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Hi all,

 

We have just published a review of *Tomb Raider: Underworld*. If you

could post a link on your site that would be very much appreciated.

 

*Link:*

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/11/28/tomb-raider-underworld/1

 

 

*Picture:*

http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2008/11/tomb-raider-underworld/fp_img.jpg

 

 

*Quote:

*/Crystal Dynamics has always seemed to have had issues with the camera

in Tomb Raider and these problems are similar to the complaints we

raised about both previous games, but much worse. It’s a shame. We could

have tolerated a few camera issues and awkward jumps, but there are so

many that it really starts to detract from the enjoyment factor after a

while. Not enough to kill the game, true – but enough to thrash it to

within an inch of its life.

 

Still an essential game for platformer fans, or those who just want to

check in with Lara and see if she really has evolved from waterballoon

saleswoman to something you can actually have on-screen in front of your

girlfriend, //Underworld is an ultimately worthwhile frustration despite

the issues – but that doesn’t absolve them. The game is playable, but

sometimes you’ll think it isn’t.

 

In the end what holds Lara back is that though she may have taken one

step forward on the story front, she’s taken a step backwards on the

control side. What we really need to do is get her to turn around on the

spot three times, drop a flare and leap forwards to see if we can cheat

our way straight onto the next game and see if that’s any more polished./

*

 

*Cheers guys!

 

Tim Smalley

www.bit-tech.net

 

 

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