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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Game Info
Developer Crystal Dynamics is currently at work on a 9th Tomb Raider game with title and details to be announced. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is not that game. This is something a little different: a smaller game that blends traditional exploration and puzzle solving with fast-paced, arcade-style action and the opportunity for two-player cooperative gameplay.
STELLA'S MINI-REVIEW: Many players have asked for my opinion on the game. I haven't had time to write a real review yet, but I can say without hesitation that Guardian of Light is one of the best games I've played in a long time. It's not Tomb Raider, nor does it claim to be. There's no third-person camera and very little solitary exploration, but it does have some TR-like features: well-designed levels; challenging puzzles; a perfect balance between puzzle solving, platforming and combat; a few tough bosses; lots of items to collect and challenges that encourage replay...and of course Lara.
It's pretty light in the story department, but no more so than any of the classic Tomb Raiders. Basically it's another powerful-artifact-about-to-fall-into-the-wrong-hands-until-Lara-steps-in kind of thing. The fun is in the gameplay, though. The single-player campaign is great, but co-op mode is where this game really shines. Long-time Lara fans who've dreamed of playing with a friend will have a blast exploring, fighting and helping each other navigate fiendish traps to snag that elusive artifact or relic. But don't take my word for it. Try the demo and see for yourself.
Guardian of Light concept art by Michael Komarck (click for larger image)
GAME FEATURES:
- Digital download format only.
- Platforms: Windows PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and now iPhone/iPad.
- Release dates: Xbox 360 - August 18, 2010. PS3 and PC - September 28. iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch December 16.
- Downloadable expansion levels and character packs. (see below)
- ESRB rating 'T' for Teen.
- Sprawling environments with minimal load times.
- Cost: about $15/£10.
- Length of gameplay: About 6 hours.
- Replay value: High.
- Single- and two-player cooperative modes either online or on the same console.*
- Play as Lara and/or Totec, her Mayan warrior comrade.
- Isometric perspective (à la Diablo or Dungeon Siege).
- A full arsenal of weapons, from Lara's dual pistols and Totec's spear to shotguns, rifles, flamethrowers, grenade launchers and more.
- Lara's grappling hook and Totec's shield aid in exploration and puzzle solving.
- Collectible weapons, artifacts, relics and other upgrades increase your characters' power as you progress.
- Hordes of undead enemies, plus bosses, including the obligatory ancient evil overlord.
Download the Demo & Full Game
- Windows PC: Steam, Eidos UK Store, GameTap, Direct2Drive
(all versions require Steam client software) - Xbox 360: Xbox LIVE Marketplace
- PlayStation 3: PlayStation Network
- iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch: Apple Store (full game only)
A playable demo is available for all platforms except iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch. Follow the links above or visit the Steam Store, Xbox Live Marketplace or PlayStation Network for more info.
Expansions & Downloadable Content (DLC)
There are five downloadable content packs, including three challenge packs and two character packs. Each challenge pack has four short levels—maybe 1/10 the size of a normal game level—some packed with fiendish traps, others swarming with enemies. Rather than navigating a full, varied level, each of these short levels requires players to beat either a time challenge or score challenge to win. Character packs let you play through the entire game as characters other than Lara Croft and Totec.
To make up for the game's not having online co-op when it was first released, the developers offered one challenge pack free for 30 days on each system. Xbox users got the first pack; PC and PS3 got the second. Challenge and character packs cost about $3.50/400 MS points each.
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Single-Player Campaign Walkthrough
Controls · Artifacts, Relics & Weapons · Time & Score Challenge Tips PC Save Files - Solution for Corrupted Autosave |
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Challenge Pack 1: All The Trappings (coming soon) |
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Two-Player Co-Op Walkthrough
Controls · Artifacts, Relics & Weapons · Time & Score Challenge Tips PC Save Files - Solution for Corrupted Autosave |
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Guardian of Light Media
Below you'll find screenshots, video trailers and more. For more Guardian of Light news and info, please visit my Tomb Raider blog and check out the LCGOL coverage on these other sites:
Guardian of Light Screenshots (31 images)
Guardian of Light Desktop Wallpapers
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Lara Croft Xbox LIVE Theme & Avatar Items
Beating the game unlocks special avatar awards. A Guardian of Light "Lava Tomb" premium theme and various avatar items are also available through the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. There are Lara outfits for female avatars, Totec and Shaman outfits for the guys, plus T-shirts, hoodies and accessories. Look for avatar goodies under Lara Croft: GoL in the Game Styles section of the Avatar Marketplace, or on xbox.com.
Here we have the lovely Love2Raid from the Eidos forums modeling the Lara Legend Costume.
Visit Stella's YouTube channel for more Tomb Raider videos.