A pre-alpha build of Underworld showed enemy AI actually going for cover and using squad tactics instead of just suicidally staying in the open to get picked off (which doesn't sound like much, but it's revolutionary for the series). Lara has also been given new melee abilities, including the use of a pole to whack jaguars and send them scampering. Not riddling creatures with bullets should make the animal rights people happy.
Check it out and prepare yourself for the inevitable question, "Who is the cooler tomb raider? Ms. Lara Croft or Mr. Nathan Drake?"
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Is Lara really the first true comeback kid though? Off the top of my head, I can point to Solid Snake who took 8 years' vacation after suffering the indignity of Snake's Revenge.
In any case, Legend and Anniversary restored my faith in the Tomb Raider series but I'll be expecting much more for this next game.
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Rated AO
Oh yes, the poor little digital animals, SOMEONE HAS TO LOOK OUT FOR THEM.
Am i the only person who was drawn to the tomb raider series originally specifically *because* you got to shoot animals more than people? I mean seriously,i would never hurt a fly IRL but its pretty satisfying to unload a clip into a digital monkey that wasnt even *trying* to jump on you and eat your face.
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Then again I also think Angelina Jolie is not that hot. SHe's not, but I'm biased I guess...
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Who I think is not that hot.
Though I wouldn't go so far as to saying I think a male character is "hot."
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I got to play it free on Gametap and I still uninstalled it after about 4 levels. It was dull.. overly dumbed down, and didn't have half the charm of the old ones. (even if the control WAS better).
And those quicktime cutscenes were just annoying...
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Though I agree a Drake vs. Croft game would be interesting.
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And a nice "personality" too.