Tomb Raider: Underworld

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  1. The_D4RknesS
    May 26, 2023
    8
    It was in this game that I had the first time 100% immersion since the corpses do not disappear in front of you! in previous games, the lack of this was very bad because it took away the immersion.
    The graphics are as beautiful and full of details as when Lara jumps into the water and comes out all wet
  2. Zeeshan-Abid
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    It's a great game and great ending of the Trilogy that started with Legend, followed by Anniversary. Graphics are also improved from its predecessors. I agree they messed up the camera redirecting concept, which became really irritating and frustrating at times, but overall the game was a great experience. I will recommend this series to everyone. This trilogy truly represents 'TombIt's a great game and great ending of the Trilogy that started with Legend, followed by Anniversary. Graphics are also improved from its predecessors. I agree they messed up the camera redirecting concept, which became really irritating and frustrating at times, but overall the game was a great experience. I will recommend this series to everyone. This trilogy truly represents 'Tomb Raider' and the character of 'Lara Croft'.… Expand
  3. marpolaris
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    realmente me parece una propuesta muy entretenida y una aventura con dificultad moderada, muy buen juego dinámico y divertido si haz jugado un tomb raider antes este no te costara nada
  4. KrauserFear
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Here find out which one best from trilogy tomb raider

    Icon(Tr legend,Anniversary,Underworld);- Tomb raider anniversary cause this one is remake Puzzle:-Tr legend 4/10(Hard),Tr anniversary 10/10(Ultra hard),Tomb raider underworld 5/10(Hardest) Gameplay:- Tr legend(Good),Tr anniversary(Very good and solid),Tomb raider underworld(Realistic) Regular ultra Gfx:- Tr legend 8/10,Tr    Here find out which one best from trilogy tomb raider

    Icon(Tr legend,Anniversary,Underworld);- Tomb raider anniversary cause this one is remake

    Puzzle:-Tr legend 4/10(Hard),Tr anniversary 10/10(Ultra hard),Tomb raider underworld 5/10(Hardest)

    Gameplay:- Tr legend(Good),Tr anniversary(Very good and solid),Tomb raider underworld(Realistic)

    Regular ultra Gfx:- Tr legend 8/10,Tr anniversary 9/10,Tomb raider underworld 10/10

    Next gen gfx:- This option only available on tomb raider legend

    Boss fight:- Tr legend 6/10,Tr anniversary 10/10(Ultra hard),Tomb raider underworld 2/10

    Story;- All good story pretty emotional for this lara losing father and mother same way ;(

    So Anniversary is best,Tomb raider underworld better,Tomb raider legend good

    Official review year of 2020 TM :)    … Expand
  5. Babutto
    Feb 28, 2020
    8
    Yet again Lara is trying to reach her dead mother, but... Here we go through the same bugs again.

    Pros.: - Lara and the model, voice. Stunning! - The story is finished. - Some nice ideas with traps and tombs. Puzzled (gears, open sesame, etc.). However, far from the first one. - Underwater finally! - Old characters are back. Cons.: - The game AGAIN contains many bugs closer to    Yet again Lara is trying to reach her dead mother, but... Here we go through the same bugs again.

    Pros.:
    - Lara and the model, voice. Stunning!
    - The story is finished.
    - Some nice ideas with traps and tombs. Puzzled (gears, open sesame, etc.). However, far from the first one.
    - Underwater finally!
    - Old characters are back.

    Cons.:
    - The game AGAIN contains many bugs closer to the end.
    - The final level and the boss fight is more than annoying.
    - Physics sometimes is way too glitchy. Lara can jump too far or can just fall from the closer distance. Lara will drop without holding the proper object. Lara will not be able to jump high where she should. QC is **** in this game again.
    - Lara's ice-cold water swimming outfit. Yes, we like fanservice, we like to see Lara's body, but not in ice-cold water guys. You should have played with various outfits earlier in the game.
    - The way several characters ended... Pathetic storytelling.    … Expand
  6. SilverOrlov
    Oct 9, 2019
    9
    A little worse than the previous games in terms of atmosphere and perception of such a gloomy plot, but still it is as interesting as other successful games in this series.
  7. dandalis
    Jun 28, 2019
    8
    Underworld does plenty of things right as a Tomb Raider game, but compared to Legend, no pun intended, that came before it, somewhat fails to live up to and finish off Legend's set up narrative path. All and all Underworld is still a rather great Tomb Raider experience, but with a somewhat flawed story line and weird decision making on developers side when it comes to some of the plotUnderworld does plenty of things right as a Tomb Raider game, but compared to Legend, no pun intended, that came before it, somewhat fails to live up to and finish off Legend's set up narrative path. All and all Underworld is still a rather great Tomb Raider experience, but with a somewhat flawed story line and weird decision making on developers side when it comes to some of the plot points.

    Heart of the game, it being the tombs, puzzles, exploration, theyre all quite wonderful. Levels are really well designed, art style, graphics are great and hold up in 2019, atmosphere feels proper. The levels and tombs this time are more expansive and allow more freedom exploring them. Puzzles feel pretty satisfying and dont hold your hand. Platforming, despite some camera issues and some buggy sections, overall feels nice aswell. Lara's animations are really on point and feel suprisingly natural, she almost feels like a real person with her body language and facial expressions, that help grounding her into the game world. Lara's walking animation is somewhat glitchy though when youre holding down the walk button during gameplay, though in few cutscenes Lara takes some interesting angles aswell he he.

    There is one annoyance however that ties into into core experience of Underworld, and its collectibles. They are so many, and while normally that wouldnt be an issue, but what makes it an issue is that collecting them is almost pointless, as you get pretty much no useful gameplay related rewards, just unlocks in extras section such as concept art. What you would expect from clearing a level from collectibles would be something like a new outfit for Lara, as it is in Legend, but in Underworld, its not the case. Collecting everything in one level gives you nothing, you have to collect everything across all levels to unlock 1, ONE F**KING OUTFIT ! However the most scummy part is, Xbox 360 version got DLC outfits and expansions, while PC players got left with nothing. This is annoying, but as stupid as it is, it honestly doesnt detract from enjoying the core of the game too much.

    Combat in Underworld is lacking somewhat aswell, the similiar to Legend lock on gameplay returns, but it somehow doesnt feel that good here. It still gets the job done, but i would be lying if i said that combat was a blast. It can get especially cumbersome if you go for harder difficulty, as then the game will give you much less ammo for secondary weapons, give you less health while enemies become bullet sponges. Thankfully game allows you to custom tailor the difficulty, where you can adjust each individual difficulty aspect to your play style. One cool thing i liked is that the game gives you a tranquilizer gun if you for some reason want to spare animal foes like tigers, though the sleeping dart effect is so short that it almost renders the usage of the weapon meaningless, animals, or even tranquilized humans wake up very fast, they should've made the effect perma.

    The story is where my biggest gripes lie with Underworld. Where as in Legend you constantly had your crew on the ear piece producing interesting banter, in Underworld they cut tha aspect out, i really liked the chatty Lara so i was kinda disappointed. But i also can understand people who prefer a more silent Lara adding to the isolated feel while raiding tombs, which Underworld gives you in spades. Without spoiling anything, the story kind of failed to live up to my expectations, while Lara is forced to visit interesting places and raid cool tombs, the core narrative felt a bit shallow compared to Legend. I also didnt like how they treated a certain character's death in mid game. The core revelation that set Lara on her journey initially, while made sense contextually, still i felt like it could've been handled differently, in a more satisfying manner. I didnt quite like visual changes to returning characters like Amanda and Alister, they just look weird compared to their Legend versions, less appealing to the eye. The norse mythos was great in Underworld and it was interesting to see how the game handled the intersectioning between myth and reality.

    Lara herself still is the star of the show. She's tough as nails, sexy as hell, confident, intelligent and sassy. But she cant do it all, she has her limitations and has to work her butt off to reach her goals. She does have a character, a personality, and yes, she is relatable and likeable, despite how some extremely ignorant and vile people have smeared, marginalized and attacked her as a character in last 10 years.    … Expand
  8. Macdealer
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Revisiting this game I can tell you it is a masterpiece, it has so much elements that are lacking on modern games. Level design is just incredible and the exploration and solitude sensation is just perfect.
  9. RobbyP
    May 2, 2018
    8
    Fun, if repetitive, game with some really beautiful scenery throughout. I've always enjoyed the puzzle aspect of the Tomb Raider games more than the combat, and there were some satisfying pieces here. The story was interesting. However, stretches of the game felt uninspired and merely there to move the action along. Overall though, great addition to the TR portfolio.
  10. frankelbarbado
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    I really enjoy this game, the graphics are amazing, the story have a sad end but you enjoy all the pursuit of Thor´s hammer. Great game with a lot of adventures. If you love TB you will love this one too.
  11. ADHGO
    May 22, 2015
    9
    Full of monsters, Full of adventure and secrets, levels are wide and great, graphics colors environments are great as well,
    no doubt it is tom raider game so don't hesitate to get this
  12. Dobian
    Oct 21, 2014
    8
    Underworld is the last chapter of Crystal Dynamics' trilogy that began with Legend and continued through Anniversary. As a whole, I thought they did an excellent job of capturing the spirit of the original Tomb Raider while significantly improving the graphics, gameplay mechanics, interface, and player control of Lara. Underworld improves on Anniversary visually with more naturalUnderworld is the last chapter of Crystal Dynamics' trilogy that began with Legend and continued through Anniversary. As a whole, I thought they did an excellent job of capturing the spirit of the original Tomb Raider while significantly improving the graphics, gameplay mechanics, interface, and player control of Lara. Underworld improves on Anniversary visually with more natural textures, reflections, and light/shadow effects. The Thailand segment of the game in particular is gorgeous. It also adds some terrific new gameplay mechanics like chimney climbing, walking on and vaulting from the top of poles, and rock climbing. It also made good use of the motorcycle in a couple of the later missions.

    Where Underworld falls short of Anniversary a little bit is that the puzzles on the whole aren't as intricate or elaborate. Anniversary really set the bar high with some of the most ambitiously designed puzzles I have ever seen in a game. But Underworld is still a fun challenge nevertheless. I also, as amazed as I am to say this, miss a real boss battle in Underworld. Boss fights in Tomb Raider have never been that impressive and success is always based on your figuring out the pattern to beat it. Still, having those occasional showdowns do provide a sense of closure to the bigger chapters of the game.

    The ending itself felt rushed, and I was surprised after completing the final puzzle (which was a fun and visually impressive scene), it went straight into cut scenes and then the game was over. Underworld would have benefited greatly from one final showdown between Lara and Natla to bring the trilogy to an epic conclusion. (she is there during the last puzzle, but merely as a distraction while you focus on completing it) The ending does wrap up the story about what happened to Lara's mother, but it doesn't feel satisfying the way it could have.

    Underworld is still a must-play for any Tomb Raider fan, it is entertaining throughout.    … Expand
  13. Skylord_Somers
    Aug 3, 2014
    10
    Tomb raider Underworld is a fantastic game. Even though they ended the series and took a new approach with Lara this game is well worth the money its still one of my favorite games to date. 10/10
  14. Ghostgate
    Dec 19, 2013
    10
    Based on what other people have said about how "bad" this game is, I have to seriously disagree with that. I don't understand how this game is considered bad whatsoever! Graphics don't make a game, its the game's story-line and characters that makes the game what it is! Yet every now and then I see dorks who think graphics is what makes a game or just because they can't pass something theyBased on what other people have said about how "bad" this game is, I have to seriously disagree with that. I don't understand how this game is considered bad whatsoever! Graphics don't make a game, its the game's story-line and characters that makes the game what it is! Yet every now and then I see dorks who think graphics is what makes a game or just because they can't pass something they say its a bad game. Even though the game "starts" you off without a tutorial it actually teaches you tips and such along the way. If you need help with jumping and figuring out puzzles isn't that what walkthroughs are for? If you want to figure it out yourself keep trying until you get it or take a break and try again later. The Tomb Raider games obviously are for people who have to eventually stop and think on how to solve something in particular. I really enjoyed most of this series and I haven't finished the whole thing. The only issue I had with the game is the fact that there was so much water!!! I liked the classic running around, jumping on things, and not having to swim a whole lot. But other then that I seriously enjoyed the game!!! Just as I think I'll enjoy all the others.… Expand
  15. bjaz
    Aug 28, 2013
    8
    one of my favorite game
    everything is great in the game story,graphics,game play,musics
    especially those puzzle and also the environment
    now a days those things are rare in games
    if compare it with tomb raider 2013,i still think underworld was far better faaaarrrrr...
  16. theaceagle
    Jul 30, 2013
    9
    On PC its a mind blowing game with graphics and simple and suttle touches that really make this game even greater than all Raiders before it Along with this there are some much needed gameplay fixes that this game fixed The story is fantastic and a great wrap up to the trilogy The only thing that lets this game down are the 2D charcters and the facts you still have to fight the cameraOn PC its a mind blowing game with graphics and simple and suttle touches that really make this game even greater than all Raiders before it Along with this there are some much needed gameplay fixes that this game fixed The story is fantastic and a great wrap up to the trilogy The only thing that lets this game down are the 2D charcters and the facts you still have to fight the camera more than the enimes Now for the camera the camera is constanly trying to show this beutiful world as you jump from ledge to ledge but the game does not do this correctly as it feels like this Yeah thanks mate pretty graphics but i have already fallen to my death ten times because i looked. Fear not Tomb Raider fans its a great game and it will feel true to the trilogy and series This game is innovative and exiting but still contains the natural Raider bugs… Expand
  17. R6ex
    Jun 3, 2013
    10
    The puzzles are puzzling. Its a love-it-or-hate-it kinda game. Great puzzles or frustrating puzzles its all up to you. For me, the puzzle sets are awesome! Got killed many times before solving them. However, they're frustrating as well as I don't have much time to play games, so the puzzles stops the progression of the story as a whole. So, basically, if you have the time and patience,The puzzles are puzzling. Its a love-it-or-hate-it kinda game. Great puzzles or frustrating puzzles its all up to you. For me, the puzzle sets are awesome! Got killed many times before solving them. However, they're frustrating as well as I don't have much time to play games, so the puzzles stops the progression of the story as a whole. So, basically, if you have the time and patience, TR:Underworld offers challenging puzzles for you to solve. Nice animated movements for Lara.… Expand
  18. KSFsNiPeR
    May 2, 2013
    10
    Underworld is arguably the best in the Tomb Raider series(haven't played the newly released Tomb Raider yet). Not only were there improvements from Anniversary, but you get what you expect from any Tomb Raider game: 1) Great story, 2) Great exotic locations, 3) "Puzzles" that make you think. Controls may "stick" due to extended hours of gameplay, but this is easily fixed by closing theUnderworld is arguably the best in the Tomb Raider series(haven't played the newly released Tomb Raider yet). Not only were there improvements from Anniversary, but you get what you expect from any Tomb Raider game: 1) Great story, 2) Great exotic locations, 3) "Puzzles" that make you think. Controls may "stick" due to extended hours of gameplay, but this is easily fixed by closing the game(after saving your progress) and restarting the game. Never had any issues beyond that. For best results make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements because in the end you cannot blame the game if your computer cannot keep up.… Expand
  19. eyEZix
    Mar 8, 2012
    9
    I could give a flying burrito for any opinion that makes no sense to me. It's not why i do reviews. This game is fun thats number one.. number two is story and 3 is graphics and this game hits the mark on all 3. Tomb Raider stays true to its mark of excellence. As an avid Tomb Raider fan of many years since the first to be exact i can truly say i enjoyed this as much as the first if notI could give a flying burrito for any opinion that makes no sense to me. It's not why i do reviews. This game is fun thats number one.. number two is story and 3 is graphics and this game hits the mark on all 3. Tomb Raider stays true to its mark of excellence. As an avid Tomb Raider fan of many years since the first to be exact i can truly say i enjoyed this as much as the first if not more. However i am only giving it a nine because i do believe it could have been a bit better but its still worth the price and well worth the time.… Expand
  20. LukeDukem
    Feb 9, 2012
    9
    I really like this game, but i think that old TR's are better (like TR2, TRTLR etc.) But still this is a good game with some interesting puzzles, great graphics, music, sounds are also great, story - not so much but still good, also Lara looks good but other characters looks bad to me (like Amanda in my opinion). All in all TR: Underworld is a really good game! Especially on PC with maxedI really like this game, but i think that old TR's are better (like TR2, TRTLR etc.) But still this is a good game with some interesting puzzles, great graphics, music, sounds are also great, story - not so much but still good, also Lara looks good but other characters looks bad to me (like Amanda in my opinion). All in all TR: Underworld is a really good game! Especially on PC with maxed out settings ;-)… Expand
  21. starsh3ro
    Nov 2, 2011
    9
    just finished it, after 12 hour with a little goofing arround on the motorbike and several death (caused by me, human error and some little bugs).

    i like it, the start is a bit boring, but the varying level design keept me going. the sounds and the music are nice, the riddles sometimes very tricky and time consuming- you get what you pay for, a real tomb raider game. the story is okay    just finished it, after 12 hour with a little goofing arround on the motorbike and several death (caused by me, human error and some little bugs).

    i like it, the start is a bit boring, but the varying level design keept me going.

    the sounds and the music are nice, the riddles sometimes very tricky and time consuming-
    you get what you pay for, a real tomb raider game.

    the story is okay for this genre, the graphics sweet for a 2008 production.
    the animations are mostly realistic, exept when you die, then lara becomes a bouncy ball.

    negative is that the steam in game overlay doesnt work for any reason, so you wont be able to take any screenshots, nor can you use the steam friends application. all together its still worth your money.    … Expand
  22. JettoGaming
    Sep 18, 2011
    8
    I really like what was said about EA games and taking a lesson from them, as well as other companies whom seem to be "short changing" their consumers. The cameras still need work after all these years. The major thing I enjoyed about this game is the storyline. Perhaps it is because I have studied cultural anthropology and the correlations drawn are indeed interesting for mythology buffs.I really like what was said about EA games and taking a lesson from them, as well as other companies whom seem to be "short changing" their consumers. The cameras still need work after all these years. The major thing I enjoyed about this game is the storyline. Perhaps it is because I have studied cultural anthropology and the correlations drawn are indeed interesting for mythology buffs. In continuing the story of the Tomb Raider series, it serves this end well though, I haven't quite finished it. The graphics are pretty good and the fact that your not just jumping around ledges is nice also. It does fall short in terms of difficulty with climbing and sometimes you will die even though you don't fall far. The puzzles are not terribly challenging on the Tomb Raider mode, though I'm not sure about the other difficulty setting. It's worth a play through at least once or twice and easily fits well with the series. As for a comparison with Anniversary or Legend, in some ways (graphically, more combat, story progression) it excels but it's plagued with the same problems we have seen in other titles in the series. I really hope that the new Tomb Raider in 2012 will solve the problems with the camera and prove to be a better game overall. It's a move in the right direction, it just needs a little push. Hopefully when the new game is released in 2012, they will not have ignored the players. I think that could be a fatal mistake for the whole series, given it's age.… Expand
  23. Arshad_S
    Sep 16, 2010
    8
    Yet again theres another tomb raider title... great graphics. Dying a million times is possible if u didnt make the game. Nicely laid out controls. More monsters here instead of humans so its kinda more exciting.
  24. lennyR
    Dec 23, 2009
    9
    nice graphics. nice story good gameplay exept the camera controls. the controls for the camera are sometimes anoying. 1 of the best tomb raiders ever
  25. YannC
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    Very nice game, good gameplay and good story. Pc version is better than xbox 360 version !! I like this game ;)
  26. shaunb
    Aug 3, 2009
    10
    this game is brilliant its much better than all the other tomb raider games. An well just as you think the would run out of idears for lara they come up with this its great. Also the graphics and control system are better than in anyother tomb raider yet. I dont get how people can rate it only a 6 or sumthin because its the best game in the franchise.
  27. FrankV
    May 20, 2009
    10
    I really enjoyed this chapter in Lara's long career. The graphics and gameplay were the best yet.
  28. matthewe
    May 2, 2009
    10
    Probably the best in the series. Slightly underrated and probably not looked at by most people. The games keep getting better and better and it is unfortunate that this one didn't get a better look.
  29. PaulS
    Jan 23, 2009
    9
    This is the best of the series. The graphics are superb, layouts and scenery very realistic and puzzles more thoughtful. Less emphasis on shooting and more on thinking.
  30. BobWigless
    Dec 31, 2008
    9
    It's not perfect, but I really don't see the big problem with the camera. It's not perfect, neither are the graphics. At worst, hold off purchasing until after a few patches.
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. VideoGamer
    80
    A visually stunning, epic adventure that continues Crystal Dynamics' excellent run. We reckon it's the best completely original Tomb Raider (Anniversary was, of course, a remake) we've had in years, and is only let down by the odd control quirk and camera issue.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    80
    We like the way she moves – Lara excels in both body and environments visuals that are great. It’s still the good old Tomb Raider cliché, but is there anything wrong with that? We don’t think so. Do not underestimate the Underworld! [Dec 2008]
  3. IGN
    80
    While the PC version has much sharper visuals and some tighter control, the camera can still hamper gameplay.
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