Underworld really does feel like a half-game. The exclusive content for the Xbox 360 should not have been exclusive at all, as this game really could have used a few more levels. As good as the story and levels are, the bad camera, the length of the game, and the little replay value will ensure that I do not revisit Underworld for a while. I managed to complete it in less time than Legend, which was a huge disappointment. ![]() Experienced tomb raiders should have no problem completing the game. Unfortunately, the game simply was not long enough. Underworld's saving grace is the level design, with huge puzzles and huge levels. For the first time, the secrets hunt really does not add any replay value and is quite tedious. The secrets/relic hunt is quite boring, and they seem scattered arbitrarily through the game for the sake of it. The gun battles are so bad it almost feels like it was tacked on because traditionally Lara has had to shoot something. The camera is also a hindrance in gun battles, as it jumps around so much, and rarely focuses on the target. When this happens you can either plan your route from the ground (which isn't always possible) or guess where you have to jump, often resulting in death because you've overshot the mark. This means half the time you cannot see where you are going when you are climbing/jumping. instead of zooming out when you need it to, it instead gets stuck behind Lara's back, sometimes it goes above Lara so you can't even see her. It does nothing to aid the flow of the game or enhance Lara's movement, in fact it impedes you so many times. The first noticeable thing is the camera. For all the good looks this game has, there are so many things that spoil the game-play. Lara can jump and grab the very corner of a ledge which is on a strange angle. Lara is now mo-capped, adding a lot more flexibility to the character, e.g. Lara still has a plastic Michael Jackson face, which does ruin the immersion a bit, but at least it doesn't affect the game-play. The character models look a lot more realistic than in previous games, with Lara having a much more athletic build. The lighting, reflections and textures look fantastic. The environments in Underworld are stunning and grand. Tomb Raider Underworld looks like a current generation game but feels like it is still stuck in the past. If you are just looking for a somewhat spoiler-free bug list, Stella's website comes in handy again. If you are unsure that you have come across a bug, I would consult the walkthrough on Stella's website. Generally speaking, if you play the game in some sensible way, you will be hard pressed to find bugs (besides poor engine design). At some points, I've gone out of my way to trigger them, only to find they would never trip. I've found that some of the PC version bugs described don't seem to trigger.
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