Tomb Raider 2: Rise of the Tomb Raider Announced

pioneer2000 · 12 Nov 2015 at 23:25

That's weird because I swear you were praising the latest remaster of the uncharteds recently. Considering they were the benchmark for this genre of game, and this is better (much like the first tomb raider was)... It stands to reason it's a pretty awesome game.

If it helps you, this is better than the less than a month or so old PS4 release of Uncharted 1,2,3.

I could compare this to Halo or Fallout but that wouldn't make any sense as they are entirely different games. Uncharted was the benchmark, ergo it makes most sense to compete against the recent rerelease of them.

n111ck · 13 Nov 2015 at 00:15

Lol - how is it better?

Raymond Lin · 13 Nov 2015 at 00:26

n111ck said:
Lol - how is it better?

Can you ask the same question without the Lol?

I mean, is it that difficult to contemplate that a game comes out in 2015 is better than the games that came out in 2011, 2009, and 2007?

Is it really?

PraxxtorCruel · 13 Nov 2015 at 00:29

Raymond Lin said:
Can you ask the same question without the Lol?

I mean, is it that difficult to contemplate that a game comes out in 2015 is better than the games that came out in 2011, 2009, and 2007?

Is it really?

It's on Xbox. That's all that really matters to him. :rolleyes:

peahead · 13 Nov 2015 at 00:32

Dont rise to it guys he is just trolling as usual

pioneer2000 · 13 Nov 2015 at 05:15

Let's see:

1) It looks better- the graphics and scale of the environments make the three uncharteds look basic.

2) it plays better- there is more to do (skill upgrades/weapon upgrades and collectables). The controls are tighter in game and there isn't a floaty jankiness to Tomb Raider that Uncharted suffers from. Also the climbing mechanics and actual responsiveness of the buttons is miles ahead of Naughty Dogs efforts.

It's not difficult to see that Crystal Dynamics have taken what worked for Uncharted and improved upon it. From a technical and gameplay perspective you cannot possible deny that Rise of the Tomb Raider is the stronger title.

Uncharted 4 may well turn things back the other way, however that is not what is being discussed here.

How is it not better? Would be interesting to hear your thoughts.

RedStarRiot · 13 Nov 2015 at 06:20

Getting this for the GF, she loved the last one. I liked the original one also but I've not finished yet. Didn't grip me like Uncharted 2&3 did.

Guess, perhaps i'll experience the same with Tomb Raider. It has certainly reviewed well thats for sure.

Bigpig · 13 Nov 2015 at 06:52

Raymond Lin said:
Can you ask the same question without the Lol?

I mean, is it that difficult to contemplate that a game comes out in 2015 is better than the games that came out in 2011, 2009, and 2007?

Is it really?

Nope it be difficult to contemplate if it wasn't.

Quite funny people are comparing the above games.

Is it better than The last tomb raider???? That's the main question and the general answer seems to be yes. That all that matters and I can't wait to pick it up for the PS4 when it's out.

bisoner · 13 Nov 2015 at 08:35

Enjoying this - the Drake games are some of my faves and the TR reboot was a complete surprise as I picked it up on PC way after release.

It's on rails but also feels open world. There seems like there is loads more exploration this time. Only about 2 hours in and taking my time to look around.

Steedie · 13 Nov 2015 at 09:27

Played six hours of this last night, already my favourite game of this generation so far. Just brilliant.

The visuals are absolutely incredible and the they've basically left the gameplay like the last one (which I'm so glad they did) with an improved upgrade system and even more awesomeness

Digital X · 13 Nov 2015 at 11:02

Yeah the visuals look bloody brilliant, only seen the clip on the snowy mountain but that was enough to consider buying it as I loved the previous tomb raider.

Plainsong · 13 Nov 2015 at 11:24

Steedie said:
Played six hours of this last night, already my favourite game of this generation so far. Just brilliant.

The visuals are absolutely incredible and the they've basically left the gameplay like the last one (which I'm so glad they did) with an improved upgrade system and even more awesomeness

This makes me very happy. I'm going to pick this up on my way home tonight.

Raymond Lin · 13 Nov 2015 at 11:51

This game is actually out in the 360 too, which has gone under the radar. And it looks okay!

MOOGLEYS · 13 Nov 2015 at 13:16

Mine has arrived now waiting for the painfully slow Xbox install and update to complete.....

Raymond Lin · 13 Nov 2015 at 13:18

It's here!

PraxxtorCruel · 13 Nov 2015 at 13:20

Hah! Now I can appreciate the sheer size

Have you a specific place in mind to place it? I open them once, take the contents out and then when everything seems in excellent condition I throw them back in and well that's it. Although I probably do this because I haven't enough room inside.

Raymond Lin · 13 Nov 2015 at 13:39

My current place not really, bought a new place a few months ago so I will do when I move in, eventually. It's only down the road so I can store it there for now and take the game out.

MOOGLEYS · 13 Nov 2015 at 14:56

Installed and updated will play later this evening....

R0B75 · 13 Nov 2015 at 15:51

Even though I have Fallout 4 to play I caved and bought this at lunchtime from Sainsburys for £34.99 (had £5 Nectar points).

I was always going to buy it at some point as I loved the first having played through it on both PC and XB1, though I was going to wait until I was done with FO4, but couldn't resist any longer after seeing some of your feedback.

MOOGLEYS · 13 Nov 2015 at 16:04

This is by far the best looking game on a console at the moment. Considering the One is meant to be less powerful it really does not show in this game. The facial animations and expressions are amazing.

Stunning....