However, let’s not forget that the Definitive Edition includes all of the original DLC, plus digital versions of the Dark Horse comic, Brady Games mini-art book, and the Final Hours developer videos.<\/p>\n
Since the Definitive Edition isn’t even out yet, it’s a bit of a philosophical debate for the gamer on the street until we can place the two versions of the game side by side to try discern differences.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, Crystal Dynamics has released a batch of screenshots from the Definitive Edition which certainly look nice.<\/p>\n
The shots are Full HD, as is one of the marketed improvements for next-gen console version (albeit locked at 3oFPS), but I’d like to temper your ogling with a reminder that touched up “bullshots” are common marketing practice.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Tomb Raider Definitive Edition screenshot – click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>Tomb Raider Definitive Edition screenshot – click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>Tomb Raider Definitive Edition screenshot – click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n
It’s nice to see that the Tress FX hair rendering technology still looks ridiculously out of place, with Lara’s gorgeous, groomed, shiny locks of hair contrasted by her otherwise world-beaten appearance.<\/p>\n
To recap, here are the claimed improvements according to publisher Square Enix:<\/p>\n
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- Lara Croft presented in \u201cunprecedented\u201d high definition detail:\n
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- An all new Lara model created to take advantage of the power of next-gen consoles;<\/li>\n
- TRESS FX technology that delivers realistic hair simulation and motion with every strand being physically active; and<\/li>\n
- Shader and lighting reworked to showcase the raw physicality of Lara\u2019s journey through sweat, mud, and blood materials and effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The world has been dynamically brought to life using complex physical world simulation on trees, foliage, cloth, weather, lighting, and effects.<\/li>\n
- All texture resolutions have been created at 4x resolution for maximum resolution and detail.<\/li>\n
- In-game characters, enemies and destructability have been enhanced for added depth and realism.<\/li>\n
- Subsurface scattering technology implemented to capture the most physically accurate lighting simulation and deliver a great sense of believability.<\/li>\n
- Native 1080p gameplay gives outstanding visual fidelity and showcases the beauty of Yamatai in all its high definition glory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For comparison, a NeoGAF user has uploaded a screenshot<\/a> from the PC version running on “Ultra” settings at 720p.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Tomb Raider Definitive Edition screenshot comparison: PC top, DE bottom.<\/p><\/div>\n
Anyone feel like firing up Tomb Raider on their PC at Ultra settings on 1080p and posting some like-for-like screenshots so we can compare?<\/p>\n
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