Tomb Raider PRE-ALPHA Showcase (1995)

[@tacticaljunk1608]

The dual targeting is such an awesome feature. I really wish that got finished for the classic series. Also that early polygon bear is absolutely adorable.

[@revenantevil]

Agreed on both points. I'm glad they updated the bear cos I'd have felt so bad shooting it! But yeah, the dual aim feature being scrapped really sucks. I've seen it in other early TR builds, so I think they continued working on it for a while after this. Shame! But thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate it :)

[@ReactionZero]

I see a new TR classic video. I click! Awesome video

[@revenantevil]

I need to make more TR videos! Thanks for the support! I really appreciate it :)

[@Rokatanskii]

Tomb Raider was the very first CD I ever bought. Chuck Norris joke: In alpha version Lara doesn't die...she rests. Thanks for the video!

[@revenantevil]

Nice! How old were you when you played it? I was 8 when TR came out and it blew me away. And thanks for the joke, it made me Chuckle. :p Thanks for the comment! I really appreciate it. :)

[@Rokatanskii]

​@@revenantevil I think I was 9 or 10(not sure if it was 96 or 97). I was amazed too! Her moves were smooth and realistic. And I loved to hold the shift button to dive(into the water to swim and into the floor to...die) or to pull up artistically.

[@revenantevil]

I loved the dive and handstand... they existed basically just to look cool! Moving on from Mega Drive games to Tomb Raider was mind blowing. I love how it's totally hand animated too. :)

[@rightinthedome9973]

The pre alpha Laura model looks really impressive

[@revenantevil]

Agreed! Looks really good. Love the sunglasses. Thanks for stopping by!

[@TDRR_Gamez]

6:06 Not sure if it counts, but Tomb Raider: Underworld would end up getting a very similar dual aim feature. Very interesting prototype!

[@revenantevil]

Man, Underworld could make a cool future episode, possibly showing the differences between all the different versions. That PS2 version...! But yeah, you're right! It did have a similar feature that I'd almost completely forgotten about, lol. Thanks for stopping by to comment, means a lot. :) Cheers

[@Gizzor]

Another banger of a video

[@revenantevil]

Thanks dude, you rock! I really appreciate it. :)

[@JRTombRaider]

Nice video! To clarify: model and animation data for the snake and bat do exist, but no proper way has been found yet to have a look at them. The whole level map is baked into the engine, which unfortunately doesn't allow us to simply "trigger" both enemies. It's all hardcoded. For a relatively easy (although not fully accurate) method to view a big part of the snake model, I replaced the wolf's meshes with those of the snake. I would link a screenshot, but it keeps making my comment get deleted. :(

[@revenantevil]

That's awesome. I'd love to see your findings! Thanks for the information. I'd pin your comment but I'm not sure how/if I'm able to do it yet. Is there anyway you could link me in a message? Thanks for the comment :)

[@JRTombRaider]

​@@revenantevil No problem! I will probably have to contact you outside of KZbin, since including links in my comments keeps making them get deleted. If you have Discord, I can give you an invite link to a TR server where the latest update regarding the snake was posted in (which was actually just two few days ago).

[@revenantevil]

@@JRTombRaider Sorry for the late reply. I'd love to join the server :) How do we do this? lol. Can't wait to see what you've found! Thank you.

[@JRTombRaider]

@@revenantevil We actually found a way to draw the snake model properly since then. The invite code is: qxZ4njMF

[@revenantevil]

@@JRTombRaider Joined last night but didn't have enough time to read it all and today when I got home from work... it's gone! lol. I appreciate it though, and I'll stick around in hopes of learning some more. Thanks mate.

[@DaRush-The_Soviet_Gamer]

This is pretty cool. I've never seen this footage before. I wonder why they chose to drop the iconic shades. It was a cool look.

[@revenantevil]

Hey man. Nice to see you again! I often wonder about that myself. Lots of promotional material had her wearing her glasses, even after TR1. But to see it implemented into the game and removed is indeed quite odd. Thanks for checking out more of my stuff. :)

[@DenDGLegionhardhouse]

This is an absolutely quality video for the community! Crazy to see how Core made so much progress in the 90's (when developement was so much harder)Thank you very much! Subbed

[@revenantevil]

Aw, thanks man! That's really sweet! TR is one of my favourite games ever. It's amazing what Core accomplished back then. I'll be doing a new TR video very soon, with more planned! Thanks for the nice comment :) cheers

[@Tombola1993]

The wolf definitely has a distinctive darker head and the bear is essentially cub-sized and looks like a fat mouse with those larger ears.

[@revenantevil]

The bear is too cute, I love it. It's a shame the bats and snakes weren't on display for us, but it's still a fascinating prototype to explore. I should get round to doing Core's Anniversary...! Thanks for the comment :)

[@AJPwny]

It's so cool to see this early build in action!

[@revenantevil]

We've had footage of this build for YEEEEAAARS... (I miss Planet Lara) so I'm over the moon that we finally get to play it! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@AJPwny]

@@revenantevil No prob! It's crazy to think that after so long, we finally have a playable version! :D

[@NemesisOgreKing]

Awesome video, totally not a comment to help with algorithm.

[@revenantevil]

I appreciate it dude :) thanks for stopping by!

[@coughe216]

Keep em coming

[@revenantevil]

Cheers dude, will do! :) Appreciate the comment.

[@MetaMonkeyNews]

love this game my fav

[@revenantevil]

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my stuff, means a lot.

[@TheArtkaw]

Funny how the feel for a lot of the mechanics and animations of the Alpha version remind me of that janky TR-clone Deathtrap Dungeon.

[@revenantevil]

I love Deathrap Dungeon. It's so bad. Honestly, I think even in Alpha that TR is the superior game, lmao. Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@CYON4D]

Nice one.

[@TraumfresserBMofficial]

Never saw this prototype but I do remember tomb raider 1 and 2 being a very big deal on the ps1. I lost interest in the series after that until Tomb Raider Legends hit the ps2 and 360 but I would never finish it.

[@revenantevil]

I was blown away by TR1 (on Saturn) as a kid... ended up getting a PS1 for TR2. No regrets! Legend is cool too. Its my favourite of the Crystal Dynamics TR games. Well, that or maybe Anniversary. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch my stuff. I'll have a new video out on Friday :) Hopefully see you then! Cheers mate.

[@Crowned_Hearts]

I always tought Dual Aiming was not possible because PS1 wouldnt be able to handle it or something XD. I dont know why I came to this conclusion but to be proven wrong after all these years