GR's Daniel Hill writes:
With the Wii U already out, the PS4 just around the corner, and an inevitable NextBox (see what I did there?) announcement on the way, it is safe to say that this generation is on its way out. We have seen a lot of change, both good and bad, take place during this time, and some study into the types of games that have become popular speaks volumes to what this gen was all about. Crystal Dynamics, in developing their reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise, took a careful look at the current climate of video games and their influences, and created an experience that lovingly sums up and waves goodbye to this generation of games.
Quite surprised how good this game to be turned out to be, easily one of the best action-adventure games in years IMO.
Slow-ish less responsive gameplay almost entirely focused on plot and production values? Yeah, I'd say that's what's popular this generation too.
Reading the article; it feels like the writer has his own head stuck up Lara's ass. There's the idea of "liking a game" and then there's the absurd-claim that this game is the epitome of a "swan song" for a generation of console gaming.
I like the game like anyone else but c'mon.
I love the game but I'm starting to feel like this is being over rated a tad now.
It's one thing to say "amazing game" but to say something like this....come on
If it wasn't a Tomb Raider game (which in my opinion it isn't as it plays nothing like one) and she wasn't called Lara Croft we wouldn't be getting articles like this.
Can anyone explain the use of "Laura" instead of "Lara"?
I have only known it to be "Lara". Am I mistaken? Is this a "lore" thing?
I am honestly curious as I have seen this multiple times.