jakilgore
Acolyte
I have been going through a little bit of a slump(?) when it comes to good video games. Either I have played them till I get to a point where I am frustrated, (see Dark Souls), or I am just bored with them (see any first person shooter made in the last 3 years).
But, the new Tomb Raider, (released on 03/05/13), has taken my breath away. This game is a must have. The cut scenes blend seamlessly with game play, something that I have been waiting on for a long time. The story-line is phenomenal. The main thing that has sucked me into this game for the last 18 or so hours is the character, Laura Croft.
If you have ever played Tomb Raider in the past, you know that Laura Croft is an archeologist that gets herself in trouble searching for various relics and myths. With the revamp of this franchise, Laura Croft is still an archeologist but way more vulnerable. Gone is the ego that Angelina Jolie created, and in so much, destroyed the character.
During the game, Laura constantly tells herself that, "I can do this." Now I know that may not seem like much, but to me it is that little affirmation that makes the character real. In this game, she isn't a badass that can do flips, duel-pistol wield, and still look good...no....she is a young character who throws up after the first time she shoots someone.
If you are a fan of adventure games, stories, or intense game-play pick up this game. You won't be disappointed.
But, the new Tomb Raider, (released on 03/05/13), has taken my breath away. This game is a must have. The cut scenes blend seamlessly with game play, something that I have been waiting on for a long time. The story-line is phenomenal. The main thing that has sucked me into this game for the last 18 or so hours is the character, Laura Croft.
If you have ever played Tomb Raider in the past, you know that Laura Croft is an archeologist that gets herself in trouble searching for various relics and myths. With the revamp of this franchise, Laura Croft is still an archeologist but way more vulnerable. Gone is the ego that Angelina Jolie created, and in so much, destroyed the character.
During the game, Laura constantly tells herself that, "I can do this." Now I know that may not seem like much, but to me it is that little affirmation that makes the character real. In this game, she isn't a badass that can do flips, duel-pistol wield, and still look good...no....she is a young character who throws up after the first time she shoots someone.
If you are a fan of adventure games, stories, or intense game-play pick up this game. You won't be disappointed.