Whilst I'm immensely pumped for this game, and think Crystal Dynamics are more than deserving of the praise they are recieving for reinvigorating a tiring and almost forgotten franchise, as an industry, I think publishers need to be more strongly penalised for their unimaginative tacking on of multiplayer. If they truly believe it to be necessary, they should go to the effort of fleshing it out and not outsourcing it to a seperate, less enthusiastic team...
As much props as CD deserves, this is a thank you letter to Naughty Dog and their revolutionary cinematic gameplay. Its their style of gameplay development that brought back Lara, regardless if it was her who initially inspired Uncharted.
Anniversay and Underworld were amazing. Even the smallest animal popping out is very exciting. And the levels were really beautiful. I haven't played Legend or that other light thing game that came out.
Don't know where "downhill" crap came from. If anything, the first few games after the original are the ones that sucked. But I guess people just like to hate on something for the sake of it.
you know sometimes the game gets great reviews because it's better than the previous installments. if you look at "movies/comics to games" games, most of them are crap. so when the "Batman: Arkham Asylum" came out, it was better than the other crap games that were shovelled out so it got 9 and 10 from almost every reviewer. why because finally here was a decent superhero game that rose above the other "movies/comics to games".
i'm not saying Batman: Arkham Asylum was bad but probably compared to other AAA titles it was above average. i'm worried that same could be for the new Tomb Raider. it was great when it first came out but it slowly lost it's charm. Uncharted later showed what the genre should be.
long story short, i'm just hoping that the game is not getting great ratings because finally the series is better than what we got but in reality is above average compared to other AAA titles.
I agree about tacking on the mp if it doesn't fit the game space. I think a good example was Dead Space 2's mp wasn't very good, but the co-op is enjoyable in DS3. If developers need to include something to keep the used copies off the shelves longer, then focus on a type of co-op or competitive co-op and leave the mp to the COD and Halo's of the world.
Wonder how bad the God of War Ascension mp will be? I think thou single-player experiences should remain that and thus Bioshock Infinite has the right idea and is releasing three dlc's to extend the life of the game and at a discounted price and staying away for multiplayer.
I do commend the publisher of the new Tomb Raider game as they have lifted the review embargo eight days before launch, that hardly ever happens. They obviously have faith in this game and the reviews are proof, it seems great. I was waiting for reviews so now I feel good about purchasing a new copy and show my support. Hope others do the same.
Wow, praise for Square Enix because they did something early lol.
I am not fussed about tacked on mp. If its outsourced then even better. Because it means nothing was compromised. Its just an extra thing to try out. And this is coming from someone who doesn't like mp at all. (only ever play a few games and with friends)
I think if they see multiplayer as a tacked on thing then mark it down. Show the devs they made a mistake and give them a type of "warning" not to do it again
I also think reviews should take into account if the game is doing it's own thing and staying true to it's roots. I'm getting the game, it looks good but I still think it looks like Uncharted way too much instead of Tomb Raider, even the TV ads make it seem that way
I was still going to purchase this game no matter the reviews but it is good to see that it is getting good scores. I cannot wait till next week to play the game.
That doesn't even make sense. Uncharted wouldn't exist without Tomb Raider. Why should Cd gravel? Both ND and CD have benefited from each other, leave it at that.
" It kind of makes your argument seem negligible."
At what part of what I said you've seen any mention of the game being bad or not deserving any praise? I just replied to a guy who thought IGN would give Tomb Raider a bad score.
"Damn, a game just can't be good anymore? There has to be excuses for everything?"
Refer to what I said above.
Edit: "IT'S A CONSPIRACY!!!!!"
You say this, and then reply to me with a conspiracy of your own by assuming that I'm a PlayStation 3 fanboy.
Great review! looks like a lot of fun, well done Crystal Dynamics, after all the shit we gave them during the development process, looks like it was the right choice after all.
Wow, nice one! I wasn't expecting it to get reviews in the 9s/90s. Excited for this now! I guess it's not such a drawback that you can't swim, which I though were major parts of the franchise.
Very pleasantly surprised. Still I can't say I'll be picking it up soon just because I've more than had my fill of this kind of plot and setting after Far cry 3. It's good to know its out there though for next time I get in the mood for this kinda thing and can't decide what to play.
I'd been interested in buying the game since it was revealed, but was a little bit on the edge considering the game was taking a completely new direction. Now that I know it was the right direction, this game will be mine.
looking good I have enjoyed every one of the tomb raider games, But I don't think multi player death match doesn't suites this type of game any more a co-op style would be more appropriate with puzzle solving similar to guardian of light lets say, yes uncharted got away with it but is getting boring now!!! but I would like to see drake and Lara together or a cameo appearance would be cool
Oh, the irony! The only real complaint in the review is the unwanted/ unecessary multiplayer mode! lol Anyway, super happy about the positive reception: getting day one! :D
Uncharted's storyline is badly written, the gameplay has nothing special, and all it ever boasts of is graphics. So no, Uncharted is undeserving of a 'competition'
If those of you who are bashing this game watched the new gameplay videos, you'd change your tune. I'm a fan of the Uncharted games, but Tomb Raider looks like it "may" be better. Until I play it myself I can't say for sure, but the gameplay sure looks amazing.
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Great score.
Don't know where "downhill" crap came from. If anything, the first few games after the original are the ones that sucked. But I guess people just like to hate on something for the sake of it.
Game Informer - 9.25
Gamespot - 8.5/10
GameTrailers - 8.5 /10
Destructoid - 8.5/10
CVG - 9/10
Eurogamer - 8/10
Polygon - 9/10
Digital trend 9.5/10
telegrapg 5/5
People should really stop caring about journalism review score and focus on their own opinion and tastes.
i'm not saying Batman: Arkham Asylum was bad but probably compared to other AAA titles it was above average. i'm worried that same could be for the new Tomb Raider. it was great when it first came out but it slowly lost it's charm. Uncharted later showed what the genre should be.
long story short, i'm just hoping that the game is not getting great ratings because finally the series is better than what we got but in reality is above average compared to other AAA titles.
Must be a great game because those fractions are greater than .8
Hooray for scores and numbers!
How are you supposed to decide whether to buy a game when in order to form your own opinion you have to buy said game first?
I agree about tacking on the mp if it doesn't fit the game space. I think a good example was Dead Space 2's mp wasn't very good, but the co-op is enjoyable in DS3. If developers need to include something to keep the used copies off the shelves longer, then focus on a type of co-op or competitive co-op and leave the mp to the COD and Halo's of the world.
Wonder how bad the God of War Ascension mp will be? I think thou single-player experiences should remain that and thus Bioshock Infinite has the right idea and is releasing three dlc's to extend the life of the game and at a discounted price and staying away for multiplayer.
I do commend the publisher of the new Tomb Raider game as they have lifted the review embargo eight days before launch, that hardly ever happens. They obviously have faith in this game and the reviews are proof, it seems great. I was waiting for reviews so now I feel good about purchasing a new copy and show my support. Hope others do the same.
I am not fussed about tacked on mp. If its outsourced then even better. Because it means nothing was compromised. Its just an extra thing to try out. And this is coming from someone who doesn't like mp at all. (only ever play a few games and with friends)
I think if they see multiplayer as a tacked on thing then mark it down. Show the devs they made a mistake and give them a type of "warning" not to do it again
I also think reviews should take into account if the game is doing it's own thing and staying true to it's roots. I'm getting the game, it looks good but I still think it looks like Uncharted way too much instead of Tomb Raider, even the TV ads make it seem that way
That doesn't even make sense. Uncharted wouldn't exist without Tomb Raider. Why should Cd gravel? Both ND and CD have benefited from each other, leave it at that.
I came in here expecting a bad score.
-IGN was hyping the game to death since reveal
-Developer and publisher has a deal with Microsoft
And you were expecting a bad score?
At what part of what I said you've seen any mention of the game being bad or not deserving any praise? I just replied to a guy who thought IGN would give Tomb Raider a bad score.
"Damn, a game just can't be good anymore? There has to be excuses for everything?"
Refer to what I said above.
Edit: "IT'S A CONSPIRACY!!!!!"
You say this, and then reply to me with a conspiracy of your own by assuming that I'm a PlayStation 3 fanboy.
Cute.
IT'S A CONSPIRACY!!!!!
Give it a rest...if this were a PS3 exclusive game getting those scores, would you be saying this?
lol.
It's hard not to come out unimpressed.
Looks to be one of the best in the franchise, cant wait to play through it.
good score :)
I'd been interested in buying the game since it was revealed, but was a little bit on the edge considering the game was taking a completely new direction. Now that I know it was the right direction, this game will be mine.
Anyway, super happy about the positive reception: getting day one! :D