Crystal Dynamics Announces New Tomb Raider Title

Edit: Game Informer info from NeoGAF

- Lara is 21 in this game
- It's not only a reboot of the franchise but a reboot of the entire brand. As a result there will be no "real" Lara model this time.
- They're doing performance capturing with this game
- There are brutal deaths in the game this time. One is described as a deranged man stabbing Lara in the chest and then closing her eyes after she's dead. Another includes a boulder falling on her leg to trap her before another falls and crushes her head.
- CD won't talk specifics on weapons but concept art shows a bow, shotgun and pistol
- The lock on targeting system is gone and it now has a free aim system. CD says that it can compete with any of their competitors.
- "I think that the major difference between this game and the old is the concept of smoke and mirrors," begins Darrell Gallagher, the studio head at Crystal Dynamics. "There was an illusion of freedom because of streaming and loading that would pop you out in a different location, but this is absolutely real. You can literally go any direction that you see and carve your own way to the finish line instead of being guide."
- "It was important in the game to not only deliver the character arc of Lara Croft emotionally, but to deliver it in gameplay as well so the player gets to grow into a hardened survivor," says experienced director Noah Hughes. As the game unfolds, Lara will scavenge new tools and gear that augment her abilities. Lara's athletic prowess will also evolve. Some areas begin inaccessible due to physical limitations or scarce supplies. With the right skills and gear, however, the island is Lara's for the taking.
- There are base camps in the game. Here you can combine items to create something new and access a skill system to upgrade Lara's abilities. You'll also be able to use base camps to fast travel to different locations to minimize backtracking.
- You'll need to gather food and water in order to survive
- There are humans in the game, including some of the crew members from the shipwreck off the coast of the island.

I love the new Lara. It's the first time I'm actually interested in this series. GoL came out of nowhere for me and it's fantastic, so that helps too.

Also,

:D

I'd be happy without any guns or humans in this game... I get a Skull Island vibe from these images, hopefully they go crazy with it.

I'm really interested in this game now, also getting that Skull Island vibe from the images.

Old time Lara fan here, there would have been a time I would have been giddy with joy at the announcement of a new Tombraider, but from what I have seen so far this does not do it for me. I don't like the new Lara look and I can't say I am thrilled they have decided to completely re-write Lara's history.

How many times did they reboot this series?chandu83

"The game will be M rated this time. CD said that they feel that part of Lara's previous image was the she was invincible. They want to make a point that she's a real character this time. And part of their way of doing that is showing you that she can be hurt. They describe a scene where she's impaled by a spike and the player has to pull it out. After that you can see that her face is muddied with sweat and tears"

Heh. I tend to get very attached to game characters...

It does sound different, open world, rpg elements. I don't really think its something Crystal Dynamics can ever pull off correctly. I was hoping for something like an uncharted 2 clone but with lara in her own setting. Guess I'll wait till I see some gameplay videos.nutcrackr

looking like some positive elements, ill be keeping my eyes on this one, been playing a bit of lara croft guardian of light and have been enjoying it for a change of pace from the traditional tomb raider series, could this be a winner as well......? psp_mtness

It does sound different, open world, rpg elements. I don't really think its something Crystal Dynamics can ever pull off correctly. I was hoping for something like an uncharted 2 clone but with lara in her own setting. Guess I'll wait till I see some gameplay videos.nutcrackr

So you were hoping for 90% linear cover based man-shooter and 10% unchallenging platforming?

[QUOTE="nutcrackr"]It does sound different, open world, rpg elements. I don't really think its something Crystal Dynamics can ever pull off correctly. I was hoping for something like an uncharted 2 clone but with lara in her own setting. Guess I'll wait till I see some gameplay videos.Baranga

So you were hoping for 90% linear cover based man-shooter and 10% unchallenging platforming?

[QUOTE="nutcrackr"]It does sound different, open world, rpg elements. I don't really think its something Crystal Dynamics can ever pull off correctly. I was hoping for something like an uncharted 2 clone but with lara in her own setting. Guess I'll wait till I see some gameplay videos.Baranga

So you were hoping for 90% linear cover based man-shooter and 10% unchallenging platforming?

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

[QUOTE="nutcrackr"]It does sound different, open world, rpg elements. I don't really think its something Crystal Dynamics can ever pull off correctly. I was hoping for something like an uncharted 2 clone but with lara in her own setting. Guess I'll wait till I see some gameplay videos.nutcrackr

So you were hoping for 90% linear cover based man-shooter and 10% unchallenging platforming?

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

[QUOTE="nutcrackr"]It does sound different, open world, rpg elements. I don't really think its something Crystal Dynamics can ever pull off correctly. I was hoping for something like an uncharted 2 clone but with lara in her own setting. Guess I'll wait till I see some gameplay videos.nutcrackr

So you were hoping for 90% linear cover based man-shooter and 10% unchallenging platforming?

Yeah, and the first one was better:P You said you wanted a clone, and Uncharted 2 is 90% shooting. As far as I remember from the old TR games, platforming was like 2/3 of the game. I disagree about the puzzles, I thought they were extremely boring. Although a friend of mine can't figure out the ones where you use the journal no matter what... That must mean something, right?

(they should get rid of the supernatural crap in the next Uncharted)

Yeah, and the first one was better:P You said you wanted a clone, and Uncharted 2 is 90% shooting. As far as I remember from the old TR games, platforming was like 2/3 of the game. I disagree about the puzzles, I thought they were extremely boring. Although a friend of mine can't figure out the ones where you use the journal no matter what... That must mean something, right?

(they should get rid of the supernatural crap in the next Uncharted)

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

[QUOTE="nutcrackr"]It does sound different, open world, rpg elements. I don't really think its something Crystal Dynamics can ever pull off correctly. I was hoping for something like an uncharted 2 clone but with lara in her own setting. Guess I'll wait till I see some gameplay videos.nutcrackr

So you were hoping for 90% linear cover based man-shooter and 10% unchallenging platforming?

Oh great another reboot with the name "tomb raider" Not a number or "Something" as a sub title, just tomb raider. "Forget everything you knew about Tomb Raider" Dumb down i guess. Oh well, i hope this time is not isometric and if its 3d, then plz dont use autoaim again.dakan45

Dude did you even read anything in the article? They didn't dumb down anything, oh wait nevermind. Just read it, I don't feel like arguing.

Scans here

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/new-tomb-raider-unofficial-thr/1152219

It looks interesting, but I hate reboots. I hate having characters and universes being rewritten, especially if it is one I got sucked into(Luckily, Tomb Raider isn't one). I will keep my eye open though.millerlight89

[QUOTE="dakan45"]Oh great another reboot with the name "tomb raider" Not a number or "Something" as a sub title, just tomb raider. "Forget everything you knew about Tomb Raider" Dumb down i guess. Oh well, i hope this time is not isometric and if its 3d, then plz dont use autoaim again.marq4porsche

Dude did you even read anything in the article? They didn't dumb down anything, oh wait nevermind. Just read it, I don't feel like arguing.

Scans here

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/new-tomb-raider-unofficial-thr/1152219

[QUOTE="marq4porsche"]

[QUOTE="dakan45"]Oh great another reboot with the name "tomb raider" Not a number or "Something" as a sub title, just tomb raider. "Forget everything you knew about Tomb Raider" Dumb down i guess. Oh well, i hope this time is not isometric and if its 3d, then plz dont use autoaim again.Elann2008

Dude did you even read anything in the article? They didn't dumb down anything, oh wait nevermind. Just read it, I don't feel like arguing.

Scans here

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/new-tomb-raider-unofficial-thr/1152219

Thank you!! This game is looking great! Read the article if you have the time, lots of great info in there.

Interesting. Will keep an eye on it. Hope to see a trailer soon.

[QUOTE="dakan45"]Oh great another reboot with the name "tomb raider" Not a number or "Something" as a sub title, just tomb raider. "Forget everything you knew about Tomb Raider" Dumb down i guess. Oh well, i hope this time is not isometric and if its 3d, then plz dont use autoaim again.marq4porsche

Dude did you even read anything in the article? They didn't dumb down anything, oh wait nevermind. Just read it, I don't feel like arguing.

Scans here

http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/new-tomb-raider-unofficial-thr/1152219