Tomb Raider: Legend

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I enjoyed this game, the puzzles were fun and the boss fights were memorable. Although there are a few flaws, the controls are extremely janky. I've never even seen key binds where I had to move my entire hand to reach. I recommend that you re-bind the keys to how you like it. The story had an interesting plot and I really enjoyed the banter from the main characters. The climbing felt a bit better than Anniversary, but the combat I had a hard time finding something about it that I enjoyed. It felt janky, not engaging at all. It almost felt like certain small sections were made for stealth but they didn't include it. When pressing dodge, it wouldn't go in the direction I was clicking because of how the camera acts. Melee attacks like the jump attack wouldn't work like 70% of the time even if I was right next to the enemy. With most the fun mechanics being so temperamental, it was like a cycle of spam left click while spamming jumps/dodges. Combat felt like a chore, I dreaded most combat sections because of how draining it was. Also the cap on health items was so annoying especially during certain boss fights as you couldn't get anymore without reloading a manual save before the fight. But the gameplay wasn't as bad as I thought it was at the start. During the later chapters, I really enjoyed the story and started warming up to the combat. I was lucky that I didn't experience a ton like glitches like other players or my Anniversary run, but that doesn't mean I didn't experience more than I would had preferred. I would recommend that playing with "Next Gen" mode off as it would not let me progress past a certain part with it on. This game is very 2000's in a charming way. Watching the opening cutscene felt like I was watching an action movie. Overall, I'd recommend this game to fans who want to experience the older games but I don't recommend this as your first Tomb Raider game. Start with Anniversary/Tomb Raider 1 or Tomb Raider (2013) or something.

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In 2006, my neighbor had a PlayStation 2, and she had so many games that we would play together. One of them was Tomb Raider Legend. This was the first Tomb Raider game I ever played and actually finished all the way to the end. I was seven years old, so the more streamlined and accessible design compared to the older games was perfect for me. Finishing it felt like such a huge accomplishment, and I fell in love with Lara instantly. She has been a constant figure in my life ever since. Technically, the first Tomb Raider game I ever tried was Angel of Darkness when I was five, but the bugs were absolutely horrible and I couldn't actually finish it until I was an adult. Legend, on the other hand, ran perfectly and was just such a fun experience. I love Lara in this trilogy so much. Her voice actress, her attitude, and the way they rebuilt her while still keeping the essence of the classic Lara are all fantastic. She feels so much more like a person, with a much bigger personality. She's outspoken, confident, cool and just incredibly fun to play as. The game is much more action-oriented, and I love that about it. The James Bond-style opening, the Japan section, the dress, the acrobatics, the exploration, the new characters and Lara's new outfit all give it such a distinct identity. It feels like a proper reinvention while still being unmistakably Tomb Raider. I love coming back to this game. I love the story, I love exploring the environments, I love collecting everything and going for all the achievements. The collectibles are so much fun to hunt down, and there is something incredibly satisfying about trying to fully complete each level. The boss battles are probably my one real weakness with the game. They can feel a little repetitive and boring, especially compared to everything else that makes the game so enjoyable. But overall, Tomb Raider Legend is such an iconic game to me. It's a classic, it's incredibly fun, and it holds a very special place in my childhood. I love playing this game so much.

Just here to say this game works perfectly on Steam Machine.