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  1. Jun 25, 2016
    8
    Tomb Raider Legend is a story-driven platformer that is fun to play, but a near-game-breaking bug and some awkward mechanics belittle the overall positive experience.
    Installed size on hard drive: 7.3 GB
    The story is decent, if a little disconnected. Lara is searching for an artifact that killed her mother years ago. A great excuse to send Lara to a variety of diverse locations, from a
    Tomb Raider Legend is a story-driven platformer that is fun to play, but a near-game-breaking bug and some awkward mechanics belittle the overall positive experience.
    Installed size on hard drive: 7.3 GB

    The story is decent, if a little disconnected. Lara is searching for an artifact that killed her mother years ago. A great excuse to send Lara to a variety of diverse locations, from a sleepy South American town to the frozen mountains of Nepal. Zip and Alistair provide some snarky commentary as she proceeds through the levels – some of it almost breaking the fourth wall. It helps keep the proceedings light-hearted and fun, even if what is happening is quite serious. Lara herself is keen, quick-witted, whip-smart, and always ready with a snappy come-back. TR: Legend was actress Keeley Hawes first time voicing Lara, and she does an absolutely fantastic job.

    The platforming is well-executed and slick, with timed movements (move quickly before the platforms collapse) and required momentum (remember to HOLD the spacebar to jump in some places, or Lara won't jump far enough). Gun-play just feels odd; lock on to a target, use the arrow or WASD keys to switch the lockon from target to target. While doing this, Lara can run, jump and dodge. There is a free-aim mode, but once engaged Lara cannot move at all, so the lockon mode will be the one used most often. I rebound the keys to what I wanted, so there is that. There are no waypoints; not really an issue in a game this linear. The climbing puzzles are generally well done; remember to use Lara's binoculars first to scan an area for hints before trying to solve a puzzle. Some bosses can only be defeated with the help of the environment, so if a boss seems like it is taking no damage, start looking around for switches and levers (and things to grapple). Nothing is handed to you in this game, though once you figure out a puzzle or boss, it will be solved or defeated in a matter of seconds.

    Now for the issues, and there are more of them than there should be. Lock-on would sometimes result in strange camera movements, and the camera doesn't immediately auto-rotate to the forward direction when riding a motorbike. The platforming direction controls aren't always intuitive. A similar issue plagues the QTEs; the onscreen arrows don't always indicate the correct direction, resulting in multiple fails until finding the right button-press. Disable Next Generation Content in the graphics settings; TR: Legend looks better with it, but this will eliminate nearly all crashes. And there is the near-game-breaking bug in the Nepal temple level. A cutscene, then Lara needs to run to a door, hit it (I won't say with what, because spoilers), the door will open, triggering another cutscene and a platforming section. But hitting the door doesn't always make it open, meaning progression through the game is blocked. Just keep re-loading a save until the game works the way it is supposed to (it took me seven tries the last time I played it). Ridiculous, but there it is.

    The saving grace through all of this Lara Croft herself. Unlike more recent versions of Lara, this one has no lack of confidence. You never hear Lara telling herself, “I can do this.” She already knows she can, and can worry about other things. I still highly recommend Tomb Raider: Legend despite the game's issues, because there is nothing truly game breaking, and this remains one of my favorite “older” versions of Lara. If story-driven platforming and puzzling is your preference, or you just want more Lara Croft, absolutely get this one.
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  2. Feb 13, 2018
    8
    В целом качественная игра, как головоломки, так и уровни, да и весь сюжет тоже.
  3. Feb 11, 2014
    8
    Its a power hungry game. At the time of release it was stressing out the 4870 pretty heavily. Now I play it with a 7970 and it still has areas where FPS goes down (but not unplayable). The newer UNDERWORLD game is better optimized and has better graphics but if you care you should play LEGENDS first as the plot continues from then.

    I run it with a PC game controller Saitek P2600 and it
    Its a power hungry game. At the time of release it was stressing out the 4870 pretty heavily. Now I play it with a 7970 and it still has areas where FPS goes down (but not unplayable). The newer UNDERWORLD game is better optimized and has better graphics but if you care you should play LEGENDS first as the plot continues from then.

    I run it with a PC game controller Saitek P2600 and it recognizes so then you can adjust your buttons in game. I am playing in Hard difficulty, the game would be easier with more buttons on the controller but I am working through it just fine. Similar game-play to Prince of Persia (trilogy) but with guns and some more advanced climbing/jumping tactics.

    I give it a decent score because it supports PC game controllers, Next Gen Content and its fun so far. The graphics are great. The game was released in an era where shotty ports were really bad.

    This one was a better one of that time (visual options inside + outside of game). LEGENDS is single core only usage but the sequel UNDERWORLD uses more than 1 core (but 1 core seems to be in more usage than other cores although probably just dual core optimized which makes the difference between the LEGENDS and UNDERWORLD).
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  4. Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Amazing game! The second one in the series that I play after Chronicles, I just love it. The relationship between Lara, Zip and Alister is really cool, they talk and make jokes, that was something I miss in Underworld. 9.8 for me.
  5. Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 87/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10
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  6. robertdb
    Nov 29, 2008
    8
    A great change, a new age of tomb raider is born.
  7. Mar 17, 2013
    8
    Tomb Raider Legend was the game that revigorated the franchise. The graphics were mind-blowing for it's time, being one the the first next-gen titles. For the first time in the franchise, the control are GOOD. The game is a joy to play. The sound is top-notch, the voice-acting is pretty good, the story is surprinsly good too. It's not just find this 500 years lost artefact. No. It's aTomb Raider Legend was the game that revigorated the franchise. The graphics were mind-blowing for it's time, being one the the first next-gen titles. For the first time in the franchise, the control are GOOD. The game is a joy to play. The sound is top-notch, the voice-acting is pretty good, the story is surprinsly good too. It's not just find this 500 years lost artefact. No. It's a personal story, and it shows, making Lara more human than she's ever been.

    The control are good, the puzzles are decent, mostly on the easy side. There is no tough nut crack to here, unfortunately. The level design is just ok, as it doesn't reach the hights of its predecessor or its successors for that manner.

    Good: 1) CONTROLS. Yes! They did a marvelous jos here.
    2) Graphics, for the most part.
    3) Sound. Energic, for the most part.
    4) This may be a first for the Tomb Raider series, but the story is actually good this time around.
    5) Utilising Pixel Shader 1.1 to 2.0, or none at all, the game is VERY good optimised. No slow-downs, no crashes, no cracking sound.
    6) Doing 100% takes somewhere from 10 to 15 hours. Bad:
    1) The story itself lasts around 7 to 8.5 hours.
    2) Some might find the level design unispired and the difficulty too low, even on Hard. For a Tomb Raider game, it's a very easy one, on both fronts.
    3) With the next-generation features enabled on PC, Lara looks weird and unnatural sometimes. Also, some effects like her wet clothes are nowhere to be found with the next-gen features enabled)
    4) The is too much sound There should be a sense of solitude, but the music is pumping always.
    5) The PC version recieved the short stick, compared to the Xbox360 version. Without Next-Gen-Feature enabled, the PC version is heads-above the PS2/Xbox version, utilising Pixel-Shader 2 effects to a great effect. With the Next-Gen-Features enabled, the PC version looks mostly identical to the Xbox360 version. But we have poorer lighting, a shocking lack of vegetation compared to the 360 and some effects missings, like the dripping of water from her wet clothes. Also, some levels of the game (Kazahstan and Nepal) are unplayable with NGF activated. The game just crashed, even patched up to the latest version.

    All in all, this games easily deservers and 8.3. If not for the technical issues, maybe an 8.7.
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  8. Nov 20, 2013
    9
    When a stale franchise got reinvigorated. Tomb Raider Legend for me is one of my favourite video games. I am a major fan of the “Tomb Raider” series and I'm always anticipating the next release and this was the freshest and best structured sequel to be released prior to 2013's origins adventure! With the new control and combat systems, Lara is now performing highly unrealistic manoeuvre’sWhen a stale franchise got reinvigorated. Tomb Raider Legend for me is one of my favourite video games. I am a major fan of the “Tomb Raider” series and I'm always anticipating the next release and this was the freshest and best structured sequel to be released prior to 2013's origins adventure! With the new control and combat systems, Lara is now performing highly unrealistic manoeuvre’s that only Lara Croft could pull off… And although a little short, this entry has been by far the most engaging release since Tomb Raider 2. Expand
  9. May 1, 2018
    10
    Great Game! Like a good book, trl takes you to another world. There are many puzzles and a lot of action. The graphics are great, but they are best to be viewed on an old c.r.t. t.v.. There is not much to complain about with this game. The motorcycle scenes, and a few of the scenes, especially toward the end, are a bit boring, but overall trl stays fun till the end!
  10. JohnLocke
    Sep 1, 2009
    10
    A very high quality game all around; graphics are no longer the best available, but for the time of release, they are as good as one can ask for. The gameplay is fantastic; not the typical see-bad-guy-shoot-bad-guy stuff. The entire game is a puzzle, both the levels, and the storyline. It was very original and believable in its own setting. To top things off, the Croft Manor added several A very high quality game all around; graphics are no longer the best available, but for the time of release, they are as good as one can ask for. The gameplay is fantastic; not the typical see-bad-guy-shoot-bad-guy stuff. The entire game is a puzzle, both the levels, and the storyline. It was very original and believable in its own setting. To top things off, the Croft Manor added several extra hours of leisure gameplay. Two thumbs up! Expand
  11. HarrieD.
    Apr 10, 2006
    8
    Quite a good game, that manages to captivate you with a good storyline and good graphics. Even though quite a few changes have been made compared to the older games, it 'feels right', but....... It's quite short. Without really trying that hard, I managed to finish it in just under 11 hours. Granted: the game claimed I had finished 88%, but I defenitely had NOT rushed Quite a good game, that manages to captivate you with a good storyline and good graphics. Even though quite a few changes have been made compared to the older games, it 'feels right', but....... It's quite short. Without really trying that hard, I managed to finish it in just under 11 hours. Granted: the game claimed I had finished 88%, but I defenitely had NOT rushed through. All in all: good. but short. Expand
  12. DanielC.
    Apr 16, 2006
    9
    This is a great game and is defenantly the best of all tomb raiders of their time. The game is imersive and very realistic in its physics and graphics. The plot is enhanced from the older series and takes you all round the world in many different enviroments. One BIG downside to this game is that it is very short, this I suspect is because heavy detail has been included but the levels This is a great game and is defenantly the best of all tomb raiders of their time. The game is imersive and very realistic in its physics and graphics. The plot is enhanced from the older series and takes you all round the world in many different enviroments. One BIG downside to this game is that it is very short, this I suspect is because heavy detail has been included but the levels really should be extended. Eidos are defenantly planing to bring out a second game because the plot ends on a clif hanger were many gamers (including myself) were expecting the rest of the game but it only reveals the credits and a lot of dissapointment. Even though this is a must have game and the added insentive is that lara's breasts bounce all over the place. the "Next generation content" is really good but its too slow for me and i have a 6600GT but it still looks great without. So why are you waiting, go out and buy it! Expand
  13. DionK.
    May 17, 2006
    9
    This is really a great comeback for Lara. I was a huge fan of hers on the PS1 in Tomb Raider 1 and 2. After that it became boring, but the developers has it spot on this time around. Highly recommended to anyone, but needs gamepad on Pc. Enjoy
  14. Delegate
    May 2, 2006
    8
    It is a wonderful game. Though it has a lot of shooting which is sometimes irritating but the graphics are excellent.
  15. [Anonymous]
    Jun 13, 2006
    9
    All in all, the game was excellent. I especially loved the improved feel of the controls (the most infuriating problem with all previous TR games), no more slow-turning Lara, or having her unexpectedly change direction when you make a jump, JUST because you didn't approach the edge at a perpendicular angle... The whole "cubic" feeling of the game has been removed, and now the levels All in all, the game was excellent. I especially loved the improved feel of the controls (the most infuriating problem with all previous TR games), no more slow-turning Lara, or having her unexpectedly change direction when you make a jump, JUST because you didn't approach the edge at a perpendicular angle... The whole "cubic" feeling of the game has been removed, and now the levels are starting to feel a lot more real. The graphics are incredible, and the levels are well-designed. The addition of Zip and Alister was a great idea, as the dialogue between them and Lara, lets them know exactly what's going on in the lead character's minds, as well as profiding a few laughs. The developing storyline (also done much better in this game than in any predecessor, except perhaps the original), is what I feel truly makes this game a "must buy". If you want a shoot-em-up, buy Battlefield 2, but when you want to be pulled into an exciting and intruiging world, you're thankful that there are games like this out there... My only problem with this game is the up-in-the-air ending. Crystal Dynamics, PLEEEEASE give us an ending to this game, don't just leave us hanging! It's inhuman torture! Don't make me sic amnesty international on your arses! Expand
  16. VanN
    Aug 26, 2009
    9
    A great game, briliant graphics and audio makes the world come to life. Although it may be challenging in a few parts, it's a fun game while it lasted.
  17. NicoB.
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    Great game, great graphics!. The best Tomb Raider yet!
  18. DaveE.
    Apr 11, 2006
    9
    Very nice graphics, even on lower end PCs (such as mine!) Good gameplay, very reminiscent of the early TR games, but updated with a modern twist. I'm playing on PC with a mouse and keyboard, and the control feels natural, which it didn't with the old games. Finding it very enjoyable, although i'm afraid it might be a little short.
  19. AmandaS.
    Apr 24, 2006
    10
    This game was great wayyyy better than the Angel Of Darkness. It has a good story line also but there is one default about the game that makes it unlike everyother tomb raider game... and that is that it is too short. all the other tomb raider games it takes forever just to finish ONE level. in this game a could finish a level in aboout 30min to an hour. the next game should really be This game was great wayyyy better than the Angel Of Darkness. It has a good story line also but there is one default about the game that makes it unlike everyother tomb raider game... and that is that it is too short. all the other tomb raider games it takes forever just to finish ONE level. in this game a could finish a level in aboout 30min to an hour. the next game should really be LONGER. cuz i beat this game in about 12 hours. Expand
  20. Eradicator
    May 6, 2006
    9
    All round great game, graphics, sound and plot. Falls a bit short in stability, issues with dual core processors, and sometimes awkward camera, but otherwise a great game. Can't wait for the sequel!
  21. Evid
    Jun 29, 2006
    9
    Great fun game, with amazing graphics (with the next gen effects on). do need a fast PC to run with next gen effects however... Need more games that are actually fun like this for PC, instead of all the war simulation and fanstasy strategy games for geeks that make up 90% of PC game releases. would be better though if the tomb raider franchise wasnt ruined by that whore Angelina Jolie.
  22. TristanW.
    Apr 12, 2007
    9
    Pros: Loved the game. Tomb Raider is alive and well. Next Gen graphics enabled made for a fantastic visual experience. Cons: I can't help but feel that the Tomb Raider series is drifting away from what made it great. It was way too short. The constant chatter from Zip and constant music detracted from the overall experience. I felt the game held my hand way too much, can't Pros: Loved the game. Tomb Raider is alive and well. Next Gen graphics enabled made for a fantastic visual experience. Cons: I can't help but feel that the Tomb Raider series is drifting away from what made it great. It was way too short. The constant chatter from Zip and constant music detracted from the overall experience. I felt the game held my hand way too much, can't people be trusted to figure out things on their own anymore? Expand
  23. Alena
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the well-thought out storyline, stunning graphics, and beautiful surroundings. The interactions with Zip & co is brilliant, and Croft Manor a delight.
  24. LeonardoF.
    Mar 31, 2007
    10
    The Tomb Raider games are the true adventure games. Nothing is equal those excellent masterpieces of the modern action game. And now the technology allow Eidos to create a more complex, exciting and fun new Tomb Raider game.
  25. AshleyO
    Dec 22, 2009
    9
    I thought Legand was one of the best Tomb Raiders...next to Anniversary...It by far blew away Underworld...just beat that one tonight...took me a week...wtf....I expected way more...it was way too short....hurry up 2010 WE NEED TOMB RAIDER 9!!
  26. Nov 24, 2022
    10
    In my eyes, this game is the perfect Tomb Raider game. Here we have the Lara Croft we always knew, and we wanted to see. Bold, strong, smart, daring and sexy. I agree there are some issues with controls. But that's something we will find in almost every game of those times. Legend, however, had taken the game to another level. The only real issue I will count here is the length of theIn my eyes, this game is the perfect Tomb Raider game. Here we have the Lara Croft we always knew, and we wanted to see. Bold, strong, smart, daring and sexy. I agree there are some issues with controls. But that's something we will find in almost every game of those times. Legend, however, had taken the game to another level. The only real issue I will count here is the length of the game. But joining this game with the rest of the two games in the trilogy, this became the best Tomb Raider Trilogy ever produced. Expand
  27. Jun 24, 2019
    8
    The best Tomb Raider game i've played, the game in it self is amazing, but the somewhat unpolished PC version hold it back in places, though dont get spooked because its nothing major. However if you have the means, i reccomend picking up Legend for PlayStation 2, thats where the game feels, plays and looks the best.

    I really enjoyed the personal story of Lara trying to find out the
    The best Tomb Raider game i've played, the game in it self is amazing, but the somewhat unpolished PC version hold it back in places, though dont get spooked because its nothing major. However if you have the means, i reccomend picking up Legend for PlayStation 2, thats where the game feels, plays and looks the best.

    I really enjoyed the personal story of Lara trying to find out the truth about her mother and the hardships of getting closer to that conclusion. Supporting cast is pretty nice aswell, banter with and between Zip and Alister is quite entertaining. The mysterious aspects, the lore, all really well done. Tombs themselves look and feel excellent, oozing with atmosphere, even levels that are set in more modern environments feel great. The soundtrack is amazing.

    And this is a quite a personal opinion and one that i dont hold too much against the game, but if there's one thing that i should highlight, its that the game is rather short honestly, your first play through might take 7 hours max, not including challenges and treasure hunting that add extra play time, which leaves me with a feeling that the game could've used atleast 1 or 2 more levels to add more substance. Which goes to show devs were probably on a tight schedule and pressure from Eidos, the publisher, something thats very evident with the 2 Tomb Raider games that followed Legend. And one last nit pick, there's a minor reuse of assets in areas where they feel out of place, like the lever switch that can be found in Kazakhstan, but really belongs in England level.

    Final boss fight on Hard difficulty is a masochist's dream come true, partially due to sub optimal controls and their timing that are introduced by using the supernatural weapon, but really thats the only part and scenario of the game where controls give you a headache. Also annoying with the final boss, that if you die at the first attempt, all the health packs dropped from enemies that you beat before, they disappear after the game reloads to the checkpoint, making it all the more difficult and irritating. The bike riding sections on Hard can be a pain the butt aswell, as enemies deal a lot of damage while themselves take less. All this ranting might suggest that Hard difficulty is somewhat unbalanced and if youre the type of a player who doesnt play games on lower than the highest of difficulties, perhaps prepare for some surge of gamer rage.

    Platforming overall feels great, animations feel weighty and satisfying, its pure pleasure doing acrobatic stuff with Lara. Combat, while a rather casual lock on affair, gets the job done, but the enemy AI can be a hit or miss though. Puzzles, while not having massive depth, still feel substantial, satisfying and fun, they dont hold your hand and dont give you painfully obvious hints in how to solve them, like its sadly the case in survival era games, unless you really need some help which you can get by using the RAD mode with binoculars.

    Regarding the issues with the PC version, there are issues like for example glitchy textures in places that stick out if youre trying to immersive yourself in the game, aka not rushing it. Overall the PC version couldve had a higher graphical fidelity, but all you get are PS2 visuals, which isnt neccesserily a bad thing, but PC at the time had much more potential left unused by Crystal. There are missing effects, such as Lara getting wet, some outfits that on PS2 can get wet, on PC they dont. In next gen version one of the levels is broken, it will crash every time you attempt to play it in next gen graphics mode. There are basicly 2 graphics modes on PC, the default (PS2, Xbox) and next gen (Xbox 360, PS3), i have to say while technologically next gen is superior, artistic wise i much prefer the default PS2 like visuals. In next gen Lara also looks kinda weird, she looks much more natural in default graphics mode. Therefore i wish we had enhaced PS2 style visuals on PC.

    Also it needs to be said, Lara in Legend is fantastic, she's ahtletic, bad arse, provocative, smart, witty and of course very beautiful, but she aint no Mary Sue. Its a damn shame that political correctness has spread like a cancer in games industry to the point where female characters like this is a no go zone for most western developers these days. Even Crystal Dynamics themselves have gone soft in this regard.

    In the end, Legend is an amazing game, but not on PC, dont get me wrong as its still a great experience on PC if you have no other means, but if you do have, i really reccomend the PS2 or even original Xbox version with a decent CRT TV, thats where Legend shines.
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  28. Apr 28, 2019
    8
    Сюжет хорош, управление не бесячее как в предыдущих частях. графика на уровне, но из-за важной (чтобы эта графика была "на уровне") графической настройке ("что-то нового поколения" вроде) появляются мелкие баги (объект, подвешенный на верёвке, не на ней, а рядом) и вылеты на 2 уровнях ("Казахстан" и "Гималаи") , впрочем это не очень важно. геймплей динамичный.
    Итог: 8.665/10
    Сюжет хорош, управление не бесячее как в предыдущих частях. графика на уровне, но из-за важной (чтобы эта графика была "на уровне") графической настройке ("что-то нового поколения" вроде) появляются мелкие баги (объект, подвешенный на верёвке, не на ней, а рядом) и вылеты на 2 уровнях ("Казахстан" и "Гималаи") , впрочем это не очень важно. геймплей динамичный.
    Итог: 8.665/10
  29. Oct 9, 2019
    9
    After unsuccessful experiments of the previous two parts, this one became a breath of fresh air and a pleasant familiar atmosphere and game-play. A good and interesting game.
  30. Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This is the first third person high quality tomb raider mate

    Omg it so demanding there is a option in video settings called next generation It eat my pc anyway my pc is worst not for gaming pc xd

    If you have a good pc it can run easily plus the next generation settings

    This is the legend of all tomb raider nothing to say thats why it called tomb raider legend
  31. Feb 28, 2019
    8
    Graphics are good compared to Angel of Darkness, game play is OK, the puzzles are pretty easy except the one in the church that gave me a hard time but I liked the overall experience and getting back to classic Lara. The bike sections are very annoying because you have no control on who she aims at and most times she just aims at the one who is the least threat to her at that moment and itGraphics are good compared to Angel of Darkness, game play is OK, the puzzles are pretty easy except the one in the church that gave me a hard time but I liked the overall experience and getting back to classic Lara. The bike sections are very annoying because you have no control on who she aims at and most times she just aims at the one who is the least threat to her at that moment and it is very infuriating at times especially on the hard difficulty but i enjoyed playing it especially after the fragile Lara reboots. Expand
  32. May 13, 2023
    10
    O jogo que mim fez conhecer a franquia tomb raider é mim fez amar a franquia até hoje 10 e pouco
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. 82
    The cliffhanger story is well put together. The action is simple and effective. The controls not only work, they're fun...Best of all, the sense of discovery and adventure is captured with a fresh sensibility.
  2. A solid title from the ground up. It has a nicely written story, with lively characters and a charismatic and sexy protagonist in Lara Croft. It has great voice acting and music, and the artists have done a marvelous job of creating beautiful and diverse locations for the game's backdrop.
  3. The changes Crystal Dynamics have affected means it’s easily the most polished, well-rounded package of the seven.