![]() ![]() The only real downside is the lack of DLC that was previously released on the Xbox 360. The graphics are stunning at times, and the camera has been tweaked, performing better than the previous titles in the trilogy. ![]() Tomb Raider: Underworld is clearly the best game in the trilogy. It appears that the developers were inspired by more recent titles – like Uncharted – but ultimately, it doesn’t do much to move the franchise forward. Lara is faster and more agile than previously. The core gameplay mechanics and level design are also similar, but Underworld at least adds more gunplay and some more complex puzzles. The story is exactly what you should come to expect, and is at its core, very similar to past installments. Her journey will lead her to locations all over the globe including Mexico, Jan Mayan Island and the bottom of the Arctic Sea. She will begin her quest in Thailand where she looks to find a missing gauntlet that was hidden by her father. In this game, Lara is searching for a place called Avalon. Last up is Tomb Raider: Underworld, which is a direct sequel to Tomb Raider: Legend and is the most recent game released in the series. Crystal Dynamics did a great job at making a ten-year old game feel current, and it still shows in this collection. The combat does suffer from the same issues as Legend, though, and begins to feel a bit dated at times.Īnniversary is yet another great addition to the trilogy. But it’s all been updated from the PSOne days, topping the original in almost every aspect. Gunfights, platforming and puzzles are standard fare. The game plays very similar to past installments. Tomb Raider: Anniversary has been updated from its original form to incorporate many of the elements that made Legend such a great game – such as a pole swinging element (no, not a stripper pile, get your mind out of the gutter), ledge hopping and updating Lara’s look. After collecting all three pieces the artifact is stolen and Lara must track it down and destroy it before it is used for evil purposes. Her search takes her to the Peruvian Mountains, Greece and Egypt, where she will need to track down all three pieces of the artifact. Back in present day, Lara is approached to find an important artifact (she’s always looking for artifacts!) that she once helped her father search for. The game starts off in 1945 New Mexico where a nuclear explosion releases a mysterious winged creature. The second game, Tomb Raider: Anniversary celebrates the tenth anniversary of the series with a remake of the first Tomb Raider, which was originally released on the PSOne. Overall, Tomb Raider: Legend is a great title and starts the trilogy off with a bang, making it a welcome addition for fans of the series. The camera can be problematic at times, which leads to endless frustration and plenty of untimely deaths. You will probably end up turning the music volume down as it tends to overpower the character’s voices at times. The graphics look stunning with their HD facelift, but the audio is a bit off. The problem with this is that it only works about 75% of the time. You can lock onto enemies by pressing and holding the L1 button. The gameplay has been left untouched from the original release, which feels a bit dated. Things like unlimited ammo, one shot kills and invincibility. The time trials themselves will net you a few unlockable cheat codes that you can use in the main story mode or time trials. Collecting these artifacts and completing levels will unlock a slew of extras including outfits, concept art, character bios and time trials – adding at least some replay value. Your task is to collect various artifacts scattered around each level. ![]() Boss fights and the now almost-mandatory vehicle stages round out the experience. Throughout the course of the game you’ll have to find creative ways to traverse the terrain the occasional gun fight is thrown in to keep you on your toes, but completing complex puzzles is required to move on. Tomb Raider: Legend offers a fantastic blend of platforming and puzzle solving. A typical adventure story, but it does a great job holding your interested throughout. Lara travels across the globe on a quest to find one of the greatest artifacts in history, but ends up finding out that figures from her past have returned to get in her way. Legend sees Lara Croft getting back to her tomb-raiding roots that made her famous in the first place (aside from her voluptuous exterior). The first game, Tomb Raider: Legend was developer Crystal Dynamics’ first entry into the well-established series.
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