Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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  1. FrostormNidhegg
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Моя любимая серия игр. Моя любимая героиня. Конкретно по этой игре - визуальная часть - эталон для индустрии. Это образец, как нужно делать игры. Игровой процесс - стандартный для Томб Райдер - лазаем, прыгаем, деремся с врагами, решаем загадки. В этот раз в Южной Америке. Отличная приключенческая игра, запредельно красивая визуально. Советую всем. Еще и на распродажах с хорошей скидкойМоя любимая серия игр. Моя любимая героиня. Конкретно по этой игре - визуальная часть - эталон для индустрии. Это образец, как нужно делать игры. Игровой процесс - стандартный для Томб Райдер - лазаем, прыгаем, деремся с врагами, решаем загадки. В этот раз в Южной Америке. Отличная приключенческая игра, запредельно красивая визуально. Советую всем. Еще и на распродажах с хорошей скидкой продается.… Expand
  2. 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
  3. SteauaFortza
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Best of the trilogy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. 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
  5. vaan23
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful .
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. guimaster90
    Dec 25, 2020
    0
    This is not only the worst Lara Croft game this game is the one of the worst games I played in years. It is basically a walking simulator.
  10. 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.
  11. 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 )
  12. Drael
    Apr 15, 2019
    7
    As much as I played and enjoyed these games, I hope they stop with the contradictory neurotic tough girl with the bow, and her endless, now, not at all an origin story, and a million conceits for why she loses her gear and has to construct bows. A person who climbs a mountain dangles from cliffs and takes multiple gunshot wounds does not suddenly break down in tears and give up. CraftingAs much as I played and enjoyed these games, I hope they stop with the contradictory neurotic tough girl with the bow, and her endless, now, not at all an origin story, and a million conceits for why she loses her gear and has to construct bows. A person who climbs a mountain dangles from cliffs and takes multiple gunshot wounds does not suddenly break down in tears and give up. Crafting and gear is fun, but there's no reason to always start from stratch.

    I want the bad arse with the mansion, the classy accent and the dual pistols back. I've enjoyed these games, but if this is the story of 'how she became to tomb raider', and it's over: can we have the actual tomb raider now?

    Also, stop with the endless cutscenes, give the players some meaningful choices, and get rid of those damned time trials (every other mechanic is great, but those are grindy and annoying).

    Cinematic is nice, and your story telling is nice (although the overall plot was very similar to the 2nd game), but often with cinematic games it feels like you are just watching a movie with challenges inbetween. Like the things you do have no impact. I enjoyed the story telling it was good, but I grow very tired of games where the player makes no real difference to the game. You have skills, crafting, dialogue, storytelling: Why not go the full hog, make the next one an adventure RPG with meaningful choices, and dialogue options?-    … Expand
  13. Venegrad
    Mar 21, 2019
    10
    This part is reminiscent of the good old Tomb Raider, a minimum of shootouts and a maximum of riddles. Thanks so much Eidos.
  14. 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... :(
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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!
  18. lil_poop
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    this game is not much different in terms of mechanics from the previous one, but it somehow still manages to be better in every aspect;better graphics, better story, better chase scenes and so on... If you liked the previous two games this one will be a blast, if you didn't i still recommend you try it out, because it's much better than the previous ones (imo), overall an awesomethis game is not much different in terms of mechanics from the previous one, but it somehow still manages to be better in every aspect;better graphics, better story, better chase scenes and so on... If you liked the previous two games this one will be a blast, if you didn't i still recommend you try it out, because it's much better than the previous ones (imo), overall an awesome experience, i'm kind of sad the reboot franchise ends here, because they could've improved the mechanics further, but now they will rethink the whole mechanics for their next game, i can't wait to raid some more tombs. :)… Expand
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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...
  27. Ivan
    Sep 9, 2019
    7
    The worst of the three. The features of rpg increase greatly. Lots of customization of weapons. Very few enemies. I have developed many weapons and unlocked many skills.Probably never even used. The game drives so much exploration in order to improve skills without a real sense since there are no enemies. The story is discreet. But never exciting
  28. vence
    Jun 3, 2019
    6
    Of the modern reboot trilogy of Lara Croft, this one is the last and also the most lazy in its execution, it was supposed to wrap up the story of Trinity but only achieve an anti climatic ending, Trinity goes out in a whimper instead of a bang and the whole story doesn't even make sense, I also doubt killing one man can bring a tentacular organization like Trinity down, basically I lovedOf the modern reboot trilogy of Lara Croft, this one is the last and also the most lazy in its execution, it was supposed to wrap up the story of Trinity but only achieve an anti climatic ending, Trinity goes out in a whimper instead of a bang and the whole story doesn't even make sense, I also doubt killing one man can bring a tentacular organization like Trinity down, basically I loved Rise of the Tomb Raider and even the Tomb Raider of 2013 had its charms but this last one just fall flat on his ass and feel lazy and rushed.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. Orhunkk
    Mar 6, 2019
    8
    The focus of this work has been redirected from battle to tomb exploration.Amazing environment. Especially mind of people who likes to take screenshots will be blown.
    Better Graphics
    Better Mechanics
    Better Gameplay
    Lara is love.
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#93 Best PC Game of 2018
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#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
77

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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