Tomb Raider: Underworld

Lucien21 · 07-20-2008, 01:11 AM

Lara Croft uncovers proof of the existence of the mythical hammer of the Norse God Thor, a weapon rumored to have the power to smash mountains into valleys and destroy the Gods themselves.

Setting an epic journey around the globe in motion, Lara visits the ruins of ancient civilizations, collecting clues that lead her to a forgotten power that could lay waste to all civilization. Exploiting the power and capabilities of next generation consoles, Lara must hunt for clues across larger than life environments, seen with exquisite, detailed clarity. Solving multifaceted puzzles, facing foes both animal and supernatural, players have the aid of enhanced weapons and abilities, as they explore the secrets of the past.

The coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and beneath the Mediterranean Sea have been confirmed as locations so far.

Release: November 18th 2008

First official Trailer - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/37015.html

Reverse explosion quite cool.

Interview with developer - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/37275.html

Developers - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36965.html

Looks Cool.

DustyShinigami · 07-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Should be good. I check the Tomb Raider Chronicles Inc. website every day for updates.

The Mediterranean Sea screenshots look pretty nifty.

superjoe89 · 07-29-2008, 08:03 AM

looks pretty dope. cant wait for it to release and try it out.

Lupin The Third · 07-29-2008, 01:42 PM

Can't wait! I've been really pleased with the way the series has turned around with Legend and Anniversary. It'll be exciting to see what CD does with the first game built around newer hardware.

UPtimist · 12-30-2008, 06:29 AM

So... Nobody has played it?

I'm having quite fun, there are the usual camera problems and such but I've never been that troubled by them.

Looks pretty great, and I think Lara looks more realistic than in Legends (here limbs were odd in that..).

However, I'm wondering if there really isn't Croft Mansion this time? I haven't completed the game so I can't say if it's a feature that you get after completing (although that would seem a bit odd), but I'm sad to see it go if it's really gone.

Spoiler:
Of course, it's understandable story-wise when the mansion blows up in the beginning, but I still think there should've been either a "before-the-explosion mansion" (especially since the actual game then starts earlier, I guess leading up to the explosion) or just a different one, it's been said that she owns numerous mansions.

Giligan · 12-30-2008, 07:58 AM

I've played it. I bought it because I wanted to see how the story from Legends was going to be wrapped up, and I've got to admit that the writing was a slight let-down. I might say that because I played it after going through a few massive, epic games like Gears of War 2 and Dead Space, but still, the story felt a bit like an afterthought.

Great looking game, though. And the gameplay's seamless.

DustyShinigami · 12-31-2008, 06:08 AM

I'll probably pick this up soon.

As for the camera, i don't recall it ever giving me any trouble in the previous games.

tastebud · 01-02-2009, 03:21 PM

i'll get this game in the coming months.

UPtimist · 01-03-2009, 03:15 AM

So I take it I was right that there's no Croft Mansion?

Kolzig · 01-30-2009, 02:14 PM

This had maybe the most weird and bad game story I've seen in a long time, a really waste of my precious time...

07-20-2008, 01:11 AM	#1
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Tomb Raider: Underworld Lara Croft uncovers proof of the existence of the mythical hammer of the Norse God Thor, a weapon rumored to have the power to smash mountains into valleys and destroy the Gods themselves. Setting an epic journey around the globe in motion, Lara visits the ruins of ancient civilizations, collecting clues that lead her to a forgotten power that could lay waste to all civilization. Exploiting the power and capabilities of next generation consoles, Lara must hunt for clues across larger than life environments, seen with exquisite, detailed clarity. Solving multifaceted puzzles, facing foes both animal and supernatural, players have the aid of enhanced weapons and abilities, as they explore the secrets of the past. The coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and beneath the Mediterranean Sea have been confirmed as locations so far. Release: November 18th 2008 First official Trailer - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/37015.html Reverse explosion quite cool. Interview with developer - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/37275.html Developers - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36965.html Looks Cool. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

07-26-2008, 03:20 PM	#2
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Should be good. I check the Tomb Raider Chronicles Inc. website every day for updates. The Mediterranean Sea screenshots look pretty nifty. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

07-29-2008, 08:03 AM	#3
superjoe89 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	looks pretty dope. cant wait for it to release and try it out. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-29-2008, 01:42 PM	#4
Lupin The Third Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 174	Can't wait! I've been really pleased with the way the series has turned around with Legend and Anniversary. It'll be exciting to see what CD does with the first game built around newer hardware. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-30-2008, 06:29 AM	#5
UPtimist Life and times of... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Up there in the mist Posts: 6,025	So... Nobody has played it? I'm having quite fun, there are the usual camera problems and such but I've never been that troubled by them. Looks pretty great, and I think Lara looks more realistic than in Legends (here limbs were odd in that..). However, I'm wondering if there really isn't Croft Mansion this time? I haven't completed the game so I can't say if it's a feature that you get after completing (although that would seem a bit odd), but I'm sad to see it go if it's really gone. Spoiler: Of course, it's understandable story-wise when the mansion blows up in the beginning, but I still think there should've been either a "before-the-explosion mansion" (especially since the actual game then starts earlier, I guess leading up to the explosion) or just a different one, it's been said that she owns numerous mansions. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-30-2008, 07:58 AM	#6
Giligan The Greater Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,541	I've played it. I bought it because I wanted to see how the story from Legends was going to be wrapped up, and I've got to admit that the writing was a slight let-down. I might say that because I played it after going through a few massive, epic games like Gears of War 2 and Dead Space, but still, the story felt a bit like an afterthought. Great looking game, though. And the gameplay's seamless. Share Share this post on Twitter

12-31-2008, 06:08 AM	#7
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	I'll probably pick this up soon. As for the camera, i don't recall it ever giving me any trouble in the previous games. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

01-02-2009, 03:21 PM	#8
tastebud Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 364	i'll get this game in the coming months. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-03-2009, 03:15 AM	#9
UPtimist Life and times of... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Up there in the mist Posts: 6,025	So I take it I was right that there's no Croft Mansion? Share Share this post on Twitter

01-30-2009, 02:14 PM	#10
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	This had maybe the most weird and bad game story I've seen in a long time, a really waste of my precious time... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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