


But having a playable state is better than not being able to play it at all. As mentioned in the 'Known Issues' section, the game is not completely fixed, as a lot of graphic effects are being skipped right now, so some areas look a bit bland. Hardware mode is now completely 'playable'. Looks better in software mode, but still has graphics too distorted to be playable.īIOS: USA 2.30, Game works much better now thanks to the CRC hacks that were created for the game. Ingame is completely corrupt in hardware mode. Use save states or manual saves from time to time to ensure you don't end up having to re-do a level if a bug occurs. Also, you should not rely on the autosave on this game. There is a graphical glitch where textures on movable objects seem to disappear when you move them. Scaling the resolution does not seem to affect this. Game runs ok in terms of frames, but does slow down quite a bit with visual effects such as fire and smoke etc. Lara's environment reproduces a more "interactive world that reacts and remembers", such that footprints left in the mud or mud transferred to Lara's knee from kneeling on the ground is washed away by rain, the bodies of the foes she encounters remain where she killed them, and any destruction to the environment she causes are permanent.īIOS: USA v2.30, HACKS: none, As with all Tomb Raider games on PS2, you need to do a full boot, since menu language and widescreen is determined by your BIOS settings. The game is presented in third person perspective, where the player takes control of Lara Croft. Tomb Raider: Underworld is a single player, action-adventure video game. All-terrain hybrid motorbike: A unique vehicle design built to drive on everything from mud to snow and ice. New state-of-the-art gear: Utilize the latest technology in Lara's upgraded inventory to navigate the world including: Multi-purpose grapple: A claw-like device with a high-tension cable designed for climbing, rappelling, performing wall runs and manipulating objects within the environment. Treacherous and unpredictable challenges: Each level is an elaborate multi-stage puzzle masked within an interactive environmental playground offering more flexibility over how the area is solved. Explore epic and unknown worlds: Discover ancient mysteries of the underworld hidden within the coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and more. Game description: Master your surroundings: Reach new heights with the broadest range of acrobatic abilities and utilize objects within the environment to uncover new paths to explore.

Game review links: IGN: 4.0/10, Metacritic: 53/100 Publisher(s): Eidos Interactive (EU, AU, US), Spike (JP)
