TR Retrospective | Tomb Raider: Legend (2006) - SteveOfWarr

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  • Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
  • With the series left in flux after AoD it's now up to Crystal Dynamics to carry the torch and continue Lara's legacy. Let's see how they did!
    Part 7 of an 12 part retrospective look back at each major #TombRaider​ game from 1996 to 2018, some even for the first time!
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    - CHAPTERS -
    00:00 - Intro / The Return of Toby Gard
    02:42 - a Legend Begins...
    04:18 - Croft Manor Returns
    07:02 - New Lara. New Backstory.
    11:16 - Controls & Gadgets
    13:36 - Quick Time Events & Level Design
    16:08 - RADnoculars & Bolivia Story
    18:41 - Combat Controls & Vehicle Segment
    21:41 - Flashback, Swimming & Paraiso
    24:22 - Japan & First Boss
    28:48 - Ghana & Manual Aiming
    33:22 - Kazakhstan & Third Boss
    36:42 - Cornwall & Sankey Jake
    39:35 - Nepal & Automated Gameplay
    43:04 - Excalibur Reforged & Bolivia Redux
    45:45 - WHERE. IS. MY. MOTHER?!
    49:10 - But wait... there's MORE!
    50:38 - The Ultimate Reward
    53:52 - Mo Ports. Mo Problems
    55:40 - Steve To The Rescue?
    57:36 - Conclusion
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Комментарии • 835

  • @lopirobinson1991
    @lopirobinson1991 2 года назад +96

    I remember I got goosebumps back when this game first came out and Lara screamed "WHERE IS MY MOTHER!!!" Such a bad ass moment.

  • @BRIXandSTRINGS
    @BRIXandSTRINGS 3 года назад +352

    🔫💥 *WHERE* 🔫💥 *IS* 🔫💥 *MY* 💥🔫 *MOTHER* !

    • @krycekuva
      @krycekuva 3 года назад +25

      such a great moment!

    • @akaunderdog4223
      @akaunderdog4223 3 года назад +16

      AVALON 😠😠

    • @lookcloser524
      @lookcloser524 3 года назад +18

      AVALON!!!
      It's not a myth! Don't you get it?
      I'm wasting my breath...*thwack*
      This is my second favourite video game of all time. Excitement for this next installment is an understatement.

    • @anonheart
      @anonheart 3 года назад +7

      I kinda like to see that as a sparta remix

    • @citroenboter
      @citroenboter 3 года назад +3

      @@anonheart that's actually a fantastic idea. Wish I had the patience to do that.

  • @SDK2K9
    @SDK2K9 3 года назад +125

    Amanda: "I touched it, and it touched me back."
    Steve: "Ok Amanda... Show me on the doll."
    Yeah... I got a good chuckle out of that one. XD

  • @kacperciesowski3344
    @kacperciesowski3344 3 года назад +88

    I love that "WHERE...IS...MY...MOTHER?!" scene at the end of this game!

    • @ms.playboyinternational393
      @ms.playboyinternational393 2 года назад +10

      Me too. It's so fricking epic

    • @0joshdude
      @0joshdude Год назад +4

      Best part rewatching all the reviews I remember when they first dropped

  • @Headshotnoby
    @Headshotnoby 2 года назад +4

    37:56 "you're too late, Amanda, I am now forklift certified"

    • @lionocyborg6030
      @lionocyborg6030 7 месяцев назад +1

      “Well I brought Ryo Hazuki, who S ranked his forklift exams!”

  • @margotalmanzar5210
    @margotalmanzar5210 3 года назад +249

    I was born in 96' so I was too young to enjoy the classic games when they came out. Legend was the first one I could actually play without help from my dad so it will always be my favourite because of the nostalgia. I wish crystal would go more in this anniversary and underworld's direction again but also bring the challenge and slower pace of the classic games back.

    • @sillypotato404
      @sillypotato404 3 года назад +6

      same XD i have very fond memories playing this game

    • @Iuxveritatis
      @Iuxveritatis 3 года назад +6

      I was born in 96 too but the first game i played was Chronicles😅 i played Legend a lot too... it was a good game except the annoying family story and sexualised looks of her

    • @margotalmanzar5210
      @margotalmanzar5210 3 года назад +5

      Oh god i remember trying to play chronicles as a kid but my dad (for some reason) bought the french version, I cried because I couldn't understand french Lara and didn't know what buttons to press, lmaoo better times.
      As a kid I really didn't care about her looks or story but as an adult I 100% agree crystal took away everything that made her Lara and turned her into daddy's little princess.

    • @DoctorEviloply
      @DoctorEviloply 2 года назад +6

      I was also born in 96. I was playing the original game when I was 3 years old. I sat on my dad's lap and played it on the computer. It wasn't that hard to figure out. Beating the game was another story.

    • @dergerhard9724
      @dergerhard9724 2 года назад +3

      I was born in 2003 and still grew up playing the classic Tomb Raider games with my dad.

  • @Hansy995
    @Hansy995 3 года назад +170

    Haha, you said "franchise sail into uncharted territory". It literally did do that. In 2013.

    • @SteveOfWarr
      @SteveOfWarr  3 года назад +49

      The temptation to write a joke for that was strong lol

    • @Hansy995
      @Hansy995 3 года назад +12

      @@SteveOfWarr It really was. I like to think that the pun was intended lol

    • @SuperSeenith
      @SuperSeenith 3 года назад +18

      I gotta say though, the modern TR games are way more fully featured with far more emphasis on puzzles and exploration than the uncharted games (which are pretty overrated if I'm honest) ever were

    •  2 года назад +2

      @@SuperSeenith well... Shadow is, previous two are not.

    • @sascha495
      @sascha495 2 года назад +2

      @@SteveOfWarr Honest Trailers did it too 👍🏻✌🏻😃

  • @TwisteDxBoi
    @TwisteDxBoi 3 года назад +134

    One thing I think you got wrong is that Whosa Manda didn't sabotage Lara's attempts to warn Amelia, Manda was telling Lara to pull out the sword to get to Avalon and save her mother.
    Also shoutout to my favourite line of the game. "Make sense right this second or I swear I'll execute you where you stand!"

    • @jamesflynn4951
      @jamesflynn4951 Год назад

      That's the Lara we know and love.
      No shits given, just bullets.

  • @lookcloser524
    @lookcloser524 3 года назад +74

    It's our heroine's backstory, and how we see a softer side to her. The level design and how varying in atmosphere they are. How Lara's moves blend seamlessly like flowing water. The motorbike sections that make you feel like the ultimate badass! It's Zip and Alistair's banter as she's tackling the tombs and their clever puzzles. The swan dive in Ghana. That last scene with Lara screaming in Amanda's face. The dress in Tokyo.
    That soundtrack...THAT Croft Manor music. 😍
    Tomb Raider Legend is my second favourite video game of all time; it's legendary in name and nature.
    Excitement for this next installment is an understatement!!!

  • @mike7887
    @mike7887 3 года назад +40

    The sunset lit Croft manor and the most beautiful tranquil music makes me feel a certain way...... not sure what it is...... it's so dreamy

  • @snakeslife-uroborodjinn790
    @snakeslife-uroborodjinn790 3 года назад +80

    Seeing this game being discussed makes me happy. The Crystal Dynamics era wasn't perfect but it was fun. These game may not have been hard but they had wit and charm in their writing and an undeniable soul in their presentation.
    Legend was a brave step forward. Anniversary perfected the formula. And Underworld kinda sucked but was gorgeous.

    • @SuperHns
      @SuperHns Год назад +8

      Underworld was fine, I always wished they would have done TR2 and TR3 "anniversary" after that but alas

  • @charliequinn_
    @charliequinn_ 3 года назад +63

    I was only 6 years old when Tomb Raider: Legend came out. It was my introduction to the franchise, which is why it holds a special place in my heart to this day. I grew up with the LAU trilogy.

  • @JohnnyHany
    @JohnnyHany 3 года назад +14

    I just love soundtrack for this game... Especially main theme and "that" song from Nepal level. It's just pure bliss ❤️

  • @DUDUDISCH
    @DUDUDISCH 3 года назад +115

    It's gonna be a good Valentine's Day, after all...

  • @Nexils
    @Nexils 2 года назад +62

    46:55 Amanda doesn't try to sabotage anything, but as time is running out (and the whole thing will explode if the sword isn't pulled out) she shouts to Lara to pull the sword out instead because she may be too weak to do it herself. Lara's mother mistakingly thinks Amanda is talking to her and to protect young Lara, she does what Amanda says and pulls out the sword, making the whole thing explode.

    • @claudejunkers4348
      @claudejunkers4348 2 года назад +16

      Wow you're a genius. I actually never thought of it this way, although taking out the sword would transport Lara to "Avalon" so does that mean Amanda wanted Lara in Avalon from good will or just to screw her over since if u have played tomb raider underworld you'd know what going to Avalon means.

    • @Nexils
      @Nexils 2 года назад +10

      @@claudejunkers4348 I'm not sure. Maybe she didn't know what Avalon would be like, even though she knew it would explode for some reason and I think she wanted someone to use it and didn't mind it being Lara if she couldn't do it herself? Either way Amanda probably didn't even see Amelia since young Lara didn't see older Lara in the flashback, either...

    • @Invisibletoday
      @Invisibletoday Год назад +2

      @@claudejunkers4348 I played legend and underworld twice and still don’t know what Avalon is about

    • @Metroid22540
      @Metroid22540 Год назад +7

      @@Invisibletoday Do you remember the lines about the "monomyth" in Legend? All the Stone Daises were linked to the same one Dais near Jormungandr. Avalon was basically a misdirection for Helheim.
      Leading people on the journey to some lovely afterlife/paradise when they're actually used to create new Thralls.

  • @odiedodieuk
    @odiedodieuk 3 года назад +206

    This guy needs more love. Just found his channel

    • @danabnormal5988
      @danabnormal5988 3 года назад +9

      True, this. He's hilarious, and seems to know what he's talking about.

    • @mihaianca8602
      @mihaianca8602 3 года назад +6

      Well then you’ll be delighted to watch the first 7 videos of the series + some interviews and other stuff

    • @odiedodieuk
      @odiedodieuk 3 года назад

      @@mihaianca8602 oh I have. Love the TR retrospective

  • @reimaginethesounds6694
    @reimaginethesounds6694 3 года назад +28

    Well, on this trilogy she moves like a lizard that stick to the walls, so that info about Crystal being the devs of Gecko is very interesting

  • @Seraoverit77
    @Seraoverit77 3 года назад +52

    This is my favourite game! Can't wait to watch this...so excited! I know it'll be amazing..What is seriously underrated in this game is the comedy..especially the interactions with Zip and Alister..
    Alister--"At least when she's jumping around on cliffs they stay put."
    Zip--"Man, I don't know what she's thinking. She's crazy!"
    Lara--"I can hear you you know, and it's a tad distracting."
    Alister--"Sorry Lara."
    Zip--"Shutting up now."
    Zip-- "So the Shaman would be Merlin and the staff would be whatever the hell Arthur's sword was called."
    Alister-- "It's called coincidence."
    Zip-- "Huh. Funny name for a sword."
    Zip-- "Congratulations(!) You got your wish; the place is a death trap."
    Lara-- "It needed a woman's touch."
    Zip-- "Nishimura's gonna bill you for that!
    Lara-- "It's not a party until something gets broken."

    • @taytayrazors9033
      @taytayrazors9033 3 года назад +6

      I Love me Some Zip 💕 He just Talk and Talk Lol.

    • @bialarcrais1763
      @bialarcrais1763 2 года назад +1

      I love Zip he's just brilliant

  • @aita2565
    @aita2565 3 года назад +39

    ahhh, Legend is my favorite, I can't wait!!!

  • @talkshushigeisha
    @talkshushigeisha 3 года назад +23

    I will never play this again without thinking of James Rutland {{and his lovely silk shirt}}

    • @TCFan25
      @TCFan25 3 года назад +2

      Who looks like Malcolm out of Jurassic Park.

    • @tomspence8506
      @tomspence8506 2 месяца назад

      I remember James Rutland. He used to wear leather trousers with the silk shirt.

  • @vincerichards4261
    @vincerichards4261 3 года назад +24

    I found my old "The official Tomb Raider Files" Book early, look in-side and it had Lara's profile that said Lara's Birthday is the 14th of February. So, Happy Birthday Lara Croft, you have a Great Day. :>

  • @VIOLET-uo6uq
    @VIOLET-uo6uq 3 года назад +41

    This series is such a....Legend *cries in pun*

  • @SuggestiveGaming
    @SuggestiveGaming 3 года назад +67

    Absolutely incredible work once again! So excited to get into the CD games!

  • @SteveOfWarr
    @SteveOfWarr  3 года назад +59

    --- UPDATE! 29/09/21 ---
    My fixes have been enhanced and superseded by ATombRaiderFan and other forum members on the TRF forums. They've managed to fix things I didn't even know were broken and MORE!
    New links below =)
    Thank you so much to everyone who has stopped by to check out this new video and also to those who were able to watch the live premier!!
    The support you all continue to show me and my work is nothing short of incredible and is incredibly humbling, so thank you!
    Links to my compiled fix pack and the SCU tool are in the video description but I'll also pop them here just in case -_^
    Special shout outs again to all the talented members of the TR community for figuring all this out and making the tools to be able to do so!
    EDIT: The special thank you section in the credits has an error which meant that I thanked the wrong person by mistake, so thank you to Jason WALKER and Jason CHESTER (I'm so dumb lmao)
    - DOWNLOADS -
    ATombRaiderFan's Fix Thread + DL Links - www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=225979
    Tomb Raider Legend Upgraded Thread: www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?p=8322501#post8322501
    SCU Legend Tool - github.com/ANoDE85/PyTR7SCU/r...

    • @johnnybensonitis7853
      @johnnybensonitis7853 3 года назад +2

      You make great content and that appears to be the best way to grow your channel so good on ya!

    • @briansmall241
      @briansmall241 3 года назад

      need to make a new one she go and try to fine her mom

    • @spacejam8765
      @spacejam8765 3 года назад +1

      Fantastic review. Have you ever thought about review all 3 Tomb Raider film's?

  • @jamescaldwell930
    @jamescaldwell930 3 года назад +23

    The music is amazing in this game! I still find myself humming the tune from the end all the time.

  • @nayz
    @nayz 2 года назад +28

    this was absolutely amazing! can’t wait for your anniversary retrospective

  • @dahmanedz3911
    @dahmanedz3911 3 года назад +25

    Ok I’m not moving from here until this thing starts.

  • @nayru33
    @nayru33 3 года назад +18

    YES! Thank you so much for this :) Agreed - Keeley Hawes is my definitive Lara also. Can't wait for your take on Anniversary and TRunderworld :)

  • @jaymason3339
    @jaymason3339 3 года назад +13

    This was my first tomb raider game in my middle school days, very good memories

  • @cookiearmy9337
    @cookiearmy9337 2 года назад +5

    Being born in '96 I only had the pleasure of watching my older brother play all the original TR games. TR Legend was the first one I actually got to play myself.
    It's been so long, I really should pull Legend and Underworld out to play. They weren't by all means the perfect games but they were fun.

  • @tylerdunnan5059
    @tylerdunnan5059 3 года назад +33

    Finished the retrospective in two days and now it continues. Perfect timing. Can't bloody wait.

  • @RayneNaegwyn
    @RayneNaegwyn 3 года назад +8

    I got introduced to Tomb Raider through this game... after all these years finally researching what the previous games were like I am so shocked to see how many classic game fans are so unhappy with Legend and how it reworked the old Lara. 12 year old me thought this Lara is fantastic 😂

  • @palkeys
    @palkeys 3 года назад +41

    You've worked incredibly hard on this; looking forward to seeing the finished article!

  • @rosegoldboi8103
    @rosegoldboi8103 3 года назад +3

    Amanda going full on Kate Beckinsale made me chuckle 😂

  • @Link9876ful
    @Link9876ful 3 года назад +49

    I am so hyped, I just found your channel some days ago and binge watched all your retrospective in like 2 days. Finally a retrospective you could enjoy the game fully after Tomb Raider Chronicles and Angel of Darkness :)
    Legend was and still is a great game!

    • @DJPoprocks
      @DJPoprocks 3 года назад +1

      same! we're lucky we only had to wait a few days for this one :D

  • @victorvasilev4640
    @victorvasilev4640 3 года назад +5

    Simply the best game in these series! I still love it to this day (and honestly the movements and interactions with the environment look way better than they look now...)

  • @foxywoxy0w068
    @foxywoxy0w068 3 года назад +7

    TRL is one of my favourite games but yeah, the last Bolivia Level was really short. If the game were to be remade, I would extend this level to be less of a boss fight only but a full on final level.
    Pretty much have all the same areas again but changed in a way to encompass “You’ve been here before, you know where to go, but things are different this time”. Like for example in the games very first area, perhaps some enemy patrols and structures to let the player know that the enemy is full on expecting them, could provide an opportunity to take alternate routes instead of old ones and make use of the Sword as well.

  • @samz8691
    @samz8691 3 года назад +8

    I do like Zip and Allistair, I think all they had to do to fix them, would be to make the puzzle hits an optional thing like in Anniversary with Lara's Journal/Underworld's hints (and have a few more moody bits where they're not in-contact.), they talk a bit too much/spoil the simplistic puzzles but they kinda over-corrected in Underworld.
    I also really like how Turrets are completely optional but super-effective in Legend (Which is how they should be in shooters.) and in general, while lacking in the maze-like environments, I can't deny Legend's combat is one of the best in the series.

  • @bjnboy
    @bjnboy 3 года назад +19

    Great job, Steve, and it's perfect that you released this on Lara's birthday, February 14th.
    That said, I feel that you hit the nails on the heads where your review of this game was concerned, and you definitely highlighted the pros and cons. I remember many fun times playing it on PC back in the day, and I completely agree with you that Keeley Hawes is perhaps the definitive version of Lara Croft because her performance embodied all the aspects of the character, and she really made the role her own. Though for me, Jonell Elliot will always be the definitive version of the Core Design era Lara, but if you want a good balance between the two, Jenni Milward perfectly incorporates both versions of Lara and she's voiced numerous fan projects.
    That being said, for me, one of my biggest gripes about the game is that it was way too short and too linear, and I know you touched upon this in your video, but I believe it would have been better if there were more levels in each part of the world we traveled to and that said levels were longer, much like the Core games.
    I also liked how Crystal Dynamics gave Lara a more fleshed out personality as well as some much needed character development. She was given a backstory that more people could relate to (losing a parent at a young age) and could thus generate emotional resonance in the players. The Core Lara was a straight up hardcore badass who didn't let us into her personal thoughts and emotions too much, and I feel that by doing that, Core sort of pigeonholed themselves into a character that couldn't really develop much further until the Angel of Darkness came along. It was the same problem that Sean Connery's James Bond had and why Connery wanted to leave since Thunderball - the character was effectively static in terms of development and was going nowhere.
    Either way, I really liked the video and I eagerly await the next installment. :-)

  • @FNDiary
    @FNDiary 3 года назад +53

    Finally !!! I was gonna finish you Angel of darkness VDO ♥♥

  • @antoine31
    @antoine31 3 года назад +16

    Your videos and your work are amazing, I re-watch them frequently !

  • @virtuelegamer19
    @virtuelegamer19 2 года назад +2

    Brings back so many good memories i still love legend it is a great game

  • @MaisuBirb
    @MaisuBirb 3 года назад +11

    This man is making videos for over 10 years and creating some insanely well edited and entertaining videos on a Series I grew up as a child, yet has only 5.5k subs? RUclips's algorithm really oughta start doing it's job.. Edit: Right, the death scenes. I hope you include plenty of them from the next games, Steve!

  • @angel_lucass
    @angel_lucass 3 года назад +5

    My sister just finished playing it, I was so happy since i used to play it many years ago

  • @EeveeTrainer_
    @EeveeTrainer_ 2 года назад +4

    I am very thankful that the youtube algorithm pointed me in the right direction, love the videos! Ive been binge watching all the Tomb Raider videos haha, you have a very fun and relaxing style of commentating, the editing is on point and it's fun that you take us through the entire game with you and your witty jokes! Keep it up Steve!

  • @Verdilet
    @Verdilet 3 года назад +10

    I can't wait for this. I used to be a huge fan of the classic TR games and I got back into the series for a bit after I discovered these retrospectives during the first lockdown. I am admittedly less interested in the games that came after Angel of Darkness, but I have some fond memories of Legend. In any case, I find your reviews very entertaining and insightful, and I look forward to seeing what you have to say about this game.

  • @spiraltawa6320
    @spiraltawa6320 3 года назад +5

    Even though I haven't played Legend yet, I watched this video anyway because your reviews are always hilarious and now I can choose which version I should play.
    Also nice to see your channel *feeling stronger now* , keep going man !

  • @ankur20092009
    @ankur20092009 3 года назад +49

    This channel is really underrated, this guy is awesome and puts a lot of effort and actually does a detailed game review, better than anyone and far far better than IGN itself. Kudos, to you. Well done

  • @kamerynhaynes7076
    @kamerynhaynes7076 3 года назад +3

    This was brilliant!
    Also for anyone who didnt know , you can also use that machine to grab hold of the smoke monster and shoot him into the electrical barrier so it gives you more time to compete the electrical puzzle at the end of Kazakhstan

  • @zacwollervoiceninja5136
    @zacwollervoiceninja5136 3 года назад +4

    Master Warr,
    I can’t tell you how
    SUPER EXCITED I am
    for Tomb Raider: Legend!
    😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
    I can hardly wait
    for what you have in store for us
    in Part 7 of your
    Tomb Raider Retrospective!
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @jurassicstark8100
    @jurassicstark8100 3 года назад +5

    These videos are so incredible - can really see your love of the craft in every second. Can't wait for the anniversary retrospective!

  • @GreatWhiteSharkey
    @GreatWhiteSharkey 3 года назад +7

    Excited isn’t the word, this game has always been a point of contention for me and a few of my friends. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the game!!!

  • @m_y0o
    @m_y0o 3 года назад +2

    You really said everything I like about this game it’s my favorite of all time ♥️♥️

  • @arron.barnett
    @arron.barnett 4 месяца назад

    Legend is one of my all time favourites. I'd played the other games when I was a bit to young to 'get' them, but this one came out at the perfect time for me and cemented a love for the franchise for me. Fond memories of working through all the time trials with my brother to unlock every outfit.

  • @PupRiku
    @PupRiku 3 года назад +3

    I saw this thumbnail and got far too excited. For a second I thought it went up today which would have been a great Birthday gift lol.

  • @ChaoticVoicesofAndreas
    @ChaoticVoicesofAndreas 2 года назад +1

    Now that you mention it once or twice, Rutland DOES have a lovely silk shirt.

  • @lionocyborg6030
    @lionocyborg6030 2 года назад +2

    I think the reason the bike controls are weird on PC is because you are supposed to play using the mouse and keyboard, in which case accelerate is the up cursor key, just like running. They didn't expect PC players to be using a controller, which is OK because when I was growing up, nobody did. (Nobody I knew anyway) It's also why the grapple swing and environmental hazard prompts are a fancy symbol and a warning exclamation mark respectively: those controls can be rebound so they need something that covers all possible button configurations, whereas on console it's always A Button & Y Button or triangle button & X button depending on whether you're on Xbox & Xbox 360 or PS2, PS3 & PSP.

  • @SuperHns
    @SuperHns Год назад

    this is probably my favorite TR game I remember this game on my PC back in 2006, enabling "next-gen" settings and just seeing the graphics, blew me away.

  • @theinfantmetroid
    @theinfantmetroid Год назад

    This was the Era of Tomb Raider that I grew up with and will thus probably always be my favorite. I love this incarnation of Lara so much

  • @croftrider5191
    @croftrider5191 3 года назад +4

    Have I ever mentioned that I absolutely love your ' game box cover art' . I love the sunset photo :) Very well done as always !!!

  • @mikavelcheck1854
    @mikavelcheck1854 3 года назад +8

    I’m watching this again after watching the other retrospectives. And idk if it’s because I never played all the original games all the way through, or that the LAU trilogy is my favorite version of Lara.... but this was my favorite retrospective so far. The jokes in this one got me laughing my ass off even the second time around. Great job, I’m excited for the Anniversary retrospective!

  • @lionocyborg6030
    @lionocyborg6030 2 года назад +1

    The monitor showing Rutland’s bio in the first Croft Manor cutscene did work on PC back on my original disk version but apparently not the steam version. I know because I used to play my disk version all the time and only switched to steam thinking it would fix some compatibility bugs Legend & Anniversary on disk had.

  • @Titus-cm8gz
    @Titus-cm8gz 3 года назад +6

    Amazing. As expected. And I'm not even halfway through...
    Yeah, I also found the radio communications a bit much to begin with, because it jarred with that glorious sense of isolation and immersion I felt when playing the first game back in 96.
    But they did grow on me. And thank FUCK they did tone Zip down from his 'Total Recall Cab Driver mode'.

    • @SteveOfWarr
      @SteveOfWarr  3 года назад +5

      "HEY MAAAAAAN I'VE GOT FIIIIIVE KIDS TO FEED" 🤣

  • @Kenshiro3rd
    @Kenshiro3rd Год назад +1

    2:36 aaaand you just earned my sub by blowing away Raid Shadow Legends with with Kyle Katarn's Bryar Pistol.

  • @ThePraiseworthyPSN
    @ThePraiseworthyPSN 3 года назад +6

    Another great video from the one of a kind Steve, it’s official: you are my absolute favourite retrospective videos makers on RUclips... Such efforts and charisma were put in your videos, well done mate and thank you for yet another addictive fun to watch video, whenever I want to be in a good mood I rewatch your videos so thanks again and please keep it up :-)

  • @MarshyMooz
    @MarshyMooz 3 года назад +3

    I've been re watching every single one of your Retrospectives, in order, for roughly two weeks, and I've never gotten bored of them, the amount of effort you put into these are insane, please keep it up and I am looking forward for the 14th now.

    • @MarshyMooz
      @MarshyMooz 3 года назад

      This still stands, just finished watching it and I am super excited for Anniversary!

  • @aprotista
    @aprotista 3 года назад +2

    HOLY BALLS. IT’S HAPPENING! I’m going to go re-watch all the retrospectives and get ready.

  • @yigilantis
    @yigilantis 3 года назад +2

    I am simply amazed by your dedication to TR series. It is lovely to remember all those gameplay traumas once again thanks to your videos. You are doing a brilliant job. I hope you don't restrict yourself to TR and expand your work with other iconic titles like Soul Reaver. There is plenty of content for you in old PC gaming.

  • @ianyarwood728
    @ianyarwood728 3 года назад +2

    Genuinely so excited for this!! Must've binged your TR series like 10 times now! Keep up the awesome work Steve!

  • @cokeaim
    @cokeaim 3 года назад +5

    Reminder set. Going to take an easy day working from home to watch all other episodes back to back before this. When is Winston coming back or is Alister or Zip going to be the new protagonist?

  • @trblemayker5157
    @trblemayker5157 3 года назад +3

    Great review as ever. The one thing I've noticed is that the PS2 visuals of Lara is kind of better than the PS3. Kind of shows how lighting can drastically change stuff.

    • @lionocyborg6030
      @lionocyborg6030 7 месяцев назад

      For me, that would be the OG Xbox version & PC with remastered mode turned off over the Xbox 360 which is the same difference. Parts of the 360 graphics look better on actual 360 than they do on PC with remastered mode on however as the latter is broken and glitchy even with fan patches. So Japan’s scaffolding building is missing its wall, bright lighting and shimmering effects in Lara’s pool are gone and her gym pool looks like it’s full of oil, similar to a bug that’s in some of the later playable patches for 10th Anniversary Edition.

  • @caelsalad6955
    @caelsalad6955 3 года назад +4

    This entire series is extraordinary, kudos to Steve ❤

  • @EEPvids
    @EEPvids 3 года назад +1

    So many great memories with this game playing it around the time of release on ps2, my favourite TR game!
    Great video

  • @Culpride
    @Culpride 2 года назад +1

    24:40 Fun fact about Yakuza: until around 2010 the Yakuza had official buros, addresses and phone numbers, since in Japan it wasn't illegal to be part of a criminal organisation. You could simply go there and ask for their services.

  • @YuuYunomi
    @YuuYunomi 3 года назад +1

    Just another perfect video. It's always so enjoyable to see such a modern take on this classic series. Watched the video all in one go and I'm really shocked by the effort that went into it. 10/10

  • @JoeZUGOOLA
    @JoeZUGOOLA 3 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed this game .. It reminded me of playing with action figures as a kids.. like I was in control completely of the character

  • @paulrobins7093
    @paulrobins7093 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for another great retrospective.
    Guernsey went back into lockdown at the end of last month, and your videos have really helped to keep me sane. Thank you. I look forward to the next one. Keep up the good work.

  • @Lukeywoodsey
    @Lukeywoodsey Год назад

    This is probably one of my favourite games of all time. The controls haven't aged well but I have such nostalgia for the game.
    I was struggling to find a job at the time I got this game and I found it in a second hand game shop. This was just so fun to play

  • @mimmikibilly
    @mimmikibilly 3 года назад +14

    As a longtime TR fan, I was astonished by how fresh yet respectful to its origins TR Legend felt to me. The bikini thing? That leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but there is still plenty to be praised in this game. I had to click on the video as soon as I saw it. Thank you for covering this series.

  • @daniboy4153
    @daniboy4153 2 года назад

    This was the first TR game I ever played. Thanks to this game, im now a Tomb Raider fan.

  • @Easton772
    @Easton772 Год назад +1

    When I was a kid I was OBSESSED with tomb raider and legend was my favorite, I had such a big crush on Lara and the action of the game made me so excited. I also replayed the Japan level so many times but I always felt bad killing the dogs💀 I like anniversary and underworld too but i didn't get into underworld and anniversary wasn't my fav so I was always on legend

  • @ibvvjiug
    @ibvvjiug 3 года назад +4

    I am simple man... I See a Steveofwarr Tomb Raider retrospective Video...I press like

  • @samsmith9315
    @samsmith9315 2 года назад +1

    Why do I love this intro so much 🤣 There's something hilarious about a man getting hit in the face by an Amazon parcel.

  • @Lopiz38
    @Lopiz38 3 года назад +11

    So hyped! Love from France!

  • @cinnamonraw9911
    @cinnamonraw9911 2 года назад +1

    Got into gaming as I found the old PS1 and games from the kids in the attic. Found your contend very useful, and enjoyable. Thank you Steve

  • @alexsze8537
    @alexsze8537 Год назад

    So funny to see how they threw the post box in ur head and your jacket is so cool it helped u to bring ur good name back to life after it!

  • @andrewsimm633
    @andrewsimm633 3 года назад

    Found you channel yesterday and binged watched all of your Tomb Raider retrospective. Grew up with TR 2 as my first, used to watch my dad play it when I was 5 before my bedtime.

  • @MoonSpiritChannel
    @MoonSpiritChannel 3 года назад +2

    Stellar work as usual, Steve! Here's to another great retrospective of the TR series!

  • @hannahmarie4018
    @hannahmarie4018 3 года назад +1

    2021 just got a little bit better

  • @anianakayama9059
    @anianakayama9059 3 года назад +1

    amazing video! Legend is such a nostalgic game for me cause I won it in TR knowledge contest and was replaying it like crazy :D I'm already looking forward to your video about Anniversary!

  • @vodkavecz
    @vodkavecz 2 года назад +2

    Really good review of the game. For me this LAU era is peak Tomb Raider. It has the fluid, tight, enjoyable controls, good overarching story, and a badass, likeable Lara. And yeah, her looks? Let me tell you, when I played it, the 19-20 year old me didn't mind it at all :D The next gen graphics though... I liked the looks of it, but it was so bugged on PC... Eh, still I played most of it on that option, for the nicer effects and textures, even if that graphics didn't have the wet clothes drying up effect (that was a nice touch btw). AS I remember it had less problems on my old computer at the time, than on my new one when I replayed recently.
    And now, I'm waiting your next videos about Anniversary and Underworld. Keep it up!
    PS: the music of the game is fantastic, worth a mention too.

  • @BelartWright
    @BelartWright 3 года назад +4

    Certainly my favorite Croft game. Loving the review so far!

  • @perkinwarbeck3029
    @perkinwarbeck3029 3 года назад

    Just re-watched this after the premier to really take it all in, and my oh my... bravo, Steve.
    You've really smashed this retrospective out of the park! Amazing job, it's great to see the charm, detail and honesty of your earlier retrospectives still shine through to this day, and this was most definatley worth the wait.
    I particularly enjoy how you manage to entwine both detailed exploration of the game in a modern setting; whilst still referencing it's impact and relevance to its contemporary release all underpinned by a witty and humorous narration. Going that one step further to expose bugs that the developers could easily have fixed and experimenting to recommend the best plug-in for us to play was a real class act for sure.
    I'd like to thank you for the hard work and effort that you put into these videos - as they go above and beyond and bring a lot of people happiness and nostalgia.
    Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable hour and best of luck for the Anniversary playthrough, mate. See you on the streams!

  • @lou6087
    @lou6087 3 года назад +1

    I am SO glad I have found this channel! Nice bit of nostalgia for me and you had me laughing multiple times

  • @laurendavis7337
    @laurendavis7337 3 года назад +1

    When it cut back to you with two black eyes, I damn near spat out my coffee. Thank you for another thorough and entertaining addition to this series! I'm already looking forward to the next installment.

  • @Arsio12
    @Arsio12 2 года назад

    Just found this channel and immediately binged your Tomb Raider marathon. Great work! Subscribed and looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.
    I grew up with this game. I was too young to enjoy the classic series, outside of watching my dad play Tomb Raider 3 & 4. Got this game out of that intrigue and Legend and Anniversary was always some of my favourites.

  • @TheQANinja
    @TheQANinja 3 года назад +4

    Can't wait! Best Tomb Raider reviews easily!

  • @MkProductionQ8
    @MkProductionQ8 3 года назад

    this is the best tomb raider game i have ever played , i first played it on ps2 and then on the xbox 360 !

  • @lagamefakten
    @lagamefakten 3 года назад +2

    Wow, what an incredible video. I really love your Tomb Raider Retrospectives.
    Keep up the good work ✌🏻.

  • @Scoobywho64
    @Scoobywho64 3 года назад +1

    Been waiting for this and it did not disappoint! Another awesome video dude, not only did you point out some of the teething problems in this initial reboot series but also highlighted what made this game so fun to play. Can’t wait for anniversary ❤️