Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

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6.4

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  3. Negative: 34 out of 122
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  1. JonM.
    Mar 25, 2006
    0
    Easily the most awkward game in the world. Looks great, however controls are as easy to master as a three wheeled shopping trolley on ice.
  2. tainanlctr
    Nov 10, 2015
    3
    Uma analise sincera.

    Que jogo vergonhoso especialmente para um fã, você pega uma ideia que tinha tudo para dar certo meche meche faz com pressa e sai uma bela bosta. A 1ª questão foi de enfiar a progressão ( que por sinal atualmente vimos sendo utilizado brilhantemente nesse ultimo Tomb Raider ) eu fico até gago para exemplificar por que foi péssima essa ideia de vc ir colocando mais    Uma analise sincera.

    Que jogo vergonhoso especialmente para um fã, você pega uma ideia que tinha tudo para dar certo meche meche faz com pressa e sai uma bela bosta.
    A 1ª questão foi de enfiar a progressão ( que por sinal atualmente vimos sendo utilizado brilhantemente nesse ultimo Tomb Raider ) eu fico até gago para exemplificar por que foi péssima essa ideia de vc ir colocando mais "força" nos braços e pernas da Lara para ela conseguir empurrar uma caixa, ficar+ tempo dependurada numa beirada, conseguir utilizar um cano pra abrir algo... e inda tem as perguntas estilo Final Fantasy em que o que você responde pode matar a Lara ou ajudar e prosseguir enfim uma M que fizeram com essa progressão.
    Os gráficos mesmo para um game de 2003 já existiam melhores e aqui no PC que é a plataforma que posso afirmar com certeza é tão bugada gente.
    E o que falar do gameplay, 1ª erro tirar as duas pistolas, enfiaram um corpo a corpo horrendo de se controlar alias a Lara esta toda dura, um robô é mais fluido que ela. O inventário é péssimo também e o sistema de você poder coletar grana para prosseguir em um determiando objetivo sem precisar lutar ou fazer um enigma esdruxulo.
    Até a trilha sonora que semrpe foi e ainda é até hoje nos games seguintes algo épico, um ápice neste jogo não foi nada animador me lembo de poucas trilhas que me soaram bem aos meus ouvidos e que foram encaixadas de forma digna a situação pois também tem isso não adianta ser uma trilha fodástica e ser incluída em um instante nada haver ou com atraso de sincronia ao momento.
    O enredo em certo ponto é até interessante mas com tantos erros o jogo já acabou, parece que enfiaram tudo "pelas" coxas. O ultimo boss é uma merda de sem graça fácil e previsivel.

    Na boa só tenha este game se for comprar o TR collection pois jamais gaste seu valioso $ para comprar ou dar para um amigo ( só se for inimigo :D ) esta porcaria de presente. E para concluir não foi a toa que este "Tomb Raider" na qual eu nem considero realmente um game da franquia foi uma das razões chaves para que a nossa musa Lara decaísse e ficasse um tempo no esquecimento. Tempos difficiles para os fãs antigos que tiveram que passar por isso.    … Expand
  3. iddqd4
    Feb 12, 2018
    4
    Это было не просто плохо, это было чудовищно плохо.
  4. ChrisC.
    Sep 5, 2004
    1
    Horrible game for PC - you can barely control the Character - Complete waste of money - eidos and core are destroying the franchise by not caring what garbage they are pumping out - stop worrying about making crappy movies and start worrying about making a lasting franchise by having good games - completely horrible and buggy - DONT BUY .
  5. MrSonicFan
    May 7, 2013
    3
    While this game is still horrid on the PC it is the best version of the game. If you must play this game play this version. It has the better graphics, And the better control. It's still really buggy. In fact this version is more buggy. But i would take a buggier version with better control over a less buggy version with worse control. I still don't recommend the game though.
  6. Broyax
    Mar 22, 2021
    1
    Je suis assez surpris par le portage PC qui semble assez fouillé et détaillé, notamment en termes d’options graphiques, sonores etc. Cependant, on sent que ça ne tourne pas forcément de manière optimale alors que j’ai seulement opté pour du 720p mais avec tous les détails à fond : pour un jeu de 2003, on peut tout de même s’en étonner !

    On note en tout cas que le jeu est encore assez    Je suis assez surpris par le portage PC qui semble assez fouillé et détaillé, notamment en termes d’options graphiques, sonores etc. Cependant, on sent que ça ne tourne pas forcément de manière optimale alors que j’ai seulement opté pour du 720p mais avec tous les détails à fond : pour un jeu de 2003, on peut tout de même s’en étonner !

    On note en tout cas que le jeu est encore assez joli avec bien entendu une Lara Croft meux modélisée et plus harmonieuse que par le passé. On peut jouer ou tenter de jouer à la manette ou au clavier mais dans les deux cas, on se rend vite compte (comme d’habitude avec ces vieux Tomb Raider d’un autre âge) que tout a été pensé en dépit du bon sens.

    C’est en effet aussi maniable qu’un camion-poubelle dans une ruelle et aussi intuitif qu’un Rubik’s Cube dans le désordre ; la moindre « action » est un contre-sens à exécuter, un défi à toute logique et une insulte aux notions d’ergonomie et d’interface vidéoludique. D’ailleurs, rien de ludique là-dedans, tant on erre sans savoir où aller comme un pauvre hère dans ce labyrinthe à la con qui sert d’environnement !

    Il s’agit assurément du pire TPS qu’on ait jamais vu, totalement… incontrôlable : on a l’impression de diriger la cocotte dans une mélasse en forme de sables mouvants ; en outre et de ce fait, c’est rapidement ennuyeux et particulièrement loudingue à tenter de jouer. On s’amuse bien plus avec la désinstallation, puis à casser les deux cd-roms et dézinguer la boîte.    … Expand
  7. gatts394
    Mar 20, 2014
    6
    The story and plot were well written. In fact the story remains one of my favorites in the series after a little more than a decade. The only issue is that much of the story was obviously cut out before release. This gives the game a disjointed feel. The music is also excellent and always fits the setting well.

    However these high points only cause the lows to stand out more. The    The story and plot were well written. In fact the story remains one of my favorites in the series after a little more than a decade. The only issue is that much of the story was obviously cut out before release. This gives the game a disjointed feel. The music is also excellent and always fits the setting well.

    However these high points only cause the lows to stand out more. The controls are frustrating and takes far too long to get used to. Although tolerable after a short while, they still have far too many hiccups when trying to do something as simple as walk across a room. The game play could have also been more consistent. It feels as though the developers began adding in RPG elements, but ultimately abandoned the idea.

    Overall, the game was obviously rushed to release in an unfinished status. It had the potential to be an excellent addition (by the more interesting story if anything else). However, the crude controls and rampant bugs. Make it so that many users cannot even enjoy said story.    … Expand
  8. LaraCroft
    Oct 20, 2003
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. I LOVE IT! I wait for the seventh part.
  9. DelwayneB.
    Aug 19, 2003
    10
    This game is so cool that it makes me want to buy it.
  10. JohnS.
    Aug 5, 2003
    10
    The bugs in this game make it more fun and enjoyable. Some really do save Lara's life. I was kind of (not totally) disappointed that it did not reach up to its full, undiscovered, "new" potential. Different from its predecessors, but still very good. The controls are not as bad as some people say it is.
  11. Speed4Runs
    Jun 30, 2013
    6
    TRAOD
    Plot: 6
    Technique: 6 -Graphics: 8- (7.75) -Performance: 4- (3.75) GP: 7 Longevity: 5 Sound: 7 1/2 (7.5) Avg. 6+ (6.25) Score: 6 TR:AOD is a great game! It features really good graphics (depth of field, reflections, shadows, etc.) and a very good gameplay. (it is just like the classic ones but more modern, just improved, and it also features some new elements like the    TRAOD
    Plot: 6
    Technique: 6
    -Graphics: 8- (7.75)
    -Performance: 4- (3.75)
    GP: 7
    Longevity: 5
    Sound: 7 1/2 (7.5)
    Avg. 6+ (6.25)
    Score: 6

    TR:AOD is a great game! It features really good graphics (depth of field, reflections, shadows, etc.) and a very good gameplay. (it is just like the classic ones but more modern, just improved, and it also features some new elements like the strength etc.) The problem is that Eidos released it too early so that it is kinda incomplete (it is longeval enough, but it isn't enough to get a 6) and many features were removed.
    Still, it's an amazing game. 6/10, recommended!    … Expand
  12. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    ITALIAN:
    Da piccolo ho passato davvero moltissimo tempo su questo gioco, a punto di rigiocare alcuni livelli persino con i cheats.
    La storia era interessante e affascinante, con elementi realistici e altri del tutto sovrannaturali. Buone anche le varie ambientazioni. Il vero problema di questo gioco erano bug, tantissimi e fastidiosissimi. Il primo che mi viene in mente riguarda la    ITALIAN:
    Da piccolo ho passato davvero moltissimo tempo su questo gioco, a punto di rigiocare alcuni livelli persino con i cheats.

    La storia era interessante e affascinante, con elementi realistici e altri del tutto sovrannaturali. Buone anche le varie ambientazioni.

    Il vero problema di questo gioco erano bug, tantissimi e fastidiosissimi.
    Il primo che mi viene in mente riguarda la mira automatica che, soprattutto usando Kurtis (un personaggio maschile che a volte si alterna con Lara), a volte funziona male impedendoci di sparare correttamente.
    Un altro grande problema è la funzione che permette a Lara di scavalcare basse ringhiere semplicemente avvicinandosi, solo che questo vale anche per le protezioni in cima ai tetti delle case.

    Insomma, non un titolo memorabile ma da bambini ci si diverte (o forse ci si divertiva) con poco.    … Expand
  13. KelaV.
    Jul 20, 2003
    4
    Game looks great but the esence (controls) sucks!
  14. Matt
    Jul 26, 2003
    5
    Not much new from the old games, just tarted up graphics and annoying controls, pick up a key, open a door, collect a bullets, nothing original, just the usual, great graphics.........well thats it.
  15. DaveC.-M.
    Sep 20, 2003
    10
    Cool.
  16. SaadulI.
    Oct 15, 2003
    9
    Very good graphics, with a completely newly animated Lara Croft. She is just perfect!! Game Play is good, could have been better. and the controls are quite irritating. But overall the game is awesome.
  17. Dream
    Dec 5, 2003
    8
    true.. not ground breaking by any means.. but still its the tomb raider i've been waiting for! the one that is rivalled only by the games first and second outing! Controls are nice aside when you're running up and down stairs.. and you don't fall off ledges easily! [against a point raised by Total Games!] Graphics are pleasing and music are melodic and atmospheric!! Good true.. not ground breaking by any means.. but still its the tomb raider i've been waiting for! the one that is rivalled only by the games first and second outing! Controls are nice aside when you're running up and down stairs.. and you don't fall off ledges easily! [against a point raised by Total Games!] Graphics are pleasing and music are melodic and atmospheric!! Good review for a good game :D … Expand
  18. Shadow
    Jul 17, 2003
    3
    This game has killed any hope I had of the revival of the Tomb Raider francise.
  19. AdamM.
    Aug 3, 2003
    7
    It's a pretty good game so far controls are kinda iffy but the graphics are great but there is only one problem that makes me give it a 7 is the load time, around 3 min. for each load screen. I got a real good up to date comp. (AGP 64 MB videocard, 128 of RAM) I don't see why it does it but it does :(
  20. MattR.
    Jun 11, 2004
    8
    Very good graphics,can be buggy at times and a bit weired,on some levels you go through doors and its total darkness like the game hasent been made properly, its ok on 32mb graphics but better on 64mb crappy graphics on a ati radeon mobility when you go thrugh steam and lightining effects its get on your nerves. The game is awesome and good sound good fighting and steath moves very good.
  21. Chriss
    Aug 12, 2004
    9
    Out of all the Tomb Raider games, Angel of Darkness is far and away the most beautiful, in fact it is one of the finest looking games I have ever played. If you like Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider style of gaming then you should certainly pick-up Angel of Darkness. I highly recommend it.
  22. Delegate
    Jan 27, 2006
    10
    love the game. Yes indeed it is the most advanced and most interesting lara Croft game yet. But I think Tomb Raider 4 is still the best but the new Lara Rocks. I had no troubles with the controls because I am a fan of lara and I have played TR 3,TR 4 TR Chronicles and I now have finished TR TAOD. Everyone should try this one.
  23. PeterJ.
    Sep 18, 2003
    8
    Exciting
  24. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    7
    It gets points for being a classic in my book, but the controls where a bit terrible
  25. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    3
    I don't know why, but i decided to play and finish this game in 2020, PC version. Took me like 6 months, on and off, constantly watching Youtube walk-troughs to figure out how to progress. Controls are horrible. Felt like uninstalling it 100 times, but managed to finish it. Pfew ... i don't recommend. The plot was weak, everything was weak, the occult stuff was the only thing that made itI don't know why, but i decided to play and finish this game in 2020, PC version. Took me like 6 months, on and off, constantly watching Youtube walk-troughs to figure out how to progress. Controls are horrible. Felt like uninstalling it 100 times, but managed to finish it. Pfew ... i don't recommend. The plot was weak, everything was weak, the occult stuff was the only thing that made it slightly interesting.… Expand
  26. SilverOrlov
    Oct 9, 2019
    7
    The general story and atmosphere in this game was relatively interesting, but the whole game I had a feeling that the creators of the game were very stingy with the implementation of these stories and atmosphere. As if I had read a third-rate book with an interesting idea.
  27. ErayTellezi
    Jan 7, 2021
    5
    Çocukken oynayıp pek anlayamadığım ve beceremediğim oyunlardan. Mezarlık bölümü dışında pek hatırlamıyorum.

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#41 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 7 out of 18
  1. PC Format
    56
    Would have made 70% if not for the atrocious control system.
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  2. Game Chronicles
    67
    Unlike previous Tomb Raider games that presented you with a handful of secrets items, areas, or unlockable bonus content, there is nothing here beyond the core game (no pun intended). There are no branching paths, multiple endings or any reason to replay the game anytime soon after your first pass.
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  3. ActionTrip
    40
    The controls handle like utter crap and will remain a continuous nuisance throughout the entire game. Seriously, when it comes to character control I've never witnessed such a badly managed a port.
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