00:00I really love how calm this game can be.
00:03I just love going through the levels and taking in the surroundings,
00:07immersing myself in those worlds.
00:09But at the same time, when combat starts, it changes up dramatically.
00:14And when it's on, it's really on.
00:22I would describe this version of Lara as sexy, self-possessed, strong,
00:29adventurous, astounding, amazing, fierce, fiery, fabulous,
00:34and really, really fit.
00:36She's in great physical shape.
00:37As a player, the combat should feel agile and it should feel dangerous.
00:43One of our main gameplay changes to Legacy of Atlantis
00:47is we're introducing a system called Focus.
00:49The idea behind it is when you are doing actions in combat,
00:53so when you're taking damage, when you're dealing damage,
00:55when you're dodging attacks, you are building a focus meter.
00:58Focus allows you to slow down time around you
01:01and showcase some of the things that Lara used to do in 1996.
01:06The acrobatic component of Lara Croft is really important for the character,
01:09so we wanted to make sure that there was a way on the sticks
01:11for that to be celebrated.
01:13As a hardcore Tomb Raider fan, I want to duel pistols.
01:16So coming back to this game, I think one of the biggest things
01:20that we wanted to make sure we got it right is the pistols have to feel right.
01:23All weapons need to feel right, combat needs to feel right,
01:25but if the pistols don't feel right, we are missing a big part of what makes Lara Lara.
01:29This is the most iconic weapon for the Lara,
01:33and it brings great feeling of shooting two pistols at the same time.
01:39Those are also your most iconic weapons.
01:42We kind of say that this is your workhorse weapon.
01:45Yeah, because they shoot fast, they look cool,
01:47you will use them in most encounters, they are the baseline.
01:50I love dual pistol because this is iconic weapon for this game.
01:56I would just stick with them to the end of the game.
02:00My favorite.
02:01So basically we want to create the explosive mix in our game,
02:05like from acrobatics, slow motion, and like akimbo shootings.
02:10We have four weapons in the game,
02:12and each weapon is focused on different play style,
02:16different distance from the enemies.
02:18The shorter distance is shotgun, 10 meters let's say,
02:2315 meters it's SMGs, assault rifle maybe 25.
02:27The encounters and the fight have to be first of all fair.
02:32There cannot be anything hidden.
02:35An incoming attack has to be clearly telegraphed or anticipated by enemy.
02:40Over time players will be able to learn about those enemies,
02:44anticipate what happens as they can read through those patterns.
02:48They will be able to counter them well.
02:50That will make them a true survivalist that can combat whatever is strong at them.
02:55When I played the Survivor Series and I could suddenly affect and increase Lara's power in the game,
03:04I felt much more engaged.
03:07We have not only a skill tree, but we also have herb collection,
03:12and then you can brew those into foods that give you buffs like reduce damage,
03:18but also into healing.
03:21As you were exploring these different environments, you were getting resources.
03:24You can combine those resources to make bandages,
03:27to make things that will either make you stronger, make you take less damage,
03:30do more damage, or just heal whenever you're in peril.
03:33If you want to, you can use two pistols throughout the entire game, yes.
03:38It will be challenging and probably it's going to take you more time,
03:42but if you want to, yep, you can. You can use just two pistols.
03:46If you decide that you want to play with tool pistols the entire way and be iconic, absolutely.
03:53You will have to deal with a lot on your journey,
03:57but Lara Croft is a capable adventurer,
04:00so I'm sure over time you will be able to deal with it.
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