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Okay, so its not like the old TR games...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

but that doesn't mean it's not good. I mean, the game, like a lot of things in life, must evolutionized some times or other. And Tomb Raider is doing exactly that. So it is different. Lara also no longer runs, but walks for the most part. So what? I think it's a nice change. Sure it will take some time to get used to the changes, but it isn't bad. And for all the people who are complaining about how slow the game is, you know what? You need to get newer computers. Just because your computer fulfills the minimum requirement needs doens't mean it will be good. I have a fairly new computer and it runs perfectly.

To many issues

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The story is very interesting and the action and enemies are awesome, but the game just has to many technical issues. I think they rushed to get it on the shelves ASAP. Tech problems are my only quirk with the game.

Maybe next time...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I, like a lot of people writing reviews, play a lot of first person shooters. If you liked Splinter Cell, buy TRAOD USED!!! I agree with everyone here...story is good, controls are less than mediocre. Even Enter the Matrix blew this game away. Customizing the keyboard helps some, but less than what I expected. I tried to leave feedback for EIDOS, but to no avail. Hopefully, if there is another one it will be in beta for a lot longer. And for those of you out there who think that it might be my pc, I can assure you that is NOT the case.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I thought this game is so great! Some people might complain on how slow it is, but you need to choose a resolution and hz that fits your videocard. Also if you have a 98 or less, it won't work as well. It is a great game. Good storyline as well. Her moves and the way she dies is a lot more realistic and just in general, more realistic. Eidos could have done a better job on the other people involved... but the graphics are still really good! The only things I could do without is the loading between the Parisian Ghetto, St Aicards Church and so on and so fourth. And the levels are quite easy. I only got mine a week ago and I am well on my way to being done. I still like it. I would recommend this to others if they didn't like Lara being in the Tombs even though her (other) name is Tomb Raider. I really like it and I think you might too.

Don't bother

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game was nothing but glitchy on my PC. I have no problem with a dozen or so other games from other companies (including Deus Ex 2, also from Eidos), but this one is a turkey. It's glitchy, the controls are too clunky, and whenever I exited the game my PC restarted. The built-in EAX support didn't work with my Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (which uses the EAX 4 drivers), I had to install the EAX 3 drivers that came with the game, which was essentially a downgrade for me.

On the other hand, this game looks great and when the sound worked it was terrific. The story is pretty cool, and I was looking forward to see how it played out. The cutscenes were good, and I felt like it was as much an interactive movie as it was a game.

Unfortunately, I couldn't take the bugginess, so I didn't finish the game. Avoid this one and spend your money on one of the earlier Tomb Raider titles.

Unfulfilled Potential

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 30, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Angel Of Darkness is very different than previous Tomb Raider games, only about 1/5 of the game actually takes place in tombs. The rest of the game takes place around Paris and Prauge. The game has a very dark/freaky/sci-fi feel to it, which I personally like, but if your looking for classic tomb raider you probably won't. First, the good things: great graphics, the Louver levels(in Paris) and the Bio-Research Facility levels(in Prauge) are great; and Hall of Seasons is one of the best Tomb Raider levels ever, and the Sanitarium zombies(in Prauge) are some of the coolest enemies in Tomb Raider history. Why only 3/5 stars?: the controls are annoying and it's a little hard to move around, their are a few bugs, and at one point in the game your forced to play as a new character, Kurtis(I think you should be able to choose between Kurtis and Lara). If some extra time was spent on improving controls, eliminating bugs, and having a choice between Lara and Kurtis, the game would be perfect.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 30, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I didn't buy the first four Tomb Raider games, so I thought I would try this one, and I was very pleased. I loved it even though this's just my first day playing the game.
The graphics are cool, even though my computer wasn't fast enough to have a smoother gameplay. The speech and music were quite good; there was just this glitch that people were talking too fast like you'd hear when you fastforwarded a video or something, but I suppose it was another requirement my computer couldn't acheive.

The controls are quite complicated at first, but when you are familar with it it's okay.

New Tomb Raider Gets 4 Stars

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 30, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Ah, after such a long wait, Lara's newest adventure in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness, doesn't disappoint.

The newest game in the Tomb Raider series follows up what's happened in The Last Revelation (for those of you who aren't "raiders" The Last Revelation was one of the previous Tomb Raider games that left us hanging).
We'll begin with the story. It is very interesting in a particular sort of way... the kind of story that will either draw you in or shove you roughly away. I found it quite interesting... but difficult to follow at times. I'll let you find out the rest of it (the story and its details) yourself. I wouldn't want to spoil it for you.
Now, even if the story doesn't grab you, the game itself may. I have to say first, before I go into the wonderful gaming experience, that this game (PC version)- like many others- is not without it's fair share of errors, freezes, and ridiculously funny glitches. Some people have had horrible problems with them, other have had none... To avoid errors with this game, make sure your system meets the system requirements, and that all your drivers are up to date, etc. Freezing screens come and go during play, making the player save so often it pulls you out of the game. It's also, as I said before, not without some glitches. These, at times are hysterical; i.e.: jumping to a ledge (or onto something) and falling into space/nothingness, pressing action to pick up an item or activate a switch and walking off through the walls, into nothing, and sometimes ahead a level or two. One final note on problems: Beware of the slowdowns; while you can manage with them it diminishes the game and lowers replay value.
Now, back to the wonderful gaming experience- and yes it really (and might I stress "really") is. It manages to please true Lara fans ("raiders") as well as the general public. It has grand levels with beautiful detail that fits in well with the sound and story. The levels have advanced, not necessarily become more complex, but they have changed. It should please everyone with some interest in Tomb Raider; levels like "The Louvre Galleries" are newer- with lasers and at one point (tear) gas. Other new things; like a stealth mode, which allows Lara to pass by enemies (now with new and improved AI) undetected (provided she doesn't cross their line of sight). There are things like strength upgrades (for example, you have to move a block to gain more strength before you can open a door and continue) and did I mention Kurtis? No? I didn't think so. Kurtis is the new playable character. At one point you will have to complete a level or two, playing as Kurtis (he is not an option). Now don't worry, you only get him for two levels and one boss that comes a little later. As far as traditional things go, there are levels like "The Hall of Seasons" that take us back to traditional raiding. Lara keeps her lovely British voice (from The Last Revelation and Chronicles), as well as her dry wit and wonderfully fine tuned attitude. The characters are so much more detailed and have facial expressions that express emotions clearly (to a certain extent, nothing's perfect). You have the ability to interact and speak with improved scenery and other characters.
The music is the last thing I would like to rant about, for it is truly magnificent, wonderful, orchestrated music that fits in perfectly with the game and its themes.
Overall, I really enjoyed the latest Tomb Raider game, even with all of its technical problems (why I gave it 4 stars and not 5). All of its many elements fall into place ever so neatly; creating a fun filled gaming experience.

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2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I was so excited to get the game, but when they kept pushing back the release date it annoyed me. When it finally came out i was so happy. After i recieved the game I started playing it. Not far into the the game i noticed acouple gliches in the game. I didnt think anything of it. Until i was reading a walk though( i was stuck in the Pawn Shop) and i noticed that the walk though would tell you when there would be a "bug" I also noticed on other sites they would do that to. so I continued to play and kept expereice "bugs" Well once i was in the Lourve Drains, I let my (5 yrs) brother play for a few minutes i sat there with him to make sue he didnt hit anything he shouldnt have. Well we entered the Lourvve Drains he hit control (rite by the ramp where u enters) and the screen goes black and the nest thing we know we are in the Lourve Galleries. Thats when i had it with the game and all there gliches (or "bugs") so i turned it off. The game would be great without the gliches or "bugs" but... Eidods sent the game out to soon, they should of worked out ALL the "bugs" b 4 this game out, this isnt a cheap game its eexpensive and it should of been what they said it would be and worth the money too. Overall i dont think you should buy it until l8ter this year, cuz MAYBE they will have fixed it by then.

Just Made it to the end.......

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well, I've played every Tomb Raider in the series. The story line is great and if you can stand to play it for a few hours it will eventually suck you in. The problem is with the controls and the numerous bugs in the game. Controls wise the game sucks. In the first several Tomb Raiders, I became accustomed to the controls but over the years as they have added new features, they keep layering the control keys with too many functions. I probably died as many times due to the controls as I did from the bad guys. Truly infuriating at some points in the game. Eidos really needs to come out with some decent patches to make this game viable. I'm still a Tomb Raider fan, but fix the controls for the next one please.........Oh, I almost forgot, save the game at every possible point and use multiple save slots. It helps cut down on the agony and might keep you from putting your fist through the monitor.........

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