![]() Each area may have a clear central path and only a few jutting side areas or routes, but these weave though caves, up cliffs and along pathways, all of which seem the work of the natural world rather than the careful build of a level designer. A comparison that has further merit since Tomb Raider keys into classic Indiana Jones storytelling by keeping the line between the myth and reality carefully undefined until the game's end.Įqually the line drawn through your journey across the island, two massive hub-like areas aside, is fairly linear, but the game successfully masks the fact with environmental design that feels wholly natural. Best then to ignore, and instead think of this as an adult version of Temple of Doom. For all the talk of this being a realistic survival story, there's enough jarring logistical elements that'll disrupt your enjoyment if you think about them too much. It's a harsher take on the archaeological stories of lost civilisations but no less a Hollywood interpretation. The title's story and gameplay reflects the reaction and adaptation to that experience. You take it upon yourself to save your fellow castaways by any means necessary, while surviving long enough to discover the island's secrets. You're spending ten plus hours trekking across a cursed island that's guarded by a cult who either violently indoctrinate or viciously kill those washed up on their shores. ![]() The adventure is nowhere near the lightheartedness of Uncharted, but far from the sadistic torture feature headlines would have you believe. But, for the last two anyway, not as differently as you'd think.īut this is definitely a darker take on the archaeologist's origins. Tomb Raider circa 2013, looks, feels and plays differently than what's come before. 2.In comparison it's surprising to note that Ninja Theory's refresh of Devil May Cry sticks more rigidly to formula than Crystal Dynamics, the studio for whom the relationship with Tomb Raider is, with this title, five games and counting. Tomb Raider: Anniversary, released in 2007, also offers a neat upgrade of the original's ideas and source material. The combination of considered exploration, expert-level design, and classic combat encounters – who could forget shooting a T-Rex in the face in the iconic Lost Valley level – ensures the first Tomb Raider will remain an enduring gaming icon for the ages. ![]() While the game’s sex appeal undoubtedly led to the game’s colossal sales success, OG Tomb Raider is also a really freakin’ good video game. In Lara Croft, the medium had finally found an icon who could stand shoulder to shoulder with a certain Nintendo plumber and speed-loving Sega hedgehog. While most developers were struggling to get to grips with the original PlayStation and Sega Saturn, Core Design casually dropped an all-time classic action-adventure out of seemingly nowhere.Īlongside WipEout, Tomb Raider cemented PlayStation as the coolest video game brand that had ever been. Formats: PC, PS1, Sega Saturn, Android, iOS, N-Gageīy modern standards, the platforming is as stiff as old-school Lara’s acting, but there’s no denying the original Tomb Raider is one of the most influential video games of all time. ![]()
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