Hi all,
I'd sort of played all the Tomb Raider games available on the ps1 (my brother played them a LOT more than me, those and the resi evils were the only games he played and he more or less memorised (and can still remember) where all the secrets are, all the level names etc))
The Angel of Darkness came out on PS2 but I 've never bought it (mostly due to the less than encouraging reviews).
So about a week ago I bought a mag with a TR:L demo attached, not really knowing what to expect, I decided I quite enjoyed it so today stumped up the cash for the full game.
And, to be honest, I quite like it. I seem to be getting through the levels at a fair old rate but the review I read did say it didn't last long. This doesn't really concern me though because there seems to be stacks of replay value. Every level has a number of bronze, silver and gold secrets to discover and when you've finished the level you can go back and do it in time trial. There's loads of things to unlock, most of which are the usual model viewer and what not but there's also a section in the Extras menu called something like Pistol Add-ons, can't wait to unlock some of those. As you complete levels you also unlock extra parts of the Croft Manor (and even different clothes to try on in the bedroom )
So far the game seems to be stuffed with platforming type game play/puzzles with the odd shooting frenzy thrown in. So far the only real downers have been the lack of weapons (so far I've used 3 different guns, that's including the pistols you always carry, and I've got through a fair few levels) and you can only carry your pistols and 1 extra gun at a time (plus grenades).
One more thing I miss is all the endangered animals to shoot, don't get me wrong, I like tigers and gorillas and alligators and vultures and dinosaurs and spiders and dogs and yetis but I also enjoyed blasting their virtual counter parts in other TR games. The problem is there's almost none in this game. I've encountered about 3 cat things and all the other enemies have been humans (apart from one other thing that's unique to a very small section of one level, won't spoil it for ya though).
So, all in all I think it's a great effort. Currently I own the PS2 version but I may go for it on PC as well if expansion packs get released. If you get the chance to borrow it off a mate that'd probably be better than buying it at the current price, chances are you'll finish it before too long.
p.s. One more thing - the stories a bit confusing but I think it's a case of 'the more you play, the more you understand' either that or I've skipped a massive explanatory cut-scene somewhere by accident.
Anyone else got it, what do you think. And for those that do have it I'm on the level with the big dive into the waterfall/pool at the beginning.
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