The adventures of Lara Croft continue in a new game by Square Enix, in a trailer that released last month. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is currently set to release in full on September 14, 2018.
Fans of the series have been with Lara for a long time now, watching her shape into the "tomb raider" she is meant to be. The new game will follow her on what could possibly be her final journey to save the world from a Mayan apocalypse, which will prove to be her biggest feat yet.
If you are a fan of grueling puzzles, discovering hidden cities and survival gameplay then you are in luck with Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The game will encompass everything you loved about past tomb raider games while adding new elements like tombs that will be harder to master than ever before. This time you will have to be a true Tomb Raider to discover the secrets of the past.
Online mode is one aspect of the Tomb Raider games that has not been explored in the past. However, studio head at Eidos Montreal, David Anfossi, says that gamers may be able to expect an online gaming experience. He did also state that the online mode wouldn't necessarily mean multiplayer.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider cost over a whopping $100 million to make and promote, which is one reason the studio may be looking to add new elements into the game. Online mode will not only bring in fans of the old games but new fans who wish to experience the hype, as well.
When asked about the studio's direction for the game, Anfossi said they would be sticking to the focus they have always had for Tomb Raider, Lara Croft. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is going to be all about Lara and her evolution.
Gameplay has always looked into Lara's life, her emotions and her past; showing players how she got to be where she is. Through this, we've gotten to know Lara as though she is a friend. With Shadow of the Tomb Raider following this trend, it is likely we will get to learn more about Lara's past and possibly learn some of her secrets.
Anfossi also hinted at some crazy new puzzles throughout the game. We all know Tomb Raider has its fair share of puzzles. I'll be the first to admit that the puzzles in Tomb Raider have never compared to the puzzles featured throughout a similar game, Uncharted.
In an interview, Anfossi stated that the puzzles created for the new game will be crazier than ever before. Not only are the puzzles going to be more intricate, but they will also all be physically possible in the real world. So remember when you are playing, every single puzzle could be reality.
Tomb Raider games are popular not only for their terrific storyline, but because of the love for Lara Croft. With Eidos Montreal behind the wheel of her story now, it seems she is in good hands.