Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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  1. HenTyH
    Jan 20, 2019
    9
    Don't finished TR2013 because of too many shooting instead of puzzles and exploring. Sometimes I've thought of Battlefield. But this time it has good balance. More tombs. Very good graphics (artists of all sorts did a colossal work). Not cool storytelling when some heroes coming from nowhere like gods when same time Lara was on edge between life and death )
  2. shipo
    Jan 20, 2019
    5
    Authors have serious problem with gender diversity (same level but opposite). You really dont want see mud on Lara as dog food. "Shadow Of The Uncharted" it's just frustrating linear corridor with QTE. Dont buy this game, atleast without playing free trial.
  3. ClausTheGamer
    Jan 18, 2019
    6
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider strives to introduce new but very unnecessary mechanics on its playability, to give as a result a very week narrative and story, a very weird pacing on its gameplay but a puzzle and exploration component very strong, which will make you think twice when solving its tombs and to keep your eyes very open in the middle of the exploration of an open area, but still itShadow of the Tomb Raider strives to introduce new but very unnecessary mechanics on its playability, to give as a result a very week narrative and story, a very weird pacing on its gameplay but a puzzle and exploration component very strong, which will make you think twice when solving its tombs and to keep your eyes very open in the middle of the exploration of an open area, but still it feels like it remained way behind the evolution of games of its same genre.

    Nevertheless, I must admit it is the game that most sticks to the nature of old Tomb Raider games, but because of this it stuck itself in a very ancient formula in terms of mechanics.

    The story itself is the most mediocre of the trilogy, while it was meant to show us how Lara evolved since the first game in terms of how she sees the world of a treasure hunter, she suddenly takes a dagger perfectly placed in the deep of a cave just as an ancient and valuable treasure would be without taking into account its consequences, which she actually did in previous games, so this intermediately contradicts the aim of the game of showing "a raper Lara".

    One of the few things that stand out of this slight mess are its visuals, achieving spectacular landscapes and a very detailed modeling and illumination, turning into one of the games with most awesome visuals of this generation, but this seems quite opaqued for its questionable optimization, in which it's worth to say this game its protected by the Denuvo anti-tamper, which obviously repercutes negatively on its performance.

    Conclusion: at least that you have a +$1500 worth PC, I wouldn't recommend you to buy this game in this platform. Shadow of the Tomb Raider fails on the good story-telling that previous game achieved, sometimes feeling it takes you thorough kind of randomized scenes in a single sequence, introducing little creative mechanics on its gameplay worth to call it a new part of the series due to its desire of sticking to the firsts Lara Croft games, staying way behind the rest of its genre games. Nevertheless, this desire its worth to highlight from the developers although they didn't carry through the concept very well and evolving the exploration and tombs concept of the series.

    Recommended price: under $25    … Expand
  4. Trunks252
    Jan 16, 2019
    7
    Boring story. Great gameplay. That's really all there is to say about this game. It's a good game, but I can't help but be a tiny bit disappointed. Still, I had fun and I'm glad to have played it.
  5. bubblegamma
    Jan 15, 2019
    4
    It’s very hard for me to give this score but this game deserves lower. I’ve been playing Tomb raider for 18 years and I’m 24 now. I really DID NOT LIKE the new games. Where did Lara’s courage and look go? Her bravery and look had taken. It’s not a survival or full action game series. Lots of enemies, lots of crafting (Tomb Raider is not a fully RPG or pure action game), easy puzzles, dullIt’s very hard for me to give this score but this game deserves lower. I’ve been playing Tomb raider for 18 years and I’m 24 now. I really DID NOT LIKE the new games. Where did Lara’s courage and look go? Her bravery and look had taken. It’s not a survival or full action game series. Lots of enemies, lots of crafting (Tomb Raider is not a fully RPG or pure action game), easy puzzles, dull Jonah (especially I dislike him. He is unresponsive and he has no soul). Are we in a battle or are we in a journey with Lara? I could not decide, you choose if you really know what’s been going on for years in the games. About game, control and playing. I could not see a huge difference if I look at the graphics quality. It looks like Rise of the Tomb Raider. If you want Tomb Raider to be a different game from others which are compared with it, first make something different such as graphics and well-scenario which is NOT predictable, tedious and monotonous. I am not really that kind of person who is obsessed with graphics but in these years, graphics is considered as an important feature and I want this game series to be known well. Secondly, awful game mechanics. It destroyed the game play in some parts. To continue, Lara… As a woman gamer, I even didn’t have any problem with Lara’s old look (big boobs, good body or sexy clothes etc.) She is not a model, but she looks like she is -in new games. I really wanted to see Lara’s classic outfit for the new game, and her dual pistols. Huge disappointment. The first thing comes to mind is her dual pistols, not an arrow. About personality, did you realize that Lara is ready to cry in new games? Come on! Please do not touch and destroy Lara and her journeys anymore OR get help from people who knows what Tomb Raider is!… Expand
  6. Bodyanator
    Jan 13, 2019
    8
    ИМХО это лучшая чать серии, хоть и не без проблем.

    Плюсы: -Красивая графика, при хорошей, по сравнению с прошлой частью, оптимизацией (мое среднестатистическое корыто спокойно вытягивало на высоких, когда тот же Rise на средних-высоких едва выдерживал планку в 30 фпс) -Шикарный левел дизайн, хочется обследовать каждый уголок, каждой локации. -Живая Лара, за которой интересно    ИМХО это лучшая чать серии, хоть и не без проблем.

    Плюсы:
    -Красивая графика, при хорошей, по сравнению с прошлой частью, оптимизацией (мое среднестатистическое корыто спокойно вытягивало на высоких, когда тот же Rise на средних-высоких едва выдерживал планку в 30 фпс)
    -Шикарный левел дизайн, хочется обследовать каждый уголок, каждой локации.
    -Живая Лара, за которой интересно наблюдать. Это не вечно ноющая тряпка и первой части, это не скучная и не харизматичная телка из второй, а настоящая, живая Лара, со своим сформировавшимся характером и со своими загонами в голове. Она не играет ангела, она руководствуется своими мотивами, она достигает своей цели даже если потребуется отнять пару десятков жизней. (Но с того "брутального" момента на нефтезаводе я проорался в голосину, это было уже лишнее)
    -В этой части есть атмосфера, в понятие атмосферы я включаю музыку, освещение, левел дизайн, записки и артефакты, расширяющие лор игры. В первой части атмосферы не было совсем, во второй появился её зачаток, в Shadow у них наконец она получилось.

    Минусы:
    -Не самый лучший сюжет, не то чтобы он говно, но куча непроработанных деталей в нем (жители пайтити говорят на английском, современные спутники по каким-то причинам до сих пор не обнаружили целую цивилизацию на Косумеле, перечислять всех не буду, это уже сделали вместо меня, все кому не лень) оставляют не самое приятное впечатление.
    -Не самое приятное управление, Лара так и норовит сорваться куда-нибудь (по сравнению с Rise эту проблему серьезно подправили, но не устранили полностью)
    -Почти все механики игры из прошлых частей, по геймплею создается ощущение, что играешь в крупное DLC для одной из прошлых игр, а не в новую часть серии.
    -Иона в вечной френдзоне, бесит)

    Игру уже успел пройти 2 раза и крайне рекомендую поиграть вам. Не понимаю почему она так не зашла критикам (которые ставят девятки таким стремным играм как FC5, лол)

    Всем добра    … Expand
  7. muzmuz
    Jan 11, 2019
    6
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a beautiful game with amazing visuals and praiseworthy optimization but unfortunately ruined by poor controls and even worse writing.
  8. alexionut16
    Jan 7, 2019
    4
    Great game as far as the gameplay is concerned. You have lots to do in the world, and if you played the first two games you know what to expect, but the story is just soooo bad. Nothing makes sense in this game as far as story goes, even though it started pretty good. If you are looking for a good story with this one, and are looking to complete the trilogy with it, I suggest you just goGreat game as far as the gameplay is concerned. You have lots to do in the world, and if you played the first two games you know what to expect, but the story is just soooo bad. Nothing makes sense in this game as far as story goes, even though it started pretty good. If you are looking for a good story with this one, and are looking to complete the trilogy with it, I suggest you just go back to the first and second one again, and maybe wait for the next reboot. The gameplay is still okay though, so at least something is good about the game. So this is a very good game if you don't care about the story.… Expand
  9. fith3r
    Jan 6, 2019
    6
    Unfortunately this is the worst of the three new Tomb Raider games. Plus character design is worse then it was in last game.
  10. joshbreviews
    Jan 6, 2019
    6
    I really wanted to love this game, but I can't. I'm 35% through and I'm quickly losing interest and patience to see it through.

    Easy stuff out of the way, graphics are GREAT. Sound design and music are both GREAT. Set pieces and art design is GREAT. Voice acting and acting are good. Story is absolutely forgettable. So what makes this game a 6/10? The questionable gameplay loop that    I really wanted to love this game, but I can't. I'm 35% through and I'm quickly losing interest and patience to see it through.

    Easy stuff out of the way, graphics are GREAT. Sound design and music are both GREAT. Set pieces and art design is GREAT. Voice acting and acting are good. Story is absolutely forgettable.

    So what makes this game a 6/10? The questionable gameplay loop that focuses on exploration and puzzles. Don't get me wrong, the puzzles and the exploration are good, but they tend to drag on for so long without seeing something to shoot or someone to talk to (no, Lara radioing in to report to an ally does not count as meaningful conversation!). It gets boring solving the really long puzzles, no matter how inventive and creative it gets.

    And then there are really long bouts of running around villages, talking to people, and looting stuff. It's just...boring. Especially since Lara are Jonah are the only recurring characters, Lara never seems to create meaningful bonds with other characters. This fits Lara's rather nomadic, adventurer personality, but it makes for a lifeless world. A game series with long "village" loops (lots of running around, doing sidequests, talking to NPCs) that works is the Mass Effect series (not counting the train wreck that is Andromeda). Why? Because your player character has agency - you can affect the outcome of the quests. Plus, a lot of the quests directly involve party members, so it's fun to see how your party members react to/affect your questline. ROTTR has absolutely NONE of those fun elements.

    What I'm getting at is that the game inherently has a weird gameplay loop and gameplay design with overly long segments. Puzzles drag on per segment, village exploration drags on per segment, combat areas drag on as well. With the way the world is structured, there's just no way around this kind of gameplay loop. A game with a fun puzzle-exploration-combat loop was Darksiders II. The puzzle solving was easily broken up with bouts of fighting enemies and bosses; this makes all the difference. ROTTR can't do that because it's rooted in semi-realism - enemies can't just pop up in between puzzles to break up the monotony unlike Darksiders II.

    To be honest, I'm glad this series is over. This gritty, realistic Lara is cool (super hot, super badass, nice soothing voice, etc.), but she and the world around her is boring, and that's despite the supernatural elements interspersed in the game. I think the franchise needs to return to the more action-oriented, fantastical Tomb Raider; this trilogy is an instance where semi-realism gets in the way of good gameplay. Gameplay > realism ALWAYS. Game dev 101.

    I hope this trilogy doesn't kill the Tomb Raider series, because it has so much potential. The devs just need to have fun with it. Give Lara interesting guns, make her stronger, more agile, and all-around more fun to play as. Give her enemies greater depth and variety, realism be damned. Make her fight ancient terrifying monsters, large and small, on a regular basis, not just towards the climax. Make it a large, semi-open world (the one thing Andromeda got right) where she can be badass and ride a dirtbike loaded with her badass gear. Give her a small group of allies that stay with her throughout the journey that comment on her choices and her adventures. Give her agency over questlines. Insert fun and interesting ways to break up puzzle-solving and exploration. Give more meaningful weapon customization. The sky is the limit. There is so much that can be done to revitalize this franchise gone wrong. And for goodness' sake, GIVE HER BACK THE SIGNATURE DUAL PISTOLS, REALISM.BE.DAMNED.    … Expand
  11. VG_Alex
    Jan 5, 2019
    8
    A good action adventure game, Shadow of Tomb Raider is the third part of the Tomb Raider reboot series. The focus of this work has been redirected from battle to tomb exploration. Compared with the Raise of the Tomb Raider, the game has made little progress. The half-open world still exists in this work. However, there is little progress in the quality of the graphic, the level ofA good action adventure game, Shadow of Tomb Raider is the third part of the Tomb Raider reboot series. The focus of this work has been redirected from battle to tomb exploration. Compared with the Raise of the Tomb Raider, the game has made little progress. The half-open world still exists in this work. However, there is little progress in the quality of the graphic, the level of suppression of the game is first-class, and the difficulty of solving the mystery of the tomb tends to be normal.
    Also, the existence of the branch task enriches the plot of the main line. The atmosphere rendering and design of the ancient tomb transcends the previous one. On the other hand, I have witnessed Lara's growth from a beginner to a real "Tomb Raider". She has experienced ups and downs and has become more mature than the lost Lara before. She knows what she should do and still has her own center in choosing between them. The relatively mild outcome is also in line with expectations.    … Expand
  12. kurt_russell
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    Incredible game! I felt like I was deep in the Peruvian jungle the entire time I was playing. Would play again.
  13. Kassadar
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Самая лучшая часть Tomb Raider из трёх частей перезапуска, больше атмосферы, больше сильных моментов
  14. Efesys
    Dec 29, 2018
    7
    We were promised to show Lara's maturing, how she became such an "Indiana" in the nip of her difficulties. But why the most adequate Lara remained in the first part of the restart?
    The main reason why the series did not shoot the disgusting plot , after the first part, the second is just dark and bad , and now how can I empathize with Lara, who behaves worse than a child, cannot believe    We were promised to show Lara's maturing, how she became such an "Indiana" in the nip of her difficulties. But why the most adequate Lara remained in the first part of the restart?
    The main reason why the series did not shoot the disgusting plot , after the first part, the second is just dark and bad , and now how can I empathize with Lara, who behaves worse than a child, cannot believe that the world is not spinning around her. And she does not grow up and does not change, she is mentally worse than Lara from the first part.
    Low sales are due to the plot and because the series have no chips like Nathan Drake in almost every part introduced a new game element.    … Expand
  15. loremedde
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    A really good game. When i play it, I can feel the true spirit of Tomb Raider. Best in the trilogy!
  16. MEWHOCARES
    Dec 26, 2018
    1
    Graphics are good, art direction is amazing... but that is all about "good" I can say about this game lol.

    The history is full of cliches, is boring, predictable, characters are all over the place for no good reason, a final boss battle that is easy and boring and repetitive and overall a writing mess...... Combat system got worst, the half baked stealth combat is just bad with    Graphics are good, art direction is amazing... but that is all about "good" I can say about this game lol.

    The history is full of cliches, is boring, predictable, characters are all over the place for no good reason, a final boss battle that is easy and boring and repetitive and overall a writing mess......

    Combat system got worst, the half baked stealth combat is just bad with sometimes dumb AI or incredible good AI that will just know where you are and tracking bullets that will hit you no matter what (also sometimes you will need one and half a clip to kill an enemy)

    Main campaign puzzles are bad and easy, and tombs while I haven't complete them all yet I can say they're all right... (prob the only saving point of this game) explorations there isn't much to do most of the game is linear even when you go away from the main campain history you will always have a 1 path to fallow regardless so finding tombs is not that hard.

    Bad game, buy it only if you really really really are a fan or want to do the tombs but for history don't expect to be entertained. ONly buy if is 75% off I regreat buying it when it was 50% off tbh.....

    ALSO I CAN'T POST REVIEW ON STEAM FOR W/E REASON THEY ARE CENSORING US!!!!!!    … Expand
  17. Akulys
    Dec 23, 2018
    8
    This game looks in a new way compared to the old parts. In this game, the developers brought beautiful music and the most important atmosphere that is not possible to put into words. I advise you to play this masterpiece, but the game has a minus too weak plot.
  18. ZaPaAl
    Dec 17, 2018
    5
    Quite a sad ending for the initally strong reboot. It's no totally bad, it's just very mediocre.

    - Boring Story - Unlikeable characters - Ugly Lara - Same gameplay as part 1 and 2 - Bad pacing, never engaging - Rare Combatscenes ending in a quick shoot out, not much strategy or stealth involved - Slow Movement with a lot of forced scripted animations like when entering narrow    Quite a sad ending for the initally strong reboot. It's no totally bad, it's just very mediocre.

    - Boring Story
    - Unlikeable characters
    - Ugly Lara
    - Same gameplay as part 1 and 2
    - Bad pacing, never engaging
    - Rare Combatscenes ending in a quick shoot out, not much strategy or stealth involved
    - Slow Movement with a lot of forced scripted animations like when entering narrow holes
    - Maya Culture not interesting
    - Useless (and ugly) wearables and weapons, they hardly make a differences

    + Some Puzzles, Challenge Tombs and combat setups a bit interesting
    + Some scenaries quite pretty, just a lot of jungle and rarely something new
    + Rare fun like the unfitting heavy machine gun fight or the unfair bow fight    … Expand
  19. MerserEX
    Dec 13, 2018
    0
    Это самая скучная игра в мире! Даже красивая графика не в силах её вытянуть. Нудятина, которую еще поискать надо.
    В ней не хочется делать совершенно ничего. Начиная от слушания диалогов и заканчивая исследованием гробниц. Левел дизайн просто отвратный!    Это самая скучная игра в мире! Даже красивая графика не в силах её вытянуть. Нудятина, которую еще поискать надо.
    В ней не хочется делать совершенно ничего. Начиная от слушания диалогов и заканчивая исследованием гробниц. Левел дизайн просто отвратный!
  20. jessejojo
    Dec 13, 2018
    7
    Im giving it a 7 because i thing it is a good game, but with some problems.
    Compared to AC Odyssey, the voice acting, facial animations and cinematics just look gorgeous. The game runs well on a Gtx 1080 (around 100 fps @ 1080p) and i did not encounter any game breaking bugs.
    My Problem with it: There is zero reason to collect stuff and explore the map. The only two things interesting    Im giving it a 7 because i thing it is a good game, but with some problems.
    Compared to AC Odyssey, the voice acting, facial animations and cinematics just look gorgeous. The game runs well on a Gtx 1080 (around 100 fps @ 1080p) and i did not encounter any game breaking bugs.

    My Problem with it: There is zero reason to collect stuff and explore the map. The only two things interesting are tombs and challenge tombs. The side quests are boring fetch or kill quests, which give u some skill points. Through the story i got maybe 4 skills out of like 30 because you just dont need them. Maybe you need these skills at the highest difficulty but on normal they have no purpose. That said, i think the story is okay but not a great one.    … Expand
  21. Soulo
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    I Have been playing tombraider from since the begininning, but the last 3 tombraiders where by far the best tomb games I played, especially shadow of the tombraider, what great storyline and gameplay, also the graphics was insane good on 1920x1080 ( who needs 4k:), was worth every penny. Shame is was the last in the serie, hope they will make more in the future. One negative thing is ,I Have been playing tombraider from since the begininning, but the last 3 tombraiders where by far the best tomb games I played, especially shadow of the tombraider, what great storyline and gameplay, also the graphics was insane good on 1920x1080 ( who needs 4k:), was worth every penny. Shame is was the last in the serie, hope they will make more in the future. One negative thing is , that i got my best bow at 95% for completing game, would be nice to get it a bit sooner.… Expand
  22. Veils
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    nice game for one play in the evening! not the masterpiece but nice game only shooting done very bad
  23. Esthete
    Dec 6, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It would seem Rhianna Pratchett was fired, BUT Jill Murray intercepted Pratchett's baton, I don't even know where the script is worse in the previous two games or in the Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

    - The conscious deterioration of Lara's face compared to the Rise of the Tomb Raider
    - Lack of plot. Instead of it nonsense
    - Small locations, while the game lagging
    - Absolutely uninteresting characters
    - Secondary quests - one of the worst in the gaming industry
    - The lack of any motivation for the characters to do what they do, especially Lara, one side she helps the "naked ass" tribe, on the other hand she kills everyone on her way
    - ORCS in Latin America - what kind of drugs does Jill Murray use ?
    - ORCS do not react to shots at close range by a shotgun, you need to shoot at least twice or thrice
    - Initial data: on the one hand, the orcs with spears and arrows, on the other hand, well-armed militants in body armor and helmets, with the support of an armored personnel carrier, and several combat helicopters. What is the result? Victory of Orcs.
    - Foxes either coyotes the size of an elephant, in which you need to put a half of the charger of the machine gun to pacify their.
    - Unnecessary hunting
    - Tombs have become more than in the previous two games, but they are easy and not interesting
    - The game is full of bugs, for example, in the tomb, where you need to close the "curtains" the wind continues to blow even with the curtains closed, or the quest "echo of the past" cannot be passed, because the Abby does not appear in the house of the granny, and the granny herself mumbles some nonsense standing at the entrance of the house.
    - Jonah underwent plastic surgery, why is he needed in the game ? Better would have added girlfriend for Lara xD
    - Lara is Rambo, or Predator is not very clear.

    In short, this is the worst game of relaunch trilogy.    … Expand
  24. Tomle1202
    Dec 4, 2018
    7
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is not a terrible game, but will never be a great one either. Greatness requires innovation, and this third installment in the series simply has very little of it.
  25. ZboqZboq
    Dec 3, 2018
    0
    A copy paste reskin of Tomb Raider 2013 and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Dont waste your money on this piece of garbage
  26. denisferro
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    Pontos positivos:
    - Gráficos bem bonitos para um jogo nesse estilo!
    - História interessante (mesmo com algumas coisas bizarras). - Furtividade mais elaborada que nos games anteriores. - Jogabilidade excelente. - Trilha sonora. - Segunda metade do game tem MUITA ação! Pontos negativos: - Até a metade do game é um pouco "parado", com pouca ação e muita conversa. - O sistema de    Pontos positivos:
    - Gráficos bem bonitos para um jogo nesse estilo!
    - História interessante (mesmo com algumas coisas bizarras).
    - Furtividade mais elaborada que nos games anteriores.
    - Jogabilidade excelente.
    - Trilha sonora.
    - Segunda metade do game tem MUITA ação!

    Pontos negativos:
    - Até a metade do game é um pouco "parado", com pouca ação e muita conversa.
    - O sistema de habilidades da Lara poderia ser melhor. Antes da metade do jogo provavelmente você já upou tudo que é realmente importante e que faz alguma diferença.

    Conclusão:
    Aqui temos uma Lara mais madura, é quase uma máquina de matar, não é a mesma menininha do primeiro game. Inclusive em determinada parte do jogo você irá se sentir o Rambo!! A furtividade foi mais explorada, agora é possível atacar os inimigos de diversas maneiras diferentes sem ser notado. A história é realmente interessante, apesar de você sentir algumas vezes que estão "enrolando" um pouco demais... Claro que não é um jogo perfeito, mas está na lista de obrigatórios de 2018!    … Expand
  27. aladingaston
    Dec 2, 2018
    0
    The Best Tomb Raider ever, Super graphics, super audio, a world full of details, many place you want to come back and visit...
  28. ksander-fars
    Dec 2, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Больше всего напрягает что это неудачная переделка ROTTR.

    -Сюжет не то что бы хромает а ползёт на культях с мольбами о смерти через расстрел, очень запомнился момент когда Лару утаскивает потоком воды, в итоге она ныряет под воду а тааааам.... Тишь да гладь, мёртвые плавают, спокойненько так. А потом когда она выплывает из супермаркета с мертвецами опять буря, борьба за жизнь... Ну что за бред?
    Или можно сдыхать на одном месте раз по 20 потому что не понятно что же тут делать... То-ли кусты мешают, то-ли вообще не туда...

    -Составляющая тихого прохождения послана в пешое эротическое путешествие, Лара как Джон Рембо берёт автомат и пистолет, апгрэйдит их и идёт воевать, это же так круто. Удалил игру на моменте когда нашел (очередной храм) но тринити его уже взрывает. Можно плыть под водой, но нас подталкивают к тихому убийству чуваков, так вот эта шаболда в любой момент наровит ни просто высунуть голову из воды а сразу залезть к уматным мужикам пообщаться, они естественно стреляют.

    В общем механика жидкая, сюжет жидкий, движок жидкий, в общем моя оценка жижа.
    Ставлю ей 5 мертвый капибар из 10.

    P.S. И да, почему прокачка оружия осуществляется говном и палками?    … Expand
  29. Sebascr12
    Nov 29, 2018
    5
    Combat? is ok
    Tombs, the people,said they are better but for me the tombs feels empty.
    The they destroyed lara. Lara is nothing more than a another character for another generic game
    the worst of this trilogy.
  30. TwiTu
    Nov 29, 2018
    5
    Its ok, I guess. I liked Rise of the Tomb Raider much more. I remember it blowing me away because the graphics and animations were so well done. Still are today!
    But in Shadow the graphics actually are worse and the animations have far more flaws. For example if you use your pickaxes in rocks, it looked far better on the previous game. You could feel how the axes dug into the stone. Here    Its ok, I guess. I liked Rise of the Tomb Raider much more. I remember it blowing me away because the graphics and animations were so well done. Still are today!
    But in Shadow the graphics actually are worse and the animations have far more flaws. For example if you use your pickaxes in rocks, it looked far better on the previous game. You could feel how the axes dug into the stone. Here you can actually see them not even go into the stone...
    Also the textures have a much lower resolution on quite a few objects and the polycount is much lower as well.
    And then theres the horrible AA. SMAA x4 should look awesome, since its the best you can get in this game, but instead it makes the game look blurry and things further away from you have some kind of grid overlay, which makes the game really ugly. It also runs faster than the last one and uses far less VRAM, so I guess all these are "performance optimizations".

    The story is well made. I loved the part where you play her as a child. Really cute.
    But some parts overwhelm you, like when youre in a new village and try to find your way around and people to talk to and things to steal (yes, the poor village people dont care if you steal their belongings).
    Upgrading is kinda pointless with the DLCs, since you get fully upgraded weapons from the start and crafting doesnt have many options either. The last part was better in that.

    Stealth is well done this time. Its very enjoyable killing people like Rambo from a mud wall.

    Anyway, my main concern is that it actually got worse in a lot of things. Mainly the graphics. But also the controls are a little bit worse. Not very intuitive and thus you mess up more often than in the last game.

    Oh yeah and one last thing that really made me angry: You often see places where you could climb up easily or otherwise use paths that seem possible, but then the game wont let you. You need to use the predefined way, even though its not nearly as obvious as the one you saw. I kinda feel trolled in situations like that.    … Expand
  31. LoletinAlexis
    Nov 29, 2018
    8
    An untapped and inconsistent story, with a somewhat irregular rhythm.
    Secondary missions are very monotonous.
    The closure of the trilogy seems right to me, as well as the mapping. While the gameplay is identical to the two previous installments, in this third installment I have noticed it much worse: the finishing is bad, as if it was not polished. The parts of action and shootings    An untapped and inconsistent story, with a somewhat irregular rhythm.
    Secondary missions are very monotonous.
    The closure of the trilogy seems right to me, as well as the mapping.

    While the gameplay is identical to the two previous installments, in this third installment I have noticed it much worse: the finishing is bad, as if it was not polished.
    The parts of action and shootings (and gunplay) I did not like it at all.
    I liked the puzzles and puzzles, they are mostly interesting.
    The great importance that has been given to the exploration in this installment allows us to see the Tomb Raider closer to the classics of this new trilogy.    … Expand
  32. bigdeadanimals
    Nov 27, 2018
    7
    1) game still takes itself too serious, while final result does not live up to this serious-faced tone.
    2) devs forgot about action and adventure in action-adventure game a little bit
    3) plots in all 3 games kind of follows really same road. there has been a good attempt to show that Lara is not clearly good and her opponents completely bad/wrong 4) talent trees are about fighting, but    1) game still takes itself too serious, while final result does not live up to this serious-faced tone.
    2) devs forgot about action and adventure in action-adventure game a little bit
    3) plots in all 3 games kind of follows really same road. there has been a good attempt to show that Lara is not clearly good and her opponents completely bad/wrong
    4) talent trees are about fighting, but the game is not
    5) clothes and Lara's body aint got damaged. well they get, but after cutscene it dissapears. in TB2013 this damage to clothes and scraps on body gave me the feeling of progression . really miss this.
    6) Lara looks too old for her age. And with her way of living she would have not only muscled arms (they are in place) but also quite fit ass.    … Expand
  33. Dubeau
    Nov 27, 2018
    7
    SOTTR focus mainly on exploration and the story. The story is elaborate, including the side quests. Some elements of it are a bit hard to believe but that's Tomb Raider for you. Nothing new there. The graphics are pretty good, especially the jungles, some tombs and crypts. The lighting is very well done. But you might suffer from occasional fps hiccups until you find a good setting forSOTTR focus mainly on exploration and the story. The story is elaborate, including the side quests. Some elements of it are a bit hard to believe but that's Tomb Raider for you. Nothing new there. The graphics are pretty good, especially the jungles, some tombs and crypts. The lighting is very well done. But you might suffer from occasional fps hiccups until you find a good setting for your PC. The sounds are amazing. The combat is still the same but SOTTR focus too much on the bow for my taste. Tons of cheap deaths of course. I really dislike those quick times sequences that are on rails. Not sure how they can fix this and keep the action. I also dislike the abundance of swearing from Lara (always the same too). That make her sound not very British and a bit dum. There are some bugs that seems to prevail on PC and Xbox releases. I give it a 68%. It is fun to play but somewhat tedious in some aspects.… Expand
  34. SRKNZ
    Nov 27, 2018
    3
    Yet another CRUMMY PORT. This game might be fine on consoles but yet again, a poor effort in porting to the PC. The games controls feel awkward making the character movements clumsy. Not a good thing when you are asking to undertake a range of difficult parkour style leaps and moves.

    Bugs of this kind are a consistent thread I have encountered with this series, so much so, that much as    Yet another CRUMMY PORT. This game might be fine on consoles but yet again, a poor effort in porting to the PC. The games controls feel awkward making the character movements clumsy. Not a good thing when you are asking to undertake a range of difficult parkour style leaps and moves.

    Bugs of this kind are a consistent thread I have encountered with this series, so much so, that much as I like the concept I wont be playing again.

    In my opinion a poor effort that's needlessly frustrating when it did not have to be. 3/10.    … Expand
  35. Razitan
    Nov 22, 2018
    5
    These Tomb Raider games NEED another Reboot!

    The Puzzles in this game are a Joke, because once again the puzzle variety throughout the game mostly amounts to attaching a rope to another object so that you can manipulate it to your advantage, at 3 games in that is lazy and pathetic and made me not want to continue playing because there is no challenge SHESH! Story Bland as hell, Snose    These Tomb Raider games NEED another Reboot!

    The Puzzles in this game are a Joke, because once again the puzzle variety throughout the game mostly amounts to attaching a rope to another object so that you can manipulate it to your advantage, at 3 games in that is lazy and pathetic and made me not want to continue playing because there is no challenge SHESH!

    Story Bland as hell, Snose feast

    where my Dual Pistols? 3rd game are in and still hasn’t acquired them why? How?

    How exactly was this game Lara defining moment??
    Nothing of character progressing happen!

    same old recycled crap with the story, if you have played rise you have played this
    its the same game dumbed down with the same Story pattern

    I think it’s time this series took another reboot, Heck you know what just remake Tomb Raider 2 and Scarp this origins Crap! and don't use this Boring Lara my Gosh! Paint drying on a wall has a better personality than her at this point!

    I don’t think I’ll be touching another Tomb Raider game until it returns to its platforming Roots with Lara back to her Original Self!

    Positives, Game Play itself is alright, Combat fine, voice acting reasonable, Nice Graphics though I think Rise had better visuals

    As a long time Fan, I'm very disappointed in the direction this franchise has gone

    just go back to the style of Legend with updated Visuals Please and updated Physics you cant screew that up surely

    5/10    … Expand
  36. rBose
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Good game, nice graphics, nice audio, good voice acting and facial animations

    Enjoyable
  37. marlock441
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    По сравнению с предыдущей частью здесь просто ужасная оптимизация. Низкая графика выглядит как "низкая", но систему съедает как "высокая", видеокарта так вообще не использует корректно свой потенциал. Сюжет определенно был написан на коленке. Исследовать мир это скука смертная. Просто кошмарная часть. Итог: печальный.По сравнению с предыдущей частью здесь просто ужасная оптимизация. Низкая графика выглядит как "низкая", но систему съедает как "высокая", видеокарта так вообще не использует корректно свой потенциал. Сюжет определенно был написан на коленке. Исследовать мир это скука смертная. Просто кошмарная часть. Итог: печальный.
  38. Antares8001
    Nov 16, 2018
    6
    While the developers obviously tried improve upon the poor dialogue writing and the general narrative experience of the series, both of these aspects still feel almost as nuance free and unnatural as in the previous entries. The world building also feels rather forced, as thought he entire universe revolves around Lara and everything exists for the sole purpose of driving the generic plotWhile the developers obviously tried improve upon the poor dialogue writing and the general narrative experience of the series, both of these aspects still feel almost as nuance free and unnatural as in the previous entries. The world building also feels rather forced, as thought he entire universe revolves around Lara and everything exists for the sole purpose of driving the generic plot forward.
    Unsurprisingly the gameplay and art design are solid enough to engage the player for a few hours, however they are ultimately rather generic as well and nowhere near strong enough to stand on their own.
    This feels even more like it's trying to be Uncharted than the previous entries in the reboot series, while still failing to understand or rather ignoring what makes the Uncharted franchise good.

    We are left with a game that is by no means outright bad, however I have a hard time recommending a game where every aspect is just ok. You might as well play any of the previous entries again and you wouldn't be missing out on much.    … Expand
  39. pitcrackgame
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    muy buen juego y acorde a los otros 2 anteriores , muy buenos graficos muy jugable y buenos dialogos al castellano , es algo mas de aventuras y puzzles que los anteriores pero aun asi muy buen juego
  40. Hurley
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This was a blast! The storyline worked very well, tombs were amazing, loved more water and underwater stuff. Just great fun.
  41. dansub
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    i like the whole tomb raider series a lot. this game is no exception. i found the end a little underwhelming but liked it a lot overall. only uncharted 4 on the ps4 is a better adventure game.
  42. Mandulum
    Oct 24, 2018
    7
    Haiku Review: Library, ancient / Archeologist working / Smash with my ice axe
    Favorite Thing: A crazy story plus an action packed finale.
    Least Favorite Thing: Mashing the survival instincts button every few seconds so I don't run past everything. Date Completed: 2018-10-21 Playtime: ~ 14h Enjoyment: 7/10 Recommendation: If you've played the first two, definitely. If you haven't I    Haiku Review: Library, ancient / Archeologist working / Smash with my ice axe
    Favorite Thing: A crazy story plus an action packed finale.
    Least Favorite Thing: Mashing the survival instincts button every few seconds so I don't run past everything.

    Date Completed: 2018-10-21
    Playtime: ~ 14h
    Enjoyment: 7/10
    Recommendation: If you've played the first two, definitely. If you haven't I would highly recommend playing them.    … Expand
  43. Nemo7777
    Oct 24, 2018
    6
    I'm not one of those who are unhappy because the game went on sale after I bought it. That's the way things happen sometimes. While I won't say I got my money's worth, it wasn't bad for what it was.

    That said, the only reason I finished this game was to finish it. Very disappointing. Very little in the way of action, veeerrrry sloooow pacing. Lots of exploration if that's your thing,    I'm not one of those who are unhappy because the game went on sale after I bought it. That's the way things happen sometimes. While I won't say I got my money's worth, it wasn't bad for what it was.

    That said, the only reason I finished this game was to finish it.

    Very disappointing. Very little in the way of action, veeerrrry sloooow pacing. Lots of exploration if that's your thing, but for me this game is dragging in a way the first two did not. The game mainly takes place in a Mayan city (in Inca country :|), where you spend hours doing fetch quests for the villagers for no good reason I can see. Can't fight anyone, can't even draw weapon. Sadly, as you get further into the game the rails become even more constricting. The side quests do become less trivial, but they do not become less tedious.

    The climbing/stunt mechanics are the same as the first two games, but somewhat over-elaborated. The current iteration is over reliant on gadgets such as a magic ice pick that deploys a cable to enable you to 'rappel' down cliff faces, then apparently psionically detatches itself, coils it's own line and turns back into a normal ice pick. Oh it also shoots out said magic line to hook on things while you are in mid-air to enable you to swing around.

    This handy utensil is used by Lara in the service of a plot line that's been recycled from the last game (Rise of the Tomb Raider) and is showing it's wear.

    Apocalypse only Lara can prevent? Check
    Trinity? Check
    HIdden city full of that somehow survived unnoticed for God knows how long? Check

    The first Tomb Raider was a bit on the shooty side but this one seems like the early episodes of ST:TNG- lots of evil doers around but somehow nobody ever uses violence to solve things. The developers are lucky they disabled weapons or I would have ended their game about a third of the way in when the major villain passes by about fifteen feet in front of Lara in said Mayan city. The few encounters with Trinity forces in which Lara is in combat are in a way the most disappointing parts of the whole game. Obvious stealth rails are obvious. In the first iteration, the action came at you relentlessly and you really felt some tension. In this game, with one partial exception, you plow through the poor schmoos with little difficulty, unless you do something superlatively stupid. The partial exception was in an oil refinery. That part was exciting and had some kick to it. The rest of the game left me flat and disappointed.

    The rails are really apparent and they take all the fun out of the game. I don't necessarily have to fight my way into Himiko's castle to have fun, but finding some rando Mayan kid's dice is something I can do with.out.

    There's actually the bones of a good story and a good game in here, but unfortunately the execution is not adequate to pull it off. Scenes that are intended to be discussions of morality and philosophy are shallow and without real affect. Flashbacks to Lara's childhood, intended to outline her growth, are not engaging. I did not have any real interest in either, which is too bad, because that's what this game was supposed to be strong in.

    In the end, it's a button masher with cutscenes. That's a real pity, because the first two outings were more than that.

    One of the commenters to my initial review seemed to think more puzzles and less shooting made this game more like the original Tomb Raider. If that's the case, I'll take the 2013 Lara any day of the week.

    You know, I think I do want to go storm Himiko's castle again and rescue Sam.    … Expand
  44. bertendclaus
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    For me it's the best one in the new trilogy.
    They used their experience gained in development of first and second game and created third one. I don't understand why it's for a lot of people 6-7/10. I expected that it will be another game for people who loved rise of the tomb raider and it's exactly game for such people.
    I had a great time with this game 10/10, better than action movies    For me it's the best one in the new trilogy.
    They used their experience gained in development of first and second game and created third one. I don't understand why it's for a lot of people 6-7/10. I expected that it will be another game for people who loved rise of the tomb raider and it's exactly game for such people.
    I had a great time with this game 10/10, better than action movies in a cinema. I think it's not Uncharted 4, but it's close, really close to Naughty Dog games.
    And the story is surprising for lara's fanbase. Maybe that's why people don't accept it.    … Expand
  45. Gabrielkenway
    Oct 14, 2018
    6
    I'm a huge fan of Tomb Raider but I expected more. The perfect word to describe this game is "expansion" The engine, graphics is the same. The history is repetitive, looks like the same as Rise of the tomb raider but they changed the characters like antagonists it is boring along the history. Rise of tomb raider was a lot better. Otherwise the performance is amazing the game optimisationI'm a huge fan of Tomb Raider but I expected more. The perfect word to describe this game is "expansion" The engine, graphics is the same. The history is repetitive, looks like the same as Rise of the tomb raider but they changed the characters like antagonists it is boring along the history. Rise of tomb raider was a lot better. Otherwise the performance is amazing the game optimisation is very good.… Expand
  46. CSG
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have attained 100% completion in the Deadly Obsession difficulty.
    https://youtu.be/Y_xXKn-g-cE
    And with that I want to give my take on the game.

    Generally I think it is a good game. I enjoyed playing it. I feel there are certain aspects that can be improved. I would recommend the game but I also have suggestions on approaching the game.

    I don’t have any problems with the storyline. It’s not cluttered, not confusing and not too lengthy. It was well thought out. I did not have to play the first two games to figure out what is going on. Generally satisfying storyline with good buildup, good flow and good ending.

    The characters complement the storyline. Lara is not straight up full of conviction. She doubts herself and is somewhat conflicted. Those traits do make her more relatable and endearing. We also see multi-dimension in the antagonist Dominguez. He has Paititi’s interest at heart, just his methods are too extreme. It was saddening when Unuratu died. It was particularly heartbreaking when Jonah was supposedly killed.

    The character animation is top notch. Lara is beautiful. Jonah wouldn’t be as lovable if he doesn’t look the way he does. Characters aside, the environments depicted are also breathtaking. From the lush jungles to the lively towns and cities to the dark and appropriately claustrophobic caves and tombs, everything was meticulously detailed. I love it.

    Exploration in the game is really fun. Lara has the skill set befitting of a tomb raider. What spoils the fun is how inconsistent the game behaves when Lara is executing these moves. One moment she can do it. Reload the game, do the exact same thing and this time she falls to her demise. The inconsistencies and luck factor have to be removed. Apart from all that, I think the game excels in allowing me to live out my fantasy of venturing into caves and tombs; something I consider too dangerous to do in real life.

    I generally dread combat in the game. In the Deadly Obsession difficulty, the best, if not the only approach towards combat is stealth. Sadly, stealth, like exploration, is inconsistent and therefore unreliable. It is not broken because you can eventually stealth your way to victory. For the number of tries you need to succeed, you could actually be doing the same things. Just the outcomes are different and you would be wondering why. Stealth could be improved to be more robust to improve the overall combat experience. As for the fights that provide no option to go stealth, I would say I am not a big fan of the idea of Rambo Lara singlehandedly going up against military trained Trinity soldiers or even the Yaaxil.

    With how dreadful combat is, I do enjoy the missions and tombs where no combat is involved. The challenge tombs are so fun and challenging. The puzzles are very well thought out and executed.

    I do not recommend the Deadly Obsession difficulty. What makes the difficulty broken is the fact that the game only saves at base camps. I wasted a lot of time getting to the hard parts rather than dealing with the hard parts. Using time wastage to achieve a certain level of difficult is a terrible idea. I don’t understand how game developers can confuse challenging with time consuming.

    That’s my review. Let me know what you think. I welcome different perspectives.    … Expand
  47. Dalray3s
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    Puntos positivos:
    -Gráficamente esta muy cuidado, lo empecé en PS4PRO y lo cambie por la versión de PC, están a años luz, si podéis jugarlo en PC, tiempos de carga y gráficos a otro nivel.
    -El Gunplay aunque hay poco se siente bastante bien, -Los paisajes te enamoran -La mecánica del barro es bastante innovadora -Duración, solo la historia me ha durado 16 horas, para mi una duración    Puntos positivos:
    -Gráficamente esta muy cuidado, lo empecé en PS4PRO y lo cambie por la versión de PC, están a años luz, si podéis jugarlo en PC, tiempos de carga y gráficos a otro nivel.
    -El Gunplay aunque hay poco se siente bastante bien,
    -Los paisajes te enamoran
    -La mecánica del barro es bastante innovadora
    -Duración, solo la historia me ha durado 16 horas, para mi una duración perfecta en este tipo de juegos.

    Puntos Negativos
    -El guión esta muy mal escrito, hay lagunas por todos lados
    -Lara no muestra un ápice de sentimiento hacia los demás, solo busca sus intereses, te hace perder inmersión en la historia y en el personaje
    -Algunos bugs, que en sandbox los podemos perdonar, pero en un juego tan "lineal" deberia estar mas cuidado. pero nada preocupante    … Expand
  48. CharlyPlayman
    Oct 6, 2018
    7
    Good game but for me not as good as his predecesor. Longer tombs but it's rather an open world more than a lineal game (which i don't like it). I still prefer Tomb Raider 1, 2 or 3 (specially 2).

    PROS: Graphics + Smooth movements + Long game + Lot to explore and discover + Enviroments

    CONS: Weak story again + The tombs' explorations and puzzles are just a few + Shooting is almost optional
  49. garyw_81
    Oct 5, 2018
    9
    best one of the reboot trilogy and here's why..
    less QTE parts than before
    kept the crafting elements
    kept the upgrading (perks)
    better story than the second one
    more mandatory puzzle elements
    and yes, ok it's similar to the other two, but the formula was working (and actually they improved on it here) and why would you break something that works.
    highly recommended
  50. aussiedude98
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    Played through the game on a 1070TI with utlrawide high refresh rate monitor - using an XBOX controller. Graphics are stunning - some of the best I have seen in places.
    Sound as well is great - with guns sounding much better than the last 2 games in the series.
    I played through the game in 11 hours - and I found it enjoyable. Some truly great moments. This said - it is not perfect -    Played through the game on a 1070TI with utlrawide high refresh rate monitor - using an XBOX controller. Graphics are stunning - some of the best I have seen in places.
    Sound as well is great - with guns sounding much better than the last 2 games in the series.
    I played through the game in 11 hours - and I found it enjoyable.
    Some truly great moments.
    This said - it is not perfect
    - Very easy - a bit too easy in places.
    - Very limited interactivity for a lot of the game. Ie. HEAPS of cutscenes (more than the last 2), and sections where you are just pressing "up" for example to climb through a tight area.
    - Extremely linear (by design) - not much in the way of exploration
    - Story is not great. (similar to the last 2)

    Overall - Pros exceeded the Cons for me - and I consider it a good experience worth having    … Expand
  51. johnbman11
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    This was by far the best of the three origin games. The location was FINALLY amazing, story was engaging, Lara was likable, gameplay was solid, and combat was a blast. Also, the lighting was incredible and graphics were tops. My only gripe was that sometimes, during the scripted moments, you'd go to jump, in an epic fashion, to the next section, hit the button at the right time and you'dThis was by far the best of the three origin games. The location was FINALLY amazing, story was engaging, Lara was likable, gameplay was solid, and combat was a blast. Also, the lighting was incredible and graphics were tops. My only gripe was that sometimes, during the scripted moments, you'd go to jump, in an epic fashion, to the next section, hit the button at the right time and you'd miss and die. Then you'd proceed to do the same move two more times and on the third try, it actually registered you were doing the right thing and you could move on. Minor annoyance but it did nothing to blemish an otherwise fantastic game. Going back for seconds in NG+!!… Expand
  52. tombraiderxxx12
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    An amazing, fun, beautiful, and investing game. I wasn't sure how the third game in this reboot would hold up but it didn't let me down in the slightest!
  53. Pevalwen
    Sep 26, 2018
    8
    Pros: One of the most beautiful games I've ever played, fabulous tombs, lots to explore.

    Cons: I considered stopping playing during the first 10% of the game, because I could hardly progress without there being a cutscene or a severe lack of exploration due to pre-determined bouts of action that felt like interactive cutscenes anyway. People want to explore and shoot things- I don't    Pros: One of the most beautiful games I've ever played, fabulous tombs, lots to explore.

    Cons: I considered stopping playing during the first 10% of the game, because I could hardly progress without there being a cutscene or a severe lack of exploration due to pre-determined bouts of action that felt like interactive cutscenes anyway. People want to explore and shoot things- I don't think many actually care about the rather generic story so much as to be subjected to hours of cutscenes. Cut back the cutscenes!    … Expand
  54. RSFSR
    Sep 25, 2018
    1
    Скучный клон второй части:
    - экшена сведи к минимуму, эксплоринга настолько много что к середине игра наскучивает ползаньем по однотипным храмам,ущельям, подводным пещерам. (Геймдизайн посредственный)
    +-сюжет обычный, +- механика - анимацию действий не меняли, добавили экшн на канате -персонажи никакие, (разве что небольшой интерес вызывает Домингес) -фауны мало, что для джунглей    Скучный клон второй части:
    - экшена сведи к минимуму, эксплоринга настолько много что к середине игра наскучивает ползаньем по однотипным храмам,ущельям, подводным пещерам. (Геймдизайн посредственный)

    +-сюжет обычный,
    +- механика - анимацию действий не меняли, добавили экшн на канате
    -персонажи никакие, (разве что небольшой интерес вызывает Домингес)
    -фауны мало, что для джунглей недопустимо.
    +-Музыка стандарт.
    -Мифология убита плохой подачей. Ничего удивительного
    -Ловушки те же из прошлых частей
    -Гробницы пустые и похожи друг на друга.    … Expand
  55. kbx
    Sep 23, 2018
    6
    Actually this game looks worse than previous part. I have both currently installed and without doubt ROTTR is graphically superior to SOTTR. It was a first letdown for me. Secondly, game take place only in jungle which gets boring after some time. So again, ROTTR is better due to more area diversity. And lastly - copy/paste in terms of gameplay. As a TR fan I say Rise is the best of theActually this game looks worse than previous part. I have both currently installed and without doubt ROTTR is graphically superior to SOTTR. It was a first letdown for me. Secondly, game take place only in jungle which gets boring after some time. So again, ROTTR is better due to more area diversity. And lastly - copy/paste in terms of gameplay. As a TR fan I say Rise is the best of the three, then first one and SOTTR at the end. Its still worth buying, but IMO not at current price point.… Expand
  56. br_moore
    Sep 22, 2018
    9
    I have loved Tomb Raider from its very first game ever all the way up until Rise, and Shadow continues that trend. This is an absolutely gorgeous and immersive game through and through.
    The graphics are some of the best I have ever seen, with so much detail in the environments that it hurts. NPC models could have been improved, but I have yet to see a single video game ever that gives NPC    I have loved Tomb Raider from its very first game ever all the way up until Rise, and Shadow continues that trend. This is an absolutely gorgeous and immersive game through and through.
    The graphics are some of the best I have ever seen, with so much detail in the environments that it hurts. NPC models could have been improved, but I have yet to see a single video game ever that gives NPC models the same care as player models.
    Gameplay and exploration are classic modern Tomb Raider fun, with extra finesse and polish thrown in for good measure. The tombs and combat have all received a minor flourish in quality and execution overall, and I rarely found myself bored.
    The story is more engaging this time around for me, compared to Rise. I was genuinely invested and noticed a lot of subtleties taken to build the world and Lara's character even more. I really loved the young Lara flashback, that was such a refreshing little addition.
    With Shadow being such a stunning and immersive game, that also means the minor quirks stick out more. Some character and environmental animations can be wonky/glitchy, and Lara moves around a bit too floaty for my taste (that's been a minor issue I've had with this whole trilogy). Also, some traversal glitches pop up every now and then that can be weird and cheap looking, and sometimes resulted in messing up my progress.
    Beyond that, I loved the steps taken to make this feel more connected to classic Tomb Raider, with memorable tombs, engaging puzzles, brutal deathtraps with specific death animations, and lots of open exploration.
    Overall, this is a fantastic game. I wish player reviews would be a bit more graceful, as I can tell people want to crap on this game just because it's the third in a line of quite similar, yet super successful games. It really is a step up from Rise (which was still a great game) and takes us back to a lot more of what the Tomb Raider series is about.    … Expand
  57. nickderpderp
    Sep 22, 2018
    6
    You can't just change graphics assets and sell it again. Don't become second Bethesda. Yes, there is RTX, but so what? No good gameplay, no good story, there isn't anything "Good". Before buying please, reconsider buying something else. This should be just a DLC to the second new Lara.
  58. Fredson
    Sep 22, 2018
    8
    The best way to understand why this game is 8/10 is to count the burned money on graphics and new RTX feature. Yes, they didn't have many more dollars for the story or gameplay, so they used the old set up. It's the same game, with a mediocre story but with better graphics and lighting. People get mad because hardcore players want new gameplay and breathtaking story. No, this is not gameThe best way to understand why this game is 8/10 is to count the burned money on graphics and new RTX feature. Yes, they didn't have many more dollars for the story or gameplay, so they used the old set up. It's the same game, with a mediocre story but with better graphics and lighting. People get mad because hardcore players want new gameplay and breathtaking story. No, this is not game for hardcore, this is 8/10 game for casual players. Don't blame the game for being a great equivalent to a movie on your couch. Oh yes, we are playing on PC, then on your chair. Sometimes you don't know what you bought. If you want to relax, listen to Lara's voice and run around killing some random people, yes, this is it with beautiful graphics. Do you want awesome story and gameplay of your dreams? Don't buy it, wait for your holy grail, I heard it will be released in 2 years from now. And don't lie to ppl, it's not a bad game. It knows what it is and is good at it. Oh, and it won't be a threat for uncharted for 3 more episodes. However, it's great entertainment, better than the live-action movie with Lara (the new one).… Expand
  59. KesslerCOIL
    Sep 21, 2018
    7
    I really want to give this game an 8 or even a 9, but the issues set the game back too far.
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider does a lot of things right, but also does some things that were done "okay" in the previous 2 titles far, far worse.
    Pacing is an absolute nightmare. You constantly feel like you're being shoved along through the story and any emotional moments feel like they don't    I really want to give this game an 8 or even a 9, but the issues set the game back too far.
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider does a lot of things right, but also does some things that were done "okay" in the previous 2 titles far, far worse.

    Pacing is an absolute nightmare. You constantly feel like you're being shoved along through the story and any emotional moments feel like they don't stick and are swiftly forgotten.

    Traversal, this is the first in the series where i've had issues with the controls while climbing. Almost all of my deaths have been due to Lara not jumping far enough(in a scripted event) or just plain refusing to latch onto a wall.

    Combat, while I appreciate the game going back to its roots of less human enemies and more animal enemies. It also made encounters primarily stealth, with terrible AI and if seen, you end up fighting the most aggressive enemies I have ever encountered to a point where it feels pointless to use anything other than a shotgun for most of the game. Melee attacking is far worse and the bow received a very, very heavy reduction in power from previous titles.

    Graphics, no complaints here other than it being extremely heavy on the CPU load with a lot of stuttering without external tweaking. Game looks amazing and blatantly better than the previous 2 games.

    Sadly, this was not the conclusion to the trilogy I had hoped for. Lara STILL has a lot to learn and honestly, her voice actor feels like her only emotions are anger and gasping for air.    … Expand
  60. Dukery
    Sep 19, 2018
    0
    Played through story in 14 hours (finally I payed for it and hoped it would become better). I am really angry now that I spent money on this crap. Whole experiance was lame, irrelevant and boring. I did like Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider... but this one is a waste of money. I regret the purchase.
  61. Hseeker25
    Sep 19, 2018
    7
    Graphics are nice yes, but god.. is this a streamlinend game or what, what happend to badass lara, where are the huge oceans, the harpoons and jachts, even her iconic dual pistols are gone, so is her british witty acent, its like playing a american girl with internal problems with serious lacking in any acrobatics from the past, they made her a amazon with a bow as her iconic weapon, so lame..
  62. DreamCore
    Sep 19, 2018
    7
    Unfortunately this is the worst of the three new Tomb Raider games. Why?

    1) The story is not very good and they've removed most scripted sequences and cutscenes to the point where most of the game doesn't really have any story past "find the box". 2) 95% of the game takes place in the jungle which feels quite repetitive a few hours into the game. 3) I read that the challenge tombs    Unfortunately this is the worst of the three new Tomb Raider games. Why?

    1) The story is not very good and they've removed most scripted sequences and cutscenes to the point where most of the game doesn't really have any story past "find the box".

    2) 95% of the game takes place in the jungle which feels quite repetitive a few hours into the game.

    3) I read that the challenge tombs were supposed to be more challenging this time but that's not the case. They're just as short and simple as before.

    4) They've pretty much killed combat and there are very few combat encounters now. When you actually get to a combat sequence it's always focused towards stealth. In many cases you can't even use guns but are forced to use your bow. Why even have weapons and a resource collection + upgrade system for them when you almost never have to use them?

    5) Because of 4) crafting any gear is also pointless. I play on Hard and never crafted anything since there are so few combat encounters it won't really matter.

    Verdict:

    The game doesn't really bring anything new and takes too many steps back, mainly with combat. I was a bit worried when they changed development team and unfortunately it was not for the better. If you really liked the previous two games and want more of the same then get this, otherwise don't. It's a good thing this will be the last game in the series because this last entry clearly show that it doesn't have a future.    … Expand
  63. Serval_Cat
    Sep 18, 2018
    0
    they destroyed lala croft's personality. playtime is short, storyline is absurd and mediocre. it's not tomb raider anymore. the game itself is a tomb of the brilliant series.
  64. gcarnovale
    Sep 18, 2018
    5
    This game has awful graphics! It's not even comparable to any game from 2018 or 2017. Looks like uncharted 3 from 2011.
  65. Epicgobby
    Sep 18, 2018
    4
    The worst in the series, the story is so bad and uninspiring. The controls is not responsive sometimes when trying to climb. The graphics are good for the most time , but sometimes it can be really ugly.

    I loved the other two games and played them a lot, this game I will not!
  66. squagill
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    lots of fun to play, great graphics. And the story and side mission content is great, some of the puzzles i would have missed if i didnt do side missions where really cool. if your a fan defiantly get this one.
  67. someone33
    Sep 17, 2018
    7
    Everything excellent except animations of Lara interacting with environment.
  68. Holyrelic
    Sep 17, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am rather disappointed. The first game was amazing. It had good progression and the environments where great with a good story. Second game was even better, different gear with different progression and more unique environments. This game has none of that. You start the game with all your tools you had at the end of the 2nd tomb raider. You don't get new tools to work with except for some climbing boots, but they don't add much if any at all to the game. You start out in a jungle and you end in a jungle. the first two game had fun collectables that you can turn and look at and lara would give you some banter about it, that's not here. the challenge tombs feel to simple. Like there is just one puzzle and that's it. The ones before felt like they had multiple puzzles that combined to make one big puzzle. You spend about what feels like 60-70% of the game just platforming. I would suggest to go back and play the first or second one. I am disappointed with my purchase compared to the previous instalments.… Expand
  69. abang
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    I think this game is so beautiful, the graphic is better than the last, this game is more difficult it, means i need more brain to complete this game, and that is why i very like it
  70. Marinaida
    Sep 17, 2018
    7
    The Story Is Bad like wasn't trinity this huge corporation? why are they poor now?. But Except The Story The Tombs And Side quests were way better.
  71. sprayer
    Sep 16, 2018
    1
    Worst game from last 3 games. Partly open world with grind for adventure game this is bad choise for gameplay. Plus old animation and ugly face. Nothing new in game
  72. Jacsam
    Sep 16, 2018
    9
    If you played the first two games you will love this game. Same great gameplay and the visuals are stunning. There are some added gameplay elements however it plays pretty much the same as the other games. There are a lot more tombs and they are very challenging. The stealth is also better and more diverse. Past criticisms were that there were not many tombs and this version has a lotIf you played the first two games you will love this game. Same great gameplay and the visuals are stunning. There are some added gameplay elements however it plays pretty much the same as the other games. There are a lot more tombs and they are very challenging. The stealth is also better and more diverse. Past criticisms were that there were not many tombs and this version has a lot of them. A definite must buy for tomb raider fans. Do not go by reviews just play it yourself.. IGN gave it a 9 and GameSpot gave it a 6. Obviously, there is no science to the reviews so decide for yourself It seems obvious that reviewers are no more qualified than you to judge how good a game is.… Expand
  73. sprinkill
    Sep 16, 2018
    7
    Certainly not a bad game, but it's largely the same as the 2016 Tomb Raider. I'd never played a Tomb Raider prior to the 2016 release, and I was pleasantly surprised with the experience. I also thought, however, that it was a bit of a grind what with all the fetch quests and scavenger hunts. While I beat the game, I don't remember the plot at all.

    SOTTR is basically the exact same thing    Certainly not a bad game, but it's largely the same as the 2016 Tomb Raider. I'd never played a Tomb Raider prior to the 2016 release, and I was pleasantly surprised with the experience. I also thought, however, that it was a bit of a grind what with all the fetch quests and scavenger hunts. While I beat the game, I don't remember the plot at all.

    SOTTR is basically the exact same thing as ROTTR. The main differences are that (a) there's more cut scenes with your partner, Jonah; (b) Jonah is, overall, a much bigger part of the story; (c) there's parts of the game that take place in civilization, i.e., small towns and villages, so it has a bit of an RPG feel to it in that regard (this was, by far, the best addition to the title); and (d) the graphics are improved, though this is a bit apples to oranges for me since I played ROTTR on a console, and SOTTR on a suped-up P.C. on max settings.

    Just like ROTTR, I'm not terribly interested in the plot. That's a shame, because the game makes you sit through a lot of cut scenes related to same. The base camp upgrade system is exactly the same as from the previous game. Overall, it's not a bad game, and it looks great on an amped-up P.C. It's just a bit boring after a little while - running around, spamming the "Q" button for "survival instincts," i.e., highlighting boxes to break, enemies, etc., looking around, breaking open a box, repeat, ad infinitum. I've not finished the game yet, but I've heard there's not a lot of combat. So far, I concur. That's going to be a problem, since the non-combat elements of the game (save for the tombs/crypts) are a bit boring (see above).    … Expand
  74. Josh2018
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Graphics in this game look absolutely amazing. Unreal engine 4 level or better. Very smooth, fluid gameplay. Predictable story, mediocre dialogue but great fun nevertheless. If you don't like this game get a different hobby cause it doesn't get much better than this.
  75. Byrne2020
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    The first thing that I can say without a shadow of doubt is that this is one of if not the most impressive games graphically I have ever played. The scenery’s are stunning, and the jungle feels alive around you. I often find myself just admiring the view everywhere I go. Gameplay wise It is very similar to the previous two games. There is a much bigger focus on exploration in this entryThe first thing that I can say without a shadow of doubt is that this is one of if not the most impressive games graphically I have ever played. The scenery’s are stunning, and the jungle feels alive around you. I often find myself just admiring the view everywhere I go. Gameplay wise It is very similar to the previous two games. There is a much bigger focus on exploration in this entry and the tombs are bigger and much better designed. If you don’t like the survival instincts highlighting all the walls you can climb then I’m pretty sure you can make the difficulty harder to turn those off. The game itself is massive as well. The story is massively over the top but very very enjoyable and feels very high stakes. There was one particular moment early in the game after Lara sets off a series of events that actually shocked me. I won’t spoil it but It definitely shocked me and I wasn’t expecting it. Lara’s buddy Jonah plays a much bigger role in this game but is still pretty much Lara’s side kick. But I must say that I found his voice actor does a great job this time around and Camilla Luddington again does a great job as the voice of Lara. I honestly can’t recommend this game enough. A must buy especially if you enjoyed the previous two. I’m hoping that this is not the end of these amazing games and that another will be made in the future.… Expand
  76. vaan23
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful .
  77. ScytheNoire
    Sep 16, 2018
    3
    I am shocked by the positive reviews this game is getting. It's pretty, but beyond that, it's not a good game. The story is predictable, the gameplay is dumbed down to pointlessness. It's everything I hate about the consolification of games. Not a good game. Reviews are way off.
  78. RustyCoin
    Sep 15, 2018
    7
    Story line is decent, although I find some characters boring and some dialogues are too long or too complex, but story escalates pretty good. Gameplay is OK as it was in previous games, lots of tombs to explore, crypts to search, many skills to apply, Lara's character controls are easy and simple. There's also side missions for some variety, most of them are fun to do.

    I've read that    Story line is decent, although I find some characters boring and some dialogues are too long or too complex, but story escalates pretty good. Gameplay is OK as it was in previous games, lots of tombs to explore, crypts to search, many skills to apply, Lara's character controls are easy and simple. There's also side missions for some variety, most of them are fun to do.

    I've read that some people are complaining about graphics, that it's too old, shadows are low quality etc., but I think graphics are decent - especially characters animations.

    Sound quality is really good, especially in the scene with jaguars - that moment was like a movie, great sound.

    There is one thing of this game that some will take as negative aspect - Shadow of the Tomb Raider lacks of combat with enemies. There's really not much combat scenes in this game. In both TR 2013 and ROTTR there was more fight scenes. I personally don't think it's a breaking point of the game - because for me Tomb Raider franchise always been about exploring map, exploring tombs, crypts, looting etc. Although it kinda makes weapon upgrades useless, because like I mentioned, there's not much combat scenes, I'd recommend to upgrade your bow first - this'll be one of the most important tool in the game.

    In conclusion, I'd say this - if you liked Tomb Raider 2013 and Rise of the Tomb Raider, you probably gonna like this one too, cause it's pretty much the same - same sandbox with tons of tombs, some challenges, looting, getting xp and skill points and some tiny combat sequences.    … Expand
  79. Potitoman
    Sep 15, 2018
    9
    Not what I was expecting. Far more emphasis on exploration and puzzle solving than previous instalments. Combat is sparse and far more tactical than before.
    After an explosive start, the game seems to slow down. however, it's just the calm before the storm.
    Although it doesn't divert much from the previous games mechanically, it does feel different. If you didn't like the previous    Not what I was expecting. Far more emphasis on exploration and puzzle solving than previous instalments. Combat is sparse and far more tactical than before.
    After an explosive start, the game seems to slow down. however, it's just the calm before the storm.
    Although it doesn't divert much from the previous games mechanically, it does feel different.
    If you didn't like the previous games, this won't change your mind. However, if the new Tomb Raider series is your bag, you'll have a blast.    … Expand
  80. Rudal
    Sep 15, 2018
    8
    On one hand the more of the same if you look at the last two games (especially the Rise of Tomb Raider) but on the other it's really fun to play and they improved on puzzles.

    One downside for me though... It may be just me but the camera angles are a bit wonky sometimes.
    Other than that, a very good game.

    PS: Sound track is in lousy mp3 format and that is just unforgivable... :(
  81. Tirah
    Sep 14, 2018
    8
    I don't like the reboot trilogy for reasons I'll explain shortly, but I can't NOT recommend the game. Technically it's competent, looks beautiful, has great combat (the best the series has seen so far)... The technical side of things is not the issue - it's the atrocious writing the entire trilogy has brought with it. Crystal Dynamics had a wonderful opportunity to show us how LaraI don't like the reboot trilogy for reasons I'll explain shortly, but I can't NOT recommend the game. Technically it's competent, looks beautiful, has great combat (the best the series has seen so far)... The technical side of things is not the issue - it's the atrocious writing the entire trilogy has brought with it. Crystal Dynamics had a wonderful opportunity to show us how Lara progressed from the whiny emo kid in the first game to the cool tomb raider we all know and love from the original games. Except she's still a whiny emo kid and no character development took place. Everything regarding the writing is inconsistent. Side characters are worthless as usual and the writers of these games should all be fired.

    The name of this game is truly appropriate - it feels like a mere shadow of what Tomb Raider once was. The franchise used to set new trends, it was innovative and revolutionary and showed us that 3D platformers can truly deliver a blockbuster experience comparable with the action movies you'd see in the cinema. Tomb Raider today is a desperate trend chaser that's been left in the dust, because everything it does has already been done better by somebody else.

    Uncharted made popular the epic movie-like gameplay, so let's have it. Assassin's Creed gave us an open world filled with collectibles, so let's include it too. Batman Arkham series had stealthy combat and metroidvania elements where obtaining new gadgets unlocks new areas - let's throw it in. And of course let's have some lite RPG elements and crafting because everyone is doing that. Just like an amateur manga artist who only copies surface elements of the medium without realizing it's more than just big eyes and spiky hair, Tomb Raider reboot also completely missed the point.

    Uncharted would be a painfully average series with pretty graphics if it wasn't for the brilliant writing and the fantastic character of Nathan Drake. Nathan goes from a selfish douche in U1 to a middle aged family man in U4, and it's perfect! He's always charming, he's funny, he truly is the perfect hero. Lara on the other hand? She cries. She yells. She broods. And she always takes everything so, so seriously. She's so unlikable it hurts.

    Likewise, Assassin's Creed is not popular because it has treasures to collect. It's popular because of its interesting characters and elements that connect all the games. There's no sense of connection in the reboot TR "trilogy". Take away the few mentions of Trinity and there's nothing left to even hint at this being a continuation of the previous games.

    Bottom line: if you just want gameplay and you have no emotional attachment to the series and the character of Lara, go ahead and buy it. You'll probably love it. If you DO care about the story in your games and you're an old school TR fan, you'll be bitterly disappointed. The game's also extremely short and you'll complete it in about 14 hours. That seems to be a standard for AAA gaming nowadays, though. It's all about the shiny graphics, but there's nothing of substance. Truly sad.    … Expand
  82. Tenacidad963
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    La continuación de Tomb Raider es un buen juego. Esta vez busca diferenciarse más de la saga de Uncharted de la cual esta estigmatizada con su primer juego del 2013. En esta ocasión la bella Lara Croft es más letal mostrando como se convierte en la heroína que se recuerda de los juegos de hace veinte años. Aunque, la aventura se desarrolla en Latinoamérica. Que es una forma de rememorar loLa continuación de Tomb Raider es un buen juego. Esta vez busca diferenciarse más de la saga de Uncharted de la cual esta estigmatizada con su primer juego del 2013. En esta ocasión la bella Lara Croft es más letal mostrando como se convierte en la heroína que se recuerda de los juegos de hace veinte años. Aunque, la aventura se desarrolla en Latinoamérica. Que es una forma de rememorar lo de las primeras aventuras de la Lara Croft clásica. Se observa que hay NPC´s que hablan en idioma de la región, ya sea castellano o quechua por ejemplo. Otro aspecto que resalta más es la opción de ajustar la dificultad de la historia, los puzles, los enfrentamientos, y la exploración. Esto hace que el juego pueda ser más versátil.

    En la jugabilidad se prioriza el sigilo. Aunque, pudo mejorar en las misiones secundarias y no poner las misiones de recadero, pero es un placer jugar con Lara.

    In English
    The continuation of Tomb Raider is a good game. This time it seeks to differentiate itself from the Uncharted saga of which it is stigmatized with its first game of 2013. This time the beautiful Lara Croft is more lethal showing how she becomes the heroine that is remembered from the games of twenty years ago. Although, the adventure takes place in Latin America. This is a way of recalling the first adventures of the classic Lara Croft. It is observed that there are NPCs that speak in the language of the region, be it Spanish or Quechua for example. Another aspect that stands out more is the option to adjust the difficulty of the story, the puzzles, the confrontations, and the exploration. This makes the game more versatile.

    In the gameplay, stealth is prioritized. Although, it could improve in the secondary missions and not to put the missions of messenger, but it is a pleasure to play with Lara.    … Expand
  83. SteauaFortza
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Best of the trilogy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  84. SJWisDead
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    This game is even better than Rise and TRreboot
    if you're a fan of the previous two games than this game is for you
    There is alot of tomb raiding in this game, why? because its Tomb Raider
    not Call of Raider :p
  85. pipat416
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    i'm Fan of this game series and it's not make me disappointed at all . shadow of tomb rider is one of the best game in 2018 and i think it's better than previous version not only Graphic but also game play and story ! BEST !!!!!!!!!!!
  86. thanatopsis
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    This is the best Tomb Raider game in the reboot trilogy and, all things considered, the best Tomb Raider game ever. Every fan of the old-school games and the previous recent games will have minor gripes, but they have done a fantastic job of making a modern Tomb Raider game while listening to the fans' complaints over the last few years. More tombs, more "supernatural" elements, moreThis is the best Tomb Raider game in the reboot trilogy and, all things considered, the best Tomb Raider game ever. Every fan of the old-school games and the previous recent games will have minor gripes, but they have done a fantastic job of making a modern Tomb Raider game while listening to the fans' complaints over the last few years. More tombs, more "supernatural" elements, more puzzles, tombs and exploration, with adjustable difficulty. The platforming still isn't quite as deadly as the 90's games, and even with puzzle and traversal difficulties on the hardest setting Lara still yells out a few too many hints, and the tutorial icons still remind you when you can do special moves like repelling. But those are small complaints. Everything about this game is lots of fun, from the pulpy, but satisfying, plot to poison arrows that make enemies turn on each other. I hope now that Lara is a proper tomb raider the next game brings a few more supernatural elements like dagger that turn men into giant dragons and statues that come alive when you least expect it. Lara could also do with a little of that James Bond feel she used to have. But seeing as I gave TR 2013 an 8, and Rise a 9, this one is a 10 even though there is a little room for improvement still. I'm glad I got it 2 days early on Stream. I do still have some puzzle tombs and side quests to finish. Then I can look forward to the season pass DLC coming over the next few months.… Expand
  87. GOATboi
    Sep 14, 2018
    9
    I pre-purchased this game to get early access and within no time at all it became obvious why game journalists didn't like this game despite the fact the fact there is no reason why this should be considered worse than the previous two. Let's see, you've got: brutal killing of wild animals, cultural appropriation, stereotypical portrayal of natives, a woman lead with daddy issues, and ofI pre-purchased this game to get early access and within no time at all it became obvious why game journalists didn't like this game despite the fact the fact there is no reason why this should be considered worse than the previous two. Let's see, you've got: brutal killing of wild animals, cultural appropriation, stereotypical portrayal of natives, a woman lead with daddy issues, and of course the most controversial butt in the history of butts-- it's all there. And this was a game that originally tried to pander to feminists by making Lara Croft less sexual and more human. So now you've angered the side of the political spectrum you originally tried to appease, while simultaneously having angered the other side for ever giving into their demands in the first place. So essentially, thanks to politics we already have a game that everybody hates. If this game ends up being a massive flop, which is seeming likely at this point, let this be a lesson to game developers not to try to gain favor with certain political groups. Stick to keeping the game fun, and staying faithful to the series.

    Anyway, the game is really good, and it sucks that politics may have killed it. Since PC gamers build PCs to get better graphics than console gamers, let's start with that. Honestly, it took me ages of tweaking this game to really figure out how to get the best mix of quality and performance. First of all, there is something you may want to do. Go into task manager and set CPU priority to high. Like magic, the stuttering in the game will stop and you'll get a huge fps boost. This is the only game I've had to do this on, and it's really annoying that the stuttering issue is even there. You'll have to do this every time you open the game, unfortunately. People with 8-core CPUs may not have this issue, but I'm using an i5 7600. So, you'll probably notice upon starting this game that it's crushing your hardware. I'm using a 980 ti(pretty comparable to a 1070), and it's pushing it to the limit. This is not due to poor optimization, it's due to the fact that this is a really graphically demanding game and they made the game with 4k/30fps in mind, clearly. They also clearly intended to take advantage of it's unique antialiasing. It's not hard to get a playable 30 fps in 4k on my hardware. I can't use max settings(some of the stuff murders frame-rate), but I can get close to it. But obviously PC gamers want 60 fps, right? This seems problematic at first, even if the game is running at a stable 60 fps in some parts, it will plummet in other parts. Luckily, the Tomb Raider games have this amazing feature that I wish every game had where the game will adjust it's resolution to the size of the window in window mode, and to make it even easier, you can scale the resolution down in window mode easily. And this Tomb Raider also has some amazing high-level AA that will make even low resolutions look better. What I did was used SMAATX2 and reduced the height of my screen. Reducing the height will put it into ultra-wide screen mode. You'd be amazed how good the frame-rate is in ultra-wide screen(3840x720 has about the same frame-rate as 1920x1080). And the smaller screen size on your monitor will make the lower resolution easier on your eyes. The ultra-aggressive AA can make the lower resolution tolerable. Get the screen to the size you want and use the resolution modifier until eventually you get a solid 60 fps. Like I said, I got something great on an i5 and a 980 ti, though there is no way for me to actually know what the resolution was. In 60 fps, ultra-wide screen, with the fancy AA, this is probably the best looking game on the PC, surpassing even Quantum Break. In 4k/30 fps, it surpasses even God of War on the PS4 Pro, even if that game has more impressive lighting effects. And if you have a PC that can do 4k with SMAAx4 and ultra-settings then it will look even better, but I was getting like 17 fps with those settings. At least the game is future-proof. If you want 1080p/144 fps/max settings, then GL w/ that.

    So all I've talked about is politics and graphics so far and I'm reaching the character limit. So, how is the gameplay? Basically, you should listen to the positive reviews and not the lower reviews from people who are most likely just mad over the size of Lara's butt/breasts. The game gives the fans what they wanted, mainly more puzzles and less combat, and vastly improved stealth. I really hate the stealth in Uncharted(and in general), but I like this. They cut back on open world elements a bit too, since people complained. Frankly, I wish they hadn't, but oh well. As for the plot, it keeps the game flowing, but it's nothing to write home about...and I'm out of space. So, yeah, if you like the other TRs and you have a pretty powerful PC and you're not too bent out of shape about the politics just get it. Personally, I love it, and I'm sad it may end    … Expand
  88. OriginalGamer96
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Amazing game. Playing on hardest difficulty is so fun.
    -story is better
    -tombs are better
    -graphics are better
    -Everything is better than previous 2 games.

    Best of the trilogy!
  89. Vaskito
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    The trilogy started good, and ended great. Shadow is the best entry in the rebooted trilogy, ending on a really high note. Fun and engaging content is granted, with a rollercoaster of emotions from beginning to end. Improves on everything from the previous entry, with a nice balance of old (from the classic Tomb Raider games) and new, with some nice easter eggs to older fans along the way. A must!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 21, 2018
    80
    Lara’s new adventure is definitely the best in trilogy, but it still lags behind the leaders of action-adventure genre, such as Uncharted 4. [Issue #233, p.44]
  2. Quarter to Three
    Oct 11, 2018
    20
    Tomb Raider was personal because it was personal. But now it’s come full circle to yet another vapid videogame character muddling through bad writing, rote familiar gameplay, and fewer features than the last time. Wake me when the next reboot is here.
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  3. PlayGround.ru
    Oct 9, 2018
    75
    The new Tomb Raider shows Lara Croft as an empty character that has nothing inside.
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