General Games Discussion

This will be my first cod I don't buy on launch since cod4 lmao

The Graphics tech behind Skyrim:

https://bethesda.net/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=11415-FO-graphics#en/events/game/the-graphics-technology-of-fallout-4/2015/11/04/45

tl;dr: They integrated an enb xD But not just any enb though since it's from Bethesda themselves.

And tbh; my Skyrim setup looks just as good as the FO4 footage I've seen so far.

Blizzard needs to get Kojima to finish Starcraft: Ghost

No other game gives you this:



Except football, basketball etc.

Tomb Raider flew under the hype of Battlefront Fallouut 4 etc. and is gathering some really good scores. I tried the first one a long ways after it came out and it was a pleasant surprise.

Attack of the Fanboy[5] - 4.5/5
Rise of the Tomb Raider had a lot to live up to after a well received reboot, but there is no mountain that Lara Croft cannot climb. The gameplay is more balanced and dynamic than ever, making this mixture of combat, exploration and progression a compelling experience. Behind the depth of Lara’s character and the emotionally charged story, Rise of the Tomb Raider is the series at its very best.

CGM - 9/10
Ultimately, Fall 2015 is already shaping up to be one of the best seasons for this generation ever when it comes to the selection of AAA titles on offer, and it would be dishonest to say that Rise, even as an Xbox One exclusive, won’t have a difficult time standing out among the CODs, Halo 5s, Fallout 4s and MGS5s of the world. But if a solid story, a strong, believable heroine, Metroidvania-style world-traversal, and raiding dangerous, long-forgotten tombs are your jam, there’s no reason to put off picking up Lara’s latest adventure.

DailyDot - 4.5/5
Some of the best sequels are those that magically render the previous installments irrelevant (for example, Burnout 3: Takedown, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves). Rise of the Tomb Raider isn’t that kind of sequel, thanks in large part to the high bar set by its 2013 predecessor. If not for the human need for sleep, I would recommend newcomers to play both games in a single sitting. That’s how complementary these games are to each other. But where the previous game is an over-the-top whirlwind, Rise of the Tomb Raider is better as a savored experience.

Destructoid - 7.5/10
Rise of the Tomb Raider is better than its predecessor, but only because of its additions; it doesn't fix any of the things that were wrong with Tomb Raider (2013). The story is smoothed down, much of it hidden away in dull audio logs. It's not about "survival" as billed, given the ease of mowing down dozens of folks and plenty of resources. But finding tombs wherein to clamber about ancient Rube Goldberg machines, coupled with the gorgeous visual flair and diverse environments, make Rise's wilderness one worth exploring and elevate Tomb Raider's otherwise perfunctory take on the third-person action platformer. I still get a strong sinking feeling in my stomach when I've misjudged a jump and watch Lara careening towards a splat.

Eurogamer
Rise of the Tomb Raider is a well-made game. It's a handsome and solidly entertaining, if seldom inspired, way to while away a dozen hours. It has a famous name and an avatar of real dynamic power at its centre. It has tombs to raid. That ought to be enough. It shouldn't have to reach. But reach it does - for an emotional hook it doesn't have, and for trendy gimmicks it doesn't need.

GameInformer - 9.5/10
Rise of the Tomb Raider captures the thrill of being an adventurer and leaves you thinking about Lara's next move. You have daredevil sequences, heroic moments, fun exploration, and exciting fights that even Indiana Jones would envy. If Crystal Dynamics keeps raising the bar from here, I can't wait to see what's next for Lara.

GamesRadar - 4.5/5
While essentially a retread of its predecessor, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a magnificent adventure game, brilliantly combining action genres and letting you play the way you want to.

Gamespot - 9/10
Rise of the Tomb Raider's first shot pans over the vast, foreboding landscape we'll soon come to know. In many ways, it functions as a promise on the part of Crystal Dynamics: there are big things ahead of us. And at the end of Lara's journey, after we've seen her through this adventure, and experienced everything the world has to offer, it's clear that promise was kept.

IGN - 9.3/10
Rise of the Tomb Raider raises the bar set by Lara’s last outing with a rollicking adventure story, strong villains, gorgeous vistas, and smart puzzles – go off the main path to find the best stuff in dastardly optional tombs. Though the mandatory combat doesn’t distinguish itself with challenging enemies unless you crank up the difficulty, Lara’s newfound versatility on the battlefield makes fighting a lot more fun. Once again it’s Lara herself, however, who steals the show, her complex ambitions and hardened resolve showing new sides to a character who has well and truly grown from survivor to the most fascinating action hero in video games today.

Kotaku - Should you play Rise of the Tomb Raider? YES
Rise of the Tomb Raider’s greatest success is in how it encourages exploration, which in turn makes you feel more connected to its fictional world. Every hapless corpse in the frozen Russian wastes is a reminder that Lara’s moving through a place that’s killed many others. As I played, she came across as increasingly gifted, with enough spirit and ingenuity to find ways to see herself through to the other side. This Lara isn’t a wide-eyed newcomer, nor is she a flinty veteran. She’s somewhere in between. Rise of the Tomb Raider makes me want to follow her where she goes next.

KultureShocked - Final Say: Play It
All in all, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a solid, cinematic action-adventure game. It’s focus on a cinematic gameplay experience may frustrate some players, but if you’re the type of person that doesn’t mind occasionally watching a game, rather than playing it, then you are in for a treat. The game looks great, plays well and has a ton of stuff to collect and do along the way. The Tomb Raider franchise has evolved significantly over the years and Rise of the Tomb Raider feels like a very natural, modern evolution from the series and a high note for the franchise’s storied history.

Polygon - 8.5/10
In many ways, Rise of the Tomb Raider could be viewed as a fairly modest sequel. It successfully builds off Crystal Dynamics' excellent reboot, but it doesn't introduce any massive changes; the scope is greater but still in spitting distance of the previous game. But successfully regaining the feeling created in an extremely good game is no small feat. This is the inauguration of Tomb Raider as a formula once more, but for now, it's a formula I'm happy revisiting.

USGamer
Tomb Raider may have been built on a foundation of borrowing ideas from other games and developers, but the series has long since established itself, and Rise proves it: It's great when it's brave enough to be itself, and not so great when it's trying to be some other game.

VideoGamer - 9/10
Having enjoyed the Tomb Raider reboot I expected good things from Rise of the Tomb Raider, but those have been exceeded to a degree I didn't imagine. Crystal Dynamics has made a game that expertly rekindles memories of the series' triumphant past and yet still feels incredibly modern. In an era when triple-A blockbuster games often drown beneath a desire to make things more explosive or complex than before, Rise of the Tomb Raider shows how it should be done. This is captivating romp that should cement Lara as a modern gaming icon.

Aye I saw that, will definitely get it in a year

I will probs acquire it and then definitely buy it on sale. If it's really good I'll buy it off sale.

Tomb Raider is the highest rated fall title so far, probably only Fallout 4 will be rated higher because Bethesda

I'll pick up Tomb Raider when I pick up Fallout 4 most likely.

Game looks infinitely times more appealing than fallout 4. Shame it's timed exclusive otherwise i'd buy it from GAME tomorrow.

Got an Xbone just in time

Watching some videos. Looks like a darker female based uncharted

Calma we got Uncharted. Probably won't buy TR when it's out on PS4.

Nah it looks great. Get it when it's like 20 euros or something

I am going to buy it for Xbox 360.

M99 wrote:I am going to buy it for Xbox 360.

pls

M99 wrote:I am going to buy it for Xbox 360.

Current Friendlist

40% Fallout3
40% BO3
18% Random Games
1% Fifa15 @Mole's Brother





MT: Fifa16

RealGunner wrote:Current Friendlist

40% Fallout3
40% BO3
18% Random Games
1% Fifa15 @Mole's Brother





MT: Fifa16

I was playing FIFA 15. My mate hasn't bought FIFA 16 yet/doesn't intend to buy it

About 70-80% of my friends list are playing Black Ops 3, these days.

M99 wrote:I am going to buy it for Xbox 360.

I will pray for your well being as you descend into the pit.

Fully expected these replies

I don''t see what's wrong with it. I don't have an Xbox One. I do have a Xbox 360. The only difference is graphics there are no changes in gameplay so I don't care. At worst I will get 2013 Tomb Raider graphics which is pretty good.

And also I'm going to buy a pirated copy so yeah just $2.

Decided to buy 'Life is strange' tomorrow after few minutes of contemplation

Watched one of the Tombs for Tomb Raider, looks amazing.

I want it ffs, brb freezing myself until it comes out.

Same.

RealGunner wrote:Decided to buy 'Life is strange' tomorrow after few minutes of contemplation

Fella check out Journey or The Wolf Among Us.

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Watched one of the Tombs for Tomb Raider, looks amazing.

I want it ffs, brb freezing myself until it comes out.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CM1KUVE