Lara is back.
There hasn’t been a Tomb Raider game for a couple of years, so the release of Underworld has been attracting quite a bit of attention of late, so it seemed like quite a good time to write a preview.
So, whats new? Here comes the press release!
Master your surroundings: Reach new heights with the broadest range of acrobatic abilities and utilize objects within the environment to uncover new paths to explore.
Explore epic and unknown worlds: Discover ancient mysteries of the underworld hidden within the coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and more.
Treacherous and unpredictable challenges: Each level is an elaborate multi-stage puzzle masked within an interactive environmental playground offering more flexibility over how the area is solved.
New range of combat options: Choose to pacify or kill, target multiple enemies at once with the new dual-target system, and shoot with one hand while suspended with the other.
New state-of-the-art gear: Utilize the latest technology in Lara’s upgraded inventory to navigate the world including:
Active Sonar map: A revolutionary new tool that emits an active sonar ping to create a 3D image of Lara’s surroundings, perfect for uncovering hidden items and locations.
Multi-purpose grapple: A claw-like device with a high-tension cable designed for climbing, rappelling, performing wall runs and manipulating objects within the environment.
All-terrain motorbike: A unique vehicle design built to drive on everything from mud to snow and ice.
So, what else should you expect from the game? Some of the Tomb Raider Underworld team explain:
More? Well, this time, Lara isn’t being played by Angelina Jolie or Neil McAndrew, but a gymnast from Croydon!
Athletic and agile, 23 year old Alison Carroll from Croydon is set to be catapulted from her current job as a receptionist to a world of superstardom as she follows in the footsteps of Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie and model Nell McAndrew to become the new face of Lara Croft.
Unlike her predecessors Alison does not come from a modelling background, but with 12 years’ experience as a professional display gymnast.
There are a lot of videos, so check out YouTube.
Tomb Raider Underworld from Eidos is out on the 21st November on DS, PC, PS2, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360.
