Smooth3d's Gaming Rant! Tomb Raider Definitive Edition for X1/PS4

[Smooth3d]

Hidden agenda? Not really what i was implying. It is a rip off. A port and some pre exciting DLC is now worth the same as a brand new game? I know Value is subjective but still. I do not think this merits a full price tag

Exactly what Im saying. Im not against the game. Im against having old games priced as new to try and take advantage of new gen customers. It should be a 39.99 game at most.

 

[Kodie]

Hidden agenda? Not really what i was implying. It is a rip off. A port and some pre exciting DLC is now worth the same as a brand new game? I know Value is subjective but still. I do not think this merits a full price tag

I agree it's not worth it but I don't think it's something that needs to be explained to people. People that have never played the game may find it worth the price, people that have played the game will probably not be interested in that price. Something priced higher than it's worth isn't automatically exploitative.

 

[daze23]

value is subjective. lord forbid some people ever go to 'the club', or to a hotel with a $7 can of soda in the minibar

 

[Audible101]

I agree it's not worth it but I don't think it's something that needs to be explained to people. People that have never played the game may find it worth the price, people that have played the game will probably not be interested in that price. Something priced higher than it's worth isn't automatically exploitative.

Most people will buy what they want anyways right? That is fair. If one person came to the same conclusion as i did then it was worth it to have this discussion. Like you said not everything is exploitative. but we need to point them out when they are.

 

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A few quotes from the Q&A http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=140668

The work that went into the PS4 and Xbox One versions started at the end of the X360/PS3/PC versions. They were our foundation that we then built on top of. The amount of extra work - 3 studios and a full year of development - have pushed the boundaries beyond just TressFX and upgraded textures. We now have a new particle system, new lighting work and enhanced shadow-casters, tons of more visual storytelling elements (more debris, more details on walls, more density in the environment for vegetation), upgraded characters (Lara and main story NPCs), and we've also put all of the DLC materials into this version for PS4/Xbox One. We are very happy with the PC version we released and felt these new additions and changes were something custom just for next-gen consoles at the moment.

We've actually rewritten the back-end architecture on the multiplayer for next-gen. Certainly lag is not one factor but many - including server locations, connections through external systems Crystal has no control over, etc. That said, we have definitely been enjoying playing multiplayer on next-gen and look forward to your experience! Let us know if you feel the improvements!

We use voice commands to enhance Lara's actions or as shortcuts into various menus and upgrade screens to reduce some of the user navigation. We also use them for things like switching weapons, switching ammo types, and other such shortcuts. Certainly we kept the core Tomb Raider experience intact from the current-gen version as we didn't want to take away from something we're very sure of; we just wanted to enhance the experience wherever possible.

I haven't played it, so I might check out the PS4 version.

 

[Smooth3d]

A few quotes from the Q&A http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=140668







I haven't played it, so I might check out the PS4 version.

Sounds very good for $39.99 not $59.99 like they made the game from scratch..

 

[teacher]

I haven't played it, so I might check out the PS4 version.

what else are you going to play

 

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Sounds very good for $39.99 not $59.99 like they made the game from scratch..

Dude says that had to get 3 teams and it was in development for a year, so they put some money in the development process. I wouldn't put it in the same category as Unjustice which was just an 1080p upgrade not even made by NetherRealm.

I think why they didn't offer the $10 upgrade because the current gen title didn't come out a couple of months before the next-gen release like the others.

 

[Smooth3d]

Dude says that had to get 3 teams and it was in development for a year, so they put some money in the development process. I wouldn't put it in the same category as Unjustice which was just an 1080p upgrade not even made by NetherRealm.

I think why they didn't offer the $10 upgrade because the current gen title didn't come out a couple of months before the next-gen release like the others.

Good point, I just dont want this to become a trend aka HD versions of TLOU, Bioshock, GTA V etc. These are great idea's but don't ask the consumer to double dip at full price for a few perks. Unless the game is significantly altered etc.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

I agree it should be cheaper, but I ain't mad at them for trying to make some extra money.

I'm just waiting for tomb raider 2

 

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what else are you going to play

Assassin's Creed 4 (plan on copping it in a couple of weeks), probably Need for Speed if I can get it for cheap.
Zen Pinball 2 and Pinball Arcade (only way I can play pinball now )

Gotta finish up Soul Sacrifice, and a few other Vita titles

Probably some indies as well.

 

[marcuz]

at least you're trying, i applaud the effort