just*raidin*tomb |
01-06-12 19:30 |
I think the trailer is good and all don't get me wrong, but it has raised a lot of concerns for me, and I'm not one to complain. Since this is the tr general discussion thread, I'll discuss those concerns here.
It looks like a scripted mess. Environments look small and linear so far...that's incredibly disappointing. Please tell the island is still huge with lots of interesting places to explore? I really need to see hub spaces pronto.
I understand that they want to be all Oooh and ahhh with their first proper trailer but it was ALL ACTION BAM BAM BAM. If that's any indication of what the game is going to be like then what the hell, Crystal? It looks like a movie. Sure, okay the story looks interesting, but everything looks forced. There seems to be no choice at all. If you're going to capture people's attention show them a Tomb Raider with a good story AND good gameplay. Show them the huge environments and mechanics that are less rigid. Let them know that's not JUST another action thriller.
The graphics...I'm not going to complain about them at the moment, but I expect more from a gameplay trailer. They still look half-done. I can see why they need extra time. Hopefully it just means they've had more emphasis on the gameplay and open environments. But...I honestly doubt it. But seriously, some of the graphical aspects need refining.
When I first saw the trailer, of course I was ecstatic but now that my stupid little "fanboy" phase is over I can see that I'm honestly really disappointed. I can't believe I'm saying this but the game does not look like Tomb Raider. Not in the slightest. It looks great but it does not look like a Tomb Raider game.
Hopefully they'll be a lot of nice surprises when I play it, to prove me otherwise, and perhaps it's better that I'm less excited for the game. I'll watch the demo at E3 and then I'm done with all media until I get the game and play it myself. But I am not impressed by narrowly escaping death at every waking moment of the game. Uncharted 3 was like that and it was disappointing. Please don't make Tomb Raider, Uncharted with a female protagonist.
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