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Old 06-09-2011, 12:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Tomb Raider reboot (2012 video game)

Tomb Raider has gone survival horror?

And is it just me, or is the new Lara Croft smoking hot?


On to gameplay!

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Old 06-09-2011, 12:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I think she's supposed to be smoking hot. I think that's as important part of Lara Croft games as being a detective is a part of Batman games or light sabers are a part of Star Wars games. TBH, I'm surprised they toned down her chest for this. She doesn't even look like a DD, let alone the GG cups of the past.

I hope the gameplay is balanced, the characters are well written, and the story isn't too contrived.
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Old 06-09-2011, 12:57 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I think she's supposed to be smoking hot. I think that's as important part of Lara Croft games as being a detective is a part of Batman games or light sabers are a part of Star Wars games.
Well, yeah...but....

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TBH, I'm surprised they toned down her chest for this. She doesn't even look like a DD, let alone the GG cups of the past.
This is the thing. The entire franchise has been built on a foundation of boys' fascination with big breasts. For a long time, Lara Croft had "unrealistic" proportions. (I used quotation marks, because I'm sure there are real women who have the same/similar proportions—albeit, I think it's uncommon, especially without surgery. Mind you, I'm mostly referring to the older images of Croft.)

Then I saw the following pic:



My first thought (after the hot thought) was, Wow....she looks so....real. (And hot.)

For the evolution of Lara Croft in terms of perspective, have a look at this:



You will note that the "older" she gets, the proportionately smaller (generally) her chest gets, and the more realistic her overall proportions.

Honestly, the current image looks very real. I could imagine seeing a real woman looking like her and thinking that she's really, really hot.

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I hope the gameplay is balanced, the characters are well written, and the story isn't too contrived.
Ditto.
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Old 06-09-2011, 02:25 PM   #4 (permalink)
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She does look more real, but she still seems to have a Square Enix face, which I would argue is hyper-realistic. It's like a combination of Hilary Swank, Odette Yustman, and young Angelina Jolie, minus any perceived imperfections and at around age 16-18. You see it a lot in newer Final Fantasy games and such.

Not that I'm complaining, mind you.
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Old 06-09-2011, 03:33 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I'm really skeptical of the whole survivor horror angle. Where's the archaeology?

She's very hot, but I do feel like she looks a little too young, and I wish her voice were more of an alto as well. The young soprano image/sound just doesn't seem to fit with Lara Croft for me.
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Old 06-09-2011, 03:36 PM   #6 (permalink)
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The more I think of it, the more it would seem they've done a bit of a Kate Beckinsale number on her. I'm not complaining.

Though, you're right. She's a bit young. Like 22 or 23 or something.

I too hope the gameplay is balanced. If it's a straight-ahead survival horror, it's not Tomb Raider.

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Okay, I had to look it up. From Wikipedia:
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The game begins with Croft devoid of any weapons, tools or essentials such as food and water, which the player must search for in order to survive. Sections of the island are restricted to the player until Lara is able to perform specific physical abilities achieved via a "skill system", or obtained the necessary equipment to advance. At frequent base camps throughout the world, the player can combine pick-ups to create new items, improve Lara's abilities and/or fast travel to previously discovered base camps to avoid copious amounts of backtracking. There is a "much larger emphasis" on combat, as instead of using a lock-on aiming system akin to previous Tomb Raiders this game will employ a manual "free aim" mechanic.

The game introduces a "survival instinct" that Lara can use to solve puzzles. It will highlight useful items for use if the player is stuck in solving a puzzle. However, Lara can only do this while standing still. Some elements of the world crumble when Lara stands on them for too long. When the player jumps to grab a ledge, Lara will no longer magnetize to the nearest ledge like in the previous instalments. The player will also be able to change direction mid-air. Puzzles will be more complex than previous titles, it will use elements of fire, water, wind, and friction. Helping hands and UI will be kept to a minimum, except for indications of burnable objects, health items, and during quick time events.
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Old 06-09-2011, 07:53 PM   #7 (permalink)
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... still no mention of any artifacts.
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Old 06-09-2011, 08:01 PM   #8 (permalink)
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... still no mention of any artifacts.
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Fresh from academy and in search of lost relics, a 21-year-old Lara Croft journeys to an island off the coast of Japan aboard the Endurance, a salvage vessel helmed by Captain Conrad Roth. Before anchoring at bay, the ship is cleaved in two by an unforeseen storm leaving Croft separated from any other survivors and washed ashore. She must endure physical and emotional torture in order to survive the island.
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Old 06-09-2011, 09:51 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I hope they get the breast bouncing animation right - nude skins just don't work without it.
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Old 06-09-2011, 09:58 PM   #10 (permalink)
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There are nude skins for Tomb Raider games? Man, if I'd known about that during puberty, I... um... I would have continued to enjoy the game and not done anything differently.
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:40 AM   #11 (permalink)
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after assassins creed showed me what platforming should be like, i just found tomb raider stale, apart from the puzzles.
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Old 06-28-2011, 02:15 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I'm actually pretty excited about this game after watching the trailer and gameplay promo.
I've yet to play and complete Assassins creed, so I'm not sure if its at all like this game, but to me, it kinda felt a bit like Heavy Rain, which I loved playing. Really great game.
I like how they've remade Lara Croft as well. I only played the second tomb raider game for pc, and found it irritating, her particularly. The feminist side of me really detested their portrayal of women, let alone a lead female role. I was probably only 11 at the time too.
From the little bit of Lara I saw, I think they've completely redone her. Maybe they have females working on her personality or something!
I'll definitely keep my eyes on this game.
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Old 06-28-2011, 03:18 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I now wonder if market research has found that the biggest demographic of those playing this game are the boys who have grown up with Tomb Raider. Now that these gamers are older, maybe the designers decided that they'd be most attracted to a more realistic (albeit a bit young) Lara.

I mean, look at me. I already have a crush on the new Lara.
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Old 06-28-2011, 07:45 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Judging by the part of the cinematic when Lara looks at a college graduation pic, I'd venture a guess that she's in the 22-24 age range. I don't think that's too young until we're at least in our early to mid 30s. I'm 27 and IIRC you're also in your late 20s, so I think we're cool.
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Old 06-28-2011, 08:54 PM   #15 (permalink)
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I'm really skeptical of the whole survivor horror angle. Where's the archaeology?
I've been playing the Tomb Raider: Guardian of the Light. It's been very satisfying game play with some zombies and risen from the dead archetype warriors.

It's been fun.

If the game is as fun as this engine is, which is the same that the Batman Arkham Asylum engine plays.... it's been boat loads of fun.
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Old 06-29-2011, 03:53 AM   #16 (permalink)
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[...] I'd venture a guess that she's in the 22-24 age range. I don't think that's too young until we're at least in our early to mid 30s. I'm 27 and IIRC you're also in your late 20s, so I think we're cool.
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Old 06-29-2011, 08:18 AM   #17 (permalink)
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No way! I thought you were like 28 or 29, 30 tops. Must be all that Canadian water.
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Old 06-29-2011, 08:35 AM   #18 (permalink)
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I'm 35. But thanks.
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