you're going to be good at a game. Take for example my boyfriend, who's about three and a half years older than me, and he is terrible at Tomb Raider. Age can have an impact, no doubt, but it's not the definitive factor in whether or not a person can beat a game with ease. Besides, it's already rated "T" so that should already be an indication that the game is geared towards older individuals.

25-11-06, 18:03	#8
Tthe Spirit Professor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,351	If the game is designed in such a way u'll c urself the differences that will occurr. i mean there r some games in this range. Davinci Code... there is no way for a teen below 17 to play it... or it may take him months to finish...