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. Nick7000
    May 15, 2023
    6
    Очень посредственно, очень пресно, надоедает после первого же часа, благо что совсем короткая.
  2. Dco326
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Odavno zanimljiviju igricu ove vrste nisam igrao pri kraju je malcice prelaka i prica moze da bude bolja ali je stvarno mnogo gotivna i zanimljiva igrica :)
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. marpolaris
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    excelente aventura, te hace sentir en un tom raider pero ala vez en otro juego es bastante divertido si lo juegas acompañada los gráficos son buenos y es muy dinámico el juego llenos de obstaculos y retos
  6. loquesea57
    Jun 18, 2020
    4
    Buggy, the netcode sucks, the gameplay gets repetitive at the end, the performance is terrible, and sometimes things didn't render and we were floating in the air.

    Fun with a friend but everything is fun with a friend anyways.
  7. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    For better experience play this game with your fiend. This is when game shines :)
    Fun to play with decent visuals and mechanics.
  8. SilverOrlov
    Oct 5, 2019
    9
    An interesting new view at the classic Lara Croft. Certainly not a masterpiece compared to full-fledged classic franchise games, but in its niche it is a very pleasant experience.
  9. 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
  10. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    8
    One of the better co-op games out there. Nice combat and fun puzzles. Perfect game to play with your partner.
  11. 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.
  12. andybg46
    May 23, 2018
    9
    A pesar que sus gráfico no son gran cosa es un juego rapidísimo juego de acción que se vuelve adictivo desde el minuto 1, ademas la inclusión de puzzles y plataformas hace que se relente un poco el ritmo para volver a acelerar en los momentos de acción, teniendo varios géneros en un mismo juego, cosa que no se ve hoy en día.
  13. Broyax
    Apr 16, 2017
    0
    Je l'ai pris lors d'une promo chez le gros porc il y a un bout de temps et hier je ne sais quelle mouche me pique : je décide de lancer l'étron. Et l'étron, l'infâme étron ne se lance pas ! on est sur PC après tout : sur cette plate-forme, c'est comme au service, on a droit à 5% de pertes.

    Pas si grave, j'y ai joué sur le Xbox Live Arcade : on se rend très vite compte de la nullité du    Je l'ai pris lors d'une promo chez le gros porc il y a un bout de temps et hier je ne sais quelle mouche me pique : je décide de lancer l'étron. Et l'étron, l'infâme étron ne se lance pas ! on est sur PC après tout : sur cette plate-forme, c'est comme au service, on a droit à 5% de pertes.

    Pas si grave, j'y ai joué sur le Xbox Live Arcade : on se rend très vite compte de la nullité du truc. Lara Crott se met donc à l'indé pour la gamelle et s'avère décidément abonnée à la médiocrité perpétuelle. Inutile de s'attarder plus avant sur cet ersatz minable, il est temps de tirer la chasse.    … Expand
  14. likevin96
    Jan 4, 2017
    8
    Pros:
    - Couch co-op
    - Relatively meaty game in terms of content
    - Fun and varied secrets/achievements
    - Strong level design

    Cons:
    - Weapon variety is lacking
    - Visual aesthetic is boring for the most part
    - Barebones plot

    True Score: 7.9
  15. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Gameplay : 7
    Graphics : 6
    Story : 7
    Sound : 7
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    Overall : 7
  16. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    I have mixed feelings about the Tomb Raider series. However, that doesn't extend to Guardian of Light, which I quite enjoyed. My usual co-op partner also liked it, and that's saying something, since he doesn't like many games and doesn't like twin-stick shooters in particular, deriding them as "derpy." It doesn't bear the Tomb Raider moniker, because it really isn't one of those games,I have mixed feelings about the Tomb Raider series. However, that doesn't extend to Guardian of Light, which I quite enjoyed. My usual co-op partner also liked it, and that's saying something, since he doesn't like many games and doesn't like twin-stick shooters in particular, deriding them as "derpy." It doesn't bear the Tomb Raider moniker, because it really isn't one of those games, instead being an intense twin-stick shooter that incorporates some of the platforming and puzzle-solving of its parent franchise, and feels like a richer experience for it. There's surprisingly good chemistry between Lara and Totec, her partner on this adventure, excellent variety in the level design, and a huge array of weapons to use. It's one of the better download-only titles out there.… Expand
  17. bigsilverhotdog
    May 1, 2016
    8
    A seriously good coop game (same pc, local lan, or online) with excellent puzzles, good graphics, and solid gameplay that does almost everything right. Levels offer replay value due to being timed and to the statistical nature of the scoring. Rewards include many unlockable weapons and items. DLC is quality but contains little. Overall one of the best coop games available.
  18. Nerokin
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    Lara Is Not Anymore A Single

    Overall: 76% (99.4/130)

    Atmosphere: 7.4/10
    Graphics: 7.1/10
    Level Design: 8.4/10
    Music: 4.5/5
    Voice: 4.5/5

    Balance: 7.1/10
    Controls: 8/10
    Mysteries: 9.2/10

    Animations: 8.2/10
    Artificial Intelligence: 6/10
    Physics: 7.4/10

    Story: 6.6/10
    Tutorial: 4/5
    Variety in Items: 7/10

    Cost-Benefit Ratio: 3/4
    System Requirements: 1/1
  19. 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
  20. Toothpicker
    Apr 12, 2014
    9
    Best Co-op experience I've had in a long time, really enjoyed the game, intuitive gameplay, lots of fun, much better than expected and deserves more recognition. Wouldn't mind a second one.
  21. 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
  22. AAKN
    Oct 14, 2013
    9
    Game Play[8]
    Controls[10]
    Contactable/Easter Eggs[5]
    Innovation[10]
    Graphics[8]
    Sounds[8]
    replay Value[10]
    Gaming Satisfaction[9]
    Price/Playtime[10]
    Technical Issues[10]
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    Over All[8.8]
  23. 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.
  24. Taroth
    Mar 6, 2013
    10
    This may be my personal favorite Tomb Raider game, although it technically isn't part of the series. The co-op play is the best I have ever experienced. I have gone through the co-op game with 6 other people at this point. Single player isn't as strong because it is clear the game was built off of teamwork. Totec and Lara are both flat characters, but it isn't the story we're after here,This may be my personal favorite Tomb Raider game, although it technically isn't part of the series. The co-op play is the best I have ever experienced. I have gone through the co-op game with 6 other people at this point. Single player isn't as strong because it is clear the game was built off of teamwork. Totec and Lara are both flat characters, but it isn't the story we're after here, it is the puzzles and challenges. Pros:
    Neat isometric game which makes use of 3D and jumping like never before seen in a game this style.
    Excellent teamwork mechanics in which both players are needed to accomplish goals.
    Puzzles are well designed, thought out, and gives you a feeling of being heroic. Some of the best level designing I have seen in a game of this style. Combat is fun and collecting items is addictive, New Game Plus is great for speed running.
    Puzzle DLC is innovative and also great for speed running.

    Cons: PC controls are terrible.
    Only official Microsoft Controllers work properly with the game.
    Bad at performance even on a super-powered rig.
    No windowed option.
    Obviously designed with an XBOX 360 first mentality as the PC and PS3 are inferior to that game.

    Final Judgment:
    Extremely fun game once you have it operating at its best. I have over 100 hours into it after 3 years and it is a game I can go back to all the time. If you like to speed run platformers, then this is one of the best. Glitches, zips, and skips are littered throughout the game making it enjoyable even after you can beat it in under 30 minutes. At less than $20....it is a steal.    … Expand
  25. fffortune
    Feb 18, 2013
    9
    Excellent game to play with your partner or friend in co-op. I was particularly impressed with some of the later puzzles they were quite challenging. Could probably even have used a few more of those.

    Here's to hoping they get around to making another!
  26. drakenseng
    Feb 12, 2013
    9
    this game has great graphics for a top down view. it is still tomb raider, with its platforming and you still play as lara croft. gameplay is great with the way you can use bombs to create new paths, and puzzles are interesting. really consider getting a 360 controller to play it though. if you can have 3 playable characters like in Trine? i believe this game would be one of the best created.
  27. Gonzo7
    Jan 11, 2013
    10
    Fantastic coop experience! Most fun in a long time playing a game. Puzzles and action, fun fun fun!! :) . Enjoyable single player also. This is great!! Im so happy i could cry, lol 10/10
  28. RaksoNunez
    Oct 6, 2012
    10
    El Demo de este Juego estuvo excelente! Estoy motivado a comprar el Juego Completo y a Jugarlo!
    Muy Buen Juego de Estrategia! Y trae multijugador otra caracteristica muy buena, por lo que mire, es un agente interno y no externo o online! Tambien tiene la banda sonora de Tomb Raider Legend, Anniversary y en especial Underworld!
    Muchas Gracias!
  29. Grulnork
    May 24, 2012
    9
    Good game, especially coop. I bought this for 15 euro. Good price. The combination of puzzles and action is well done. Fans of the Tombraider games have to keep in mind that this a different type of game.

    The controls are incredible. Mouse and keyboard or gamepad both work great. I prefer the gamepad as I rather have precise movement controls then better aiming, and tbh the aiming with    Good game, especially coop. I bought this for 15 euro. Good price. The combination of puzzles and action is well done. Fans of the Tombraider games have to keep in mind that this a different type of game.

    The controls are incredible. Mouse and keyboard or gamepad both work great. I prefer the gamepad as I rather have precise movement controls then better aiming, and tbh the aiming with the rightstick is not hard at all in an isometric game. It's great to have choice in how you want to control the game.

    Puzzles aren't hard, but still entertaining. Don't expect tough brainbreakers.

    The graphics look all right. It's not top notch, but I don't care about that anyway.    … Expand
  30. Certate0
    Apr 30, 2012
    8
    Bought this game with fond memories of the original Tomb Raider oh so many years ago and it didn't disapoint. Very different to the rest of the franchise and a very welcome diversion. I was hooked after a few minutes and ended up completing the game in a couple of sittings. Excellent graphics and top down action with puzzles that don't punish the player. That being said, there is still aBought this game with fond memories of the original Tomb Raider oh so many years ago and it didn't disapoint. Very different to the rest of the franchise and a very welcome diversion. I was hooked after a few minutes and ended up completing the game in a couple of sittings. Excellent graphics and top down action with puzzles that don't punish the player. That being said, there is still a great sense of achievement with an upgrade often earned. Character and weapon improvements are great and the whole package works well. Highly recommended… Expand
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#28 Best PC Game of 2010
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#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
36
#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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