![]() ![]() One necessary disclaimer, though: While all of the videos are here, they have been compressed beyond belief. I anticipated a number of compromises when it came to the Nintendo DS version, so it came as a complete shock when the narrative and all of the CG videos were completely intact. With a handful of forgettable mini-games and several annoying glitches, Tomb Raider for the Nintendo DS is one Legend that deserves to be forgotten. While I am truly impressed by the ability of Humansoft to pack much of the Legend experience into such a tiny cartridge, the actual gameplay ranges from frustrating to embarrassing. Just prior to the release of the Wii in November, Eidos quietly released Tomb Raider: Legend for three additional platforms: the GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS – the last of which I have spent the past few days wrestling with. The subsequent PlayStation Portable version maintained much of what made its console brethren a worthwhile experience, but it struggled with control issues and a spotty framerate. Tomb Raider: Legend for the Xbox 360 (as well as other consoles and PC) updated the aging formula with aplomb, emphasizing the joy of exploration – the crucial element that had been sadly lacking for some time. Is it really that great? Well, yes and no. Overall, the book is informative, easy to use, easy to digest and simply wonderful to look at.Though I largely skipped the four entries following Tomb Raider II, I have now played three distinct versions of Tomb Raider: Legend. Even if you only need help on a little bit of the game, it takes just seconds to find the bit you need to help you open that crucial door. For those who are looking for 100% completion, look no further! The book contains an easy-to-follow walkthrough for each level, an area map for each level displaying the locations of each secret and a fully comprehensive ‘Extras’ section at the back of the book which shows players how to unlock all the rewards in the game. The book provides an in-depth look at how the game was created and how Lara has progressed since her debut appearance in the original Tomb Raider. The book offers something for everybody – even if you are determined to complete the game on your own there is still plenty to learn from the interviews and concept art. Even before I started to play the game I took time to read everything there was to know. “A simply beautiful book – even if you don’t want help! I spent the best part of 2 hours reading this book from cover to cover. “Easy to use and simply wonderful to look at” The guide is a massive 198 pages long, with 25% of these dedicated to the all-important “Extras” and “Secrets” sections alone. ![]() Concept art, sketches, renders and illustrative hi-res screenshots make every page an individual and visually rich experience. ![]() It also features detailed annotated maps that provide an at-a-glance overview of every location Lara visits. Tomb Raider: Legend – The Complete Guide has an authoritative, all-encompassing walkthrough that offers step-by-step guidance, plus advanced strategies and tried-and-tested techniques refined over months of dedicated play. It outlines the precise location of each of the 116 “Rewards” (secret collectables hidden throughout Tomb Raider: Legend’s expansive locales), reveals every single unlockable feature, and offers the most extensive Behind the Scenes section ever written for a videogame guide. Dizzyingly comprehensive, packed with beautiful exclusive artwork, and filled with insider information from the development team, this is so much more than a standard guidebook. Six months in the making, and designed with extensive support from Crystal Dynamics, Tomb Raider: Legend – The Complete Guide is an essential companion for those who want to get the most out of Lara’s latest adventure. ![]()
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