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6 of 6 customers found the following review helpful:
 Back to the Tombs, but Not Quite Back to Tomb Raider, 2006-05-27
I am one of those die-hard TR players. I was also very vocal with criticisms pre-game release, judging from trailers and then the demo.
All in all, it was fun, but not comparable to the originals, particularly 1-4. The graphics are certainly a major improvement, but, unfortunately, most pc players can not take advantage of next generation graphics. Still, wo next gen, the graphics are very good so that is a real improvement for the series.
The gameplay itself was choppy with too short levels, too short themes. What was done with the levels was a good effort....but it ended way too soon leaving the player feeling like s/he was just getting in-to the level and then suddenly, abruptly its over.
The game is walk-through style rather than expansive. If you progress to point C, forget about going back to point B or A. Granted, this happened SOMETIMES in the original games, but not always.
Way too much combat with crews of baddies. TR players want to explore and find, not shoot guns.
And speaking of exploring. Ditch the glittering targets and signposts that, unless you are blind, you can not possibly miss that "here" is where you need to do something or get something. Subtlety will win this game back for the TR fans and push this game forward for the next 10 yrs.
The interactive stuff is just annoying. Plain and simple with a BIG ANNOYING. Cut that out Eidos.
The headset should be used sparingly. Perhaps OCCASIONALLY, use it during a cut scene before a level to get info from the tech crew back home, but, for the most part you can cut it out altogether imo. It works for the movies, but not the game.
And bosses? This is not DOOM. Bosses after every level is so monotonous and boring and childish. We do not need to be entertained. We need to be engaged in "what will happen to Lara Croft next". I got more thrills just opening a dark door in previous games than messing around with this interactive gameplay and cartoonish boss stuff.
Please put to rest this James Bondish music and get out the old scores. P.L.E.A.S.E. Playing the opening "James Bond" movie made me wonder if I had purchased the right game. While some of the scores are very nice, nothing tops the old TR scores for mood, atmosphere and even the fear element.
CD did a very good job with the mansion concept, but, it needs to be expanded to include the whole mansion. A mansion with one bedroom and no baths or kitchen just don't make sense, CD/Edios. Does the tech team sleep on pool furniture? Give us the mansion in its entirety. It is worth making it a level in and of itself.
Can I say that CD is going in the right direction?? Maybe, if the company will listen to the thousands of statements posted in TR game forums and, not only "get back to the tombs", but also get back to tomb raider Lara Croft style. Minus tech team, Without hints a 2 yr old could follow with ease. Delete bosses, this isn't Doom. And bring back the errily beautiful expansive levels that have Tombish type obstacles not Men in Black style enemies at every turn. Give us back an inventory. Give us back a long immersive game that we can play again and again.
There are some seriously talented TR gamers out there. Give these gamers a consulting contract and heed their advice when it comes to the next game. TR gamers know what needs to be done with the genre, CD/Eidos, and it is up to you to listen and take this game to the ultimate heights it deserves. Eidos can not rely on old laurels forever to hold TR together.
I say that many things done were a move in the right direction, but keep on moving CD. Read the game forums and the reviews at Amazon for ideas, complaints, etc. and make a "do" and "not do " list. The not do list is so obvious because so many are saying exactly the same thing. Unless, "next generation" actually refers to the next generation of elementary school age children? Does it?
5 of 5 customers found the following review helpful:
Awesome graphics, but an otherwise letdown, 2006-05-10
While the graphics are absolutely amazing and the plot's pretty good, the game had quite a few shortcomings.
1. It's WAY too short. Compared to TR 1-3, the levels are very small and enclosed and Lara only spends one level per chapter instead of 3 or 4 per chapter. All the clever tricks and traps only make an appearance maybe once and then disappear.
2. Weapon system was more realistic, but I didn't like having a limit of weapons like that. Also, the pin-point aim system felt very underused.
3. Movement system was a pain. The directional controls were oriented to the camera and not Lara, so the directions would change depending on where the camera was. Also, the camera was much too free and there were times it would confuse where I was jumping if I was moving too quick.
4. When Lara gets hit the right way, it knocks her over. This makes shotguns very very formidable. Annoying, but it was more realistic and challenging.
5. Supporting characters were a little plastic. The banter between Zip and Atler is fun, but they otherwise don't do a whole lot.
6. With the new light, the dark areas of the game could have been a lot bigger. There were only a couple of spots dark enough to make use of the thing.
The grapple and interactive cutscenes were fun. Still, I prefer the CTRL=grab system of the earlier games. The Manor is really neat, being taken almost directly from the movie.
5 of 5 customers found the following review helpful:
 Best of the series, can't wait for next one. , 2006-05-06
Tomb Raider Legend is by far the best the the series. The graphics, the story, the music, the action, the puzzles, the cinematics and the extras all are just spectacular while playing the game. It took me 3 days to beat the whole story mode, but then once you beat it, you realize you only have a certain percentage of the whole game completed. Finding the the secrets in the game and earning extra features such as new costumes, codes, weapon upgrades, pictures, and extra videos are a whole extra adventure to completing the game. And earning Lara's bikini costume is worth the trouble :P Lara's mansion is also a playable level but is not in the story, finding the secrets in her house is a challenge, but fun. Overall, this game was excellent and i would recommend it to anyone who liked the other Tomb Raider games, or anyone who is just looking for a great adventure game. I'll be waiting for the next one to come out.
4 of 4 customers found the following review helpful:
A++ Legend , 2006-05-05
I just want to say, this game is amazing, is simple one of the best Tomb Raider games I have ever played, compared to the previous ones, this one definitely goes far away with the graphics quality.
And of course Lara looks so real into this one, that I guess I will fall in love once more!!!
3 of 3 customers found the following review helpful:
 A far, far worthier effort than it's predecessor!, 2006-05-05
Following the somewhat disappointing showing of Angel Of Darkness, Legend makes a valiant attempt at redemption. How? By simply cramming as much fun as possible into a shorter format. On the plus side, Lara never looked so good. The graphics are great, the dialogue is witty, and I really found the "Dragon's Lair-like" cutscene interactions to be a riot, especially when you fail to time the move correctly!!
Plenty of extras to unlock, and while the game is shorter comparatively, it does leave one wanting plenty more (and plenty more of Lara in a torn, slinky black evening dress!) I did not find the issues to be overwhelming with the camera, though there were a couple of times I had to be patient. However, with so many complaints surfacing about keyboard and mouse interactions, might I recommend a quality USB game controller to go with it. I had no issues with control while using one, was able to better control the camera, and it sure beat dropping 400 bucks on an Xbox 360!
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