I’m pleased to share a teaser trailer for my upcoming Tomb Engine level: Lara Croft and the Forty Thieves Reimagined!
This level was originally released in 2016, but due to it’s size and the engine limitations at the time, it suffered from significant lag. I have recently ported it to Tomb Engine, which improved performance significantly, while allowing the map to be expanded. Each area of the map will be reimagined and expanded, and a few new areas will be added too. Gameplay is being improved and reimagined with new Tomb Engine scripting.
This is the opening sequence of the level, setting up a more in-depth story than the original version of how the forty thieves came to be. The original story is below:
It is well known in the city of Yazd, Iran that the old Arabian Nights tales were based at least in part in truth. Due to some strange and ancient magic, every 100 years, the legendary forty thieves resurrect in their cave and wreak havoc on Yazds historical district, robbing the local cultural centers of their valuables. It is thought that their immortality has something to do with their Djinn master who guards their cave of treasures. In anticipation of this event, Lara Croft is called in to lay the thieves to rest once and for all so innocent life can be spared.
Lara arrives on the scene just outside the thieves cave and plans to meet with her contacts at the nearby night bazaar for valuable information and supplies. In exchange for Laras services, she has been invited to help herself to the thieves loot, which is sure to contain some curious trinkets and treasures…perhaps even the fabled magic lamp itself?
An early demo is available for those who are interested in testing. I hope to release this level in the coming year, to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Many thanks to the Tomb Engine dev team for their work on this incredible engine. And huge thanks to the TRLE and TRSearch community for countless beautiful textures and objects, and LGG-PRODUCTION for the outfit.
Audio Credits:
In Search of the Divine by Arcana
Tracks from Prince of Persia soundtracks by Stuart Chatwood
Music from BTB Persia by Jesus C. Croft