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Tomb Raider reboot's 'goreporn' might just be the thing the series needs

Digitally Downloaded writes: "Yes, Tomb Raider might well fall into the trap of merely playing to male fantasy, it’s also entirely possible that this game could be the most intense horror experience of all time."

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wagnus4732d ago

To be honest, the e3 footage looked extremely linear and super fast paced - things this series has never been about.
"... it's also entirely possible that this game could be the most intense horror experience of all time." Duly noted. Anything is possible. But I believe this to not only be a stretch, but also extremely unlikely.

MAJ0R4731d ago

To be frank, it's an Uncharted clone.

I mean lets just be honest here, it revolutionized the cinematic TPS genre, and a lot of developers are looking to be the next Uncharted. Just like nearly every FPS is trying to be the next COD.

It didn't even look that good IMO. Just basically cinematic button mashing and your usual 3rd person combat. Don't get me wrong, I like that, but you have to wonder why every TPS is trying to be like this now. It's kind of annoying.

kevnb4731d ago (Edited 4731d ago )

lol. ALl uncharted did was take pre-existing gameplay and slap cutscenes in every 5 seconds. The quality was high enough to be enjoyable, but its hardly revolutionary. Thats why uncharted will always be a critical darling, but never a true mainstream hit. most gamers are not going to enjoy a b grade movie with a video game slapped in no matter how good the animations are. And before you throw sales in my face, they bundle the damn games with systems and controllers.

StanLee4731d ago

@ kevnb

That's a bit unfair. Uncharted hasn't become a pop culture, crossover hit but it's successful with gamers. Not every game has to have the public profile of Halo or Call of Duty. Frankly, the fact that my Grandmother knows what Call of Duty is is a turn off and a clear indication Call of Duty has jumped the shark!

TheLyonKing4731d ago

wow hit the nail on the head, its goreporn that was missing from previous installments of tomb raider.

Stuff the gameplay and story and just have tomb raider porn.

In all seriouness this scene isn't that long and it doesn't make the tomb raider game its just an accurate representation of what would happen and yet all these articles are either bashing it or saying YES this is what was missing.

MattS4731d ago

You didn't read the article, did you? The point was that the "goreporn" was going to provide a different tone and a potentially a horror atmosphere that is shocking enough to reinvigorate the entire genre.

A good game is more than gameplay and story. It's an experience. The Tomb Raider reboot has every chance to be an experience.

TheLyonKing4731d ago (Edited 4731d ago )

I did, In my comment I stated how short the goreporn scence is an it does't make the tomb raider game.

My point probably wasn't made clear and its why theres all these articles on such a short none pivotale point to the story.

MattS4731d ago

@TheLyonKing - ah, got ya now.

The trailer has one especially nasty scene, but a lot of it reminded me a great deal of the "goreporn" movies - the stealth section where Lara has her hands tied, the caves at the start. Honestly, this has the potential to be one of the most explicit, dark, and shocking survival horror games ever, and that's a great thing.

sjaakiejj4731d ago

"and turning her into a mewing innocent girl who will be subjected to all kinds of horrors that she, without the protection of the big masculine hero with the game controller and bottle of mountain dew at hand, will quickly perish."

lol wut? This Tomb Raider is a story about survival. This Lara is by no means a weak character. I'm quite sure if the character was a guy, these types of articles wouldn't be popping up. I'll go ahead and suggest that this article is sexist ;)

MattS4731d ago

Yeah, it's always fun to take sentences out of context. Why, you're even able to create entirely new meanings out of them!

Hint: you left out this bit: "To paraphrase the chatter on social networks and the like:" before the part you quoted. Kinda important.

sjaakiejj4731d ago

Apologies, I read the first two paragraphs and that's just the general sense I got out of there, probably related to the many articles that pull the "sexist" card.

Valenka4731d ago

"Goreporn?" Shit like this makes me not even want to be a Tomb Raider fan.

pandehz4731d ago (Edited 4731d ago )

The word 'Goreporn' is misleading and misused because its misleading and can be misunderstood thus easy misuse is possible.

Pretty sure the word doesnt exist in any normal dictionary. Not very creatively put either. Might just appeal to the basic shock and awe lovers.

MattS4731d ago (Edited 4731d ago )

It's a term for a relatively new genre that was pioneered in cinema by movies such as the Saw sequels and Hostel.

You won't find "JRPG" in your typical dictionary either. That's because genre is an informal descriptor used to collect similar works of film, literature or games into "categories," rather than a formal word that has an definite meaning.

@kevnb - you don't like people using genres to describe games/ books/ films/ music?

I've always found them to be a fairly efficient way of using associations to create a description.

kevnb4731d ago

ya I hate terms like that, they dont describe anything very well.

pandehz4731d ago (Edited 4731d ago )

@MattS

I still strongly disagree. Just because a word was invented and placed in a barely connecting context does not mean it best describes it.

All actual genres are words in the dictionary too.

Look it up

Btw I know what gore is what B films are and what u are trying to say but thats nothing related to what I was trying to say

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Tomb Raider 12 has an almost perfect Lara Croft blueprint thanks to Netflix

Crystal Dynamics have a nearly perfect Lara Croft blueprint for Tomb Raider 12 thanks to Netflix’s Survivor and Legend characteristics.

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-Foxtrot226d ago

The Netflix show was trash though…

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isarai226d ago

That's not even a good template 😞 ugh this is gonna suck

Killer2020UK224d ago

What's gonna suck?

This is an opinion piece that has zero bearing on production of the hypothetical 12th installment of Tomb Raider.

Sciurus_vulgaris226d ago

The animated Netflix series is a sequel to Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Also, Netflix distributed this show, the company uses external production companies for most of its content. The show doesn’t provide a template for Crystal Dynamics [who was credited in production of the show], the Lara in the show is the one from the 2013 reboot series, and wasn’t reimagined for the show.

mastershredder225d ago (Edited 225d ago )

A perfect buleprint to be considered for awards you mean. Yeah, this will pander perfectly.

SimpleDad225d ago

If they want to lose money... sure, the blueprint is perfect.

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Hayley Atwell says it would be a "dream" to play Lara Croft again

"To continue to be involved or to be involved in another way with [Lara Croft] would be an absolute dream and also a responsibility I would take seriously given how beloved and known she is…" the Marvel star tells GamesRadar+.

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RaidenBlack225d ago

live-action Atwell? ... during early 2010s she would've nailed it ... but now ... dunno man

Nacho_Z225d ago

I know what you mean, but I wouldn't be opposed to seeing her play a slightly more mature version of the character. She's only 42 so still fine for all the action scenes.

Elantregaless225d ago

Get Brie Larsen to play new 'Lara Croft'

Elantregaless224d ago (Edited 224d ago )

Shh. Play along. Trust the plan.

aaronaton225d ago

The series is an abomination, and if she had anything about her, having read the script..... she should of declined.

cloganart225d ago

It sounds like you are just mad the show Lara's bosom is not as big as your triangle titty delusions.

Michiel1989225d ago

Lara is a fullblown lesbian crybaby in the anime, another character that was completely a ladies man has been made gay and is now her bff moral support, surely we only care about her tits instead of character development.

cloganart225d ago (Edited 225d ago )

@Michiel1989

All you chuds care about is sexuality and gender, it's hilarious. You've turned into the SJWs you've targeted and hated, getting triggered by anything and everything 🤣 https://i.imgur.com/dMBfwtF...

Michiel1989225d ago (Edited 225d ago )

Okay I didn't know that but what about the rest I said?....Lara was one of the strongest most badass protagonist in gaming and now she just cries half of the show. If that's a version of Lara that you want, more power to you, it's not for me.

and you care only about others caring about boobies. The only one who is talking about her tits is you my man. He said something about script and you started talking about her boobs.

The classical "you're just triggered" argument so you don't have to reply anything substantial and just say that, that's the sign of someone losing a discussion and not knowing what to say.

mastershredder225d ago

The most sickening part of all of this is not even that the IP is getting gutted not to be inclusive, it’s ONLY done so to be considered for awards and a funding for the next project. That’s it. It’s as pointless as a fortune 500 company virtue signaling during pride month. The bottom line is they will do the compliance dance and shell out anything to continue the cash flow, Just like the willing this VO actress people are fanning up to ^.

Also, who give a 7uck what the voice actress thinks or what she’s doing? This site is about games., not voice actors day dreams.

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New Tomb Raider Merchandise Provides Closer Look At Lara Croft Character Design

The arrival of new Tomb Raider merchandise has offered a closer look at the updated Lara Croft character design.

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Sonyslave3280d ago

Im going to miss the new lara croft design, i hope they don't change that much from the last game.

RavenWolfx279d ago

I liked her reboot look as well.

OtterX279d ago (Edited 279d ago )

Plot Twist, this is what happened to Nathan Drake after Uncharted 4.

I kid, I kid. :)

CrimsonWing69279d ago (Edited 279d ago )

Man… her face gives me the heeby jeebies. I hope she looks better in game.