He’s cruel, aggressive, condescending… and dangerous. Whenever we think of these fearsome guardians, we definitely start to feel a little nervous. The old tactics aren’t going to work - we have to dig deeper than ever into Lara’s skill set, make creative use of the environment and stay on the move if we don’t want the fledgling Tomb Raider’s career to be suddenly cut short.Īll said, the Stormguard deliver an entertaining challenge, but it’s an intimidating one too. Suddenly, she (and us) are on the back foot once again. Not only are these new threats unsettling to look at, they’re faster, stronger and far more resilient than anything Lara’s run into so far. Enter the Stormguard.Īlso known as the Oni, these ancient warriors have guarded Yamatai for centuries - and they look it. So as we enter the latter stages of the game, we’re feeling pretty confident about our ability to deal with any situation. We help her take on the odds, build her skills and ultimately turn her hunters into the hunted. Trapped on the island of Yamatai, Lara’s besieged by vicious beasts, deadly traps and a horde of murderous cultists. The first entry in the recent Tomb Raider trilogy takes Lara Croft from terrified survivor to a capable hero that can overcome any challenge. It’s a blessed relief.Įxperienced players may know a few coping strategies for this boss, as well as a few tips and tricks to avoid it - but the first time you play, it’s pure panic. Stay on the run, and you’ll eventually lead it to the beach, where instructor Quistis will blast it apart with a mounted machine gun. Even if you can win those fights, X-ATM092 will bounce back in seconds and you’re back to square one. That’s not easy when you’re constantly being drawn into battles with this powerful mech. Making things worse is the ticking timer - you only have a few minutes to get back to your transport and escape. Also known as Black Widow, this massive spider-shaped robot pursues Squall and his fellow mercenary trainees around the town of Dollet during their very hands-on exam. Still, the X-ATM092 is equally persistent. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. Here’s the horrifying thing about the mechanical X-ATM092.