New Tomb Raider game announced

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Lara Croft appears to be back for another round, although her latest game doesn't bare Tomb Raider in its title. IGN is reporting that a new Tomb Raider game is in development, and due for release in 2010.

The catch is that it's a downloadable-only title, called Lara Croft and The Guardian of Light. Darrel Gallagher, General Manager of Crystal Dynamics, relates that, "This is a really exciting project for Crystal Dynamics, we have created something completely new and very different to what people might be expecting."

No platforms have been announced for the game as of yet, but it will be shown off at San Francisco's GDC next week.

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5 Comments

PixieGirl

2 years ago

I thought the last game was just horrible to control.

I kept falling down and dying from ledges all the time!! I will need a demo first to see if its any better in that way because Underworld was so frustrating

aronmayo

2 years ago

It'll be completely different to the previous trilogy. I'm guessing a Wii exclusive or maybe a new Natal based tomb raider game...apparently GDC is all about Natal so it makes sense.

Zarnoss

2 years ago

PixieGirl wrote

I thought the last game was just horrible to control.

I kept falling down and dying from ledges all the time!!

I recently finished Underworld and had a bit of the same problem with falling off ledges at first but after a while you get to notice what ledges can actually be gripped on after falling.After I noticed the subtle differences you can actually run full pelt at the edge and not fall off as she will grab on to the ledge after falling off and the ones you can't grab the ledge Lara will actually hesitate even after running at it full sprint but if you tap again she will plummet.
Some of the actual sideways swing/leaps later on are actually pretty hectic but so satisfying when pulled off.
I do have to say though, some parts of this game are truly beautiful to look at.

Oh and on the new Tomb raider...
Supposedly is going to have 4 player co-op, be more survival horror and have a massive overworld.Whether or not this comes to fruition is another thing.
Also saw some supposed artwork over on NEOGAF.
I'm a bit disappointed they are giving the series a reboot as I actually really liked underworld and the way it had progressed. (more adventuring, less run n gunning)
Hopefully good things come out of it.

RichieT23

2 years ago

I actually quite enjoyed my playthrough of Underworld, but after recently playing Unchartered 2 - OMG - I don't think I could play another Tomb Raider. Sorry Lara.

matrix-cat

2 years ago

I would be very appreciative if something was done about the combat. Cartwheeling and backflipping maniacally while hammering the shoot button might have been alright for 1996, but it wasn't such a great gameplay mechanic that every game since then had to follow suit.

More tombs and raiding thereof and less Cirque Du Soleil Gun Fu.

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