Tired port, and not a great game to start with. (Tomb Raider 4 - The Last Revelation (DC))

Member Name: Chandler

Product:	Tomb Raider 4 - The Last Revelation (DC)
Date:	15/12/00 (22 review reads)
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Advantages: Closer to TR1 than 2 or 3

Disadvantages: Lazy conversion

The Dreamcast sales were dwindling, so they decided to bring Lara Croft to the console. Lara has a terrific ability to sell a console, and she had terrific potential to develop on the Dreamcast. Sadly this is unused potential as Eidos have decided to port the PSX version directly onto the Dreamcast.

Whilst the PSX version was hardly poor, the dreamcast version is bad. It could have been improved massively to take advantage of the DC's extra power. Better graphics, a few exclusive levels and some definite listening to criticisms of the PSX version were ignored, in favour of rushing the product out to get the DC sales going.

The game itself isnt as bad as previous TR sequels, it returns more to Laras roots, exploration and puzzles over the unsuited shooting fests of TR's II and III. There are slow bits though and you may give up on the game before reaching the real meat of it.

In summary, good game (but not great) but a poor, lazy conversion to the Dreamcast and we could have seen so much more.

An original TR game on the DC could redefine the franchise, but I doubt they'd dare leave the tried and trusted style. Maybe the PS2/XBOX versions will reaffirm our faith.

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