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Tomb Raider Sequel is ‘Next chapter of Lara’s development’

Earlier this year Square Enix launched the critically acclaimed reboot of the Lara Croft story, Tomb Raider. The first chapter in a new series, it’s no surprise that work has already begun on the sequel, though it seems as though development is moving at a swifter pace than some may be expecting.

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DeletedAcc4236d ago

Can't wait to see Lara Croft on PS4

Aery4236d ago

Me too. I like the "new" Lara and I hope they will add more exploration this time!

SaturdayNightBeaver4236d ago

They should add more enemies and some cover shooting too imo.

Ares84HU4236d ago

According to some reports, you can see her in January because the latest TR game will be released as an ultimate edition or something.

Crazay4236d ago

based on how it looked on 360 I can't wait to see how she looks on Next Gen. That's going to be something truly gorgeous.

AnotherProGamer4235d ago

wish they would make it like the old games with more focus on platforming and puzzle solving than action. also I wish they bring back the supernatural creatures like Dinosaurs and mummys instead on fighting generic human/soliders

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-Foxtrot4236d ago (Edited 4236d ago )

Good but I hope they make it seem like a Tomb Raider this time

I really don't know why for an origin story they didn't just go with Lara's actual origin story from the PS1 days...where her plane goes down in the Himalayas which kills her parents and her fiancée and she has to survive the harsh weather conditions, the animal predators, human hunters and explore ancient lost caves deep inside the Himalaya mountains....that would of been a better prequel in my eyes. They need to add health packs pack in the sequel though as a way to heal, the regeneration thing is so over used these days especially when this game was supposed to be about survival

Hopefully they'll change the voice actor for Lara in the next game, her voice was terrible in the first one.

I'm a little worried though after Square Enix made it out like the sales for Tomb Raider were disappointing when they weren't.....I'm scared they are going to add stuff in the sequel which doesn't belong their, something to expand the audience for more money/sales and usually when that happens it's never a good sign.

Irishguy954236d ago (Edited 4236d ago )

I don't mind much, Tomb Raider 2013 was like Uncharted on Steroids for me. The combat was just very nice. All the little tools you gain during the game, along with the great level design(rappelling around seas stacks etc).

The difference between Uncharted and TR story wise was TR had a better plot and more serious tone. But the execution, pacing and characters were very poor compared to Uncharted. However even so, the combat and stealth elements along with gameplay mechanics in general were better.

Edit - Thats fine if you want a proper TR game Foxtrot, but for **** sake, judge a game based on it's own merits, not on it's name. A good game is a good game. This is the same as all the people looking at FFXV and saying it's wrong, when in reality it'll probably end up the best FF to date. Be disappointed that it isn't like the old ones. But please be open minded enough not to slate a quality game just because of this.

-Foxtrot4236d ago

That's the problem though it was like Uncharted, not Tomb Raider.

Lara stepping into all those near death experiences/QTE were like what happens to Drake when your playing Uncharted.

I want it to be more like Tomb Raider - a puzzle like game with TPS elements rather then Uncharted - a TPS game with puzzle elements

-Foxtrot4236d ago

A good game is a good game Irish but it's not going to be that good if it's not what the franchise is about

For example

RE5 was a GOOD game

RE5 was a TERRIBLE Resident Evil game

Max Payne 3 was a fantastic game

Max Payne 3 was a pretty lousy Max Payne game compared to the first 2.

I could go on...I want them and other developers to stop changing franchises into things which don't resemble the franchise at all because they may aswell make a new IP

Irishguy954236d ago (Edited 4236d ago )

Sorry but did you just forget about re4? A good game is a good game. RE5 was average. 4 was amazing. That's the difference between them. Re4 was never slated for being different. Sure it was called out, however it was one of the best games of it's times. So no one cared.

Again, a good game is a good game. If you want to slate a game because of what it isn't. Instead of what the game fails at, then go ahead. I'll enjoy games regardless of their name. Or should we all ditch FF15 because it's not a turn based game anymore? Or should Super mario 64 have been ditched because it wasn't a side scroller?

Changes to a game are normally called out as something bad, when it goes wrong. And the game is of poor quality. However when it's done right then why care? Tomb Raider 2013 was a fantastic game. Yes, I wish they could make a good old Tomb Raider, but the truth is they didn't. They gave us a different game which was epic on it's own merit.

lizard812884235d ago

I agree. I hope Tomb Raider goes back to Tomb Raiding, rather than being an uncharted clone. With that said, congrats for the series getting another game. I thought it would have been grim for those 3 games that didn't make bajillions in sales, just because Square thought they would, thus they should have.

e-p-ayeaH4236d ago

‘Next chapter of Lara’s development’= bigger tits

MadLad4236d ago

Really, really enjoyed the reboot.
One of my favorite games of this year and I am very happy to see it get a sequel.

Double_O_Revan4235d ago

Me 2. Cant wait. Just hope for some more in depth Tombs. The recent ones were cool, just too short.

Unlimax4236d ago (Edited 4236d ago )

Wai- .. Square Enix How about Rebooting Parasite Eve franchise at the moment , your giving Lara Croft so much attention and i appreciate that but what about Aya Brea , this is one of your biggest Survival Heroes .. She's tough , she's talented , just Like Lara !

Why not give her a chance ?

Anyway , i'm a fan of both characters <3

MadLad4236d ago (Edited 4236d ago )

Honestly, don't really think Square is in any shape to be taking much risks at the moment.
They are arguing that even their established franchises - good sales across the board - didn't hit sales needed to be profitable (which is insane).
I would rather them get back into a proper state before taking on series that, let's face it, aren't really known titles anymore.
We are talking games going back all the way to the original Playstation. Little brand recognition, outside of the hardcore gamers.
I don't have much love for Square anymore, but I really do appreciate Eidos' brands and would rather not see them go to lesser publishers over Square going under.

Just my two cents.
I just feel something like that is not a smart thing to visit at the moment.

Unlimax4236d ago (Edited 4236d ago )

I agree , i think its too late for Aya to Return considering how much they lose from marketing their own titles since 2009 .. i love Eidos as much as you love them but sometimes publishers shouldn't put their expectations to one product and then stick on it , they should put their own money on the right product just like what they did with Tomb raider they treats it respectfully , they should think beyond their expectation and they might get what they want if they treats Aya like what they did with Lara .

We are not sure yet .. Aya might return any time :]

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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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-Foxtrot255d ago

The Netflix show was trash though…

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isarai255d ago

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

Killer2020UK253d 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_vulgaris255d 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.

mastershredder254d ago (Edited 254d ago )

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

SimpleDad254d 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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RaidenBlack254d ago

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

Nacho_Z254d 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.

Elantregaless254d ago

Get Brie Larsen to play new 'Lara Croft'

Elantregaless253d ago (Edited 253d ago )

Shh. Play along. Trust the plan.

aaronaton254d ago

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

cloganart254d ago

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

Michiel1989254d 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.

cloganart254d ago (Edited 254d 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...

Michiel1989254d ago (Edited 254d 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.

mastershredder254d 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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Sonyslave3309d ago

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

RavenWolfx308d ago

I liked her reboot look as well.

OtterX308d ago (Edited 308d ago )

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

I kid, I kid. :)

CrimsonWing69308d ago (Edited 308d ago )

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