CNET Editors' review
Now, this Lara Croft is the Tomb Raider we remember! After a few lackluster adventures and a three-year absence, the brassy British heroine has finally returned, with more polygons and a brand-new game engine. The demo tosses Lara onto the cliffs of Bolivia, where she must use her wits, reflexes, and guns to retrieve a mysterious artifact. With impressive graphics and plenty of areas to jump, climb, and swing through, this demo is a must try for all adventure fans with the necessary system requirements.
The combat system is more advanced than in previous games. Though you still aim via automatic lock-on, Lara can now move around as she shoots, dancing and dodging bullets. She can also destroy specific parts of the environment that will crush enemies when timed correctly. Along with her new combat abilities, Lara has a few new gymnastic moves, including the ability to scamper along ledges, swing in full 3D, and move objects anywhere in the level.
Even though the demo only includes one level, it's a generous amount of content that allows for exploration, fighting, and basic puzzle solving. The graphics are tremendous--Lara has never looked better--and though camera angles are always an issue in third-person games, we rarely found ourselves stuck in corners. If you're a fan of the original or any of the sequels, this demo is well worth the download.
Publisher's Description
From Eidos Interactive:
Lara Croft makes her return in Tomb Raider: Legend. Lara travels the globe in search of an ancient artifact and is pitted against rival forces. The dual-pistol-wielding adventurer's polygon count and animation set has been increased significantly, presenting Lara in the finest fidelity to date. Lara's new quest brings her to lost ancient realms that guard Secrets of the Past. The revamped control system provides intuitive and fluid character movement, while the animation system puts focus on continuous motion, giving Lara the ability to seamlessly handle obstacles and interact dynamically with surfaces.
The demo offers a mission in Bolivia searching for a missing artifact.
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 45 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 45 votes
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My rating:
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"i like this software"
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
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"NICE ONE"
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
Pros
COOL GAME!!!!
Cons
I LIKE SHOOTING
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"k"
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"awesome"
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
Pros
great playability
smooth graphics
nice curves ;-)
if u dont like this u wont like anything...
Cons
too small a demo..
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"it is a good one"
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
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"superb"
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
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"This is a very fun interactive game!"
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
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Fast,fun,exciting
Cons
I dont hate anything about it!
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"YES"
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
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YES
Cons
YES
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"Lara Croft is HOT"
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
Pros
In this game, Lara Croft is hotter than previous Tomb Raiders and the movie as well. She's not only great looking, she has awesome moves as well. She jumps, climbs, swings, swims, and much more. Her combat abilities, the way she jumps and rolls in the air, is Matrix-like.
This game has alot of similarities to the Prince of Persia games but is very different also. It has a amazon-archaeology theme to it. The enviornments are very detailed and beautiful. The puzzles are intuitive and you get to watch Lara move around while you're playing. I can't stress how awesome she is.
The game runs very well given that you properly adjust the settings.
If you're a fan of noteworthy action-adventure games like Prince of Persia, you're going to enjoy this game. Male or female, you're going to love Lara Croft one way or another.
Cons
The demo is short and is a large 509MB download.
When Lara speaks, her voice sounds kinda aged. Still, when she grunts while jumping around, Lara sounds youthful and sexy.
Maybe this game resembles Prince of Persia TOO much. See for yourself.
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"Good..."
Version: Tomb Raider: Legend demo
Pros
1) The graphics are amazing.
2) Unlike TR6, this is loyal to the first games that people loved.
3) More interactive controls. The addition of the mouse to the controls adds more control over Lara.
4) Music and sounds add depth to the game.
Cons
1) Slow download for the demo. Large file. However, once you get it it runs smoothly, and in the PC version it runs fine (IF you have a DVD driver, since that is the only version I have been able to find.)
2) Not extremely realistic. Lara is old, nearly 40 years old and still looks like she's 20. There are as well as some minor flaws in the way that her items (guns, mainly) function, but overall it's a good game.
