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1996 Tomb Raider vs 2013 Tomb Raider

The Beginnings of Tomb Raider There was something simplistic about the first Tomb Raider and yet so much more in depth than games we have today. It definitely wasn't my first video game, but I can remember the opening sequence was a huge head scratcher for me. There wasn't a starter tutorial like we have in most modern games today. You were thrown into a dark cave with your guns, Lara and your noggin. I probably owe much to this game for the way I strategize and work out problems. There was a set of rules you had to seek out and once you had those basics down, the game was smooth sailing. Though the first Tomb Raider was an action adventure video game, it also was highly dependant upon the use of strategy and puzzles. Much of the game required the player to assess a level and find the best route to the next level. The first Tomb Raider and onward (including II, III, Legend, Anniversary, etc.) have all had much of the same style of gaming. The future of Tomb Raider is uncertain at this point. Will it continue the same style of gaming that has made the franchise so popular? Will it take the storyline of Lara and completey drop all of that which made up Tomb Raider? Or, will Square Enix tie together storyline and style but create a whole new experience?

1996 Tomb Raider I Gameplay (Level 1)

The Future of Tomb Raider I was incredibly excited to find out that Square Enix was planning on going back to the roots of Lara Croft. I was always intrigued by her beginnings and what made her into the character we all know and love. Now seeing the gameplay, excited doesn't even cover it. With what Square Enix has released, it is hard to tell exactly what our comprehensive version is going to be like. If the entire game is anything like the eleven minutes of gameplay we have been allowed to see, and keeping in mind past performances by Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix,  I think we can count on an incredibly intense game filled with well defined characters, vivid story telling, gorgeous graphics, logically thrilling puzzles, and intense action.

2013 Tomb Raider Gameplay released by SquareEnix

Lasting Thoughts After watching the gameplay of the original Tomb Raider in comparison with the new Tomb Raider, I remember exactly what it was that made me love Tomb Raider so much. Not only living vicariously through such a badass character, but also romping through such exotic locations, unlocking puzzles, and getting to places unimaginable by performing crazy contortionist movements. The reboot of the new Tomb Raider, though taking our beloved Lara Croft and the incredible life she leads, the game is essentially an entirely different experience. The character, storyline and characteristics remain the same with a modern mix of games like Uncharted and Assassins Creed. If this new Tomb Raider is anything like Uncharted, we can certainly count on there being a fair amount of puzzles and strategy intertwined with the thrill seeking action packed adventure we all love. Not to mention with the dynamic graphics we have all become so accustomed to, I have a suspicion this game will not disappoint the true Tomb Raider fans.