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Tomb Raider Underworld (PS3) | 
| From: Eidos
Category: Video Games
List Price: £49.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 55
Platform: Playstation 3
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Media: Video Game
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: TUPS3
EAN: 5021290035508
ASIN: B001BN6U0Y
Release Date: November 21, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
Designed specifically to take advantage of the latest technologies Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay.
Amazon.co.uk Review
The first lady of gaming returns in Tomb Raider - Underworld with her deepest and darkest adventure yet. Ostensibly searching for the mythical hammer of the Norse god Thor, the real draw of the game is exploring the underworlds of multiple different cultures.
 A pair of panthers make an uncomfortable safety net |  When you're a tomb raider, exploring ancient tombs is all in a day’s work |  Lara’s pistols are no match for the kraken |  The Mediterranean level includes a huge area for swimming | The basics of the game are classic Tomb Raider, as you explore the trap-filled interiors of ancient ruins using Lara’s famed acrobatic skills (and dual action pistols). From an underwater temple guarded by a giant octopus-like kraken to ancient Mayan structures in the South American jungle, she makes Indiana Jones look even older. All of the levels are much larger than in previous games and far more interactive. You'll leave footprints in the sand and find all the scenery fully destructable. Every puzzle has multiple solutions, and the hand-to-hand combat system has been completely revamped. A new 3D map system also helps to ensure you never get lost so that you can concentrate on saving the world. Key Features - Dream vacation: Travel the world in search of ancient artefacts, from the steaming-hot jungles of Mexico to the frozen Arctic, from the coast of Thailand to the depths of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Think like Lara: An interactive, non-linear game world means anything that it looks like you should be able to pick up and use (or destroy) you can.
- Bettering Bond: An all new grappling hook, sonar map, scuba gear, a range of new weapons, and Lara’s trusty motorbike make her the best equipped adventurer in gaming.
- Help on demand: Receive as much or as little help as you want, from gentle nudges in the right direction to a full explanation of what you need to do next.
- Behind the scenes: All of Lara’s animations in the game have been fully motion captured from Olympic gymnast Heidi Moneymaker. Her voice is that of Spooks actress Keeley Hawes.
About the Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Based in the San Francisco bay area, the Crystal Dynamics team has been making games since 1992, including popular titles such as Pandemonium, Gex, and Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver. Crystal Dynamics began revammping the Tomb Raider series with Tomb Raider: Legend.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Don't believe the HYPE! November 30, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
So after waiting god knows how long for this title to finally arrive i've got to say im dissapointed, While the graphics are stunning the gameplay is predictible gone are the days where I use to spend 2 hours trying to figure out a puzzle , The longest I spent on a puzzle was roughly 30 minutes. The game is very short I use to spend days on end trying to complete the old tomb raiders, however it took me a mere day in total to complete this game.
MY ADVICE, save your money and buy Prince of Persia!
 Not The Best Tomb Raider November 29, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I think ive played and finished most of the tomb raider titles. I have to say then that Underworld is well below par compared to previous versions. Firstly some of the things that I thought had been ironed out are back. The most anoying thing is the wayward camera and poor free look. If there is a wall or object in the way the camera goes into confusion mode. In free look you cant always look in the direction Lara's head is pointing. Secondly is the sticky control system. Lara just doesnt control as well as she usually does. Lastly is the length and complexity of the game. Tomb Raider games usually take me about a week or more of evening gaming. I finished this version in just 3 nights without cheats or walkthroughs. The puzzles are few and far between and not that complicated. The enemies are unimaginative and easy to kill. The whole challenge of the game seems based on much more repetetive climbing. To some up, Disapointing and not very good value for money.
Over to quick November 28, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been waiting for this game for months! I finally bought it on the 21st November. I've not played it continually, just a couple of hours per night. I finished it today! 6 days after. The graphics are like that of a PS2 game.. I think it's just been ported from one console to another. Not breath taking, the lighting is better tan on the Ps2 though. It's a very hard game at 1st. Lara looks good.
There is not many costumes. You can't visit croft manor as it gets burnt to the ground. LOL
The levels are quickly over, and not many of them. In my opinion Legend was much better!
I can't bring myself to even do the treasure hunt is its boring.
The camera angles are horrendous, the movements of Lara, some of them tricky.
Don't believe the hype!
Good November 25, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The graphics are good and when you get used to the jerky movement its a fun game. But as usual with tomb raider you can fly through the levels quickly but spend over 1/2 an hour repetetively trying to complete one jump !!
 Tomb Raider of the future. November 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Now I have been a Tomb Raider fan since it all started back in 1996, and I love all of the games, some are saying the new developer Crystal D has ruined what Tomb Raider was but I disagree. Tomb Raider needs to change to remain a relevant game on the current consoles. This is one of the best Tomb raiders to date, it's beautiful and grabs the player from the start. Granted there are some camera and pop in issues but it doesn't take away from the fun game play and great story. Tomb Raider needs to change to stay alive in the current market, and Crystal D are well on the way to making Tomb Raider the queen of platform gaming that she used to be. If this game is a sign of things to come then Tomb Raider 9 will be amazing. So buy it and enter the world of ancient ruins and deep jungles, it really is well worth it.
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