Hello once again folks, and holy smokes, Tomb Raider was AWESOME!!!!
Not too long ago, I did a blog about Tomb Raider: A Survivor Is Born, and I had a little bit of a gripe about the games fighting mechanics. Specifically, the speed of the lock-on targeting system.
I still feel that it could have been better at the beginning, however, I did acknowledge that it was probably a deliberate choice by the developers, to make it even more evident that Lara is beginning her adventures, and therefore has not really had a previous opportunity to fire a gun, or any other weapon for that matter.
I do respect the fact that they would put so much thought into the mechanics of the gameplay.
Everything else about the game, however, was absolutely, breath-taking and exciting.
Its one of those games that has been designed to appeal to just about everyone. If you like open world game play, it has it. If you like action, it has it. If you like a good engrossing story, with plenty of drama, it most certainly has it!!
Personally I found the game emotive with regards to the pace of the action. From the moment the game begins, you are striving, as Lara, to just simply (as the title suggests) survive! And holy cow...does Lara have to fight to survive!
The previous elements that made the Tomb Raider games great have been weaved into the game, to ensure that fans of the series are happy. The tombs, and puzzles that are designed to gain access to them, are not too difficult, but what they do is ensure that you take in all of your surroundings, and use your environment in a clever way, to overcome the obstacles before you.
As previously stated the action is intense, and the level design is amazing, because no matter how much is going on around the character, they designers don't leave you hitting your head off your gaming table, wondering where in the hell you are supposed to go/do. There is always a clear indication of where to move, what to do, and how to do it...which in my book deserves an applause considering the scale of the environment, and the speed of the action! (hats off to you guys at Crystal Dynamics)
If anyone if unsure about getting this game, I would deffo say don't wonder...buy it!!!
Tomb Raider: A Survivor Is Born is most certainly one of the best games I have played in a while...and I have played a few I enjoyed a lot!!!
So, we are giving Tomb Raider: A Survivor Is Born, a Winning Score of 9.5/10
If I had not had been so frustrated with the targeting speed at the start, it would have been a 10, but I must drop half a point for that, no matter what the reason for having it was.
Our Tomb Raider International Giveaway on any platform has now begun, and will run for two weeks, ending on the 7th April@noon (UK Time), and the Winner will be announced by video on the 7th April@9pm (UK Time)
We hope to see you all come along and take part, best of luck to you all, an dhere is the link to our giveaway video. (The Rules Are In The Video):
All the best,
Tal @ Winning Media HD
