Anniversary Unappreciation Thread - Page 17

Yeauxleaux · 04-11-20, 14:05

The biggest sin was how much it needlessly cut out. If they hadn't been so scissor-happy on some levels I'd be singing the game's praises all day.

**klona** · 04-11-20, 14:21

^ That is true.

Take Palace Midas for example. TR1's counter-intuitive design of the level encouraged you to study the layout of the map and where everything leads to. The level even starts off with 3-4 paths to explore, and you would have to make a mental note on where to return later.

In comparison, TRA's take on Midas level's design was too intuitive. Just a bunch of short symmetric corridors with a puzzle room at the end that didn't encourage any kind of exploration.

I think exploration is the core of TR and Anniversary truly failed at that to some degree. It was still fun, but it lacks that extra punch.

Patrick star · 04-11-20, 17:40

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Originally Posted by SnatchingEdges

TR1 is not perfect.

Oh god yes .

I mean , I'm one of the people who hated the butchering of Palace Midas , because many memorable bits got needlessly cut (the aqueduct , the garden , the temple engraved into the cavern wall etc) AND the original design of the palace was quite intriguing , clever and well thought out .

However , I firmly believe that many parts of TR1 needed trimming and getting the scissors treatment , one of TR1's glaring flaws is the abundance of useless rooms at times , that are only there to pad out and artificially prolong the level without any actual memorability or substance . Y'know , rooms that are just...there . I don't need to pull 48532 levers to finally get to the lever that opens the closed door in the original room (that's exaggeration but you got the idea) , it's repetitive and not fun . Tomb of Tihocan and half of Atlantis sprints to mind .
TR1 also had those empty large boxy areas with disproportionate distances (that were obviously there to hide the poor loading and draw distances) , we didn't need those either in a remake .

TombRager · 04-11-20, 20:36

Off topic but what is the Palace Midas' Aqueduct? I played TR1 from beginning till the end but I don't know what is this aqueduct? I couldn't find any pictures of it either.

TR1249 · 05-11-20, 08:51

They're probably talking about the water, that was on the top of the palace.

PinkyPromise · 05-11-20, 19:46

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Originally Posted by TombRager

Off topic but what is the Palace Midas' Aqueduct? I played TR1 from beginning till the end but I don't know what is this aqueduct? I couldn't find any pictures of it either.

Yes! Yes, the Midas palace had an aqueduct.

min 7:33.

TombRager · 05-11-20, 22:15

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Originally Posted by PinkyPromise

Yes! Yes, the Midas palace had an aqueduct.

min 7:33.

Ahhh yes it's that thingy over there, I thought it was just a crocodile pool, thank you by the way!

LateRaider · 13-11-20, 08:54

i miss the aqueduct originally in palace midas

TR:A should've really had the unfinished business levels bundled in. shame on crystal for not including them.

also they should pay me for having fixed their fugly ass classic skin

RAID · 17-11-20, 12:44

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Originally Posted by LateRaider

i miss the aqueduct originally in palace midas

TR:A should've really had the unfinished business levels bundled in. shame on crystal for not including them.

also they should pay me for having fixed their fugly ass classic skin

Unfinished Business would have been great. But we didn't even get the full TR1, let alone the gold expansion. Shame on them indeed for butchering a classic.

PRJApocalypse · 17-11-20, 14:39

Too dull, too many grey colors.

04-11-20, 14:05	#161
Yeauxleaux Relic Hunter Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: PSN: Lelixandre Posts: 9,278	The biggest sin was how much it needlessly cut out. If they hadn't been so scissor-happy on some levels I'd be singing the game's praises all day. __________________ Isn't it bliss to you right now, don't be subdued, say it out loud

04-11-20, 14:21	#162
klona Golden Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,329	^ That is true. Take Palace Midas for example. TR1's counter-intuitive design of the level encouraged you to study the layout of the map and where everything leads to. The level even starts off with 3-4 paths to explore, and you would have to make a mental note on where to return later. In comparison, TRA's take on Midas level's design was too intuitive. Just a bunch of short symmetric corridors with a puzzle room at the end that didn't encourage any kind of exploration. I think exploration is the core of TR and Anniversary truly failed at that to some degree. It was still fun, but it lacks that extra punch. __________________ Team GOLD: Give Our Lara Duals

04-11-20, 20:36	#164
TombRager Archaeologist Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: The place where I live. Posts: 1,214	Off topic but what is the Palace Midas' Aqueduct? I played TR1 from beginning till the end but I don't know what is this aqueduct? I couldn't find any pictures of it either. __________________ I apologize in advance.

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TR1249 Archaeologist Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lost Library Posts: 1,826	They're probably talking about the water, that was on the top of the palace. __________________ No my first name ain't baby, It's Janet, Miss Jackson if you're nasty

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LateRaider Professor Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ship Pierrson Posts: 2,894	i miss the aqueduct originally in palace midas TR:A should've really had the unfinished business levels bundled in. shame on crystal for not including them. also they should pay me for having fixed their fugly ass classic skin __________________ "Come, let's get off this roof, and... I will buy you a milkshake."

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PRJApocalypse Inactive Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Mental Health Institute Posts: 24	Too dull, too many grey colors.