Tomb Raider

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8.3

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  1. CRAZy_P4NDa64
    Mar 15, 2014
    8
    Tomb Raider is a adernaline filled origin story that never fails to exite in single player and frustrate in multiplayer. The single player of tomb raider is fantastic, although any character but Lara are boring and underdevolped speaking of Lara Camilla Ludington puts in a fantastic performance as the famous action heroine who adds starts as an scared lonely castaway to a confidentTomb Raider is a adernaline filled origin story that never fails to exite in single player and frustrate in multiplayer. The single player of tomb raider is fantastic, although any character but Lara are boring and underdevolped speaking of Lara Camilla Ludington puts in a fantastic performance as the famous action heroine who adds starts as an scared lonely castaway to a confident survivor although some scenes like Lara''s first kill felt unneccesary as after she slo-mo kills three kills with not so much as a flinch. The gameplay in Tomb Raider is great, the combat is fantastic thanks to a great variety of weapons and gear but unlike the first Uncharted it feels more like skipping the cutscenes for the combat than the other way round. The first hour or so feels quite slow and filled with button mashing QTE's that feel out of place. The puzzles that made tomb raider famous return's here but without the bigger and more complex mechanisms and alot more hand holding like the new special ability "survival instincts" which highlights any objects that can be interacted with and just makes things easier. Tomb Raider's multiplayer is a glitchy mess that is no fun and should not be played by anyone. Tomb Raider provides thrills throughout but is bogged down by a broken multiplayer and underdevolped side characters.
    8.5/10    … Expand
  2. sjaiswal
    Mar 17, 2014
    10
    Haven't played such a great game since Metal Gear Solid on PS1 !
    Great story, amazing gameplay controls
    Graphics are outstanding.
    Its a classic game and must have.
    Its not dull and repetitive like the old tomb raider games and not as frustrating controls.
    The story line is very engaging and fight scenes are very entertaining.
  3. dmasz91
    Jul 4, 2016
    10
    This was one of the best games I've ever played since GOW. The action mixed with movie scenes and interactive gameplay were done extremely well. The character reacts quickly to the commands. Only rarely she would fail to take out the climbing ax on time, but otherwise I rank this among the top favorite games. A little too much shooting for my taste, but each scene makes you want toThis was one of the best games I've ever played since GOW. The action mixed with movie scenes and interactive gameplay were done extremely well. The character reacts quickly to the commands. Only rarely she would fail to take out the climbing ax on time, but otherwise I rank this among the top favorite games. A little too much shooting for my taste, but each scene makes you want to continue for more. Definitely worth going back to previous chapters to upgrade the weapons. I wish after completing it, the island becomes bright and sunny when you want to continue the incomplete stuff. The tombs are the puzzles in the game, but I was glad there weren't swarms of enemies inside. Any doubts, I recommend buying it. You won't regret it.… Expand
  4. BucksMacFan
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    I want to give this game 9.5 but I can't. There were a couple of tiny things which bothered me, but overall gameplay, story, graphics, sounds etc were 100%. When you look back and try and play Tomb Raider from even a couple of years ago you get frustrated so quickly the new technology has created seamless interaction. Great game well implemented.
  5. robertvolkerts
    Jul 7, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying that this is the very first Tomb Raider title I have ever played, though I have played and extremely enjoyed the Uncharted series. I thought this game was a whole lot of fun and it's a truly fresh way to introduce us to Lara Croft. The level design is fantastic, the graphics are beautiful and the action set pieces are pretty extreme.

    You will enjoy using the bow    Let me start by saying that this is the very first Tomb Raider title I have ever played, though I have played and extremely enjoyed the Uncharted series. I thought this game was a whole lot of fun and it's a truly fresh way to introduce us to Lara Croft. The level design is fantastic, the graphics are beautiful and the action set pieces are pretty extreme.

    You will enjoy using the bow and arrow a whole lot, especially once you get flaming and exploding arrows.

    It's a really great game and I enjoyed it till the very end. Doesn't best Uncharted for me, but it's a close second when it comes to adventure games such as these. I definitely recommend this one, go out and buy it, I doubt you'll be disappointed.    … Expand
  6. Kai82
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    A really solid reboot for the franchise. The Tomb Raider franchise was in decline after the critical failure that was “The Angel of Darkness”. Many thought that this was the end of the franchise as the later games could not turn the tide. We were surprised when a new game was developed and even more when the reviews were singing its praise. I jumped in and was not disappointed. It is aA really solid reboot for the franchise. The Tomb Raider franchise was in decline after the critical failure that was “The Angel of Darkness”. Many thought that this was the end of the franchise as the later games could not turn the tide. We were surprised when a new game was developed and even more when the reviews were singing its praise. I jumped in and was not disappointed. It is a fresh approach and only purist will say it is too different from previous games. It is a story driven exploration game. You discover an island and learn the secrets behind its history. Because we got a reboot Lara Croft is not as hardened and capable as before. She has a lot of skills but has to be forged or to grow in her role because she has not experienced anything like this before. The supporting cast is great. Sam, Matthias, Reyes and Dr. Whitman are great characters that resonate with you, create emotions and have believable motives. The overall story is really good and gives you a lot of motivation to keep going. There is a bit of a crafting system for weapons and small branching parts for exploration. The exploration however is a bit limited. This is the main critique by many. You can finish the optional tasks / exploration really fast. There are some good puzzles but again these are finished quickly with maybe one or two exceptions. The battle system works really well. I enjoyed the stealth approach with bow and arrows. The graphics are really beautiful and the soundtrack is also really good. The set up and cinematic approach also helps this game. My only negative is the replayability. I don't see me returning to this game after I finished the story. Overall a really good reboot that revitalized the franchise. Even a recommendation if you never played a Tomb Raider game before.… Expand
  7. tommyboy247
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    This game is one of the best games I've ever played for its amazing visuals, fantastic story, interesting characters especially Lara who portrayed so well by Camilla Luddington, excellent gameplay and a gorgeous open world. This game would have been a 10 if not for its multiplayer, I mean its not the worst multiplayer ever but its not that exciting.
  8. BenHazelden
    Jan 5, 2015
    8
    Class game of high quality - stunning graphics, brilliant acting and voice acting - especially by Camilla Luddington and Robin Atkin Downes. Take part in a thrilling storyline, with good gameplay - if not a little unrefined. Do those guards over there have infinite molotovs?!?!? (Reminds me of the Rocket Launchers in Star Wars Bounty Hunter)

    8/10 - Ben Hazelden
  9. snowbert87
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    I liked this game. I think it's important to start off with the fact that I had never played a Tomb Raider game before this one. I have Underworld sitting on my shelf, and I want to go back and play the classics now, but I didn't have any story or character expectations going into this game. The visuals even on the PS3 were great. They were on par or better than some of the other gamesI liked this game. I think it's important to start off with the fact that I had never played a Tomb Raider game before this one. I have Underworld sitting on my shelf, and I want to go back and play the classics now, but I didn't have any story or character expectations going into this game. The visuals even on the PS3 were great. They were on par or better than some of the other games that released at the same time as it. I felt almost immediately like I understood who Laura was and what her goals were when she got to the island. The story definitely carried me threw the game, but unfortunately the last 2 hours of story just dragged a bit much for me. SPOILERS AHEAD - (I thought I was almost done with the game when I saved my friend and escaped the temple and etc. etc. two more hours were left and they dragged) SPOILERS OVER The final boss fight was a glorified quick time event, and while I'm not opposed to QTEs I think the boss battle should have rewarded me for all the upgraded weapons I had made.

    The game play was good. It runs a lot like other third person shooters. I enjoyed the mix of weapons which as they upgraded added new options for working my way through the mass of bad guys in each level. The platforming parts of the game were great. The rush that comes from being shot at while trying to balance or make a well timed leap is great. There were some puzzle only sections in the special tombs that could be found and raided for weapon and skill upgrades.

    The upgrade system for skills and weapons was pretty well rounded and didn't dive too deep into the "once you get that move you are unkillable" world that some games do. It also wasn't pointless. Some of the upgrades really do make Laura a better stalker which is how I tried to play a lot of the game. It isn't a stealth game per say but I liked that I could play a very stealthy Laura and not have every encounter devolve into a machine gun blasting rampage. Don't get me wrong those are great, but I like that some areas could be handled more tactically.

    Tomb raider let's you explore a vast island with different open areas that you only end up returning to once or twice in the story playthrough. I had the option to return more than that as my skills went up to find more secrets, tombs, and upgrades; but I was able to play through the game without doing too much extra stuff. I was never forced to do a side quest and could always choose how deep I wanted to go into the island's mysteries. I am still considering going back and trying for the platinum, but there are so many games I have left to play right now.

    My favorite part of the game was probably the "Secret tomb puzzles". These pure platform puzzle areas were unique and made me utilize my head instead of just jumping for the yellow bar like some games. The rewards for the puzzles were usually key parts to upgrading a gun or a significant skill boost. I didn't groan when I found a tomb because I knew they would make me more survivable and not reward me with a stupid multiplayer costume.

    My least favorite part of the game had to be the two different gore tunnels Laura found herself in during the game. The tunnels weren't full of enemies or traps, it just made you wade or crawl slowly through a mush of human and animal remains. I'm not sure what the purpose of this was other than to freak out my wife who was watching during one session or to make me annoyed at the slow pace the two scenes add to the game. I wasn't held in suspense, just a little queasy at the end.

    This game does a great job of blending story, character, and gameplay. It ends before it gets too repetitive and there are ample opportunities to return and do extra work on the island. It looks and sounds beautiful. This game made me want to go back and play older tomb raider games so it's definitely doing something right.

    In Conclusion

    + Audio and Visual style
    + Skill and weapon upgrade system
    + game play especially tombs, and puzzles with enemies
    - Gore tunnels
    - Story lasts a little bit too long    … Expand
  10. stevedfld
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    Tomb raider was my favorite series when it first came out, yeah I know, Im old. I loved the first three games, but after that I lost interest in the series. Cut to 2013 due to me having an amazon card buring a hole in my pocket, I end up getting this game for nostalgic reasons. Im am glad to say "awesome sauce". From the beginning to the end, I enjoyed this title. Pure quality, beautifulTomb raider was my favorite series when it first came out, yeah I know, Im old. I loved the first three games, but after that I lost interest in the series. Cut to 2013 due to me having an amazon card buring a hole in my pocket, I end up getting this game for nostalgic reasons. Im am glad to say "awesome sauce". From the beginning to the end, I enjoyed this title. Pure quality, beautiful graphics, great mechanics, eerie set pieces, dank tombs, lots of collectables, bad ass enemies plus the story is interesting and entertaining. The game is just fun to play, a real good time. They even threw in a little multiplayer to spice things up. If you like tomb raider or uncharted series, you'll really enjoy this...… Expand
  11. Datamari
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    It's REALLY good.
    The reboot of the iconic franchise, Tomb Raider is a shining example of what video game characters can be. The game itself is built very well, the story is engaging, the presentation is fantastic, the amount of depth put into it is deep, the gameplay is exciting, and the game is overall breath-taking. But what really makes this game great is it's representation of Lara    It's REALLY good.
    The reboot of the iconic franchise, Tomb Raider is a shining example of what video game characters can be. The game itself is built very well, the story is engaging, the presentation is fantastic, the amount of depth put into it is deep, the gameplay is exciting, and the game is overall breath-taking. But what really makes this game great is it's representation of Lara Croft. She isn't just a hot female protagonist, she's a character that you care about, she's a character is a better Nathan Drake than most other characters in video game history. The only real thing that I didn't like about the game was the survival aspect, being more of a ways to get XP, and the multiplayer really isn't that good, it doesn't mirror the actual game well. (Well, this game has been out for 2 years now, there probably isn't any servers online anymore.) It's great, and is worth every penny.

    Tomb Raider gets a 9/10.    … Expand
  12. vancityboy
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    This was my first Tomb Raider experience and it is safe to say that I am hooked. The designs are beautifully crafted and the story constantly propels you deeper into the life of Lara Croft. This game always had exciting thrills and was a fun adventure from start to finish. A must own and addicting in the best way.
  13. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Me encanto, excelente combate, excelente protagonista. Lara Croft es genial. El sistema de armas, el mapa, todo está muy currado. La historia esta bien.
  14. Empyrea
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    This game reminds me the Uncharted saga and The Last of Us. It's a good game with a good plot, voices and graphics. For me this is a must have game. It took me about 12 hours in easy mode and 73% of the game completed.
  15. madehenrads
    May 12, 2016
    10
    Great game on PS3. It has beautiful graphic and superb control. I played Uncharted before and didn't very like it because felt like watching movie, but Tomb Raider really like playing a game. There are experience, salvage and gear to improve Lara Croft. It has back tracking system to find hidden collectibles as well gain experience and salvage to become the very bad-ass than no one ever was.
  16. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 8, 2023
    8
    This gritty 2013 reboot is the "Batman Begins" of video games. Developer Crystal Dynamics removed all cartoonish aspects of Lara Croft and reinvented her as an inexperienced, but strong-willed young woman that has just begun to embrace her destiny. This is a dark 'M' rated origins tale that successfully modernized the franchise. Gameplay-wise, it blends the open-world island of "Far Cry 3"This gritty 2013 reboot is the "Batman Begins" of video games. Developer Crystal Dynamics removed all cartoonish aspects of Lara Croft and reinvented her as an inexperienced, but strong-willed young woman that has just begun to embrace her destiny. This is a dark 'M' rated origins tale that successfully modernized the franchise. Gameplay-wise, it blends the open-world island of "Far Cry 3" with the combat of "Resident Evil 4". While the game doesn't quite reach the greatness of "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves", it still proves to be an absorbing action-adventure.

    "Tomb Raider" was one of the last big budget titles made for the PS3 before the arrival of the PS4 and it looks great. Visually, the color is palette is dark which matches the game's tone, but the details, lightning and animation are top-notch. That same high quality also applies to the cutscenes which are both highly cinematic and emotionally involving. Camilla Luddington, the voice actress who plays Lara is simply superb. She really does convey the character's vulnerability as she endures the course of her journey. Overall, the presentation of "Tomb Raider' is great. The game itself is very good. I never put much time into the multiplayer modes, but they really are not essential. I would give this reboot an 8.6 out of 10.    … Expand
  17. danbooke2001
    Oct 19, 2017
    10
    Growing up, I played the original Tomb Raider on the first PlayStation and absolutely hated it. Then I hated 2, then 3, then... you get the idea. I finally picked up this reboot and immediately fell in love. Most people compare this game to the Uncharted series, however, I have yet to play those games and cannot really use that as a frame of reference.

    Regardless, this is an amazing    Growing up, I played the original Tomb Raider on the first PlayStation and absolutely hated it. Then I hated 2, then 3, then... you get the idea. I finally picked up this reboot and immediately fell in love. Most people compare this game to the Uncharted series, however, I have yet to play those games and cannot really use that as a frame of reference.

    Regardless, this is an amazing game and I found myself coming back to it over and over again. So much so that I am currently playing through the 360 version as well. When comparing the two however, the PS3 version holds up a lot better and would be my platform of choice for this game.

    If you have a PS3 and love action games, this is an absolute must buy. You will not regret it in the slightest. Buy this game now!    … Expand
  18. JeremyDoesGames
    Mar 12, 2018
    9
    This rebooted "Tomb Raider" game is a fun, gritty, and intense ride with excellent gameplay and a fantastic story. A fantastic return for Lara Croft with some of the best voice acting in a game from the actress who voices her.
  19. Mario_Tierra
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    El gran retorno de Lara Croft, adaptándose de una manera estupenda a los tiempos que corren y otorgándonos un videojuego que iniciaria una saga de auténtica calidad. Es un milagro ese resurgir de una franquicia tan icónica.
  20. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing! I can't believe it took me so long to play it! It has the best graphics I've seen in a game. Those graphics are backed by super fun gameplay
  21. PaupiTLD
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego si amas a Lara croft ! en otra de sus increíbles aventuras, totalmente recomendado!
  22. Berik
    Jan 16, 2019
    8
    In a nutshell, this is a great new vision of Tomb Raider with an interesting story and gut wrenching action. Awesome from beginning to end.

    The game instantly throws you in the chaos of shipwrecking after which Lara has to learn quickly to kill or get killed. The characters are convincing and interesting, and all together make for a nice little distraction from murdering dozens of mad    In a nutshell, this is a great new vision of Tomb Raider with an interesting story and gut wrenching action. Awesome from beginning to end.

    The game instantly throws you in the chaos of shipwrecking after which Lara has to learn quickly to kill or get killed. The characters are convincing and interesting, and all together make for a nice little distraction from murdering dozens of mad cultists.

    At the time of release the game looked amazing, played very enjoyable and was an awesome adventure. The upgrade system is basic, but works well and satisfying.

    Negatives: The only negatives are that a lot of the characters suffer from 'What is happening with the island' while all rehearsing the myths about a powerfull empress. It looks kind off stupid. Also, the end boss fight is the easiest enemy you will fight in the game.

    All in all Tomb Raider is an Excellent game, and it looks even better on the PS4 version. I give it an 8/10.    … Expand
  23. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This is really a great game, there is so much to love about it, must play for sure!
  24. ssffsalman
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    the story, the character development, the world of the game all of this i like it in this game
  25. mrgreentoad
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing!!! I have both the PS3 & PS4 (definitive) versions. I actually prefer the PS3 version. The Definitive edition is great with improvements to some things, mostly Lara’s appearance, but something is lost as well. It is much brighter & the mood with the lighting isn’t as good as the PS3 version. To me, the original version captures the perfect ambience of graphics, & theThis game is amazing!!! I have both the PS3 & PS4 (definitive) versions. I actually prefer the PS3 version. The Definitive edition is great with improvements to some things, mostly Lara’s appearance, but something is lost as well. It is much brighter & the mood with the lighting isn’t as good as the PS3 version. To me, the original version captures the perfect ambience of graphics, & the darker tone of the lighting! I never reviewed the game back in 2013 but i still play the game at least once a year & decided to give it a quick review. I am playing it right now (PS3 version) & am still blown away at how good it is!!!!! The guys at Crystal Dynamics nailed this game & i am proud of what they achieved & still love playing it even after 6 years of releasing!!!! :)… Expand
  26. genarkandur
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    If you love uncharted games or trying to find similar to the you may like this one. Game is fun and has great action. Also Lara Croft...
  27. Geeklysian
    Oct 15, 2019
    9
    If it's true that you're only as strong as your weakest link then it seems strange, but fortunate for Tomb Raider (2013) that the weakest link are the tombs. Aside from their disappointment and a few other minor issues, this game excels in telling an unforgettable story about Lara Croft's origins and forging a new version of the character that blurs the line between fiction and reality.If it's true that you're only as strong as your weakest link then it seems strange, but fortunate for Tomb Raider (2013) that the weakest link are the tombs. Aside from their disappointment and a few other minor issues, this game excels in telling an unforgettable story about Lara Croft's origins and forging a new version of the character that blurs the line between fiction and reality.

    Final Rating - 4.5/5 Stars! (Translated to 10/10 for Metacritic)

    Full review available on our site.    … Expand
  28. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  29. Denizarda
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best graphic games I have played. I did not watch a game movie that we played not only by fighting but by solving the puzzle, but this game is perfect… Expand
  30. Dr_Unk
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed the game. Never got into the Tomb Raider games from before, but I wish I would of. I clearly missed out.
  31. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    Welches Franchise ist besser: Tomb Raider oder Uncharted? - Seid dem Reboot der Tomb Raider Serie gibt es diesen ewigen Streit zwischen Uncharted und Tomb Raider Lager. Argumentieren die Nathan Drake Fans mit den authentischeren Charakteren, den guten Dialogen und dem besseren Gunplay, halten Lara Croft Fans gerne die offeneren Spielgebiete, das Survival Gameplay und die dichtereWelches Franchise ist besser: Tomb Raider oder Uncharted? - Seid dem Reboot der Tomb Raider Serie gibt es diesen ewigen Streit zwischen Uncharted und Tomb Raider Lager. Argumentieren die Nathan Drake Fans mit den authentischeren Charakteren, den guten Dialogen und dem besseren Gunplay, halten Lara Croft Fans gerne die offeneren Spielgebiete, das Survival Gameplay und die dichtere Atmosphäre entgegen. Letzterer Aspekt ist auch bei mir der Grund, warum sich Uncharted einem Tomb Raider letztlich geschlagen geben muss.

    Zugegeben, Dialoge und Story in Tomb Raider können nicht beim hohen Niveau der Naughty Dog Produktionen mithalten, doch hinsichtlich der Atmosphäre ist das Reboot der Tomb Raider Serie eben deutlich erwachsener unterwegs als Nathan Drakes klamaukige Balleropern. In vielen Szenen entwickelt Tomb Raider gar wahre Survival Horror Qualitäten. Die Atmosphäre der Bedrohung, die sich durch den Großteil des Spiels zieht, baut nämlich eine Spannung auf, die ein Uncharted so nie erreicht hat.

    Hinzu kommt tatsächlich auch die Tatsache, dass Tomb Raider einem das Gefühl von mehr spielerischer Freiheit gibt, da es deutlich weniger linear und gescripted wirkt als Nathan Drakes Abenteuer. Auch die versteckten Tombs und deren Rätsel machen als Zusatzinhalte eben sehr viel Laune. Insbesondere ist es aber eben dieses Survival Feeling, das die Spielerfahrung einfach nachhaltiger macht und das Tomb Raider Reboot somit auch zu einem der besten Spiele der PS3 Ära. Punkt.    … Expand
  32. cheburagen
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Достойная лара, без каких либо "но". Перезапуск удался.
  33. realkinko
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    I can't find any reason to not give this game a perfect score. It's intense, it's polished, it looks absolutely fantastic and is extremely fun to play. It's the reboot the franchise deserved and it certainly elevated what you can expect from the Tomb Raider series.
  34. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Tomando toda la jugabilidad, pero completa, de Uncharted, tuvimos un gran reboot de la franquicia.
  35. RTCWFAN
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    The best restart of a cult series ever. From the world to the story, everything is near perfection. Overall rating: 9.0.
  36. Tobstar44__YT
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    The controls are perfect and its in my opinion the most emotional story game ever. For Ps3 the graphics are really good and i love the stealthy background that this game has. Definetly 10 out of 10
  37. tharikleo
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    O melhor da trilogia, com o multiplayer mais viciante que eu já tive o prazer de jogar.
  38. Domdom21br
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    um otimo reboot da serie tomb raider, os graficos são muito bons, um dos melhores jogos de ps3, embora a historia não seja muito boa, foi divertido jogar tomb raider
  39. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
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  40. Badr90s
    Oct 2, 2021
    9
    What a reboot, not played the classic ones but this one was enough to make me consider it, more crying lara less badass it’s sadly true but still an adventure tgat is great mostly by the gameplay and small details but surley not the story nor the characters, Tomb Raider overall is a must play but still deserved better to clash the 10/10 masterpieces and it has the potential
  41. BrianDavid94
    Sep 8, 2022
    9
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (9) Superb. Just shy of gaming nirvana, this score is a high recommendation because the game reviewed is head-and-shoulders above its competition.

    Reboot of the Tomb Raider series is an exceptional game based on storytelling, gameplay, and puzzles. There is a lot to do and discover in this game and the story will keep you wanting to continue. Whenever you die in this game be prepared to see Lara in a painful and gruesome animation. This series will give Uncharted a run for their money and give them someone to compete with and try to be called the best in the genre.    … Expand
  42. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Armchair Empire
    Apr 11, 2013
    90
    This reboot of the series not only surpassed my expectations, but it is easily one of the best games I have played in a long time. If you're like me and love story driven games that offer a great gaming experience then Tomb Raider is definitely for you.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 3, 2013
    90
    There’s no denying Tomb Raider is a heavily influenced work, both mechanically and aesthetically (its nods to Neil Marshall’s The Descent are so happy to be there at one point Lara even re-enacts the “girlrising-out-of-sea-of-blood” scene). While it offers nothing wholly original, its salvaged parts combine to produce an experience that is consistently better than anything its own heroes have produced. [April 2013, p70]
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Mar 28, 2013
    90
    Despite occasional dissonance between narrative and game mechanics, Tomb Raider is a highly polished, highly accomplished reboot. Kudos, Crystal Dynamics. [Issue#235]
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