When Tomb Raider was released in 1996, the heroine, Lara Croft, was a sex symbol for computer nerds. While the graphics were archaic by today's standards, the well-endowed character looked real enough for gamers. Heck, Angelina Jolie eventually played her in the film.
Today, Square Enix announces that Lara Croft will be titillating mobile gamers on iOS, Android, and surprisingly, Windows Phone too. Will you buy the all-new Lara Croft GO game?
"Lara Croft GO -- the follow-up to Square Enix Montreal's critically acclaimed Hitman GO mobile game -- will launch simultaneously on the App Store, Google Play, as well as for Windows Phone and Windows Store on August 27. The puzzle game featuring the classic character will be available for $4.99", says Square Enix.
The company further says, "Lara Croft GO expands the turn-based puzzle gameplay and takes you on an adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover hidden secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom. A never-seen-before take on the iconic franchise, featuring challenging gameplay, gorgeous visuals and a mesmerizing soundtrack, all at your fingertips".
As you can see in the above video, the gameplay looks fluid and beautiful. The adventure/puzzler should be quite fun. While I look forward to playing it on my smartphone, I expect the tablet experience to be superior. I will definitely buy it for my iPad.
Will you buy Lara Croft Go? If so, for what platform and device? Tell me in the comments.