Shadow of the Tomb Raider

 PC
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1104 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 599 out of 1104
  2. Mixed: 326 out of 1104
  3. Negative: 179 out of 1104

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Lambo442
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Not only is this the best Tomb Raider by far but its also a shining example of what a great game should be about. Think of the difference between this one and the last one as the difference between the Witcher 2 and 3, that's how major it is. Its become almost a full RPG experience now, with side quests, a sweet levelling system, craftable gear and exploration. The world is huge andNot only is this the best Tomb Raider by far but its also a shining example of what a great game should be about. Think of the difference between this one and the last one as the difference between the Witcher 2 and 3, that's how major it is. Its become almost a full RPG experience now, with side quests, a sweet levelling system, craftable gear and exploration. The world is huge and there's so much hidden treasure to find, some of it really hidden well and requiring a sharp eye to locate. The quests aren't just handed to you on a plate either, you actually have to hunt for them now. The areas are beautifully detailed and jaw dropping, to the point where if you keep stopping to admire the art work you'll never finish the dang thing.
    One of the main selling points for me is the new difficulty level. I breezed through the previous 2 titles, but this game had me scratching my head a lot, much like the original games did. More often than not you really have to look around and figure out viable ledges to grab onto, rather than it being obvious.
    The level of detail, the small things that not many people notice, are really where it shines. Laura's boot hitting a skull as she traverses a ledge, which then rolls off and bounces down into a huge pit. The wildlife, which is absolutely everything and extremely varied, all of which can be hunted for crafting materials. Some much love and care has gone into this game, it's simply incredible. For me it's Lara first true move into a full open world experience, which I always hope would happen and now it has.
    The combat is awesome too. You can approach combat situations in a variety of ways, using stealth, creating distractions, or just going in guns blazing. There's a huge amount of weapons and projectiles, like molotov, smoke grenades, fire arrows, just so much...you're really spoilt for choice.
    Unlike the last title it's not just a bunch of cut scenes and set pieces either, trying to wow you by having some long sequence where Lara falls about 300 metres, crashing through this and that, only to get up unscathed. The game is now a lot more immersive.
    I just hope this becomes the default recipe for tomb raider games now and they build and build on this formula. This is the game that Lara has deserved for many years now. A Tomb Raider for the new gaming age.    … Expand
  2. JohnTheGamer
    May 10, 2020
    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!
  3. MrScratch
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    Last game of the trilogy. More of the same but well balanced and enjoyable to play.
  4. mugen_is_here
    May 4, 2023
    10
    The tombs were more fun than previous games. The tomb puzzles were better. The hint system was better.

    The story was more involving and actually made sense compared to the previous stories. They improved Jonah's character as well.

    The city was better. Graphics were better.

    There was a much better variety of gameplay.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Nickolababaiko
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider это третья часть трилогии перезапуска серии начавшейся в 2013 году! Здесь по сюжету всё встает на свои места. Сюжет трилогии собирается воедино!
    В этой части стало больше исследований и гробниц! Гробницы разнообразные и их много, особенно если купить все DLC! Интересно исследовать большой и местами открытый мир! Классная графика и отличные экшен сцены радуют    Shadow of the Tomb Raider это третья часть трилогии перезапуска серии начавшейся в 2013 году! Здесь по сюжету всё встает на свои места. Сюжет трилогии собирается воедино!
    В этой части стало больше исследований и гробниц! Гробницы разнообразные и их много, особенно если купить все DLC! Интересно исследовать большой и местами открытый мир! Классная графика и отличные экшен сцены радуют глаз!!)) Единственное что огорчило это кривоватый паркур! То прыгнет не туда, то не зацепится и упадет в пропасть.....не критично т.к сохранения довольно частые НО не на самом высоком уровне сложности, на нём сохранения только в специальных местах и от нелепых смертей вы испытаете жжение пукана как испытал его я когда 30 минут проходиш локацию и в конце падаешь в пропасть потому что прыгнул не так...хотя направление выбрано верно и все нужные кнопки были нажаты идеально! И так раз 5 и вы ненавидите эту игру .....ещё немного и я её к чертям удалил бы но кое как осилил на максимальном уровне сложности! Если б я знал что это такой геморой то не взялся бы...но раз уж начал надо и заканчивать!)))
    На счет максимального уровня сложности 10 раз подумайте, хотя игра ощущается как в старые добрые времена классических игр типо делай как знаешь и как хочешь, подсказок нет и сохранений с гулькин нос!))!)) Хорошо что настройки уровня сложности обширны и каждый сможет настроить под себя и пройти игру не парясь или парясь, если захочет!
    На данный момент это самая лучшая часть похождений Лары Крофт! Всем советую!))    … Expand
  8. andxme
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    Assolutamente il capitolo più maturo dei tre, ambientazione di altissimo libello, animazioni e personaggi sublimi.
  9. 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.
  10. SteauaFortza
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Best of the trilogy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. vaan23
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful .
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. 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!
  18. 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 !!!!!!!!!!!
  19. 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.
  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. 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!
  22. 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
  23. Ernest_Figueroa
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Esto es Tomb Raider señores, el que se alojo en mis recuerdo de la mejor parte de la saga.
  24. Demeter_Kornel
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Amikor 1998-ban beleszerettem a Tomb Raider játékba, nem gondoltam volna, hogy olyan hullámvölgyeket fog megélni ezt a sorozat, mint a kétezres évek közepén, azt pedig pláne nem, hogy olyan bámulatos feltámadása lesz, mint 2013-ban. És ennek a feltámadásnak a fejére a Shadow of the Tomb Raider tette fel a koronát.
    2013-ban elégedettek voltunk a reboottal, hangulatra kaptunk egy "igazi    Amikor 1998-ban beleszerettem a Tomb Raider játékba, nem gondoltam volna, hogy olyan hullámvölgyeket fog megélni ezt a sorozat, mint a kétezres évek közepén, azt pedig pláne nem, hogy olyan bámulatos feltámadása lesz, mint 2013-ban. És ennek a feltámadásnak a fejére a Shadow of the Tomb Raider tette fel a koronát.
    2013-ban elégedettek voltunk a reboottal, hangulatra kaptunk egy "igazi régi" Tomb Raidert, ugyanakkor a kor szellemének megfelelően Lara már egy érző ember volt, kedvelhető személyiséggel. És a Shadow of the Tomb Raiderben mindez csúcsra lett járatva! Nagyon sok fejtörő, köztük néhány valóban gondolkodós darab is, elképesztő helyszínek, kevés, de izgalmas harc, és Lara személyisége teljesen megmutatkozott. Egy önmagával vívódó, bizonyítani akaró, és egyáltalán nem tökéletes ember. Szerettem a 2013-as Tomb Raidert, szerettem a Rise of the Tomb Raidert, de nekem az első 3 rész óta EZ a tökéletes Tomb Raider. Mindent meghagyott, ami régen jó volt, és csak olyannal egészítette ki, ami a jelenkor követelményeinek is megfelelteti a játékot.
    A tájak és a grafika elképesztő! Játékfejlesztő grafikusként mondom, hogy 2020-ban sem játszottam olyan játékkal, amiben a vegetáció ennyire élő, ennyire brutálisan szép lenne. Az a rengeteg rom és növény, és a számítógép mégsem akar felrobbanni tőle! Hogyan lehetséges ez egyáltalán??? Bámulatos! Ahogy száll fel a pára a perui dzsungelben, szinte érzed, hogy belélegzed! Por kaparja a torkodat az elhagyott kripta felnyitásakor. Elvakít a lombok között beszűrődő napfény az elhagyott város romjai között.
    És az a féltő gond, amivel készült ez a játék, nem csak a környezetben mutatkozik meg, hanem a karakterekben is. Nem láttam még olyan játékot, ahol ilyen mennyiségű animáció hozzá lett volna rendelve egy karakterhez. És vannak köztük olyan animációk is, amiket Lara csak 1-2 alkalommal használ az egész játék alatt, de a fejlesztők nem voltak lusták azt is a végletekig kidolgozni. Minden ki van találva a legapróbb részletig, és minden hibátlanul működik is! Egy dolgot kivéve...
    A történet ugyan nem rossz, de olyan "tombraideres". Kicsit lapos a sztori is, a főellenfél is, sok helyen bizonytalan a történetvezetés, és sajnos van benne alibizés is rendesen. Láthatóan a történetet alárendelték a játékmenetnek, és ahol ütközött volna a kettő, minden esetben a sztori sínylette meg. Nem tudom, hogy ez baj-e, mindenesetre én - akinek általában a sztori nagyon fontos - nem bántam, mert egy Tomb Raidertől nem vártam világmegváltást. Nekem elég volt - méghozzá bőven elég -, hogy a játékmenet fantasztikus, és a világ bámulatos. Fejtörők, felfedezés, harc, és kellő motiváció a továbbhaladásra. Ezeket vártam, és maximálisan meg is kaptam.
    Ja, és mielőtt elfelejtem: Külön lehet állítani a harc-, a fejtörők-, és a felfedezés nehézségét. Ez ilyen "hogy-hogy nincs minden játékban így" kategória. Ezen is látszik, hogy itt aztán minden apró részletre odafigyeltek a fejlesztők, itt ki van találva minden az utolsó szögig.
    Ha a beszámolóból és a felfelé mutató hüvelykujjból nem lenne világos: Ajánlom ezt a játékot. Nagyon ajánlom. Ez a jó játék iskolapéldája.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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!
  27. Kassadar
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Самая лучшая часть Tomb Raider из трёх частей перезапуска, больше атмосферы, больше сильных моментов
  28. Scotchex
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    I really liked this game. At first the graphics are awesome. It's looks even better than the Rise Of The Tomb Raider. The history is not bad. I don't recommend you to play with a controller. Using mouse and a keyboard is lot easier while aiming. I finished it about 10 hours. I think it is a good playing time for a non-open world game. The boss fight at the end is easy and if you die don'tI really liked this game. At first the graphics are awesome. It's looks even better than the Rise Of The Tomb Raider. The history is not bad. I don't recommend you to play with a controller. Using mouse and a keyboard is lot easier while aiming. I finished it about 10 hours. I think it is a good playing time for a non-open world game. The boss fight at the end is easy and if you die don't worry, game has already saved for you :D… Expand
  29. 5KIx
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Обожаю эту игру всё просто замечательно играю буду играть и перепроходить всем советую в неё сыграть ведь это просто офигительно.
  30. 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
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Best PC Game of 2018
9
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
43
#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  3. PlayGround.ru
    Oct 9, 2018
    75
    The new Tomb Raider shows Lara Croft as an empty character that has nothing inside.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »