tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post7683556041562413110..comments2023-12-18T12:39:27.533+11:00Comments on Raptured Reality: The New Tomb RaiderAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00626684107210848128noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-33848488128642601272011-09-30T19:36:39.846+10:002011-09-30T19:36:39.846+10:00Anonymous -- I did, in fact, play Tomb Raider: Leg...Anonymous -- I did, in fact, play <i>Tomb Raider: Legend</i> though you are correct about the other two titles. I have them sitting here in my collection but, for whatever reason, I just haven't gotten around to them yet. <br /><br />I actually linked to a post (when I talk about some of these titles being "tours" rather than adventures) in this one, where I discussed <i>Legend</i> a little bit. Admittedly it doesn't focus specifically on the game and what I say in that old post is more observations than any meaningful criticism (or whatever), but I have played the game so I have seen some of what Crystal Dynamics have done with the series ever since they took over. <br /><br />But you're right, I really do need to get onto playing the other two, particularly before this new game comes out next year. I'm especially interested in playing <i>Tomb Raider: Underworld</i> as I've heard some positive things about it. <br /><br />Thanks for visiting the blog and commenting. It means a lot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626684107210848128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-58447895810992407162011-09-30T14:46:52.291+10:002011-09-30T14:46:52.291+10:00It seems like you didn't play Tomb Raider Lege...It seems like you didn't play Tomb Raider Legend, Anniversary, or Underworld. If not, I recommend you remedy that sometime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-82815273396862308682011-02-23T04:23:56.807+11:002011-02-23T04:23:56.807+11:00Alli893 -- I think the article in Game Informer me...Alli893 -- I think the article in Game Informer mentioned that one of the first things they got rid of with the reboot was the idea of having an official model to market the game, so that's already positive news in the sense that it highlights the kind of attitude Crystal Dynamics appear to be taking with this new game. They do, however, also discuss Lara's sex appeal, suggesting they still wanted her to be sexy but in a more subtle, dare I say it human way rather than the overtly sexualised version we've seen in the past. They want to use her naive and perhaps immature nature (since she's younger in this game) as traits that define her sex appeal, not her proportions or apparel. If this eventuates in the final product then that's a positive direction to take, but that sex appeal is still a focus at all could also be, potentially, a little disconcerting.<br /><br />I guess time will tell!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626684107210848128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1083509480143917931.post-41738726584727491672011-02-22T05:32:22.418+11:002011-02-22T05:32:22.418+11:00Your mention of Lara's sex appeal reminded me ...Your mention of Lara's sex appeal reminded me that there may not be a Lara model to promote the franchise anymore. While the use of an official model was very unique to the industry, I'm glad that this franchise is taking a different direction. We all know that sex sells, and giving up this powerful marketing tool is quite a move. I may be biased by my gender when I say this, but I'd rather see Lara presented in a mature and strong way, rather than objectified as a sex symbol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875585004489805891noreply@blogger.com