GB Explosion: 5 reasons Tomb Raider is better than Uncharted

robotapple · 2013-03-17 04:54:55

http://www.explosion.com/23752/tomb-raider-5-reasons-its-better-than-uncharted-3/Tomb Raider: 5 Reasons Its Better Than Uncharted 35) Better PlatformingOne of the major consistent arguments made against the Uncharted series is that the platforming sections are usually very linear and nigh impossible to fail. Very rarely do you ever die from the platforming sections in Uncharted 3. In Tomb Raider on the other hand, platforming is more interactive. Youre more likely to fail a platforming section in Tomb Raider and suffer for it. In addition, there are some moments where failing a platforming section results in Lara taking a different course through an obstacle, providing variety within the platforming aspects. Lara also gains extra skills and equipment to help her perform even more platforming maneuvers, whereas Nathan Drake never gains any new abilities over the course of Uncharted 3.4) More Involving CharactersDont get me wrong here, I love the characters in the Uncharted universe. The problem arises when most of these characters only interact during cutscenes. Sometimes they interact with each other during gameplay moments, and these banter moments are great too, but Tomb Raider takes it a step further. Lara is constantly in contact with someone during her adventure. Whether friend or foe, helpful or annoying, theres almost always someone around her. She also interacts with them outside of cutscenes, mainly with her walkie-talkie. An additional bonus to Tomb Raider is that during exploration, Lara comes across many diaries and documents featuring thoughts of either her travel mates or of the enemy. You gain more insight into these other characters and learn how they truly feel. This was a major problem in Uncharted 3, as the main villains in Uncharted 3 were sorely underdeveloped. Lara herself has little moments where she writes/talks for her own journal, again providing more insight into her character.3) Seamless Open WorldTomb Raider takes place on an isolated island, reminiscent of Far Cry 3. The best thing about this is that the environment is seamless and your transition from one area to the next feels relevant. The island also reminds me of Dark Souls world, where areas are interconnected and Lara can traverse between areas that she has been before. The fast travel mechanic helping this concept significantly too. I always love seeing how game design relative to the environment gets unraveled in game. You, as the gamer, slowly get to see the vision within the games design by how the levels are created. In Uncharted 3, you dont get this feeling as everything is linear and straight-forward. You never get to return to an area nor do you expand on the environment through exploration. Its just one scene after another.2) Better Cover SystemTomb Raider has an awesome cover system. No longer do you have to press a button to enter/exit cover, Lara does so automatically when shes behind an obstacle like a wall. Shell automatically peer over or to the sides of cover whenever you take aim to shoot too. Covering doesnt make you invincible either. You really have to get up close to the wall to be in proper cover and even then, you can still be shot at from different angles should your enemy be in a good position. In Uncharted 3, the cover system is a mess. The problem arises by NOT having a button dedicated to entering/exiting cover. This button also maps to dodging. Countless amount of times I would accidentally enter cover when I wanted to dodge, and vice versa. You also have the issue of consistently entering/exiting/entering cover as delayed responses mean that you arent too sure whether Nathan is actually going to use cover or not, especially in the heat of battle.1) Tighter ControlsThis takes cue from the point above. By having a better button map to the gamepad, Tomb Raider becomes the better game from a gameplay perspective too. Controls feel intuitive and tight. Dodging works really well and allows you to regain control of Lara really quickly, meaning youre more proactive during shootouts. The dodge and counter system is great too coupled with a much better melee system than in Uncharted 3. Uncharted 3s essentially QTE melee moments was a weak point to the game. In Tomb Raider, you also gains skills throughout the game to increase your melee abilities and your countering abilities. Overall, Tomb Raider feels smoother in terms of gameplay.

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#51 mems_1224

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[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="Nengo_Flow"]Lems want to claim TR as ownage for Cows, but they cant cuz the PS3 version is better than the 360 version.Krelian-co

but the differences between multiplats dont matter using cow logic so that point is pretty irrelevant

well using lem logic TR > UC and TR. LOL :lol:

can't see the "ownage" lems claims here they have the best TR from consoles and the uncharted. But leave it to the lem logic to brag with a multiplat game.

So what you're saying is that cows admit that their logic is incredibly flawed and lem logic is superior? if you say so :?

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#52 Nengo_Flow

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[QUOTE="Nengo_Flow"]Lems want to claim TR as ownage for Cows, but they cant cuz the PS3 version is better than the 360 version.mems_1224

but the differences between multiplats dont matter using cow logic so that point is pretty irrelevant

Im using your logic when you boast about multiplats on the 360, but now you want to agree with the people that say that minor differences in multiplats dont matter? Flip-flopping ass Mems

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#53 Heil68

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[QUOTE="NathanDrakeSwag"]
96>>>>>>>>>>>>86
92>>>>>>>>>>>>86
88>>>>>>>>>>>>86
Krelian-co

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#54 mems_1224

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[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="Nengo_Flow"]Lems want to claim TR as ownage for Cows, but they cant cuz the PS3 version is better than the 360 version.Nengo_Flow

but the differences between multiplats dont matter using cow logic so that point is pretty irrelevant

Im using your logic when you boast about multiplats on the 360, but now you want to agree with the people that say that minor differences in multiplats dont matter? Flip-flopping ass Mems

What multiplats have I boasted about being better on 360? Except for maybe skyrim.

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#55 robotapple

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uncharted has been getting exposed lately as being the gta of this gen...

good at the time, but far from good

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#56 MonsieurX

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uncharted has been getting exposed lately as being the gta of this gen...

good at the time, but far from good
robotapple

Exposed how?

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#57 robotapple

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[QUOTE="robotapple"]

uncharted has been getting exposed lately as being the gta of this gen...

good at the time, but far from good
MonsieurX

Exposed how?

Pretty much exposed for being everything wrong with modern gaming.

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#58 MonsieurX

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[QUOTE="MonsieurX"][QUOTE="robotapple"]

uncharted has been getting exposed lately as being the gta of this gen...

good at the time, but far from good
robotapple

Exposed how?

Pretty much exposed for being everything wrong with modern gaming.

And you're wrong on that.

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#59 super600 Moderator

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What's up with your obsession over these games.

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#60 robotapple

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It's funny that Cows know they're owned here.

None of them even tried to argue the points they're just hiding behing old fanboy driven reviews :lol:

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#61 super600 Moderator

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It's funny that Cows know they're owned here.

None of them even tried to argue the points they're just hiding behing old fanboy driven reviews :lol:
robotapple

Maybe because you have been posting the same thing over and over again the last couple of weeks abonsabo.

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#62 Krelian-co

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It's funny that Cows know they're owned here.

None of them even tried to argue the points they're just hiding behing old fanboy driven reviews :lol:
robotapple

oifc having the only system with the 2 amazing franchises is pure ownage. :lol:

i think the jelly got to your brain.

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#63 OldSnakePS3

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uncharted 2 metacritic -96

tomb raider metacritic -87

uncharted FTW

i will be enjoying both games on ps3 anyway

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#64 gamefan67

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I agree with every reason except for 4. Tomb Raider is pretty interesting from the diaries and journals standpoint, but the dialogue between Drake and friends is just too enjoyable.. UC definitely has leg up in the character department, though I do agree that the villains in UC3 were not well developed.

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#65 Drasonak

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Tomb Raider is awesome. Uncharted is just a poor mans Jungle Hunt.

HaRmLeSS_RaGe

What do you mean a "poor man's" Jungle Hunt? Is Jungle Hunt more expensive than Uncharted? I'm willing to bet you can legally play that game on the computer for free. I don't think "poor man's" really fits here.

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#66 kuraimen

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[QUOTE="kuraimen"]Lol lems think that if they repeat this enough it'll become true.timbers_WSU

How many times are you gonna go cry to a mod when I say something to you? If you report me enough times do you get a free PS3? Is that the plan?

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#67 platniumgamer

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[QUOTE="timbers_WSU"][QUOTE="kuraimen"]Lol lems think that if they repeat this enough it'll become true.kuraimen

How many times are you gonna go cry to a mod when I say something to you? If you report me enough times do you get a free PS3? Is that the plan?

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#68 kuraimen

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[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="timbers_WSU"] How many times are you gonna go cry to a mod when I say something to you? If you report me enough times do you get a free PS3? Is that the plan?platniumgamer

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Same

I reported him again for your sig.

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#69 AdamPA1006

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[QUOTE="kuraimen"][QUOTE="timbers_WSU"] How many times are you gonna go cry to a mod when I say something to you? If you report me enough times do you get a free PS3? Is that the plan?platniumgamer

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Same

YOU ARE butt is hurt lol

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