Thunderbold

A classic, recently rebought it with some expansion packs. game play 9: It depends a bit on how you play the game, generally Sims learn how you like to do things meaning even if you don't give them the orders to do something; they do what they think you would have ordered to do things. So it how smooth it goes depends on how you 'trained' your sim. Also love how you can get promoted as demoted for making the right/wrong decision at work. I do however notice I choose the military almost every time due to the salary and the chance of some really big cash at the top of your career, w/o having to use cheats or anything. The aging thing though is a bummer, I usually use cheats to put it off as I'm not interested in going for that green hourglass all the time to prevent aging. Graphics: 8, it's not a new game and this should thus come as no surprise; certainly if you'd compare it to the sequels that came out; though still extremely impressive for it's time; especially when you compare it to the prequel. Story 9. I've had some expansion packs so it's not building a home all the time; you can go out bowling, clubbing, doing groceries, go on vacation (very original) and I've even created some great additional tourist attractions in all holiday scenes; even creating an entire scene myself (inspired by The Loire; castle region in France). Also the hidden sheds with their quests at the holidays add really original features. Conclusion: 9. Still recommended for anyone that considers; even though it's age. But before you do, you might want to check out their sequels too.

I really enjoyed the Tombraider reboots, I think the producer has done a fantastic job. Gameplay 8,5: How you move around is great, unlike the originals you generally have no problems moving around, no irritations on going where you didn't want to go etc. except jumping to the climbing arrows. However on higher difficulty level: enemies know exactly where you are at almost any point in time, making stealth around almost impossible. Also I like the more cinematic approach with the camera rather then the static from behind of the originals. Graphics 9,5: great environment, breathtaking architecture, many times at aw, especially the tracks in the snow and the bright light effect at the end of tunnels/caves. Story 9: although subjective; I'm a huge fan of Indiana Jones the Last Crusade and it's story. This is quite similar; be it in a more snowy environment. Jonah from the prequel makes a rentree which I liked. Lara seems to have character development since her last venture and generally is less scared/fearful of what happens around her. Also the twists and turns of secondary characters are original (mainly Anna and Jacob). That same goes for bringing back the Croft Manor from the original and make that into it's own story, separate from the main storyline, I really loved that! The way they do puzzles here is extremely original, having to combine clues and really study them instead of the usual jumping pulling levers puzzles. Conclusion: 9 Although there are a few things I didn't mention before, the game isn't without a few bugs here and there. Being a kid from the 90's it doesn't really bother me as long as it's kept to a minimum, as it does. Definitely recommend the game to anyone who considers it!

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