Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 200 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 200
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 200
  3. Negative: 11 out of 200

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  1. AWG
    Aug 13, 2013
    7
    I didn't have the chance to play the co-op mode so my review only applies to the single player one. Great keyboard controls, awesome graphics, interesting concept, well-designed levels and puzzles... I'm really enjoying this game and I'd recommend it to my friends.
  2. markwhitton
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    In a departure from the standard Lara Croft gaming experience; this isometric shooter, adventure, puzzle game was a refreshing surprise… Although I prefer the “Tomb Raider” franchise this proved to be an enjoyable experience in its own way… The arcade style of the game was pleasant but being unfamiliar with this style of game made this a little tricky for me to get into… UnfortunatelyIn a departure from the standard Lara Croft gaming experience; this isometric shooter, adventure, puzzle game was a refreshing surprise… Although I prefer the “Tomb Raider” franchise this proved to be an enjoyable experience in its own way… The arcade style of the game was pleasant but being unfamiliar with this style of game made this a little tricky for me to get into… Unfortunately there are a few bugs present at points which do make it fairly frustrating in getting Lara to work as she has been told! Overall though I would recommend this game for some fun arcade style game-play and it could appeal to those who may not like Tomb Raider as it’s a completely new style of game!… Expand
  3. tainanlctr
    Nov 10, 2015
    7
    Foi o motivo para que eu começasse e consequentemente me viciasse aqui na Steam a + de 4anos atrás.

    Na época foi uma descoberta, total novidade esse foco 100% digital plataforma com visão isométrica. A velha e clássica lady Croft fodona, com um carisma irradiante e debochado que só ela tem e que tanto nos cativa. O enredo é meio clichê, salvar o mundo pra variar no meio de um caos    Foi o motivo para que eu começasse e consequentemente me viciasse aqui na Steam a + de 4anos atrás.

    Na época foi uma descoberta, total novidade esse foco 100% digital plataforma com visão isométrica.

    A velha e clássica lady Croft fodona, com um carisma irradiante e debochado que só ela tem e que tanto nos cativa. O enredo é meio clichê, salvar o mundo pra variar no meio de um caos mitológico.
    1ª trilha sonora da franquia que não me agradou pelo fato que não teve qualquer criatividade, simplesment pegaram os sons da trilogia Tomb Raider Legend Aniversary e Underworld e deram um jeito de enfiar de qualquer jeito no jogo.
    Os gráficos são bem fraquinhos mas como não se trata de um AAA e sim esse foco em plataforma é compreensível.

    A diversão fica completamente pelo seu gameplay, pode não ser grande coisa sonoramente nem graficamente mas é MUITO mas muito divertido. Tanto solo como co-op ( cada um com suas particularidades ) tem um frenesi realmente te empolga. Muitos puzzles e ao mesmo tempo muito tiroteio tudo muito bem misturado e dosado. A cooperação particularmente foi muito bme feita é realmente ao pé da letra, você depende do outro e somente juntos em sintonia consegue fazer uma bela partida.

    Ta que osu um pouco suspeito para falar pela importância que este jogo particularmente tem pra mim mas mesmo levando pela análise racional vale completamente a pena conferir.    … Expand
  4. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Gameplay : 7
    Graphics : 6
    Story : 7
    Sound : 7
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    Overall : 7
  5. dandalis
    May 11, 2019
    7
    After a 2nd playthrough of Guardian of Light i actually have changed my mind, its a good game, and even if a rather simpler, arcadier version of Tomb Raider, it still has a very distinct, proper Tomb Raider DNA with cool level design and suprisingly challenging gameplay, with well made puzzles and tricky platforming. However, some of the puzzle elements such as pressure activated spikeAfter a 2nd playthrough of Guardian of Light i actually have changed my mind, its a good game, and even if a rather simpler, arcadier version of Tomb Raider, it still has a very distinct, proper Tomb Raider DNA with cool level design and suprisingly challenging gameplay, with well made puzzles and tricky platforming. However, some of the puzzle elements such as pressure activated spike floors can feel like pure, sadisctic BS trolling from the developers, especially in the DLC challenges. Shooting baddies feels pretty satisfying, there is a good selection of guns. Story is quite bare bones, the main villain is kind of a charicature, but not in really bad way, it works for the kind of arcade experience this game was striving towards. Also really happy to see Keeley Hawes reprising her role as Lara.

    The game was obviously made for twin sticks, therefore playing it on mouse an keyboard isnt the most intuitive way to play, in the heat of the action it tends to become evident, but it plays well enough still.

    If you've played Legend, Underworld, you'll recognise that they've reused their soundtracks in GoL, usually i would call that cheap, but since Legend and Underworld soundtracks are amazing, im willing to give Crystal Dynamics a slide.    … Expand
  6. SparkyVS
    Jul 19, 2018
    7
    Interesting coop game based in action, puzzles and platforms. It's rather simple but the coop option is compelling and the're a lot of challenges to do. Unfortunately, his low ambition and a bunch of glitches and bugs make the game ok but not superfun.
  7. Wrathzo
    Mar 24, 2022
    7
    Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. Unlike previous installments of the series, which were adventure games with a virtual camera viewpoint, Guardian of Light is a non-linear "arcade-inspired" action game with a fixed isometric camera. The game also features cooperative gameplay,Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. Unlike previous installments of the series, which were adventure games with a virtual camera viewpoint, Guardian of Light is a non-linear "arcade-inspired" action game with a fixed isometric camera. The game also features cooperative gameplay, and players can take control of either Lara or an ancient Mayan warrior named Totec.… Expand
  8. ewenr
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    Fun play through with my daughter (10yo). Lots of nice puzzles and the 2 characters abilities work well together to overcome the enemies and challenges on each new level.
  9. Nick7000
    May 15, 2023
    6
    Очень посредственно, очень пресно, надоедает после первого же часа, благо что совсем короткая.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best PC Game of 2010
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#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 13, 2011
    70
    New Lara adventures shock with a genre-change and comes with great Diablo-like playability. Smart puzzles and great co-op multiplayer mode make Guardian of Light one of the most pleasant surprises this year. [Issue#197]
  2. PC Gamer UK
    Dec 30, 2010
    87
    A gem of a game on a par with the type of shiny jewels that Lara herself might travel all over the world to acquire.
  3. Absolute Games
    Dec 23, 2010
    78
    This Lara Croft is an exciting, nice-looking game. It's a pity that some of its nagging shortcomings weren't fixed before the release.
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