ChaNerd Created a Superb Collector's Edition of Lara Croft: Relic Run

ChaNerd has created the Lara Croft: Relic Run Oni Edition and boy is it a beauty! The attention to detail is absolutely astounding and the special items are gorgeous! This looks like an official release and how I wish it was!

The Oni Edition includes the game, a lithograph, art book, Lara's diary, an Oni Demon mask plaque, and even the full soundtrack! (Which I have been trying to find for ages..)

Give ChaNerd a follow to see all of their special creations.

Lara Croft: Relic Run Update

Have you been playing Lara Croft: Relic Run lately? Well there's a new update! Along with the new key art icon above, now:

• See your Facebook friends' progress via the map
• Restock items in the middle of a run
• Items can be unlocked earlier

View the entire update history HERE

New Lara Croft: Relic Run Content

 

Lara Croft: Relic Run has been downloaded over 10 million times since its launch back in May. To celebrate, Simutronics and Square Enix have finally released the Mountain Pass location. This update includes the frozen Mountain Pass level swarming with yetis, ice spiders, and a new boss that shoots ice obstacles to dodge. Also, there is a new mini-gun for Lara, an improved tutorial, and a new campaign map/mode where players collect relics and complete objectives.

 

The update is available now for Android and iOS devices and "coming soon" to Windows devices. Since we Windows fans have yet to see an update I have put in a word with Crystal Dynamics in order to find out when we will actually get the updates. I also mentioned the various achievement/gameplay glitches we have encountered and whether or not the game itself will carry over to Windows Mobile 10 if we upgrade. I will post any answers I receive here as soon as I hear back.

 

FAQ from Crystal Dynamics:

 

1.      Will this update (coming soon to Windows Phone) include past updates that didn’t come to Windows Phone?

·         Yes!

2.      How will the addition of the campaign mode affect the progress I’ve already made?

·         Your progress is based on relics acquired. You will be placed in the location associated with the highest relic that you have acquired.

·         If a player has collected ALL relics from a location they will automatically have access to the next location.

·         All relics collected will be transferred over with the opportunity to go back and acquire any relics not yet collected.

·         Coins and Gems will be transferred over and no changes made to amount collected.

·         Upgradeable items have new levels and players will be given the equivalent new level of upgrade to what they already purchased.

·         All items purchased for money will be transferred over.

 

Get the game for free now:

Windows Store, Google Play, AppStore

 

 

E3 Approaches

Are you ready for the biggest gaming event of the year? E3 is just around the corner and there is going to be a lot of Tomb Raider in store. Brandon Klassen of TombRaiderHQ is our ambassador at the show and we will be in direct contact throughout the event. Be sure to check out his E3 coverage page and follow his social channels for updates. Also, feel free to ask me any questions you may want answered and I will forward them to the team.

Head on over to the Official Tomb Raider Blog for all the details on this year's E3 schedule.

MaxRaider Plays - Lara Croft: Relic Run

Have you all been playing Lara Croft: Relic Run? If not, I highly recommend it. It is a lot of fun as well as challenging. I've been playing almost constantly. From the moment I wake up, to before I go to bed, during breaks at work, you name it. It's really easy to just pick up and have a run, and with the gameplay varying so much with each play through it never gets monotonous or old.

The graphics are amazing and immersive. Lara pushes palm leaves out of her path, swings on vines, parkours over falling debris, dodges enemy attacks, and more. Even on my Nokia Lumia 925, which is a 2 year old Windows Phone, the game looks really good. It does lag here and there though. The Jungle Temple is the first level and what I have been playing mostly since the game's release. I have fully upgraded the relic booster in order to get more relics. I need to focus on upgrading my secondary weapons since the T-Rex is proving pretty difficult to kill.

 

Um yes, there's vehicles! The quad bike is super awesome, but the deaths can be pretty rough! I will say one thing that I've noticed and am kind of disappointed in is that the file size for Windows Phone is smaller than the Android/iOS versions. I've discovered certain moments are not present, such as the quad bike barrel roll scene. Also, the video playback feature is not available. I really would have liked to see all platforms have the same content. Is this a Windows Phone hardware restriction I wonder?

Every relic rewards you with coins and a little more story. I like that Carter Bell is involved and Lara must find him and uncover what's really going on.

I love the Curse System. Friends on Facebook can send Curses to one another that distort their vision. ShotgunSheena and I are constantly cursing each other trying to get the higher score.

Lara's just hanging out, dead in the water.

I tend to be an achievement hunter and this game has a lot of them. You get coins/gems for completing them as well. I love that my version connects to my Xbox Live account and there are at least 20 Xbox achievements to conquer.

 

I just found my 15th Jungle Temple relic this morning, thus unlocking the Sahara Desert! This level is like a whole new game with new parkour and climbing moves and a lot more traps.

This game is a must for any Lara Croft/Tomb Raider fan or anyone else for that matter! I have gotten all of my co-workers and friends to play and they're all addicted!

Lara Croft: Relic Run Available Now

Lara Croft: Relic Run is the all new action adventure for nostalgic Lara Croft fans. When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Collect clues to uncover ancient relics. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive your way through beautiful and challenging environments. There’s no time to waste, but how long can you survive?

Key features:

• Make your way through multiple ancient locations - each filled with secrets and danger
• Power up Lara’s weapons and engage in frantic combat
• Use parkour moves to create death-defying last minute escapes
• Fast-paced vehicles like ATVs and motorcycles give Lara more ways to conquer the terrain
• Epic Boss Fights – including the return of the infamous T-Rex!
• Swap and upgrade equipment to give Lara the edge
• Earn bragging rights on the leaderboards
• Outsmart and sabotage your friends by Cursing their Relic Run

Each location features unique gameplay elements and brand new challenges!

Get It Now: Windows, Android, iOS

 

The Crystal Compass Podcast Episode #29

In case you missed it, the 29th episode of The Crystal Compass Podcast was released. In this episode, Brian Horton discusses the survival systems in Rise of the Tomb Raider and Robin Huey digs into the various Easter eggs of the Tomb Raider franchise. I encourage you to have a listen. The combat and scavenging for materials for upgrades in ROTR sound amazing. There was an Easter egg I didn't even pick up on in Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris. Subscribe via iTunes and via your Windows Podcast app.

New Lara Croft: Relic Run Footage

More footage from the upcoming Lara Croft: Relic Run has appeared online. The HD trailer above differs slightly from the original with an alternate angle opening. The trailer below shows off weapon combat in a level titled Desert Ruins.

Lara Croft: Relic Run Coming Soon

Lara Croft: Relic Run is an adventure runner mobile game coming soon to Windows Phone 8, Android, and iOS. It features unique acrobatic style running, combat, vehicles, bosses and collectibles.

The game was soft launched today in the Netherlands and is expected to launch world-wide in the coming months. View the trailer and screens below.

 

 

 

I am so stoked for this game! The gameplay looks intense and fun. Lara's got some slick moves too. Did I see different outfits?! So much goodness. I am so glad I will finally have a Lara Croft game on my Windows Phone! The Gods have answered my prayers! :'D

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