Eidos Interactive releases Tomb Raider: Underworld Facts and Features
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Raider: Underworld, that will come out in November 2008 on Windows PC,PS2,
PS3, Xbox 360, NDS, and Wii.
FACTS & FEATURES
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Title: Tomb Raider: Underworld
Genre Action/Adventure
Platform: PC Games for Windows, Xbox360, PS2, PS3, DS, Wii
ESRB/PEGI Rating: RP / 16+
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Eidos, Interactive
Release date: November 2008
STORY
For generations, stories have been told of the fearsome weapon of the Norse
god Thor. Legend holds that he who wields the hammer has the power to smash
mountains into valleys and the strength to destroy even the gods. For more
than a thousand years it has existed only as a myth.until now.
In an ancient ruin on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea, Lara Croft
uncovers proof of the Norse underworld and the mythical hammer. As she
attempts to unravel the secrets behind these myths, Lara's perilous journey
leads her toward a forgotten power that, if unleashed, could lay waste to
all civilization.
PC, Xbox360, PS3, PS2 and Wii FEATURES
- Master your surroundings: Reach new heights with the broadest range of
acrobatic abilities and utilize objects within the environment to uncover
new paths to explore.
- Explore epic and unknown worlds: Discover ancient mysteries of the
underworld hidden within the coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic
Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and more.
- Treacherous and unpredictable challenges: Each level is an elaborate
multi-stage puzzle masked within an interactive environmental playground
offering more flexibility over how the area is solved.
- New range of combat options: Choose to pacify or kill, target multiple
enemies at once with the new dual-target system, and shoot with one hand
while suspended with the other.
- New state-of-the-art gear: Utilize the latest technology in Lara's
upgraded inventory to navigate the world including:
--- Active Sonar map: A revolutionary new tool that emits an active sonar
ping to create a 3D image of Lara's surroundings, perfect for uncovering
hidden items and locations.
--- Multi-purpose grapple: A claw-like device with a high-tension cable
designed for climbing, rappelling, performing wall runs and manipulating
objects within the environment.
--- All-terrain hybrid motorbike: A unique vehicle design built to drive on
everything from mud to snow and ice.
EXCLUSIVE Wii FEATURES
- Built specifically for the Wii: Level design and environmental challenges
are designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wii Remote
and Nunchuk.
- Exclusive Multi-Tool: Excavate hidden secrets with this modernized and
expanded tool kit that includes:
--- Compressed Air Gun: A high-powered instrument used to clear away dirt or
silt.
--- Acetylene Torch: An advanced, multipurpose torch used to weld metal
objects, set fire to objects, and melt ice.
---- Chisel: Pry apart objects or chip away sediment in order to discover
hidden secrets.
---- Pliers: Extract elements from ancient devices.
- Exclusive Active Aim Combat System: The combat system has been enhanced
for more fluid character control and more precise aiming with the Wii Remote
and Nunchuk.
- Expanded Camera Control: Take more control of the camera using the Wii
Remote. If the Wii Remote is not pointed at the screen, the camera will
follow Lara automatically. If it is pointed at the screen, the game will
enter a "free look" mode.
EXCLUSIVE DS FEATURES
- Developed from the ground up specifically for the DS
- Master your surroundings: Conquer the world utilizing fluid acrobatic
abilities along with the grapple and an arsenal of weapons.
- Treacherous and unpredictable challenges: Each level is an elaborate
multi-stage puzzle filled with environmental traps to overcome.
- Explore unknown worlds: Discover ancient mysteries of the underworld
hidden within the coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the
jungles of Mexico, and more.
- Unlock hidden secrets: Collect relics and solve challenges to unlock
chests to unlock bonus content. The chests can be stored in the inventory
and solved at any point.
- Touch Screen Challenges: Use the touch screen to solve environmental
puzzles, unlock chests, access the inventory, and change weapons.
- Supports the Rumble Pak
Tomb Raider: Underworld is currently in development at Crystal Dynamics and
will be published by Eidos Interactive.
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