Since I review all the other media I consume, why should my PS3 be any different? Exactly. Glad you agree. Therefore, let me introduce you to the first game I’ve completed on my new system.
TOMB RAIDER: UNDERWORLD felt like a homecoming of sorts because I played the original on my PC about a dozen years ago (was it really THAT long ago?). The narrative is a bit of a MacGuffin but all you really want to do is jump and climb and hunt for treasures like an Indiana Jones in hot pants.
One thing surprised me: I don’t remember Lara killing quite so many animals in her last outing. Seriously, they could have called this “Tomb Raider: Nature’s Worst Enemy”.
Not everything about a reunion is roses. The graphics are just how I remember them… which means they could have easily been so much better. No, wait, they’re improved, I know that, but I feel like I’ve seen the PS3 do SO much better. Also, occasionally the controls conspire against you (or maybe I’m still figuring out how to use all 20 buttons effectively). Lastly, the stupid camera often screws you more than it helps. When I’m standing against a wall, why is it only showing me rocks? Why?!
But that’s me being nitpicky. The levels were expansive but the game was short and that suited me just fine. It was a great introduction to modern gaming without taking over my life.
Ooh, I also wanted to say that of all the things you can do in the game the best parts are swimming. I don’t know why but these levels were incredibly fun to play.
To wrap it up, this was a fun and great way to get me gaming without intimidating me. Thanks ya sassy lassy.
Tags: PlayStation, PS3, Tomb Raider, Video Games