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A Decrease In Frustration And An Increase In...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: May 23, 2000
Author: Amazon User

...the pleasure of playing a game belonging to the Tomb Raider series. The first game of the 4 series installment was relatively easy, but there was a meager cinematic ending, so a lot of people who DID bust their butts felt very cheated. The second was a little more difficult, so many more locations visited and so many more secrets to uncover. So many more ways to die! Again, not an ending appreciative of the time put into the game by people less skilled than the average Tomb Raider expert. The third was simply impossible - my copy is currently collecting dust next to my other pain in the neck game, Final Fantasy VIII. It is virtually impossible to play TR3 without a strategy guide and numerous replays of saved games after you fall, get impaled, get beaten or burn alive going through the infinitesimal obstacles created by fascist and vile programmers behind Eidos's glorious name.

Finally, they bring to us the simplified and enjoyable installment of TR4, which is solely set in Egypt where tombs are revisited and the story line is much more intriguing. Very Indiana Jones, except there's no grail and no seductive female character to throw him off track. The seductive female here is the protagonist. This is the other detail that attracts me to this game. I love to see a woman that can kick this much butt!

A strategy guide is a tool here only if you are completely stuck, because the clues and mazes are a lot more decipherable than the previous tricks and traps in the last two games. A must have for the TR gamer, and a lot less frustration for the ones who aren't especially attuned to Eidos's format. It's dollars well spent, but the only thing I can't tell you is whether the ending is worth it. I can only hope for the best, but the ride along the way is enough to keep from boiling over about a cheap ending to a superior game.

There's a reason Lara Croft keeps coming back...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: April 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

... and it's not just because the fanboys like her exaggerated assets, either. I'm more a roleplayer than an action gamer, but there's enough character involved in the Tomb Raider series to keep me interested.

Lara's adventures follow the same basic mold as _The Mummy_ or the _Indiana Jones_ movies; she goes poking about in ancient sites and gets involved in Things Man Was Not Meant To Know (and that Woman Was Meant To Put Right, apparently!). Being action-oriented, the game gives you a wide range of motion, and does a nice job of making you feel the difficulty and danger of some of her feats -- jumping over pits filled with spikes, swinging on ropes over chasms, climbing sheer cliffs, swimming through shark-infested waters, and so on. In The Last Revelation, the dark Egyptian god Set is unleashed upon the world, partly through Lara's ending up somewhere she shouldn't have been, and so Lara has to put a stop to his rampage. Normally one human against a god would be a silly idea, but then again, the last time Set was loose, human beings didn't have fully automatic weapons, bazookas, and grenades.

The game fails to get a perfect rating from me based on my own preferences and skills. Firstly, because it IS an action game, many of its challenges are based simply on your being good enough to do some particular set of actions very, very well. I'm not the greatest in the world at doing some of the more complex sequences, and this means that it can take a frustratingly long time to get past one challenge -- in some cases, days to either figure out the precise sequence of moves which will get me from one point to the next, or to actually perform the sequence of moves once I've figured it out. Timing is critical, and restarting the game from the last saved point can take an annoying amount of time.

Secondly, because I'm more a roleplayer, I find the lack of choices in actions somewhat stifling. Yes, I would as a rule choose to go and do the heroic thing, but you don't really get any choice to even be reluctant, go get help, or anything else. You work alone, you volunteer automatically, and so on.

Still, playing a couple of Lara Croft's adventures showed me why this series still continues; it delivers exactly what it promises, and does so with panache.

Eidos nailed the aesthetics but fumbled on the mechanics.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 7 / 10
Date: February 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Given the jaw-droppingly beautiful, realistic, and exciting cinematic sequences that punctuate the game, I'm sad to say that most of the rest of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation doesn't measure up.

Control has always been a very weak point in games by Eidos/Core Design, but in this one the problem peaks -- too many moves for Lara, all done with the same buttons (therefore response is very poor, a common phenomenon when you have multiple functions for each button). What's the point of making the player go to *exactly the right spot* to trigger a lever that's in plain view? Little control problems like this kill the momentum generated by the luscious visuals and wonderfully effective music (a blend of action-film and horror scores).

The biggest problem? The use of camera angles. As with previous Tomb Raider games and Fighting Force 2, Core Design somehow thinks it's cool, or perhaps effective, to have the camera always lag behind your movements, You can do a turn, but the camera won't follow you until maybe two seconds later. Disorientation galore. Also, the use of multiple angles, blasting from angle to angle with little motivation, is hellish for control. A shame that Core never learned from the two games I still consider paradigms of over-the-shoulder third-person-perspective, Syphon Filter and Armored Core: Project Phantasma. While these games also utilize camera angles for effect, the fact that the camera turns when you do 99% of the time gives you maximum control, while Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation still gets bogged down by sudden reverse-angles and unmotivated shifts in perspective that could result in missed moves, mistakes, and unnecessary agitation.

On one hand I applaud the attention and aesthetic sense lavished on the visual appeal and music. On the other, I'd say the designers' pretenses towards a difficult, inaccessible interface is getting on my nerves.

The Best Tomb Raider........YET!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 28, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I thought, that after owning and playing the last 3 Tomb Raider games, and finding that each was a little better and worse in new ways and old, that when TR:LR came out I was simply going to ignore the fact that it was said to be a new "revised" game. So, taking a step I purchased TR:LR and began playing it. Although the overall gameplay is the same, the atmosphere of it all gives a new vibe to Lara and her new game. The opening FMV sequence is awsome and the game is just the same. The inventory system is cool. You can conbine and mix items giving a new twist on the puzzles, which are also much better. So all in all, if you thought you were sick of Tomb Raider, you might want to take a chance and buy or at least rent this awsome five star game.

Tomb Raider The Last Revelation

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: May 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

All in all this is a must have for all you puzzle seekers,those that love challenges. But for me it's a little too hard. Theonly reason I bought the game was because I love Lara. Don't get me wrong I like the game, the story line is awesome, sound is good, Lara looks good for a polygon graphic, I like the controls on the playstation better than the ones on the cpu and the Dreamcast, Lara looks good, again easy controls, good camera angles of Lara at times. But it's just too hard. I believe that Eidos just made it that hard for people can just go to where they bought the game and spend more money buying the walkthrough. Well tough luck Eidos most people went on the internet to get walkthroughs as I did, and we did not spend no money doing that. So mission not accomplished for you guys. If you like TR games this is a must have as well. But if you are going to buy it for the fun of it, rent before you buy make sure you like it. I gave it four stars because it's just too hard to play without a walkthrough and I hate going from my playstation to my cpu and back it gets on my nerves.(I don't wanna waste precious printing paper and ink, if you was wondering why I go from my playstation to my cpu and back.) And I will bore you no longer. By the way Lara looks darn fine in this game!

One Of The Best PlayStation Games Ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: September 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

After three incredibly successful games in the form of Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider 2 and Tomb Raider 3, Lara Croft returned in November 1999 with Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation. The previous two games didn't really live up to the title of 'Tomb Raider' as there weren't many tombs involved at all, but The Last Revelation takes advantage of its trademark name by putting Lara back into the tombs - where she belongs! This was the third Tomb Raider game I bought, after Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider 2, and I have to say it is one of the most exciting and enjoyable games I have ever played. The Offical PlayStation Magazine says, "10/10 - An atmospheric, beautiful, wonderfully crafted game". And you know what? They're absolutely right...

The story of The Last Revelation is very intricate - gripping, without being too unbelievable. While exploring Egypt, Lara discovers the lost tomb of the Ancient Egyptian God, Set. He was outwitted and imprisoned in a secret tomb, and warns that he will one day return to seek vengance. Lara unwittingly unleashes its ancient evil, fulfilling the prophecy that threatens to plunge mankind into eternal darkness! In a race against time, Lara must use all her wit and skill to re-imprison Set to save the world from unspeakable evil and Armageddon! The Last Revelation begins with a flashback level from the 1980's when Lara was 16 on her first exploration in Angkor Wat, Cambodia. She is led around by her mentor, Werner Von Croy. This is really just a training level that teaches new Tomb Raider players the ropes on how to control Lara. After this, the game really begins - in the present day. We learn that on their escape from the tomb in Cambodia, Lara left Von Croy to die after the tomb began to collapse around her. It's not long, however, until we find out that Mr Von Croy is indeed alive and well, and on the look out for Lara to get revenge! The game is split into six different sections; Training Levels, Recovering the Amulet of Horus, Discovering the Truth, The Search for the Armor, The Search for Jean-Pierre and The Final Conflict. This game has been giving a rating of 11+, but I think it should be at least a 15+ because the graphics are much better than the first two games, making everything look more life like. I admit that some of the levels on this game, especially towards the end scared me to death! I used to sit there with both eyes squinted, scrwaming my head off as the sweat used to pour from my hands...pretty sad when you think about it now! Despite this, the levels are amazingly intricate and full of life and colour - much more detailed than any of the games in the series. Since the game is set entirely in Egypt, you get a real feel to what life is like over there and almost become part of the game. This game took me nine months to complete (December 1999-September 2000) and I have to say that I enjoyed every second of it! Lara has a variety of new features and you also have to go back and forth between levels to find a particular object that will open the door to the finale. The cut-scenes that run through the entire game to tell the story are absolutely mind-blowing. The graphics are brilliant - it's just like watching a film...and Lara's boobs seem to get bigger as the series goes along! The last level truly is one of the greatest, most spectacular levels in video gaming history which involves a confrontation with the God Set! In the final cut-scene of the game, Lara is seen exiting the crumbling tomb to find Von Croy at the entrance. Emotion takes over and he puts out his hand, but it's too late. The tomb collapses with Lara still inside. This really was a tense moment for Tomb Raider fanatics as they were left wondering if this was it for Lara, if there favourite compuiter game series was over for good. They need not have worried as Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel Of Darkness followed!

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10

All in all, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is a must-have game for Tomb Raider fans and for anyone who enjoys computer games in general. But be warned, this game requires a lot of time, effort and determination. If you want to get everything right on the first time, you're best off not buying this game because you'll just hate it. Yet for people who want an exciting, suspenseful, thrilling, action-packed blockbuster of a video game, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is the game for you! Buy it now from Amazon!

Okay for the ps, don't get your hopes up.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: July 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Well, being new to the Tomb Raider games, i just tried this game for a few moments on my new PlayStation 2. Whoa, this was not what I expected at all, in both a good and bad way. First, the good side.

I was always a Nintendo gamer, naturally with a Nintendo 64. In that case, this game was the first ps1 game I've ever owned. Knowing that ps came out much earlier than n64, i was amazed by the graphics in this game. Voice and backgrounds are all very nice and realistic. Plus you get to play as a teenage Lara, which makes it even better. You also get even more weapons, moves, and length in this game as well.

In this aspect I was very pleased. But there always is a downfall: THE CONTROLS! What an impossible game to play. And i'm not talking about difficulty, the controls make it difficult. You move the analog stick from side to side and instead of moving Lara sideways, you just changed the direction of her view. Then when you are lined up, you must push forward to move. It is very difficult and some of the views do not help.

Just to show you how hard this really is to master, I've been playing this game for 2 and 1/2 hours now and still haven't advanced past the training at the beginning. Ha, and the training barely helps with the controls. All you will hear is "To do a long jump, press forward. Then immediately push JUMP. Then push ACTION to climb up the ledge.: Yeah, like you even know what they are talking about or when exactly to push these buttons.

Overall, I give it 3 stars. Why? First off, if you are an experienced gamer with Lara, I'm sure this is easier for you. Second, it is rather enjoyable considering I have tried to play it 5 times now in a course of a day. At these facts alone, the game deserves a 2. But hey, it's 10 bucks. Thats it. For that price, it deserves a better rating.

BOTTOM LINE: You've played and like Lara, get this one too. If you are a beginner like me, try an older version or another console's version of Tomb Raider instead.

WARNING: Just a warning for all PS2 users, if you only have a PS2, you can't use your normal memory card to save. You need a PS1 memory card.

Solid fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: June 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I am not a "gamefreak", but I have always had a soft spot for the "Tomb Raider" series.

This is the best of the series, and is perfect for both the novice gamer who has never gone "adventuring" with Lara before, as well as the lunatik gamefreak who plays everything.

This game excels at all levels, the puzzles are challenging without being impossible and the levels are logically laid out so you don't waste time running hither and yon like I did in TR-3.

Graphics are awesome, the best of the series, and unlike other games of the genre, "control" of the character is perfect. The "save" system allows you to play the game for 15 minutes or all day without searching for a stopping point.

Like all TR games, this excels in giving the player a sense of both wonder and suspense. Nothing like crawling down a dark, musty old tomb with a pair of pistols to get the adrenlin flowing!

The best "Tomb Raider" ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: June 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I don't know if it's because this is the first "Tomb Raider" game I've ever played, but it is still my favorite and, in my opinion, the best one of the series. It's great for beginners (like I was) or veterans of the series. As a beginner, I liked the opening sequence where teen Lara travels through Angkor Wat with her mentor Von Croy, who teaches her the moves as she goes along. It also gives a nice background to the rest of the story. As a big fan of ancient Egypt, I absolutely LOVED the setting--each beautifully-crafted level transports you to another time and another place. You start deep in the burial chambers (my favorite level)--full of darkness, mystery, and beautiful art. You eventually make your way to the temple at Karnak, Alexandria, and the Great Pyramid, among other places. The game has a lot more secrets and goodies to pick up and find than the other games. I had to play the game over a few times just to find everything--and no matter how many times I play it, I always find some secret room or secret chamber I never saw the previous 20 times I played it!

What I love most about this game compared with the others in the serious is that you have much more freedom. There are better moves, a better inventory system, and more guns and weapons to play with. More importantly, though, you can save the game whenever you want (you don't have to wait to find a giant crystal like in the previous games). As any "Tomb Raider" gamer can probably tell you, this is a great blessing since you can save right before a big jump (in case you don't make it), or right after a really difficult part so you won't have to do it again in case you die (which seems to happen a lot)!

"Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation" is the most fun I've had with a video game since my "Mario Bros" obsession when I was a kid. And, I might add, as a female gamer it's so refreshing to be able to play a female character. Even though Lara Croft was originally targeted towards teenage boys, I found it very empowering to sort of "live" through this incredibly strong and powerful woman. With that said, this game is exciting for everybody--boys and girls, young and old.

great great great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: September 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

i loved the game and the disk is in perfect condition thanks

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