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'''Lara Croft: Relic Run''' is an [[Adventure Runner]] game first published for [[Android]], [[iOs]], and [[Windows|Windows 8]] mobile devices in the Netherlands as a test market on April 13th, 2015.<ref>http://tombraider.tumblr.com/post/116303044685/coming-soon-lara-croft-relic-run-hello</ref> The game was launched on May, 25th for the rest of the world.
 
'''Lara Croft: Relic Run''' is an [[Adventure Runner]] game first published for [[Android]], [[iOs]], and [[Windows|Windows 8]] mobile devices in the Netherlands as a test market on April 13th, 2015.<ref>http://tombraider.tumblr.com/post/116303044685/coming-soon-lara-croft-relic-run-hello</ref> The game was launched on May, 25th for the rest of the world.
  
 
The game features [[Lara Croft]] in an endless-runner game similar to Temple Run. It provides "big adventure, over-the-top action, and loads of collectibles coupled with fast-paced play". It is [[Free To Play]], meaning that it can be downloaded free of charge and only additional content has to be paid for.
 
The game features [[Lara Croft]] in an endless-runner game similar to Temple Run. It provides "big adventure, over-the-top action, and loads of collectibles coupled with fast-paced play". It is [[Free To Play]], meaning that it can be downloaded free of charge and only additional content has to be paid for.
  
=== Release Dates in Detail ===
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=== Release Dates & Platforms ===
* Netherlands: April, 13th 2015
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* Netherlands: April, 13th 2015 for Android, iOs and Windows Phones
* Worldwide availability: May, 25th 2015  
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* Worldwide availability: May, 25th 2015 for Android, iOs and Windows Phones
 
* (Official release date: May, 28th 2015)
 
* (Official release date: May, 28th 2015)
  
=== Story Line ===
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== Story ==
==== Official Story ====
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=== Official Story ===
 
: ''Lara Croft: Relic Run is the all new action adventure for nostalgic Lara Croft fans. When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Collect clues to uncover ancient relics. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive your way through beautiful and challenging environments. There’s no time to waste, but how long can you survive?''
 
: ''Lara Croft: Relic Run is the all new action adventure for nostalgic Lara Croft fans. When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Collect clues to uncover ancient relics. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive your way through beautiful and challenging environments. There’s no time to waste, but how long can you survive?''
  
==== Game Story ====
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=== Game Story ===
 
On her search for fellow treasure hunter [[Carter Bell]] Lara travels to [[Cambodia]]. As she retraces his steps, she has to find clues to artefacts hidden in the old ruins.
 
On her search for fellow treasure hunter [[Carter Bell]] Lara travels to [[Cambodia]]. As she retraces his steps, she has to find clues to artefacts hidden in the old ruins.
 
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
=== Levels ===
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== Locations ==
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* [[Cambodia]]
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== Characters ==
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* [[Lara Croft]]
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* [[Carter Bell]]
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== Levels ==
 
'''Note''': Additional levels can be added to the game through updates. The following list is therefore not to be considered complete.
 
'''Note''': Additional levels can be added to the game through updates. The following list is therefore not to be considered complete.
 
* [[Jungle Temple]]
 
* [[Jungle Temple]]
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* [[Mountain Pass (Relic Run Level)|Mountain Pass]] (''coming soon'')
 
* [[Mountain Pass (Relic Run Level)|Mountain Pass]] (''coming soon'')
  
=== Characters ===
 
* [[Lara Croft]]
 
* [[Carter Bell]]
 
  
=== Features ===
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== Features & Gameplay ==
==== Features As Listed On The Stores ====
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==== Features as Listed on the Stores ====
 
: ''Key features:''
 
: ''Key features:''
 
:* ''Make your way through multiple ancient locations - each filled with secrets and danger''
 
:* ''Make your way through multiple ancient locations - each filled with secrets and danger''
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:* ''Outsmart and sabotage your friends by Cursing their Relic Run''
 
:* ''Outsmart and sabotage your friends by Cursing their Relic Run''
 
:''Each location features unique gameplay elements and brand new challenges!''<ref>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix.relicrun&hl=en</ref>
 
:''Each location features unique gameplay elements and brand new challenges!''<ref>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix.relicrun&hl=en</ref>
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===Gear===
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When on the start screen, you can call up your gear settings by clicking on the corresponding icon, a representation of Lara's backpack. <ref>Android version of the game</ref>
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You can buy or upgrade gear items by spending in-game or actual money. If you go to the store, you can check the status of your gear. Red bars indicate what you own, blue bars indicate what you would get if you bought the item or its first upgrade, colourless bars indicate what you can upgrade at a later time.
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====General Gear====
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* Resurrection Ankh
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: Returns life to you upon death. Single-use.
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: Buy: 5 gems
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* Kevlar Vest
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: Absorbs damage when you need it most!
 +
: Buy: 525 coins
 +
* Extra Clip
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: 1 extra clip of ammo for your Secondary Weapon.
 +
: Buy: 450 coins
 +
* Steel Toe Inserts
 +
: Shortens the duration of a stumble, giving you control back quicker.
 +
: Buy: 75 coins
 +
* Medipack
 +
: Health 50% when about to perish in Combat.
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: Buy: 420 coins
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* Onyx Turtle Charm
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: Absorbs and cancels any incoming curse. Consumed in the process.
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: Buy: 350 coins
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* [[Coin Trails]]
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: Upgrade to unlock more valuable coin types.
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: 1st Upgrade: 1,750 coins
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: 2nd Upgrade: 2,280 coins
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* [[Coin Magnet]]
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: Upgrade to make the Coin Magnet last longer.
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: 1st Upgrade: 385 coins
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: 2nd Upgrade: 770 coins
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* [[Clue Booster]]
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: Boost Clue Power and find Relics faster.
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: 1st Upgrade: 1,085 coins
 +
: 2nd Upgrade: ?
 +
: 3rd Upgrade: 2,450 coins
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* [[Ammo Cache]]
 +
: Upgrade to get more ammo from Ammo Crates!
 +
: 1st Upgrade: 1,400 coins
 +
* [[Powerups]]
 +
: Upgrade to find Powerups more frequently!
 +
: 1st Upgrade: 1,085
 +
: 2nd Upgrade: 2,275
 +
 +
 +
====Weapons====
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* Dual Pistols
 +
: "These signature weapons have unlimited [[ammo]] and are always equipped."
 +
: 1st Upgrade: 350 coins
 +
* Crossbow
 +
: "Shoots bolts from a clip. Delivers high damage, but bolts are much slower than bullets."
 +
: Buy: 1,840 coins
 +
* Shotgun
 +
: "Semi-automatic and fires 10 pellets per shot. Each upgrade reduces pellet spread."
 +
: Buy: 2,205 coins
 +
* Dual SMGs
 +
: "When you need to get as many bullets down range as fast as possible. Features a tap and hold shooting style."
 +
: Buy: 2,390 coins
 +
* Assault Rifle
 +
: "A big weapon for big damage. Fires in 3 round bursts."
 +
: Buy: 2,420 coins
 +
* Grenade Launcher
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: "Deals damage in an area. Radius of damage effect increases with each upgrade."
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: Buy: 2,940 coins
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==== Outfits ====
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Lara's outfits can be upgraded with effects.
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* [[Standard Outfit]]
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: "Lara's standard adventuring gear."
 +
: 1st Upgrade (+1 Base Score Multiplier): 1,050 coins
 +
* [[Stealth Suit]]
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: "A lightweight suit tailored for covert operations."
 +
: Buy (+2 Base Score Multiplier, -15% Enemy Accuracy): 150 gems
 +
* [[Bomber Pilot]]
 +
: "Adventure outfit for archaeologist on the go!"
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* [[Biker]]
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: "The ultimate outfit for handling vehicles in style."
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=== Enemies ===
 
=== Enemies ===
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* [[Sun Queen Crown]]
 
* [[Sun Queen Crown]]
  
=== Locations ===
 
* [[Cambodia]]
 
  
=== Weapons ===
 
* [[Dual Pistols]]
 
: "These signature weapons have unlimited [[ammo]] and are always equipped."
 
* [[Crossbow]]
 
: Shoots bolts from a clip. Delivers high damage, but bolts are much slower than bullets."
 
* [[Shotgun]]
 
: "Semi-automatic and fires 10 pellets per shot. Each upgrade reduces pellet spread."
 
* [[Dual SMGs]]
 
: "When you need to get as many bullets down range as fast as possible. Features a tap and hold shooting cycle."
 
* [[Assault Rifle]]
 
: "A big weapon for big damage. Fires in 3 round bursts."
 
* [[Grenade Launcher]]
 
: "Deals damage in an area. Radius of damage effect increases with each upgrade."
 
  
=== Outfits ===
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===Achievements===
* [[Standard Outfit]]
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{{mainarticle|Lara Croft: Relic Run Achievements}}
: "Lara's strandard adventuring gear."
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The game features a variety of achievements.  
* [[Stealth Suit]]
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: "A lightwight suit tailored for covert operations."
+
 
* [[Bomber Pilot]]
+
 
: "Adventure outfit for archeologist on the go!"
+
 
* [[Biker]]
 
: "The ultimate outfit for handling vehicles in style."
 
  
=== System Requirements ===
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== System Requirements ==
 
* Android:
 
* Android:
 
: Samsung Galaxy S4 or similar/better<ref>Crystal Dynamics Fan Site Newsletter April 27th 2015</ref>
 
: Samsung Galaxy S4 or similar/better<ref>Crystal Dynamics Fan Site Newsletter April 27th 2015</ref>
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: 67 MB storage space
 
: 67 MB storage space
  
=== Ratings ===
 
  
=== Links ===
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== Links ==
 
* [http://tombraider.tumblr.com/tagged/Lara-Croft%3A-Relic-Run Official Tumblr Blog]
 
* [http://tombraider.tumblr.com/tagged/Lara-Croft%3A-Relic-Run Official Tumblr Blog]
 
* [http://archaeologyoftombraider.com/2015/04/14/lara-croft-relic-run-first-impressions-and-screenshots/ A short release review at ArcheologyOfTombRaider,com]
 
* [http://archaeologyoftombraider.com/2015/04/14/lara-croft-relic-run-first-impressions-and-screenshots/ A short release review at ArcheologyOfTombRaider,com]

Revision as of 22:57, 28 May 2015

Lara Croft: Relic Run
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Lara Croft: Relic Run
Release Date April, 13th 2015 (Netherlands)
May, 25th 2015 (Worldwide)
Platforms Google Android, Apple iOs, Windows 8 Phone
Developer Crystal Dynamics, Simutronics

Lara Croft: Relic Run is an Adventure Runner game first published for Android, iOs, and Windows 8 mobile devices in the Netherlands as a test market on April 13th, 2015.[1] The game was launched on May, 25th for the rest of the world.

The game features Lara Croft in an endless-runner game similar to Temple Run. It provides "big adventure, over-the-top action, and loads of collectibles coupled with fast-paced play". It is Free To Play, meaning that it can be downloaded free of charge and only additional content has to be paid for.

Release Dates & Platforms

  • Netherlands: April, 13th 2015 for Android, iOs and Windows Phones
  • Worldwide availability: May, 25th 2015 for Android, iOs and Windows Phones
  • (Official release date: May, 28th 2015)

Story

Official Story

Lara Croft: Relic Run is the all new action adventure for nostalgic Lara Croft fans. When a shadowy conspiracy threatens the world, only Lara Croft is equipped to unearth the truth. Collect clues to uncover ancient relics. Run, swing, drive, and swan dive your way through beautiful and challenging environments. There’s no time to waste, but how long can you survive?

Game Story

On her search for fellow treasure hunter Carter Bell Lara travels to Cambodia. As she retraces his steps, she has to find clues to artefacts hidden in the old ruins.

Locations

Characters


Levels

Note: Additional levels can be added to the game through updates. The following list is therefore not to be considered complete.


Features & Gameplay

Features as Listed on the Stores

Key features:
  • Make your way through multiple ancient locations - each filled with secrets and danger
  • Power up Lara’s weapons and engage in frantic combat
  • Use parkour moves to create death-defying last minute escapes
  • Fast-paced vehicles like ATVs and motorcycles give Lara more ways to conquer the terrain
  • Epic Boss Fights – including the return of the infamous T-Rex!
  • Swap and upgrade equipment to give Lara the edge
  • Earn bragging rights on the leaderboards
  • Outsmart and sabotage your friends by Cursing their Relic Run
Each location features unique gameplay elements and brand new challenges![2]

Gear

When on the start screen, you can call up your gear settings by clicking on the corresponding icon, a representation of Lara's backpack. [3] You can buy or upgrade gear items by spending in-game or actual money. If you go to the store, you can check the status of your gear. Red bars indicate what you own, blue bars indicate what you would get if you bought the item or its first upgrade, colourless bars indicate what you can upgrade at a later time.

General Gear

  • Resurrection Ankh
Returns life to you upon death. Single-use.
Buy: 5 gems
  • Kevlar Vest
Absorbs damage when you need it most!
Buy: 525 coins
  • Extra Clip
1 extra clip of ammo for your Secondary Weapon.
Buy: 450 coins
  • Steel Toe Inserts
Shortens the duration of a stumble, giving you control back quicker.
Buy: 75 coins
  • Medipack
Health 50% when about to perish in Combat.
Buy: 420 coins
  • Onyx Turtle Charm
Absorbs and cancels any incoming curse. Consumed in the process.
Buy: 350 coins
Upgrade to unlock more valuable coin types.
1st Upgrade: 1,750 coins
2nd Upgrade: 2,280 coins
Upgrade to make the Coin Magnet last longer.
1st Upgrade: 385 coins
2nd Upgrade: 770 coins
Boost Clue Power and find Relics faster.
1st Upgrade: 1,085 coins
2nd Upgrade: ?
3rd Upgrade: 2,450 coins
Upgrade to get more ammo from Ammo Crates!
1st Upgrade: 1,400 coins
Upgrade to find Powerups more frequently!
1st Upgrade: 1,085
2nd Upgrade: 2,275

Weapons

  • Dual Pistols
"These signature weapons have unlimited ammo and are always equipped."
1st Upgrade: 350 coins
  • Crossbow
"Shoots bolts from a clip. Delivers high damage, but bolts are much slower than bullets."
Buy: 1,840 coins
  • Shotgun
"Semi-automatic and fires 10 pellets per shot. Each upgrade reduces pellet spread."
Buy: 2,205 coins
  • Dual SMGs
"When you need to get as many bullets down range as fast as possible. Features a tap and hold shooting style."
Buy: 2,390 coins
  • Assault Rifle
"A big weapon for big damage. Fires in 3 round bursts."
Buy: 2,420 coins
  • Grenade Launcher
"Deals damage in an area. Radius of damage effect increases with each upgrade."
Buy: 2,940 coins

Outfits

Lara's outfits can be upgraded with effects.

"Lara's standard adventuring gear."
1st Upgrade (+1 Base Score Multiplier): 1,050 coins
"A lightweight suit tailored for covert operations."
Buy (+2 Base Score Multiplier, -15% Enemy Accuracy): 150 gems
"Adventure outfit for archaeologist on the go!"
"The ultimate outfit for handling vehicles in style."


Enemies

Relics

The following relics can be found troughout the game. Lara has to collect clues to where to find them while running through the temple. When she has enough clues she will be able to find a relic.


Achievements

The game features a variety of achievements.


System Requirements

  • Android:
Samsung Galaxy S4 or similar/better[4]
Android Version 2.3 or higher
87 MB storage space
In-app purchases[5]

Tip: If your device seems to be too old and you get a lot of lagging (like Samsung Galaxy S3) turn off the "Record With Everplay" option in the games settings. This seems to help with certain crashes/freezes, too.

  • iOs:
iPhone 4 or newer[6]
138 MB storage space[7]
  • Windows 8 Phone
Windows Phone 8 or 8.1[8]
67 MB storage space

Links

References

  1. http://tombraider.tumblr.com/post/116303044685/coming-soon-lara-croft-relic-run-hello
  2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix.relicrun&hl=en
  3. Android version of the game
  4. Crystal Dynamics Fan Site Newsletter April 27th 2015
  5. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix.relicrun&hl=en
  6. Crystal Dynamics Fan Site Newsletter April 27th 2015
  7. https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/lara-croft-relic-run/id960251959?mt=8
  8. http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=4bfa010c-2e5f-4da8-86fa-03de83fb1ba3