Tomb Raider Reboot Described as Emotional Survival Adventure Game
After the past few unremarkable
Tomb Raider games and movies, the name Lara Croft probably doesn’t inspire thoughts of adventuring like the original classics did. In the most recent issue of GameInformer Crystal Dynamics explains how the reboot will change how we see the franchise.With the new character design, a new open world environment and a more emotional story,
Tomb Raider looks to be one of the most impressive reboots of a game to date
The first change we see with the new vision is a redesign of Lara herself. The goal of the new game is to take the heart of the
Tomb Raider series and replant it into a new world, one in which a 21 year old Croft, embarks on her first real adventure. The story begins with Lara caught in the midst of a horrific storm that sinks her boat and strands her on an island alone. Lara must face her own existence, facing both physical and mental challenges to become the tough heroine that we recognize today. The designer’s at Crystal Dynamics wanted to create a newer and more relatable character, but still keep the iconic nature and the overall feel of the Lara Croft we all know. To start with, her facial features have been repressed some. Proportionally, the eyes, nose and mouth are the same, but the face is a softer, more rounded. Crystal Dynamics hope that this will give her a slightly more vulnerable look and present players with a more believable hero. Other changes include body parts such as hips being shrunken to fit a more agile and utilitarian woman.
One key goal for the game is to allow the new Lara Croft to become an emotional character and express feelings throughout the story, such as fear and desperation. In fact, the whole beginning of the game focuses on this idea. Lara starts with almost nothing except the clothes on her back, and through the story, the sense of fear is intensely abundant. The developers call it a “survival-adventure” game. This is apparent when in the first sequence when she has fight for her life multiple times. Crystal Dynamics have also implemented the camera to show off the new found emotions, turning the camera at times allowing the player to see Lara’s expressions and actions.
The gameplay for Tomb Raider will be similar to the original style but with a few key differences. For one, the world will be an open one. Players can free-roam across the map, and are encouraged to explore. However the game is not a sandbox title. Scripted events will take place and progress story in key locations, but areas can be accessed at any time. Puzzles in game will be less specific and require more of a cleaver way to solve a problem rather than using environmental effects. Leveling in the game is handled using a gradual progression and skill sets. At a “base camp”, players can upgrade Lara and access new areas with the new skills. So far, any news regarding combat has been held silent, but early screens and story promote versatility for items.
Although still only little is known about the game, it sounds incredible so far. This fresh look at Lara Croft is promising, full to the brim with emotion and adventure, but still keeping the heart of the franchise that fans have come to enjoy.
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Aber echt, das könnte ein sehr geiles Spiel werden! Würde mein erstes Tomb Raider seit Jahren werden. Die junge Lara ist mir viel sympathischer als die alte, vollbusige, nuttige Lara. 
