Tomb Raider fans? - Blu-ray Forum

dallywhitty · 02-16-2010, 12:34 PM

Any fans of the Tomb Raider games here?

Admittedly the more recent games have had their problems, but I still consider them great games. The series receives a lot of hatred from the gaming communiy nowadays from people who consider them Uncharted rip-offs (which is a load of crap - if anything, Uncharted is obviously inspired by Tomb Raider Legend.) People tend to overlook the influence and the genius of the original games - Tomb Raider 2 being my favourite.

There was also a leak not to long ago regarding Tomb Raider IX. This concept has a younger Lara trapped on a remote island in Japan, stalked by bizarre creatures and traversing through claustrophobic underground tombs. The game relies more heavily on survival than previous games, and looks to be more of a horror game (which is fine with me - the scares from the original games are absent from the recent offerings.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7UgaAjOl98

OrlandoEastwood · 02-16-2010, 03:03 PM

I played the first four. There was a fifth game, I forget what it was called and I started to play it but just said; "F*** it!" because I got annoyed with it for some reason. I haven't played any since.

bhampton · 02-16-2010, 03:26 PM

I guess I'm a fan.

I used to have a PC with a 3DFX card which made the original games look great! I used to have the first 3 games and expansion packs. (I don't go near PC's anymore though unless they run linux cuz I hate M$ these days.)

I have TRIII for my PSP/PS3 and TR Anniversary for my PS3 (though it's a PS2 game.)

I still get tired of the controls often though. I tell myself that taking control of a independent woman is never "easy" but there are other more playable games that can often be more fun.

-Brian

awongus · 02-17-2010, 02:22 PM

The original TR is the first game I ever played on the "modern" PC (1998), so I have fond memories of it. TR2 was also great.

Which is the one that is considered a "remake" of the first game? Legend?

dallywhitty · 02-17-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by awongus

Which is the one that is considered a "remake" of the first game? Legend?

Anniversary. Though it pales in comparison. In a way, Anniversary is a prequel to Legend. Crystal Dynamics (the developer of the last three games) re-worked the original game's storyline to work with Legend.

phranctoast · 02-19-2010, 06:46 PM

I found Anniversary to be much better than Legend. I even liked Underworld but Anniversary with the upgraded graphics and Legends new control scheme made it better it the best out of the "new ones" in my eyes. I had issues with Legend because of the too many "not really tombs" levels. I mean one of them had me going through some russian factory.

I've written thesis size rebut of the differences between the uncharted series and the TR series. It annoys me they are compared at all. As game types go they are pretty much in different genres with TR getting the platform adventure element and Uncharted more in the shooter category.

to each their own I guess.

krazeyeyez · 02-20-2010, 02:29 AM

working my way back through them now, just finished 1 and i just bought a new copy of TR2 a few days ago, have not started yet but as far as memory is concerned it was my favorite as well.

eli1277 · 02-20-2010, 04:38 AM

Love the Tomb Raider games. Playing underworld right now.

Sponge-worthy · 02-24-2010, 11:59 PM

Legend are Anniversary are great. Underworld seemed a bit of a step back, but I still enjoyed it.

partridge · 03-24-2010, 12:23 PM

I played Legend but haven't picked up the sequel to that, maybe I should...

Is Keeley Hawes still the voice for Lara?

inlayterms · 03-24-2010, 03:24 PM

I enjoyed Anniversary, Legend and Underworld. My only gripe about the games is the auto-aim - I like to do the work myself, not have the game do it for me!

dallywhitty · 04-12-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by partridge

I played Legend but haven't picked up the sequel to that, maybe I should...

Is Keeley Hawes still the voice for Lara?

She voiced Lara in Anniversary and Underworld also. It's unknown whether she'll return for the upcoming titles Guardian of Light and Origins.

awongus · 07-07-2010, 02:16 PM

I just learned that PSN has the first 3 classic games available for download: https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-ga...ml#post3468119.

Have any of u guys played these? Thoughts?

un4gvn94538 · 07-07-2010, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awongus

I just learned that PSN has the first 3 classic games available for download: https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-ga...ml#post3468119.

Have any of u guys played these? Thoughts?

if i have the disc, i dont buy from the psn so i havent tried them.

looking forward to the new one, lara croft and the guardian of light on xbla (not sure if its going to psn) but im not sure about the $15 price tag.

dallywhitty · 07-07-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awongus

I just learned that PSN has the first 3 classic games available for download: https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-ga...ml#post3468119.

Have any of u guys played these? Thoughts?

All three games are masterpieces, in my opinion.

02-16-2010, 12:34 PM	#1
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	Tomb Raider fans? Any fans of the Tomb Raider games here? Admittedly the more recent games have had their problems, but I still consider them great games. The series receives a lot of hatred from the gaming communiy nowadays from people who consider them Uncharted rip-offs (which is a load of crap - if anything, Uncharted is obviously inspired by Tomb Raider Legend.) People tend to overlook the influence and the genius of the original games - Tomb Raider 2 being my favourite. There was also a leak not to long ago regarding Tomb Raider IX. This concept has a younger Lara trapped on a remote island in Japan, stalked by bizarre creatures and traversing through claustrophobic underground tombs. The game relies more heavily on survival than previous games, and looks to be more of a horror game (which is fine with me - the scares from the original games are absent from the recent offerings.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7UgaAjOl98

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02-16-2010, 03:03 PM	#2
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	I played the first four. There was a fifth game, I forget what it was called and I started to play it but just said; "F*** it!" because I got annoyed with it for some reason. I haven't played any since.

02-16-2010, 03:26 PM	#3
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I guess I'm a fan. I used to have a PC with a 3DFX card which made the original games look great! I used to have the first 3 games and expansion packs. (I don't go near PC's anymore though unless they run linux cuz I hate M$ these days.) I have TRIII for my PSP/PS3 and TR Anniversary for my PS3 (though it's a PS2 game.) I still get tired of the controls often though. I tell myself that taking control of a independent woman is never "easy" but there are other more playable games that can often be more fun. -Brian

02-17-2010, 02:22 PM	#4
awongus Expert Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:540 DVD collection:240	The original TR is the first game I ever played on the "modern" PC (1998), so I have fond memories of it. TR2 was also great. Which is the one that is considered a "remake" of the first game? Legend?

02-19-2010, 06:46 PM	#6
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	I found Anniversary to be much better than Legend. I even liked Underworld but Anniversary with the upgraded graphics and Legends new control scheme made it better it the best out of the "new ones" in my eyes. I had issues with Legend because of the too many "not really tombs" levels. I mean one of them had me going through some russian factory. I've written thesis size rebut of the differences between the uncharted series and the TR series. It annoys me they are compared at all. As game types go they are pretty much in different genres with TR getting the platform adventure element and Uncharted more in the shooter category. to each their own I guess.

02-20-2010, 02:29 AM	#7
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	working my way back through them now, just finished 1 and i just bought a new copy of TR2 a few days ago, have not started yet but as far as memory is concerned it was my favorite as well.

02-20-2010, 04:38 AM	#8
eli1277 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:217	Love the Tomb Raider games. Playing underworld right now.

02-24-2010, 11:59 PM	#9
Sponge-worthy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Southwest, USA PSN: Sponge-worthy Blu-ray collection:43	Legend are Anniversary are great. Underworld seemed a bit of a step back, but I still enjoyed it.

03-24-2010, 12:23 PM	#10
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	I played Legend but haven't picked up the sequel to that, maybe I should... Is Keeley Hawes still the voice for Lara?

03-24-2010, 03:24 PM	#11
inlayterms Senior Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Toronto, ON Canada	I enjoyed Anniversary, Legend and Underworld. My only gripe about the games is the auto-aim - I like to do the work myself, not have the game do it for me!

07-07-2010, 02:16 PM	#13
awongus Expert Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:540 DVD collection:240	I just learned that PSN has the first 3 classic games available for download: https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-ga...ml#post3468119. Have any of u guys played these? Thoughts?

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