Cloud Monday - Tomb Raider: Anniversary - Part 1 - Can Save Anywhere, Possible Control Lag, But Fun

This week's new Cloud Monday video is part 1 of playing the PS4 version of the emulated PS2 game Tomb Raider: Anniversary via the PlayStation Plus Cloud Streaming Service to my Japanese launch model PlayStation 4.

We have already seen from previous PS1, PSP, and PS2 that have been emulated on PS4 and PS5 that their ability to save anywhere at any time makes them a fantastic choice to be streamed from the cloud. the added benefit of being able to rewind time also makes the experience as a whole feel more casual or approachable. so when looking at these emulated games the question changes more to is it worth your time playing these games.

For Tomb Raider: Anniversary i would say that yes, it's worth your time. this is a remake of the original PS1 game that was released across many consoles and handhelds from 2007. it was released late enough in the PS2 console life cycle that it probably benefited from some of the game design being shown on PS3. this helps make Tomb Raider: Anniversary still feel fresh. a couple of the controls are a little odd by today's standards but fine when compared to games like Resistance, a game released around this time.

I read a little about this remake. it seems like it's not just a PS2 skinned version of the PS1 game. the developers took time to bring over the classic elements of the original game whilst also expanding others, introducing some changes, modernising the controls, and fleshing out the story, as someone who hasn't played the original game, so far it's going great and the open flow of the levels have been fun to run around in.

The only criticism i have so far, as a game being streamed from the cloud, is that there appears to be some lag in the controls. every now and then i came across some platforming that didn't quite go as planned and took a couple of tries or rewinds. right from the start i noticed how i could move the left stick or right stick and it felt like a second passed before something happened on screen. it's difficult to say if it's the developers going for some sort of momentum based movement, but it does take a bit of time to get used to.

Square Enix Have Revealed The Minimum And Reconmended PC Specs For Tomb Raider

Square Enix have revealed the System requirements for the PC version of Tomb Raider. Square Enix have also confirmed that the game has Steamworks integration which includes cloud saving, achievements and automatic updates.

Minimum system requirements for PC:

• Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista,7,8 (32bit/64bit)
• DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video RAM:
  • AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT
  • nVidia 8600
• Dual core CPU:
  • AMD Athlon64 X2 2.1 Ghz (4050+)
  • Intel Core2 Duo 1.86 Ghz (E6300)
• 1GB Memory (2GB on Vista)

Recommended system requirements for PC:

• Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
• DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM:
  • AMD Radeon HD 4870
  • nVidia GTX 480
• Quad core CPU:
  • AMD Phenom II X2 565
  • Intel Core i5-750
• 4GB Memory

Source: Square Enix Blog

Microsoft And Crystal Dynamics Reveal The Limited Edition Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Comes With A Free Multiplayer Code

Crystal Dynamics and Microsoft have revealed the limited edition Tomb Raider Controller. this controller comes out when the game comes out at will cost $59.99. the controller will also come with a download code for an Xbox 360 exclusive multiplayer character called the Scavenger Archer.

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Crystal Dynamics Have Released The Forth Final Hours Episode For Tomb Raider, Reveal It's Multiplayer Mode

Crystal Dynamics have revealed Tomb Raider has multiplayer. this VS Multiplayer addition to the game was developed at Eidos-Montréal.Multiplayer was developed with Survival in mind so it sees the crew of the ship wreck fighting against the island locals. you'll be fighting in locations from the single player as well as using techniques like hunting and trapping. Crystal Dynamics have released the forth part of The Final Hours and this behind the scenes look focuses on the games multiplayer.



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Square Enix And Crystal Dynamics Have Released A New Trailer For Tomb Raider Showing How To Survive

Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have released a new trailer for Tomb Raider. this video shows the many ways she can use the environment and it's tools to survive.

Square Enix And Crystal Dynamics Have Released A New Survival Trailer For Tomb Raider

Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have released a new trailer for Tomb Raider. this trailer is titled Survivor and it shows some of the scenarios Lara has to survive in the game, including the stark realisation that if she doesn't survive...no one does.

Square Enix And Crystal Dynamics Have Released 12 New Screenshots For Tomb Raider

Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have released new screenshots for Tomb Raider. these 12 screenshots show in-game action. the in-game weapon upgrade system is shown as are a village and mountain location. most of the screenshots have her hiding or attacking.

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Square Enix And Crystal Dynamics Have Released The Third Final Hours Look At Tomb Raider, This Video Focuses On The Soundtrack

Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have released the third Final Hours video for Tomb Raider. this behind the scenes look focuses on the soundtrack, what they wanted, how they went about doing it and it features an interview with the composer himself, Jason Graves.

Square Enix And Crystal Dynamics Have Revealed The Boxart For Tomb Raider

Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have revealed the boxart for Tomb Raider on PS3, PC and Xbox 360. Tomb Raider comes out on the 5th March 2013.

Source: Square Enix Blog

Square Enix Have Released A New Behind The Scenes Look At The Story In Tomb Raider

Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have released a new behind the scenes look at Tomb Raider. this video focuses on the story behind the game and features writers and members of the dev team. they talk about what they wanted to do with the story, how they want to be different from other games and other Tomb Raider Games. the video is taken at ComicCon and also features fans talking about the game.


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