Tomb Raider: Legend

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
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  1. Play UK
    72
    Over in a flash, Legend is great in parts, rubbish in others. There's simply not enough tomb raiding. In fact, there's not enough of anything. Despite some great moments, there's just not enough gameplay, leaving this sadly lacking. [Issue#139, p.66]
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  2. games(TM)
    70
    Legend is the best Tomb Raider game that has yet been made. Despite the game’s few grating problems, that’s quite an accolade. [May 2006, p.102]
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  3. PALGN
    70
    While Tomb Raider: Legend is a solid game, Crystal Dynamics just haven’t taken any chances with it – all of the design choices throughout the game feel too safe.
  5. Armchair Empire
    70
    Less than ten hours of content simply doesn’t justify the game’s price, regardless of how improved Legend is over the last few Tomb Raider games.
  6. AceGamez
    70
    It's fun for a bit, and fans of Lara will welcome this new addition as a breath of fresh air.
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  7. Game Revolution
    58
    Feel free to take Lara out for the weekend, but don’t go looking for a long-term relationship.

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#15 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
84
#84 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 146 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 146
  3. Negative: 12 out of 146
  1. B_Coleslaw
    Oct 22, 2017
    9
    I really loved all of this game, the characters, the scenarios and the gameplay were totally perfect. The only problem that this game has isI really loved all of this game, the characters, the scenarios and the gameplay were totally perfect. The only problem that this game has is that is too short.… Full Review »
  2. RRJ
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    One of the best games on the PS2.

    Platforming, exploration, puzzles and straight up fun. Everything I wanted. Sure there's some driving    One of the best games on the PS2.

    Platforming, exploration, puzzles and straight up fun. Everything I wanted. Sure there's some driving here and there and also some gunplay here and there but to me what really sells the game and what had me smiling the whole way was the puzzles! It's so satisfying figuring out how to get from A to B. People complain that the game was too short but it took me almost 13 hours. Plus after you finish you can go back if you want to unlock more outfits. To me 13 hours isn't short, I'm talking 13 hours without looking up how to solve things. I only had to do that once but I had the solution I just didn't execute it fast enough.

    Some have complete the game in like 6 hours. That's crazy. Not sure if they rushed through the game or not but hey getting off track here haha.

    I recommend the game for fans of adventure, exploration, puzzles, platforming and all around fun. I played on the easiest setting and it still took me 13 hours. Why? Because you actually had to sit back and think about how to solve some of the games puzzles, its great. There's no rush, no time limit. You just try different things and always keep an eye out for the secrets! Controls are great, the game features a good amount of variety and honestly the story isn't bad either. Very good game.    … Full Review »
  3. Sixstring
    Mar 18, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome I bought it from Gamestop for $5 and was totally surprised it's great it's kind of like prince of persia mixed withThis game is awesome I bought it from Gamestop for $5 and was totally surprised it's great it's kind of like prince of persia mixed with uncharted except you play as a hot chick instead of some dude with a beard.… Full Review »
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