Tomb Raider: Legend

**Spike** · 25 Mar 2006, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by diffusionx

Doubtful. A competent team is doing it (Crystal Dynamics) and they are actually going back to raiding tombs. I think this is a pretty safe bet.

I agree. Crystal Dynamics is the reason I've been watching this one. Should be good. Welcome back Lara!

**AaronChance** · 25 Mar 2006, 02:33 AM

Everything I've seen of this game so far has not only been a treat for the eyes, but actually looks fun to play. So unless this game is ridiculously short or something, it's going to be a winner.

**voltz** · 25 Mar 2006, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by Spike

I agree. Crystal Dynamics is the reason I've been watching this one. Should be good. Welcome back Lara!

Ever since they started doing soul reaver I've always wanted them to take over the TR franchise and I'm glad that my wish is finally coming true. What happens to CORE after this is up in the air, but I don't really give a damn just as long as they don't get to tarnish anything after they start receiving their unemployment checks.

**Glass Joe** · 25 Mar 2006, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Compass

Yeah, I'm way into this. TR1 is still one of my all-time faves. 2-5 aren't nearly as bad as people make them out to be but they sure never topped the first (although #4 came close). I still have to play Angel of Darkness but likewise, I expect it to be much less the disaster internet crybabies will have you believe.

I agree that only The Last Revelation (4) is the only sequel that even came close. As for Angel of Darkness, believe what you have read. If you can believe it, they made the controls so busted it's damn near impossible to play.

**Compass** · 25 Mar 2006, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Glass Joe

I agree that only The Last Revelation (4) is the only sequel that even came close. As for Angel of Darkness, believe what you have read. If you can believe it, they made the controls so busted it's damn near impossible to play.

So I just started Angel of Darkness today and...

Originally Posted by Compass

I still have to play Angel of Darkness but likewise, I expect it to be much less the disaster internet crybabies will have you believe.

I hereby stand corrected.

LOL @ the control scheme. Sweet mother of christ. I blame all the bitches who whined about the original TR controls which were FINE. It was Prince of Persia/Out of this World/Oddworld in 3D and it worked JUST FINE (assuming you used the D-pad). The problem is that Core listened, removed the "tank" control method (whereby pushing UP always moves her forward) but left EVERYTHING ELSE intact. You can't do that. You have to revamp the entire way she moves if you want to get rid of the tank controls and still maintain any semblance of playability.

I was stuck in the first courtyard for awhile, falling all over the place because I didn't realize just exactly what they'd done. I fell near the door with the dobermans behind it and started taking damage from them... through the door... while I was like eight feet away. I lolled. However, I have a world renowned level of tolerance for bad games and I actually see myself playing all the way through this one. I've done the first five after all, I can't stop now.

By the way, my favorite thing about the series has always been the secrets, especially the little chime that played when you found one. It seems they took them completely out of Angel of Darkness. For that alone, I support the move to Crystal Dynamics.

But check this out for sickness. I also started God of War today. Guess which game I spent twice the amount of time on? Guess which game I will likely go back to tonight? You betcha. AoD, I just can't stay away!

**Jetman** · 26 Mar 2006, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by Compass

But check this out for sickness. I also started God of War today. Guess which game I spent twice the amount of time on? Guess which game I will likely go back to tonight? You betcha. AoD, I just can't stay away!

I hope you mistyped that.