Video Gaming News - November 2002
San Francisco, CA (November 12, 2002) - Ubi Soft Entertainment
announced Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy has shipped to retail stores
nationwide. Making its debut on Nintendo GameBoy Advance, Lara Croft Tomb
Raider: The Prophecy features a new original story written exclusively for the
console. The game also features a new, quasi-3D view, 3D animations, and a
combat system specific for the GameBoy Advance. Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The
Prophecy is rated "T-Teen" and available for a suggested retail price of $29.99.
"Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy packs the same sizzling action and
cheeky humor that made the sexy vixen, Lara Croft, famous," said Tony Kee, vice
president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "The game's original story,
amazing animations and GBA-customized combat system push Lara Croft Tomb Raider:
The Prophecy beyond any Tomb Raider handheld game before it."
From Ubi Soft:
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Prophecy showcases a combat system customized for
the GameBoy Advance, which highlights the 3D-type gameplay that made the Tomb
Raider series a tremendous success. Starring gaming's sexiest leading heroine,
Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: The Prophecy features spectacular animations for Lara
and its enemies. Additionally, the game also features real time character
shadows -- Lara's shadow will be actively generated in real time. Other game
features include:
- Secret Areas: levels will feature numerous secret areas to discover,
hidden passages, shortcuts, etc
- Big Enemies: Lara will face menacing enemies, including both humans and
creatures during her quest
- Advance Audio Engine: ambient sounds make each environment unique, dynamic
audio (roll-off) effect system will immerse players into the environment, and
contextual music highlight dangerous/topic situations
- Special FX: dynamic lighting system and transparencies
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