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Flying Wild Hog's Tomb Raider remake adds RPG skill trees, crafting and focus meter

Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics released a new trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the 1996 original developed by Flying Wild Hog. The trailer, the sixth behind-the-scenes video in the series, reveals RPG-style skill trees, crafting mechanics and a new 'focus meter' that alter core gameplay. These systems move the remake away from the original's platforming focus toward character progression, inventory and resource-management mechanics.

• Trailer published by Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics is the sixth behind-the-scenes installment.
• Development is handled by Flying Wild Hog; the title remakes the 1996 Tomb Raider entry.
• Gameplay additions shown include RPG-style skill trees, crafting systems, and a 'focus meter.'
• New systems represent a major shift from the original's platforming-centric design to progression and resource-management mechanics.