Tomb Raider Remastered - Assault Course, Modern vs. Tank controls demonstration

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3 ай бұрын

After a few hours of wrestling with "modern controls" for the Tomb Raider Remastered collection, I can conclude that it's not really that bad of an implementation. Also, you don't need to do a backstep in order to setup for a 4-tile jump. Just setup at the back and you'll do fine.

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@tasoganedude 3 ай бұрын

They should've implimented a hybrid; Modern control on analog stick, tank control on the D-pad.

@Mario-qq4in 3 ай бұрын

That's a phenomenal idea 💡

@PassionataDance Ай бұрын

I use tank controls on the running movement on the analog and walk steps on d-pad for fine walk control and strafe but a hybrid would be interesting.

@Andy_0L 12 күн бұрын

That's exactly what I've been thinking all along, it would be awesome

@VincentStevenStudio 3 ай бұрын

Wish they made a modern/tank hybrid with fully customizable button mapping.

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

Let's hope in the next update 🙏

@KubaOrlik 3 ай бұрын

This

@PassionataDance Ай бұрын

On steam you can map to keyboard and then map that to joy2key button presses to relay buttons to the keyboard commands.

@bossboix6932 3 ай бұрын

Im actually really glad they implemented modern controls, I’ve gotten through the first and second game and now I’m halfway through the third with the modern controls, but I will have to give tank controls a go at some point, it’s gonna take some time to learn them 😅

@thetroll_gamer2004 24 күн бұрын

Bro, yo me acostumbre el primer día, tampoco es pa tanto... 😅

@EdwardAsens 7 күн бұрын

I play since i was a kid the only option (tank controls) now with the remaster i learn moderns and yes they are so much better and guns draw a little bit faster

@bossboix6932 7 күн бұрын

@@EdwardAsens that’s awesome to hear! 😁

@Timbermannetje 3 ай бұрын

Old controls are more elegant and technical, I like it a lot!

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

Same here. I'm currently playing through TR1, and I've noticed that modern controls allows me to be more careless in my platforming skills, while tank controls forces me to consider each jump. Both playstyles are quite unique. I personally enjoy modern a little bit more even though I tend to die more due to my carelessness.

@runarvollan 3 ай бұрын

When 1 step back to long jump is more complicated than spinning her around to get enough steps😛

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

Spin 2 win 😎

@tyclips4155 3 ай бұрын

You can clearly get reliable results with tank controls but what's not depicted is the hours it takes to get used to those tank controls.

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

As noted in the description, it took a few hours to get used to modern controls, but I neglected to mention that I had an entire childhood to spend on playing TR1 on my PSX. The recording on the left took about 5 tries to get right, but the recording on the right took 1 try. I'm not really up for arguing about which control scheme is better, I just hate to see both written off as either "badly implemented" or "outdated" when they're clearly fine for playing Tomb Raider.

@tyclips4155 3 ай бұрын

@@SuperTopmasterThanks for the context, but I'm a little confused by that, why did it take so many attempts with modern controls? Does it not feel like a typical platformer or was it more about it being in conflict with your muscle memory... maybe a bit of both?

@runarvollan 3 ай бұрын

1 step back to long jump is more complicated than spinning her around to get enough steps?

@tyclips4155 3 ай бұрын

@@runarvollanTo the uninitiated, yes. Most platformers don't have a backward bunny-hop command.

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

@@tyclips4155 A big part of it was the controls feeling more restrictive than a typical 3D platformer. The restrictiveness includes having a delay in Lara's jump, losing a lot of control in the air, as well as a big delay when starting a running jump. Jumping also behaves differently if you input (Jump -> Direction) or (Direction -> Jump), meaning order of inputs matters. Now I don't play a lot of 3D platformers, but taking into account running distance, air turning speed, and input order for a singular jump is pretty hardcore for one. The "big delay" I've mentioned earlier is the reason why so many people are so accustomed to being able to backstep on tank controls. Lara needs the run up in order to make a 4-tile jump, so I started just spinning her in place when I used modern controls instead of trying to setup a backstep.

@ac-wu7jq 3 ай бұрын

Tank control are better for one simple reason you need precision in this game

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

I'm not so sure about that. Maybe I'll get around to playing TR1's New Game+ to see how true this statement is.

@sackboy8472 3 ай бұрын

You can still step back with modern controls, when in camera mode, hold back as you take off camera mode.

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

While I'm glad the ability to backstep is still in modern controls, I think this is unintended behavior and may or may not get patched out in some future update.

@mikkdc 3 ай бұрын

@@SuperTopmaster You can also step back by just holding the weapons - LT / L2 button and tapping back. You can also backflip by holding LT/L2 and pressing jump immediately followed by back and side flip by pressing left or right. I find modern controls far better for traversal but is a bit hit and miss (literally) during combat. I played the OG games back on PS1 and find the modern controls better for the most part. Just wish they would sort out the camera in the tighter corridors/tunnels.

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

@@mikkdc Oh yeah, I completely forgot about being able to backstep all that if Lara has her weapon out! Considering that you can only reliably backstep when Lara is facing toward or away from the camera (not looking to the side) and couple that with camera issues at tight corridors/against walls or ceiling, I just end up not recognizing "backstepping" a reliable option during a platforming section and I end up relying on Lara being able to turn on a dime with modern controls.

@Konic_and_Snuckles 3 ай бұрын

My god, the Modern Controls look so goofy underwater.

@VideoDiscThings 3 ай бұрын

Interesting comparison video! I have not even tried the modern controls yet (I have completed the first Tomb Raider and Unfinished Business so far with original controls), I grew up with the tank controls and they are second nature to me (on a controller), although I don't think I could have ever learnt using the keyboard controls. I wonder which would take more time to learn - modern controls for the remaster or tank controls with a keyboard...

@SuperTopmaster 2 ай бұрын

Probably tank controls with a keyboard, in your case. Modern controls took a bit of experimenting and researching to understand its benefits and quirks, because the developers don't explain or even tell you that they exist!

@juanRodriguez-ux3xb Ай бұрын

We need more videos like this showing ppl that the controls are fine sad that the biggest TR channels all hated them and didn’t even give them a fair shake

@ricardolopes5281 2 ай бұрын

I only use modern controls, if you get used to it you can do it quicker than in tank controls. At the end of the day it's just a preference I guess.

@JAMJOOMGAMER 3 ай бұрын

It appears that you missed the arrival of Modern Control, but it still arrived on time.

@Arrow_in_the_Knee 2 ай бұрын

And of course you can hear good Winston and the clattering dishes (or are those his bones?) in the background.

@pyrrhicvictory6978 3 ай бұрын

Modern controls are better now i just got a 1:16 time with the new update.

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

Very nice! I'll have to play TR2 and TR3 once I find some time. Have you had any issues with the camera freaking out in small spaces like corridors in the new update?

@pyrrhicvictory6978 3 ай бұрын

@@SuperTopmaster I had an issue sometimes with swimming in small/tight places. But apart from that I had no issues. Today I did speedrun on Tomb Raider 1 getting all collectibles, secrets, floor tiles, I managed it in just over 3 hours playing entire game with modern controls. Sometimes I do think tank controls are better for certain parts, but I felt like overall modern controls were better and far easier to speedrun with.

@Hunter-ib9ks 2 ай бұрын

I would like to say I'm pretty good with the tank controls now, but the game is noticeably slower without modern controls, as turning around and making direction changes is much easier with modern. Tank controls are incredibly satisfying to pull off well though. Especially combat, and my favorite is fighting human enemies with the run past them and roll + Shotgun strat

@Hi7M4n 3 ай бұрын

It misses a button to change tank/modern on the run. Combat is better with modern, platforming is better with tank. Along with a button of quick save hahahaha

@SBD229 Ай бұрын

The games were meant for tank controls, modern controls weren't necessary in the first place and basically show offs, look I can spin around

@saramystik3284 3 ай бұрын

Tank controls for jumping, Modern controls for chases/boulders

@mckennacarson536 3 ай бұрын

I could never get Lara to run, jump, and grab a ledge with modern controls. Not sure why

@SuperTopmaster 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a timing issue. Lara requires a shorter run-up for the running jump compared to tank controls.

@hakunamatata3214 Ай бұрын

First playthrough I played with tank controls but remastered graphics, second playthrough old graphics but modern controls. Third playthrough imma play it with modern controls andremastered graphics 😎

@anunnacy Ай бұрын

When new players wanna use the alternative modern controls, that's fine with me. But I just wanna say.. from what I've seen so far in Let's Plays, any time they get into fights against enemies, you can put on "Yakety Sax / Benny Hill Theme". Well, at least it's good entertainment I guess. 😂

@SuperTopmaster 8 күн бұрын

I'd just chalk it up to modern controls not being modern enough, but a good middle ground for the old Tomb Raider games :D

@DaxterMaster 3 ай бұрын

While I was looking forward to modern controls as I love how LAU controls, I couldnt even get to the first jump in TR 2 without falling over and over. With Tank controls i could step back and jump with precision. But good to see some people got the hang of it

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, the game's timing and physics seem to give tank controls a pretty good advantage when it comes to methodical platforming. Once you learn the timing of Lara's running jump, I suggest to switch back to modern controls and try it feel out the timing, especially when you jump from different angles.

@Hunter-ib9ks 2 ай бұрын

Modern control long jumps are legitimately so annoying. I wish we had tank controls on dpad in modern mode.

@gtuxgtux 3 ай бұрын

I'd still pick modern controls over tank any day

@barbomb91 3 ай бұрын

Me too. I'm playing the remasters full modern controls and I'm really enjoying it

@Nah-T-EBei 2 ай бұрын

Tank controls are best, but switching to modern controls was helpful when avoiding traps.

@RM_VFX 3 ай бұрын

Tank controls are for tanks.

@overheatedeskim054 2 ай бұрын

0:41 you clearly went for further reaching dive with tank controls giving you the advantage on the timer so it's kind of a pointless test.

@sandyclaws101 2 ай бұрын

The camera on the modern controls is annoying especially in small rooms. Tank is superior for me. (Having played tomb raider in ps1 years ago).

@0428733 3 ай бұрын

I like tank control better cause it makes the d pad viable

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

This is why we should have a hybrid where modern-style movement is on analog, and tank-style movement is on d-pad.

@Canal2ESE 3 ай бұрын

Tank controls all the way

@kevv95 2 ай бұрын

they really butchered the swimming with tank controls especially in TR1, Tomb1Main still holds strong

@cido676 2 ай бұрын

Was unrealistic how fast she turned underwater now modern controls are here so u can turn even faster even do a full 360 in half a second 😂

@guilhermecaiado5384 3 ай бұрын

No back and side flips makes the tank look inferior. When in reality you are not stuck in the unidimensioinal over the shoulder perspective.

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

Care to explain the advantage to using back/side flips outside of combat?

@guilhermecaiado5384 3 ай бұрын

@@SuperTopmaster The game is a 3d platformer, just like 2d you can jump forward or backwards, in 3d you can jump on 4 directions. There are alot of places that require you to make a combination of jumps on all directions on all games of the franchise.

@SuperTopmaster 3 ай бұрын

@@guilhermecaiado5384 I haven't really encountered anything in TR1 that "require" me to use those jumps. I'd like an example of that. Perhaps there are good examples in TR2 and TR3, but I have yet to play those games.

@guilhermecaiado5384 3 ай бұрын

@@SuperTopmaster Never finished TR1. I was too young when it came out and though anniversary was the superior version, so i finished it several times on ps2, psp and ps3. Recently played lots of 2, and lots of secrets requires a combination of direcional jumps. Even tho the main game requires it on timed stuff and platforming. Some people just cant finish temple of xian because of a backwards flip and grab they cant perform.

@charg1nmalaz0r51 2 ай бұрын

@@SuperTopmaster well back and sideflips and get you to platforms quicker and easier in certain scenarios compared to turning and a forward jump. The side ones are great for quickly pulling a lever jumping sideways then running forwards through a door. Or sometimes you can jump to a ledge, backflip back to safety and unload into an enemy without turning or moving the camera. But the most important use of these jumps is to make lara look fancy, kind of like the handstand ledge climb, you can live without it but it looks cool lol

@HollywoodHornet 3 ай бұрын

Tank controls or bust!

@Pyke_ 14 күн бұрын

Modern controls don't work properly because it will need a camera fix too.

@SuperTopmaster 8 күн бұрын

I thought the camera got fixed in some recent update? (in context to small corridors)

@rodgercross9144 2 ай бұрын

🌸 *promo sm*

@MGNKRN 2 ай бұрын

Modern control is better, you lose time in the dive.

@antoninogreco3324 2 ай бұрын

U losed time with modern control.... i with modern control did it in 1.14-1.16, with tank control 1.17-1.18 like u... with modern control u can do any jumps in better ways and u don't did it... u losed time when jumped before in many moments 🤷🏼

@JerryCan101 3 ай бұрын

I dont know what a tank control is

@TheJta20 3 ай бұрын

The original control layout.

@JerryCan101 3 ай бұрын

@@TheJta20 the original game was on the Nintendo 64 right?

@didi1152 3 ай бұрын

yes@@JerryCan101

@corentinguillo5577 3 ай бұрын

@@JerryCan101PS1. With no joystick

@quigge1337 3 ай бұрын

@@JerryCan101 tank control means you first need to turn your character on spot in the direction you wanna go. Like a tank does when its turning on a spot (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHamapZ5h9yZoac).