INTRODUCTION
Lara Croft leaps back into action, not in a brand-new adventure but in a striking rendition of her first escapade – “Tomb Raider: Anniversary” for the Wii. While the tale remains the same, the dazzling modern graphics engine rejuvenates this classic with redesigned locations, altered dialogues, and a lot of swinging and grappling!
A TRIP DOWN NOSTALGIA LANE – BUT DIFFERENT
The essence of “Tomb Raider: Anniversary” remains faithful to the original. However, brace yourself for a twist! While the locations may evoke a hearty “I’ve been here before!” from veteran gamers, they’ve been rearranged and come with revamped puzzles. So, if you were hoping to breeze through by banking on your memories from the original game, think again!
ACROBATICS TAKE CENTER STAGE
If you have aspirations of joining the circus, you’re in luck! The game leans heavily on acrobatics, making ledges the MVPs of the level design. You’d find yourself leaping, twirling, and shimmying across these ledges more than you’d ever have imagined. Gone are the days of the tedious block-pushing or constant vital hunts. Lara’s now more of a gymnast than a locksmith.
THE ART OF COMBAT – AIM, SHOOT, REPEAT
Those who’ve battled through the original will find the combat strikingly familiar but with a little twist. Unlike the good old days when Lara automatically locked onto her target, aiming is now a manual affair. A little more skill, a tad more thrill! And don’t even get me started on the boss fights. Instead of seamlessly merging with the adventure, these confrontations stand-alone and often involve a sprinkle of puzzle-solving.
SLOW MOTION? MORE LIKE ‘GO’ MOTION!
If you ever wanted Lara to possess superhero-like abilities, here’s your wish granted. You are introducing the “adrenaline dodge,” – a skill that allows Lara to slow down time. Just imagine an enraged beast charging at you, and you get to dance around it, mocking its fury, in what feels like cinematic slow-mo. Add real-time player involvement in specific sequences, and you’re in for a roller-coaster ride!
THE WII EXPERIENCE – SHAKE, RATTLE, AND ROLL
Exclusive to the Wii version of “Tomb Raider: Anniversary” are its motion controls. So if you’ve been slacking off on your workouts, here’s a fun way to flex those muscles. And as a cherry on top, the Wii offers puzzles that are a class apart from other platforms. Nothing screams “exclusive club” louder than this!
In conclusion, “Tomb Raider: Anniversary” for Wii is an engaging, nostalgic, yet fresh experience. Whether swinging on ropes, mastering the art of combat, or shaking things up with the Wii motion controls, this game offers a perfect blend of old and new. Dive in and let the adventures of Lara Croft sweep you off your feet once again!