"Tomb Raider: Underworld" Thread

[Classic Speedy]

So I was browsing the magazine stand the other day and came across the latest issue of Play, and it had early screenshots of the new Tomb Raider game: Tomb Raider: Underworld. Only one environment looked to be featured so far (some rainy ruins), but it looks pretty cool.

Good news is that Crystal Dynamics is still developing the series, so the controls and game engine should be like that of Legend and Anniversary, not the archaic one from TR 1-5. And apparently there will be more realistic environment interaction, like slippery ledges making it harder to keep a firm grip. Not to mention more realistic Lara animation due to motion capture (which is quite impressive because I thought the animation in Legend and Anniversary were huge steps above that of TR 1-5).

Oh yeah, and... new Lara outfit which shows her belly button.

Anyway, the game doesn't come out for a while (Q4 2008) but this thread is for any new info when it arrives (i.e. trailers, new screens). For now you can check out some screenshots and info here:
http://www.planetlara.com/underworld/screen.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_Raider:_Underworld

 

[Sonic_Eclipse]

Yeah this game sounds and looks like its going to be awesome, can't wait! I'll probably get it on 360 first, but will definitely get it on Wii afterwards for Wii controls since I thought the Wii version of TRA kicked ass!

 

[Peter Paltridge]

*looks at link*
Bleah, I don't like the new logo, nor do I like that they lopped Lara's name off the title again.

 

[Dark Fact]

Oh yeah, and... new Lara outfit which shows her belly button.

Don't almost all of Lara's outfits show off her belly button?

 

[Classic Speedy]

*looks at link*
Bleah, I don't like the new logo, nor do I like that they lopped Lara's name off the title again.

I hope you're not avoiding the new game simply for those reasons.

 

[Peter Paltridge]

I hope you're not avoiding the new game simply for those reasons.

Actually, my reasons are I can't currently afford a 360.

 

[Classic Speedy]

Actually, my reasons are I can't currently afford a 360.

Do you have a PS2? Because it's coming out for that, too.

 

[Juu-kuchi]

Hm. I have a strange feeling that this game may take some cues from Uncharted: Drake's Fortune for some reason.

 

[Robin2099]

Yeah I read the article in Play and so far the game is looking really, really good. With how amazing Uncharted was, I hope Crystal Dynamics brings their A game.

 

[sdp]

Glad it was announced on the Wii as well. Need to finishTR Legend on the gamecube first though since this is its sequel.

I also enjoyed Anniversary Collection on the Wii quite a bit, the controls were mostly spot on, main problem was the camera when you needed to look around since its hard without a second analog stick but other than that the camera was good and the motion controls were mostly good. Though classic controller option would have been nice, I personally like to be able to have different ways to play a game, especially since the VC controller is the most similar to the psx controller which this game got popular from..

 

[Gokou Ruri]

I'm glad to hear it's a sequel to Legend; I was afraid they rebooted the franchise again when Anniversary came out. Legend was a good game, so if this is better, then it'll be worth picking up. Hopefully it's longer.

 

[Classic Speedy]

Bump. There's a teaser trailer out on GameTrailers: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/240332.html . The swimming part reminds me of the initial section of "40 Fathoms" from TR2. I dunno, swimming sections aren't exactly my favorite parts of the Tomb Raider series, but hopefully it won't be a big part of the game.

Also keep in mind, apparently this video is using footage from an earlier version of the game. The final version will look and move a lot better.

 

[sdp]

No Wii footage yet?

Was it this game that they said the Wii version was being made separately and that it wouldn't be a PS2 port? I hope so all the PS2 ports make me angry even last-gen they made improvements when porting to Gamecube and Xbox to take advantage that they had more juice than the PS2 why does the Wii get direct PS2 ports..

 

[Classic Speedy]

A GT exclusive trailer is up. No more gameplay footage, sadly, but the reverse photography was cool. What's the name of that opera again?

 

[LazyReaper]

Oh wow, what an awesome trailer. Thanks for posting that!

 

[Goodfellow]

So I was browsing the magazine stand the other day and came across the latest issue of Play, and it had early screenshots of the new Tomb Raider game: Tomb Raider: Underworld. Only one environment looked to be featured so far (some rainy ruins), but it looks pretty cool.

Good news is that Crystal Dynamics is still developing the series, so the controls and game engine should be like that of Legend and Anniversary, not the archaic one from TR 1-5. And apparently there will be more realistic environment interaction, like slippery ledges making it harder to keep a firm grip. Not to mention more realistic Lara animation due to motion capture (which is quite impressive because I thought the animation in Legend and Anniversary were huge steps above that of TR 1-5).

I hate to be a downer here, but after Uncharted and Assassin's Creed, the controls in Legends and Anniversary are terrible.

 

[Classic Speedy]

GameTrailers has a gameplay/cinematics video. Looking sweet. I can't wait to fight that giant octopus... or whatever it is.

 

[Robin2099]

Looks pretty good. Crystal Dynamics has saved the TR franchise.

 

[Classic Speedy]

Not gameplay footage, but here's a cosplay video of Alison Caroll as Lara Croft. I'm not gonna lie, she's quite attractive.

EDIT: Somehow I missed this new trailer right below it.

 

[sdp]

Just saw some Wii screenshots and it looks nice. Sure its nothing compared to the 360 version but it looks better than Legends/Anniversary and those games looked good already. I mean this is what I expect from Wii games instead of the first gen ps2 graphics we've been getting.