Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 72
  3. Negative: 5 out of 72

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  1. Cokeistan
    Jan 2, 2012
    9
    This is, quite simply, a stunning game. The storyline itself may not be entirely captivating, but the gameplay and the sheer amount to do, for a downloadable game, definitely gives you bang for your buck! Although I am yet to try co-op (which is supposed to be the best thing about the game), the single player boasts a variety of level designs, weapons, enemies, and, most importantly,This is, quite simply, a stunning game. The storyline itself may not be entirely captivating, but the gameplay and the sheer amount to do, for a downloadable game, definitely gives you bang for your buck! Although I am yet to try co-op (which is supposed to be the best thing about the game), the single player boasts a variety of level designs, weapons, enemies, and, most importantly, achievements. These features will want you coming back for more time and again, and if you finish the game completely, there's always the option to purchase DLC in the form of extra challenge rooms, which extends the pleasurable experience of this game. With about 7 hours gameplay I would definitely recommend buying this if you are looking to get a PSN game.… Expand
  2. wesker2012
    Jan 3, 2014
    7
    Solid game within the tomb raider universe. Good puzzles and combat. Nothing groundbreaking, but the isometric perspective is refreshing for the franchise and works well. I didnt get a chance to play co op, but i bet it would add to the experience a lot.
  3. rodericrinehart
    Sep 21, 2015
    5
    I did not have a good time playing the game and thus, did not finish it. I loved the Tomb Raider reboot on PC and even really enjoyed the Lara Croft Go on iOS, but this game was boring and definitely not for me.
  4. drewezbreezee
    Feb 23, 2011
    9
    this is my most favorite tombraider...more top down baldurs gate. than behind the back 3d. lack of two player support when it became a download killed my buzz...its a dual stick game. you need to move with left aim with right...online please have a mic AND use it. try adventuring in a game like this with a micless person. uberfrustrating
  5. Stealthgear
    Oct 19, 2010
    8
    This game takes all the elements of Tomb Raider and shoves them into an exciting top down action game. It is a worthy Tomb Raider game and interesting platformer / puzzle game. This has more gameplay than Drake's Fortune. Every room and level is exciting to explore. Danger is everywhere. This kind of feels like a hybrid of Tomb Raider and something older, like Pitfall. I wished there wasThis game takes all the elements of Tomb Raider and shoves them into an exciting top down action game. It is a worthy Tomb Raider game and interesting platformer / puzzle game. This has more gameplay than Drake's Fortune. Every room and level is exciting to explore. Danger is everywhere. This kind of feels like a hybrid of Tomb Raider and something older, like Pitfall. I wished there was more opportunity to get lost in the level literally, but It is well polished. This is on my shopping list.… Expand
  6. numeric
    Jun 9, 2012
    9
    Great game. Lots of fun. Great puzzles that can be frustrating, but rewarding. Seems like there's tons of collectibles and challenges to make you replay each level over and over. Well worth the 15 bucks.
  7. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2013
    5
    I really liked this game at first. With 2 players it's great. But towards the ending the difficulty spikes so high it's ridiculous and it goes from puzzle and platforming to action. The action doesn't work very well and doesn't fit in the game, because there was barely any action in the first 3/4 of the game. We did finish the game, but it left a bad taste and it took a lot off effort toI really liked this game at first. With 2 players it's great. But towards the ending the difficulty spikes so high it's ridiculous and it goes from puzzle and platforming to action. The action doesn't work very well and doesn't fit in the game, because there was barely any action in the first 3/4 of the game. We did finish the game, but it left a bad taste and it took a lot off effort to even start the game every time.… Expand
  8. Adanedhel
    Mar 7, 2013
    9
    Hermoso juego descargable via PSN, una aventura entretenida llena de puzzles, accion y logros por desbloquear.
    El modo cooperativo es muy divertido y es genial la forma en que interactuan los jugadores ayudandose tanto en las batallas como en los puzzles.
    Contiene una banda sonora muy amena y acorde al juego y graficalmente esta muy bien logrado. Muy bien por Square Enix, dio en el    Hermoso juego descargable via PSN, una aventura entretenida llena de puzzles, accion y logros por desbloquear.
    El modo cooperativo es muy divertido y es genial la forma en que interactuan los jugadores ayudandose tanto en las batallas como en los puzzles.
    Contiene una banda sonora muy amena y acorde al juego y graficalmente esta muy bien logrado.
    Muy bien por Square Enix, dio en el clavo y ahora acaba de rematar lanzando el origen de Lara Croft en TOMB RAIDER.    … Expand
  9. Jefflyn90
    Jan 31, 2012
    9
    This game gives a whole new look to Lara. Although the camera does need some getting used to this game still has great combat and exploration present in the best games of the series. The levels are incredibly detailed and makes exploration a pleasure in itself with plenty of rewards to the thorough players. These rewards are very varied some are immediate like guns and others help in theThis game gives a whole new look to Lara. Although the camera does need some getting used to this game still has great combat and exploration present in the best games of the series. The levels are incredibly detailed and makes exploration a pleasure in itself with plenty of rewards to the thorough players. These rewards are very varied some are immediate like guns and others help in the various objectives that the game has to offer. Lara's method is more combat oriented and there is plenty of opportunity to use your guns and its great that the controls are very easy and makes shooting a breeze. its incredible that all the weapons are effective, some are better than others and you're sure to have a favorite. The puzzles are also great and some provide a lot of opportunity to use your noggin. There is plenty of fun in single player, but the game stands out when you have a friend...it gives you a whole new way to play the game and its great. A set back of the game is the plot, its not great and is easily forgettable when you get in the action.… Expand
  10. 666999
    Mar 21, 2020
    6
    this a freakin mobile game. i got the game cheap i wonder how much it costed on release, story sucks, gameplay and puzzels are ok. kind of easy and very short story.
  11. PSGaming
    May 29, 2020
    9
    I am not a top down shooter games fan,but this game grabbed me.One of the best top-down shooters.The story is great,the gameplay and mechanics are top notch.Its very satisfying how enemies explode in pieces.The graphics,sound effects,weapons variety are also great.The only downside i encountered is that when you get behind a wall the character cannot been seen.Overall i'm very impressed byI am not a top down shooter games fan,but this game grabbed me.One of the best top-down shooters.The story is great,the gameplay and mechanics are top notch.Its very satisfying how enemies explode in pieces.The graphics,sound effects,weapons variety are also great.The only downside i encountered is that when you get behind a wall the character cannot been seen.Overall i'm very impressed by the game.It is a Must Play.… Expand
  12. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Tomb Raider shifts format to a third person overhead shoot 'em up style (think Killzone Liberation on the PSP) and it works pretty well. The levels are fairly easy to complete but there are loads of additional challenges that make it well worth revisiting them. A pleasant change of direction for the franchise.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#83 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#54 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. PSFocus
    Jan 9, 2011
    93
    This PlayStation Network game is the comeback of Lara Croft. The gameplay is great, the graphics are fantastic and the sound is pretty cool. You can play the whole game in co-op (offline) and in the future online. Must have!
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  2. Play UK
    Dec 22, 2010
    90
    A superb game that every Lara fan needs to own. [Issue#198, p.102]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 22, 2010
    90
    In a year of shining PSN goodness, Guardian of Light draws its guns against DeathSpank, Shank and Scott Pilgrim and shoots them like endagered animals. [Issue#51, p.102]
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