Moves (Cont)

Many developers have opted to make their cinematics playable. These brief segments are called "Superactions". Similar sequences were found in games like God of War, Resident Evil 4 and Fahernheit. During a cutscene a dangerous event may occur (crumbling floors, spiked walls etc) which will cause the superaction mini-game to start.

By pressing the controller buttons as their symbols flash on the screen, our heroine performs various actions and acrobatics until she reaches safety. If you can't complete the mini-game, you'll get to see a special death scene for Lara, each one completely unique to that one button press.

These sequences will keep players on high alert during cutscenes. Lara will also be able to swim in Tomb Raider Legend using her classic breast stroke technique.

Weapons and Equipment

Lara will have her trademark double pistols at her side complete with infinite ammo (although her shooting will pause for a few seconds for reloading). In addition, frag grenades (4 in total), grenade launcher, machine gun turrets, Shotgun (automatic and pump-action), assault rifle, RPG and sub machine gun weapons will all return (there are 7 weapons altogether).

Lara wears all her equipment on her body (no more infinate backpack). This means that the traditional inventory screen is now away - you know precisely what Lara is carrying. When you use a grenade, it disappears from her belt and you can see Lara reach around and grab it. In addtion to her pistols and grenades, Lara can only carry one weapon at a time which she can pick up from fallen enemies.

Magnetic Grapple Device - A magnetic grappling hook can be used to swing over pits of spikes and in other puzzle situations. The grappling hook will only bind to metallic surfaces and it allows Lara to jump over large areas which would have been impossible in previous games. The magnetic grapple can also be used as a weapon either through using it to grab hold of an enemies waist and pulling them into danger, such as a pit of spikes or she can drag them into close range for melee attacks.

Lighting Devices - Lara Croft visits the darkest corners of lost tombs and relies on lighting equipment to show her the way. Lara has traditional red flares to light up dark passage ways just light old times. These flares can also be thrown to illuminate pits and the road ahead. New to Tomb Raider Legend is a Personal lighting source on Lara's shoulder which automatically switches on in dark places. The light comes with batteries which last a total of 2 minutes before needing recharged.

Communication Device - This Bluetooth headset is used to keep in touch with the 2 man team back at Croft Manor via picture-in-picture video. The headset is also believed to be able to record images which Lara can then send back to her team at Croft Manor.

Multi-functional Binoculars - Lara will also have a pair of binoculars in her equipment. The binoculars (which come with a powerful zoom function) will mostly be used to examine your surroundings as you try to figure out your next course of action.

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