Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary
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| Release Date | May 2007 | |
| Systems | PC, PS2, PSP | |
| Level Number | N/A | |
| Secrets | N/A | |
| USK: | N/A | |
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| Tomb Raider 7 | Anniversary | Tomb Raider 8 |
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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a game that is currently being made to celebrate Tomb Raider's 10th anniversary. At first it was supposed to be a PSP game made by Core Design, but this was cancelled. Shortly later Eidos Interactive announced that the game was back on track, now being completed by Crystal Dynamics and will come out on PSP, PC and PlayStation 2. So far it has not been stated, if the Unfinished Business-part will be included.
The Croft Mansion will also be back in Anniversary, as it was a success in Tomb Raider Legend and dearly missed in The Angel of Darkness and the later games of the first generation.
Contents
Release Dates & Platforms
It has been officially confirmed that the game will be released in May 2007. Although some source claimed that the 25th would be the release date, the exact date has not been spet by Crystal Dynamics yet.
Levels
N/A (yet) It is likely, that the levels will not be exactly as in the original Tomb Raider as the streaming engine allows whole sections to be in one actual level.
About the Game
The adventure begins when Lara is hired by a powerful syndicate to retrieve a mythical object called the Scion. As Lara searches ancient tombs and isolated worlds that have lain undisturbed for thousands of years, she discovers that she is not alone. Not only has she awoken their fearsome guardians but there are others desperate to learn the Scion’s dark secrets.
Celebrate and commemorate ten years of Tomb Raider and Lara Croft with Tomb Raider: Anniversary, a new action adventure inspired by the original Tomb Raider video game, one of the greatest action adventure games of all time.
(Source: official Site)
Content
The Anniversary Edition is going to be a remake of the 1st Tomb Raider game but with better graphics and difficult puzzles.
Features
The story will be told using more cut scenes than 10 years ago.
- Play the living Lara Croft
- the world’s greatest action heroine of all time – use all of Lara’s guile, latest fluid movements, athleticism and gadgets in her quest to conquer the unknown and uncover ancient artifacts.
- Explore uncharted and mysterious worlds
- enter into strange, undiscovered lands and solve their deepest, darkest mysteries, open doors to new realms, uncover great rewards and unearth secrets to Lara’s past.
- Includes classic environments from the original Tomb Raider as never experienced before
- Crystal Dynamics latest technology allows you to fluidly manoeuvre Lara using her latest moves and gear, through all the worlds from the original; Peru, Greece, Egypt and more. The dynamic world allows multiple playthrough options and also opens up new places and ways to explore.
- startling enemy encounters
- Encounter fierce animal and supernatural enemies, wolves, bears, crocodiles, horrific monsters and of course, the T Rex. New and improved AI means that all enemies will exhibit a more diverse behaviour set, providing improved combat challenges for the player.
- directors commentary
- The original Tomb Raider game designer, Toby Gard and Tomb Raider: Anniversary’s Game Director Jason Botta from Crystal Dynamics, provides an unlockable commentary on how this game was made, with some previously undisclosed secrets from Toby about the original Tomb Raider game.
Gameplay
The environments in Tomb Raider Anniversary are much more interactive: Lara can use them for lots of things, pick up a piece of wood on the ground and use it as a ladder. Puzzles are more complicated than in Tomb Raider Legend. There is no clue or sparkling thing to show you where to go.
There is more than one way to explore the environments and complete a level. You can choose the acrobatic way, or the easier way.
Fighting enemies is still an important part of the game: the beast are much more realistic and their AI has really been improved. They are more dangerous than before, they develop a real strategy to kill you. For example the raptors run around Lara in circles until they are enough to jump at her and attack her.
There will be checkpoints like in Tomb Raider Legend where the game is saved.
Story
On the search for the Scion Lara will travel to Peru, Greece, Egypt and Atlantis.
Locations
In-game Elements
Gear
The inventory will be like in the first Tomb Raider (rotating ring). Additionally Lara will have her grapple, which will, according to rumour, not be magnetic this time.
Weapons
The only weapons are, according to rumour: pistols, shotgun and uzis; the Magnums have not been announced.
First Aid Items
Other Gear
Secrets
It was announced that there will be lots of secrets in this game and that finding one will be accompanied by a secret sound.
Outfits
Lara will have her classical braid, not the hair of Tomb Raider Legend. She will wear her Classic green Outfit and maybe more. Several costumes might be unlockable, like in Tomb Raider Legend. Journalists from the PSM3 magazine were able to see the swimsuit costume from Tomb Raider II during a press demonstration of Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Also the catsuit may by unlockable.
Vehicles
There will be no vehicles in this game.
Characters & Enemies
Alister and Zip will not accompany Lara during her travels this time.
Characters
Enemies
Traps, Obstacles & Riddles
She has to solve similar riddles as in the original Tomb Raider.
Controls
The Tomb Raider Legend controls will also be used in Tomb Raider: Anniversary. There will even be some new moves like running along a wall, rope in hand and balancing on a pillar. When Lara walks on unstable surfaces, you have to maintain her balance.
Ratings
ESRB Rating
The rating is T for Teen which was said on the official website. The rating was given this because of Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence
Development
Press Releases
July 2006
Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, confirms today that they are developing a special '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider.
The new game is being developed by Crystal Dynamics, who recently launched Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend on Xbox 360, PS2, Xbox, PC and PSP, with versions on Nintendo DS, GBA and GameCube later in 2006.
"Our '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider, is a one-off title to celebrate both Lara and Tomb Raider, it will appeal not only to the loyal fans of the Tomb Raider series but will also attract a totally new audience." Said Larry Sparks, Head of Brands Management at Eidos.
Tomb Raider originally launched in 1996 and is still one of the best selling videogame franchises of all time, with over 30 million copies sold.
The special '10th Anniversary Edition' of Tomb Raider will be available on PlayStation 2, PSP and PC.
August 16th 2006
We've also made plans for an anniversary edition which will be coming out next year, Ian Livingstone said in an interview with Eurogamer.
October 2006
Eidos' Message to the Tomb Raider Community Eidos is pleased to announce some special news directly to the Tomb Raider community. The official name of the next Tomb Raider game is Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary, and the first screenshot is going straight to where it matters most - the people who have supported Lara across the years. As most of you may already know, Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a revitalized version of the original adventure that started it all. This game is more than just a remake; it is a celebration of Lara Croft and the history of the Tomb Raider franchise. One would need to be blind to not see the impact that Lara Croft has had, both on gaming in general, as well as pop-culture. She is a character that people connect with, a character that transcends the media in which she was originally presented. However, Lara's rise to fame didn't just magically happen. There has been a very powerful, dedicated fan base that has not only tracked her every move over the last 10 years, but helped transform her from being just a video game character, to an international digital celebrity. Every time a new Tomb Raider game has been released, the fans have asked for a remake of the original. Tomb Raider: Anniversary is our answer. This game is for the fans. It only makes sense that the first information, as well as much more to come, goes directly to the fans. We hope you enjoy the screenshot, and keep your eye out for more information soon...
October 2006
Eidos Celebrates with Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary Inspired by the original Tomb Raider comes a totally new Lara adventure
Eidos Interactive Ltd., one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today confirms that the next Tomb Raider game will be entitled Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary and is set for release on PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable (PSP) and PC in 2007.
Inspired by the first Tomb Raider videogame, originally released in 1996, LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: ANNIVERSARY is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully preserving the elements which made the original Tomb Raider such a classic, selling over 7 million copies worldwide. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology, physics and engine bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion right up to today's technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.
"Over the years we have had literally thousands of requests to re-make the original Tomb Raider for today's gamer, we have gone a step further, we have taken the original story and made a completely new version for Tomb Raider: Anniversary." said Kathryn Clements, Senior Brand Manager, Eidos. "We are re-telling an incredible story using today’s technology, we've taken all of the key moments from the original game and put them into the context of a brand new Tomb Raider adventure which will make fans of the franchise extremely happy but also attract a completely new audience."
"We've captured the essence of what made the original game so special and with today's technology, created a game that pushes the boundaries of the current gaming consoles. Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a special celebration of Lara's reign as videogaming's leading lady" said Ian Livingstone, Eidos.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is currently in development by Crystal Dynamics and will be available in 2007 on PlayStation 2, PSP and PC
Internet Rumours
Unfinished business might be included (unconfirmed)
Also, a video has recently come out on the internet showing the animation of the T-Rex and of Larson when it apparently was not supposed to be. This is a genuine video showing the T-Rex's animations alongside the velociraptors and bears and the animations of Larson. Crystal Dynamics and Eidos have not meant for this video to come out. It was put online on the animation artist's website and from there reached other Tomb Raider Fansites as well as youtube. It was quickly and inexplicably removed, although it has been confirmed that this video has been banned on the internet.
Links
- with trailers
- official Core Design Website
- relevant Topic in the Core Forum
- Interview with Ian Livingstone by Eurogamer.net
- GameSpot Article & Trailer
- GamesRadar Exclusive Anniversary Week
