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Is Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition a Red Flag for Next-gen?

SuperPowerGaming.com writes: "Tomb Raider released last March, to much hype and critical acclaim. While we are still two months away from the games one year anniversary the gaming industry has changed. We have two new consoles that are not backwards compatible and Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition has been released."

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OrangePowerz4163d ago

There is a difference between the HD re releases and Tomb Raider for next gen, on of them being that there wasn't that much time between the original release and the next gen release, not like they have released the next gen version at the same time.

Got the game and enjoy it since I missed out on the previous release altough I could have boight it for my PC cheaper. I do think aomething like yhe upgrade plan would have been nice, but than again how do you do that 10 months later?

UltimateMaster4163d ago (Edited 4163d ago )

Tomb Raider is a great game.
However, I don't see myself buying this game again at 60$.
Kinda wish there was a 10$ upgrade like there was on other PS4 games.

WildArmed4163d ago

It's tricky. I'm somewhat OK w/ publishers doing this to offset their engine optimizations costs.

Their engines from PS3/360 days don't work anymore, so one way to properly invest into an engine is to just rework a game that already has all the other resources complete.

But I do not know if this was indeed the case.

PersonMan4163d ago

Yeah, but Tomb Raider was also on PC so it wasn't just a PS3/360 engine. It was most likely a fairly easy port from PC to PS4 with some slight enhancements.

FACTUAL evidence4163d ago

No, A red flag for square enix.

Shad0wRunner4163d ago

I dont see the problem, TBH. DE was made for the PS4, as a next gen title. SE said several times, this wasnt a port or an HD remake or a polished version of the original. Yet...noone has listened.

SE has done the same for Final Fantasy XIV ARR. The same exact game for PS3, has been redone for PS4 and will be out by April, selling at the same retail prices as the PS3 version. Again...I dont see the problem.

If price is the problem...simply dont buy it for next gen and stay with your PS3 version.

I bought the DE PS4 version of Tomb Raider...and I love it. Looks great. Great game, too. Then again, I never bought the PS3 version.

jacksjus4163d ago

I agree 100%. They came clean about what it was and the choice is yours to make.

Locknuts4163d ago

Whoops, I meant to disagree.

PersonMan4163d ago

Hah! How can you say it's not a polished version of the original? Are you suggesting that they started over from scratch and designed it for the PS4 from the ground up?

Of course it's a polished version of the original. It was a port with a few graphical enhancements. It's not worth $60 in my opinion.

I bought it because of the hype and I thought it truly was going to be a different experience due to the massive improvements in visuals, but once I started playing it, I realized that the improvements weren't as huge as I'd hoped for and I'm getting the same experience I had on the PS3 version.

I was suckered into paying $60 for the same exact game I already had just because I wanted to see it in 1080p.

This is exactly the reason that resolution doesn't matter to me. A game can be amazing at 720p. Playing Tomb Raider at 1080p doesn't make it a better experience.

romemac74162d ago

@Shad0wRunner

Final Fantasy XIV ARR is free for ps4 gamer who bought it on ps3.

http://www.siliconera.com/2...

Shad0wRunner4162d ago

Yes, but if you didnt buy it on PS3...you will have to pay full retail for it on PS4.

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Section84163d ago

The PS4 needs more of these. I'd rather have the actual game than stream some crap through the internet ether.

Remy_S4163d ago

I'm lovin' Tomb Raider on PS4 at the moment; never played it last year so its a pleasant surprise. I believe they spruced it up enough to warrant a purchase, though it probably shouldn't be more than $40. I don't see the release of this game as a red flag, every time a console launches, there will be a draught period with little to nothing to play, so ports of games brought in from other platforms isn't unusual, and as time goes on we will see less and less of these ports and more games that are strictly developed for next gen.

THESHAUNZY4163d ago

Hey Remy I totally agree with you about the price. I wrote this because I saw the price tag of the game and spit out my mountain dew... in the store >.< But seriously I feel that perhaps a little more "extra content" like some new parts of the island or new tombs would've been nice. I still think it is a great game! Hope you're enjoying it!

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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.