General Tomb Raider Discussion

[NoahCrofRaider]

Originally Posted by Yeauxleaux

She could have appeared but in a different way.

I like the idea of Lara going through a dais portal, ending up back in time at the peak of Natla's civilisation, and meeting queen Natla there. Then something terrible could happen that would explain both the downfall of Natla and why Natla sought younger (and at that point un-knowing) Lara out in 1996. You can still tie-in the Amelia storyline somewhere in there too somehow.

That's how they should have connected Legend and Anniversary and tied up the trilogy.

I dig this idea. It sounds so much more intriguing, although it makes sense that didn't happen given how CD gave little thought to a sequel at the time of Legend.

[Quebsenuef]

Originally Posted by Yeauxleaux

She could have appeared but in a different way.

I like the idea of Lara going through a dais portal, ending up back in time at the peak of Natla's civilisation, and meeting queen Natla there. Then something terrible could happen that would explain both the downfall of Natla and why Natla sought younger (and at that point un-knowing) Lara out in 1996. You can still tie-in the Amelia storyline somewhere in there too somehow.

That's how they should have connected Legend and Anniversary and tied up the trilogy.

A+
I would’ve enjoyed that much better than what we got

Probably could’ve tied up the dumb lose end plot points of Qualopec and Tihocan as well

[Melonie Tomb Raider]

Originally Posted by Yeauxleaux

She had angry moments in Underworld as well



"Lara! You really are a woman after my own hea-"
"YAAAAHHAAAHAHGH!!!"

This really is a badass scene, I love Lara's personality so much in this. I have a hard time with Keeley's voice, but even so she did great. With another less soft and motherly sounding voice I'd be quaking

[Vaskito]

Originally Posted by Yeauxleaux

She had angry moments in Underworld as well


"Lara! You really are a woman after my own hea-"
"YAAAAHHAAAHAHGH!!!"

I adore this scene so much. Especially when she demands, with a disgusted tone:

- Get out of my sight

And Natla obeys like well trained dog

[LateRaider]

Question of the Day:

Choose one of these games - Tomb Raider I, Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft. Favorite move or skill in this game? (Midair turning, side flip, etc.)

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Previous questions of the day:
Jun 9 '19 - "Who's played Tomb Raider II recently?"
Jun 12 '19 - "Do you think one of Lara's hobbies is gun collecting?"
Jun 14 '19 - "What's everyone's favorite level of the classics?"
Jun 17 '19 - "Favorite of Lara's outfits?"
Jul 2 '19 - "What sort of locales does everyone like most in Tomb Raider?"
Jul 5 '19 - "What's your favorite weapon of the series, not counting the classic Dual Pistols?"
Jul 7 '19 - "Favorite villain in the franchise?"
Jul 10 '19 - "What's your most replayed Tomb Raider game?"
Jun 11 '19 - "What's your most memorable moment of the series?"
Jun 13 '19 - "Do you feel that the Save Crystals of Tomb Raider I and III enriched the games, or made them needlessly difficult--and why?"
Jun 15 '19 - "Do you feel like Underworld was a proper conclusion to Legend and Anniversary--and why?"
Jun 16 '19 - "Do you feel that the platforming and climbing systems of the Survivor Trilogy were adequate for Tomb Raider--and why?"
Jun 17 '19 - (From Melonie Mac) "Favorite cutscene in Tomb Raider history?"

[Yeauxleaux]

This is probably my favourite, purely for how extra as **** and unnecessary it is



I miss Lara doing crazy **** like that just because she could, show off to those bats lurking in the corner for no reason.

The mid-air/underwater roll was also an incredibly necessary move. Going back and playing TR1 after later games, it really feels stunted without the ability to do that.

[NoahCrofRaider]

The sprint in TR3 takes my vote. It was such a welcome addition, as opposed to jumping all the time along somewhat long hallways. I liked the beta version of it too, even if it looks a little more butch.

The swan dive is also an irreplaceable classic.

[Samz]

Originally Posted by LateRaider

Question of the Day:

Choose one of these games - Tomb Raider I, Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft. Favorite move or skill in this game? (Midair turning, side flip, etc.)

Tomb Raider 3 Crouching.

I liked it, you can actually use it to dodge gunfire sometimes (Though its wonky at times.) and the AI human enemies can do it too. (At least the Area 51 Pistol guards.)

[Melonie Tomb Raider]

Sounds simple, but the 180 degree roll by pressing O on the PS controller, makes for quick maneuvering and also handy for combat. I just love the control scheme so much, of course some responsiveness tweaking on turns would be great, but overall I just love it. That roll combined with a backflip especially, so magnificent to see the backflip to 180 turn!

[SancOfScion]

The swan dive, absolutely. Diving from super high up never gets old (made better by rolling mid-air).

Honorable mentions to TR4's dash-roll and Chronicles' crawlspace dismount. Both entirely pointless, but cool!