Tomb Raider (2013) - Modern Playthrough - April 2015

[Fleach]

Welcome to the aboard Neo! Have fun with this one. It's quite a good game, and if you liked the Uncharted series you'll like this.

[Disposed Hero]

Hi Everyone. I'm new to the site. I've heard good things about this site from "The Beast" Disposed Hero. He told me about the community playthroughs a while back. I've been meaning to get on here and join in on some, just now getting around to it. But I was actually given this game on steam and I've played around with it a little and really enjoyed the "little" I experienced. I always start games and never finish them so I figured these community playthroughs might help me with completing some of the games Ive always wanted to actually beat. I might be a little late to jump on the wagon. But count me in. I'm going to start tonight on this game. I'll be playing on pc via steam. I hope It's not to late to join the playthrough. And just want to say I'm happy to be a part of this site. Seems really cool to me. Look forward to talking with you guys. 

Oh sure, join the site and don't even play the game I'm hosting this month.  I see how it is....  Just kidding man, have fun with it.

[GrayGhost81]

Alright I've been dying to post this image since the game started and I think I'm safe as far as spoilers in regards to where we are with the checkpoints, but I'll use the spoiler tags anyway.

Spoiler (hover to show)

If you've never seen The Descent, first of all see it right away, but you may not have caught one of the coolest references in Tomb Raider. Check out this trailer first and see if you can catch it, if not then look at the image below.



[img width=700 height=866]http://i.imgur.com/90yV819.jpg[/img]

Both that movie and this game are freaking awesome.

[Neo]

Hi Everyone. I'm new to the site. I've heard good things about this site from "The Beast" Disposed Hero. He told me about the community playthroughs a while back. I've been meaning to get on here and join in on some, just now getting around to it. But I was actually given this game on steam and I've played around with it a little and really enjoyed the "little" I experienced. I always start games and never finish them so I figured these community playthroughs might help me with completing some of the games Ive always wanted to actually beat. I might be a little late to jump on the wagon. But count me in. I'm going to start tonight on this game. I'll be playing on pc via steam. I hope It's not to late to join the playthrough. And just want to say I'm happy to be a part of this site. Seems really cool to me. Look forward to talking with you guys. 

Oh sure, join the site and don't even play the game I'm hosting this month.  I see how it is....  Just kidding man, have fun with it.

You know I would have joined yours man lol...I just don't have that game.

[Neo]

Alright I've been dying to post this image since the game started and I think I'm safe as far as spoilers in regards to where we are with the checkpoints, but I'll use the spoiler tags anyway.

Spoiler (hover to show)

If you've never seen The Descent, first of all see it right away, but you may not have caught one of the coolest references in Tomb Raider. Check out this trailer first and see if you can catch it, if not then look at the image below.



[img width=700 height=866]http://i.imgur.com/90yV819.jpg[/img]

Both that movie and this game are freaking awesome.

Does look remarkably similar.

[Neo]

I just wanted to check in. Ive made it to the part where you meet up with Roth. I know I still have a ways to go. But I just wanted to say that this game is BEAUTIFUL! I really love the graphics. My cpu isn't to "up to date" I mean its not a piece of crap either but I can't run this game on the highest graphics settings. I have to put everything on about medium. But wow...graphics really are great. Couldn't imagine how gorgeous it would be on a more high end system. anyway... I'm enjoying the game very much up to this point. Glad I decided to join the playthrough.

[Neo]

Another check in. I've made it to the first check point. I might have made it to the second checkpoint, I'm not sure. I don't know how to do the spoiler tag thing yet someone will have to explain it to me when they get on. But *SPOILER ALERT*  - I made it a little bit after you find the SECOND pilot. Not sure if that's after the cavern or before the cavern as far as the checkpoints go. I had the day off from work so I feel I made some good progress. I'm really enjoying the game a lot. A LOT! lol...Having never played this game before I'm really enjoying it guys. This game is right up my alley. I've gotten pretty good with the combat system I'm pulling off some really amazing kills and the gun fights really get my adrenaline going. Really enjoying the story and the sense of adventure up to this point. Can't wait to see how the plot plays out. Good choice for a playthrough. Later guys.

[singlebanana]

Well, yours truly started playing last night and was able to get in a few hours of gameplay. The controls remind me a lot of the original Tomb Raider mechanics in terms of the buttons you use and actions you pull off, but WOW, this game is incredibly smooth (not like the old games for sure)! Everything feels right about the controls and boy is this game beautiful.

I really like the premise of going back in time to see Lara and get her history. I'm really hoping that more of her past and details about her family will open up as well. I made it to the 3rd camp last night, right after your group gets captured and you have to use stealth to get away. I have a suspicious feeling about some of my "friends" and wonder if one or a few of them are  involved with the mercenaries on the island. Oh well, I guess I'll have to find out.

[singlebanana]

And oh yeah Shawn, The Decent is a fantastic horror flick. My now wife and I saw it in the theater when it came out. Well, I saw it, her eyes were closed for about 75% of it. It will make you think twice about ever going caving.

[Fleach]

Another check in. I've made it to the first check point. I might have made it to the second checkpoint, I'm not sure. I don't know how to do the spoiler tag thing yet someone will have to explain it to me when they get on. But *SPOILER ALERT*  - I made it a little bit after you find the SECOND pilot. Not sure if that's after the cavern or before the cavern as far as the checkpoints go. I had the day off from work so I feel I made some good progress. I'm really enjoying the game a lot. A LOT! lol...Having never played this game before I'm really enjoying it guys. This game is right up my alley. I've gotten pretty good with the combat system I'm pulling off some really amazing kills and the gun fights really get my adrenaline going. Really enjoying the story and the sense of adventure up to this point. Can't wait to see how the plot plays out. Good choice for a playthrough. Later guys.

You can use the spoiler tags by typing in:

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[spoiler][/spoiler]

If you want to know where you are in the game, the main menu on the title screen will show you which location you're currently at. Glad to hear that you're loving this game. It's very solid and well-made. I see why it was such a big hit. Can't wait for the sequel.

[Disposed Hero]

Alright I've been dying to post this image since the game started and I think I'm safe as far as spoilers in regards to where we are with the checkpoints, but I'll use the spoiler tags anyway.

Spoiler (hover to show)

If you've never seen The Descent, first of all see it right away, but you may not have caught one of the coolest references in Tomb Raider. Check out this trailer first and see if you can catch it, if not then look at the image below.



[img width=700 height=866]http://i.imgur.com/90yV819.jpg[/img]

Both that movie and this game are freaking awesome.

I've never seen that movie, but I still remember those previews from when it first came out.  That scene in Tomb Raider immediately reminded me of it.

Another check in. I've made it to the first check point. I might have made it to the second checkpoint, I'm not sure. I don't know how to do the spoiler tag thing yet someone will have to explain it to me when they get on. But *SPOILER ALERT*  - I made it a little bit after you find the SECOND pilot. Not sure if that's after the cavern or before the cavern as far as the checkpoints go. I had the day off from work so I feel I made some good progress. I'm really enjoying the game a lot. A LOT! lol...Having never played this game before I'm really enjoying it guys. This game is right up my alley. I've gotten pretty good with the combat system I'm pulling off some really amazing kills and the gun fights really get my adrenaline going. Really enjoying the story and the sense of adventure up to this point. Can't wait to see how the plot plays out. Good choice for a playthrough. Later guys.

The gunplay in this game is great and the highlight of the game for me.  I never got tired of the combat sections.  It only gets better and better further into the game as you get more weapons and upgrades to work with.

[Neo]

The gunplay in this game is great and the highlight of the game for me.  I never got tired of the combat sections.  It only gets better and better further into the game as you get more weapons and upgrades to work with.

Definitely the highlight of the game for me too man. Some of the qte action sequences are some of the best I've ever experienced as well. I made it too checkpoint 2 "The cavern" and

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The part where your trying to get to the palace to save Sam from being a burnt sacrifice....where you cross the river...OMG!!!!! When that wooden plank breaks and you go flying down the river off a cliff land in the airplane and your stuck on that glass that's cracking...She grabs the parachute and etc....OMG That was one of the funnest moments I had with the game so far...I was like OHHHHH SH@$!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol....Really got my heart going. This game does an AMAZING job of mixing in scary moments LIVE while your playing like when your walking across a wooden plank or something and it just snaps or something.. So much detail was put into this game. Im going to do something bold here. I'm enjoying the game SO much I think I would put it on my top 5 at least favorite games of all time. I'm really enjoying it THAT much. Can't believe it's just been sitting in my steam library and I haven't broke it out till this point. Really is an amazing game in my opinion. And honestly one of the most beautiful games Ive ever seen. I'm loving it guys. [spoiler]

[GrayGhost81]

Fixed your spoiler tags for you Neo. Take a look, and thanks for sharing your thoughts, they are enjoyable to read.

[Neo]

Fixed your spoiler tags for you Neo. Take a look, and thanks for sharing your thoughts, they are enjoyable to read.

Thanks Gray Ghost. STill trying to figure it out. Thanks for letting me be part of the site man. It's an honor. and I'm really enjoying sharing the experience with you guys.

[Disposed Hero]

I'm enjoying the game SO much I think I would put it on my top 5 at least favorite games of all time.

Considering that this will probably be only the 5th game you've ever beaten, that's not too much of a stretch. 

J/k man, I'm glad you're enjoying it, and glad to have you along for the ride.