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Video Games : Tomb Raider III Platinum (PSone)
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Rating: 
- *The pinnacle of Tomb Raider.*
This game is a truly spectacular adventure leaving little room to complain. Its most distinguishing quality embodies the huge diversity of backgrounds that the levels encompass. These range from the lush forests of India, the enigmatic urban locale of London, the exotic finesse of Pacific Islands, the barren yet awe-inspiring canyons of Nevada Desert, the dubious A.I operations of Area 51, an exhilarating climax within the icy wastes of the Antarctic, a secret quad bike track in Lara's humble abode and an inconspicuous secret level: 'All Hallows' that can be unlocked should you obtain all of the in-game secrets.
The level mechanics are well thought out, involving some inventive and challenging puzzles that only the most intrepid of Tomb Raider explorers can successfully negotiate. Compared to the other Tomb Raider instalments (markedly Tomb Raider Legend), TRIII's game play is well nigh exhaustive and compelling; every emphatically extensive level contributes to a patchwork of suspense whereby Lara seeks to retrieve various nondescript meteorite articles, fuelled by a voracious resolve to unearth the truth concerning life's obtuse prehistoric origins (e.g. K-T Impact).
Plot, intrigue and engaging game play render this instalment, in my estimation, to be head and shoulders above the other Tomb Raider games. There are various distinctive and unique qualities assigned helping to heighten its triumphant originality e.g. being able to dash and dive, crawl, monkey-swing and back flip in the air. These manoeuvres enable gamers to command Lara's movement patterns with far greater aplomb, adding greater fluidity to Lara's somewhat cumbersome and mechanical movement in Tomb Raider I+II. There are also new weapons e.g. desert eagle, MP5, and also vehicular contraptions to aid Lara in her quest, e.g. underwater propulsion unit, kayak, quad bike etc.
Admittedly I had to use a guide to complete this game fully. The difficulty levels of both combat and puzzle-solving stratagem are extremely demanding, which is why gamers previously unacquainted with TR are well advised to tackle the first two games beforehand.
Memorable highlights include: kayaking along the treacherous rapids of a waterfall, infiltrating the esoteric grounds of Area 51's high security compounds and experimenting labs (my favourite bit), battling with pernicious raptors and an imposing girth of a T-REX (have I lost myself in Isla Nubla - Jurassic Park?!), swimming in the dire, murky depths of Lud's gate for what seemed an eternity (I almost gave up here). Enough said. Even in 2008 - a revolutionary era of videogame advancement (e.g. PS3), its timeless appeal marks this as a noteworthy component of an iconic saga.
Rating:
- Incredibly difficult, but rewarding
There's something I really, really like about Tomb Raider III. This game has my favourite storyline out of all the TR games. I'm a big fan of the series but I have to admit, the storylines aren't exactly very engaging. However this game did intruige me and there are some interesting twists in the plot. The reason most people play TR though is for its addictive gameplay. TR3 is a very long game and takes you to a variety of interesting locations, though sadly no tombs which I found disappointing. There's a bit too much combat for my liking, when TR should be about puzzle-solving in quiet locations with the occasional bit of gunplay. While in the original TR, enemies showing up was often a surprise, in this game you really need to be constantly alert and keep a gun drawn wherever you go, so the fights became routine and a bit predictable. The areas where you need to use stealth make an interesting change although aren't anywhere near as advanced as many other adventure games of its era. TR is not Metal Gear Solid and I think the designers should really stick to what they know best. Also, I'm not sure I like what they turned Lara into. Why is she breaking into the Natural History Museum and shooting guards? Surely this makes her a cold-blooded murdering thief... ahem... She does seem like a compassionate albeit determined person in the cutscenes, but her in-game actions don't exactly back that up...
Anyways, this is still an addictive game, but it's EXTREMELY difficult. The hardest of the series in my opininon, and that's saying something as the other games aren't exactly easy. You'll need a walkthrough constantly available because it seems pretty much impossible without one, the puzzles are mercilessly hard.
Anyways, I like TR3 for its intruiging storyline, interesting levels and compelling gameplay. Buy it but be prepared for a huge challenge!
Rating: - Lara's Best On The PS1
The best one on the PS1 TR Anniversary is the best on the PS2 this game great she gtes to go to london on the rooftops to india and nevada and if you get all the secrets in the game you unlock a secret level great gameplay very hard the way i like it 10/10 Must Buy If You Don't Go And Die!
Rating:
- Great but Difficult and confusing.
Right i love this tombraider game but its far too hard i mean i managed to pass Level: 1 2 3 4 In the Jungle. South Pacific: 1 2 3 4
Nevada: 1 2 3 London 1 2 and STOPED it was a Level Called Luds gate thats where i started having to look up the walkthrouh but still couldn't figure out what to do or where to go i havent played Tomb raider 3 in a while im thinking of playing it today.
The levels are good but long i mean the 2nd level in the jungle Temple Ruins took me 3 hours to complete and i was getting really stressed on that level saying when is this going to be completed i loved the level it was just TOO LONG!
An hour and a half is all ill do on a tombraider level Probs but i managed to keep it together.
The graphics are Ok! The gameplay is good but hard lol.
Overall if you are new to Tomb raider dont get this game if you want a good Tomb raider game id advise you to Go for Tr2 its peoples Favorites.
Comes 2nd Favorite in my list also if you want this game so badly Tomb raider fans you just need to be patient with it the second you get it.
Rating: - Brilliant - but too hard
Egged on by my 5 year old son, I've been working on this now for the last 6 months (tomb raider took me 3 months, tomb raider II took 1.5 months). The locations are by far the best of the series to date, but it is very very difficult. Too difficult I would say. In tomb raider 2 I would go a few levels without having to resort to looking up the way forward in a walkthrough. That was far more rewarding than on tomb raider 3 where I've just resorted to printing off the walkthrough and using that on a permanent basis. Even with that its still very difficult.
Still, both me and my son are addicted!!!!
- *The pinnacle of Tomb Raider.*This game is a truly spectacular adventure leaving little room to complain. Its most distinguishing quality embodies the huge diversity of backgrounds that the levels encompass. These range from the lush forests of India, the enigmatic urban locale of London, the exotic finesse of Pacific Islands, the barren yet awe-inspiring canyons of Nevada Desert, the dubious A.I operations of Area 51, an exhilarating climax within the icy wastes of the Antarctic, a secret quad bike track in Lara's humble abode and an inconspicuous secret level: 'All Hallows' that can be unlocked should you obtain all of the in-game secrets.
The level mechanics are well thought out, involving some inventive and challenging puzzles that only the most intrepid of Tomb Raider explorers can successfully negotiate. Compared to the other Tomb Raider instalments (markedly Tomb Raider Legend), TRIII's game play is well nigh exhaustive and compelling; every emphatically extensive level contributes to a patchwork of suspense whereby Lara seeks to retrieve various nondescript meteorite articles, fuelled by a voracious resolve to unearth the truth concerning life's obtuse prehistoric origins (e.g. K-T Impact).
Plot, intrigue and engaging game play render this instalment, in my estimation, to be head and shoulders above the other Tomb Raider games. There are various distinctive and unique qualities assigned helping to heighten its triumphant originality e.g. being able to dash and dive, crawl, monkey-swing and back flip in the air. These manoeuvres enable gamers to command Lara's movement patterns with far greater aplomb, adding greater fluidity to Lara's somewhat cumbersome and mechanical movement in Tomb Raider I+II. There are also new weapons e.g. desert eagle, MP5, and also vehicular contraptions to aid Lara in her quest, e.g. underwater propulsion unit, kayak, quad bike etc.
Admittedly I had to use a guide to complete this game fully. The difficulty levels of both combat and puzzle-solving stratagem are extremely demanding, which is why gamers previously unacquainted with TR are well advised to tackle the first two games beforehand.
Memorable highlights include: kayaking along the treacherous rapids of a waterfall, infiltrating the esoteric grounds of Area 51's high security compounds and experimenting labs (my favourite bit), battling with pernicious raptors and an imposing girth of a T-REX (have I lost myself in Isla Nubla - Jurassic Park?!), swimming in the dire, murky depths of Lud's gate for what seemed an eternity (I almost gave up here). Enough said. Even in 2008 - a revolutionary era of videogame advancement (e.g. PS3), its timeless appeal marks this as a noteworthy component of an iconic saga.
Rating:
- Incredibly difficult, but rewardingThere's something I really, really like about Tomb Raider III. This game has my favourite storyline out of all the TR games. I'm a big fan of the series but I have to admit, the storylines aren't exactly very engaging. However this game did intruige me and there are some interesting twists in the plot. The reason most people play TR though is for its addictive gameplay. TR3 is a very long game and takes you to a variety of interesting locations, though sadly no tombs which I found disappointing. There's a bit too much combat for my liking, when TR should be about puzzle-solving in quiet locations with the occasional bit of gunplay. While in the original TR, enemies showing up was often a surprise, in this game you really need to be constantly alert and keep a gun drawn wherever you go, so the fights became routine and a bit predictable. The areas where you need to use stealth make an interesting change although aren't anywhere near as advanced as many other adventure games of its era. TR is not Metal Gear Solid and I think the designers should really stick to what they know best. Also, I'm not sure I like what they turned Lara into. Why is she breaking into the Natural History Museum and shooting guards? Surely this makes her a cold-blooded murdering thief... ahem... She does seem like a compassionate albeit determined person in the cutscenes, but her in-game actions don't exactly back that up...
Anyways, this is still an addictive game, but it's EXTREMELY difficult. The hardest of the series in my opininon, and that's saying something as the other games aren't exactly easy. You'll need a walkthrough constantly available because it seems pretty much impossible without one, the puzzles are mercilessly hard.
Anyways, I like TR3 for its intruiging storyline, interesting levels and compelling gameplay. Buy it but be prepared for a huge challenge!
Rating:
- Lara's Best On The PS1The best one on the PS1 TR Anniversary is the best on the PS2 this game great she gtes to go to london on the rooftops to india and nevada and if you get all the secrets in the game you unlock a secret level great gameplay very hard the way i like it 10/10 Must Buy If You Don't Go And Die!
Rating:
- Great but Difficult and confusing.Right i love this tombraider game but its far too hard i mean i managed to pass Level: 1 2 3 4 In the Jungle. South Pacific: 1 2 3 4
Nevada: 1 2 3 London 1 2 and STOPED it was a Level Called Luds gate thats where i started having to look up the walkthrouh but still couldn't figure out what to do or where to go i havent played Tomb raider 3 in a while im thinking of playing it today.
The levels are good but long i mean the 2nd level in the jungle Temple Ruins took me 3 hours to complete and i was getting really stressed on that level saying when is this going to be completed i loved the level it was just TOO LONG!
An hour and a half is all ill do on a tombraider level Probs but i managed to keep it together.
The graphics are Ok! The gameplay is good but hard lol.
Overall if you are new to Tomb raider dont get this game if you want a good Tomb raider game id advise you to Go for Tr2 its peoples Favorites.
Comes 2nd Favorite in my list also if you want this game so badly Tomb raider fans you just need to be patient with it the second you get it.
Rating:
- Brilliant - but too hardEgged on by my 5 year old son, I've been working on this now for the last 6 months (tomb raider took me 3 months, tomb raider II took 1.5 months). The locations are by far the best of the series to date, but it is very very difficult. Too difficult I would say. In tomb raider 2 I would go a few levels without having to resort to looking up the way forward in a walkthrough. That was far more rewarding than on tomb raider 3 where I've just resorted to printing off the walkthrough and using that on a permanent basis. Even with that its still very difficult.
Still, both me and my son are addicted!!!!