Tomb Raider hits the new hardware

January 20th, 2006, 22:13 Posted By: wraggster

Source Gamesradar

We've got the latest shots of Tomb Raider: Legend as Lara makes her debut on two new games machines – PSP and Xbox 360 - and she looks incredible on both the handheld and the next-gen console.

The actual gameplay of Tomb Raider: Legend is identical for every format but there are differences with presentation, especially with the 360 version; the visuals have been specifically created for the new console, rather than it just being a polished port.

The main difference offered with the 360 version can be seen in the textures, which are far more detailed than in the PS2 and Xbox game. The lighting and shadow effects show more sophistication, too, and are shown off nicely when Lara uses her torch in the dark tombs.

Online play via Xbox Live is not available but there may be content on offer in the Marketplace.

The PSP version might not have the detail of the 360 game but it is still remarkable to look at; proving almost identical to the PS2 version. This is partly due to the fact that using a smaller screen allows the texture detail to be lessened slightly without it having much impact on the overall effect, but that's not meant to devalue the achievement developer Crystal Dynamics has made getting Lara's new adventure on to the handheld.

The developer is hoping to include a system that will allow gamers to swap save games between the PSP and the PS2 versions, so you'll be able to continue Lara's adventure at home or on the move.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend will be released for PS2, Xbox, PC, Xbox 360 and PSP in the spring

Screens at the link above

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