Tomb Raider

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1519 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. bianweiqu123
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    As a die-hard Uncharted fan I can easily say that this game is a game to be reckoned with and to boast about. Crystal Dynamics has done a great job in terms of storytelling and especially gameplay, with the bow and arrow being a pleasure to use. It's Naughty Dog's turn now, hopefully if they release Uncharted 4 they will have the Tomb Raider standard to have to top.
  4. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  5. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Tomando toda la jugabilidad, pero completa, de Uncharted, tuvimos un gran reboot de la franquicia.
  6. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  7. 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
  8. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
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  9. 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
  10. Boldanone
    Apr 30, 2022
    8
    Smooth parkour and overall gameplay. Good graphics and animations. Generic story.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. OYacob
    Sep 27, 2021
    4
    There is just too much of mediocrity in this game. These kind of generic games with such boring story and game-play should stay in 2001 and never come back.
  14. ZamotGeo
    May 12, 2021
    5
    An game imprecious!!! The best of all game on third-person by PS3. If you like of saga uncharted will like this game with absolut certain.
  15. tharikleo
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    O melhor da trilogia, com o multiplayer mais viciante que eu já tive o prazer de jogar.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. cheburagen
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Достойная лара, без каких либо "но". Перезапуск удался.
  22. 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
  23. BradMorgan
    Sep 9, 2019
    7
    This game shows the origins of Lara Croft as a Tomb raider. Where the balance of Lara's development sometimes goes to fast, this game is completely in balance. Collecting, crafting, surviving; It all feels necessary in the right way. At times this part reminded me of Lost. mysterious and fun to play. So play it if you can on ps3 or the remastered version on the PS4.
  24. Dingytheman
    Feb 9, 2020
    3
    Effortless on rails platforming, tons of QTEs, mechanically awkward cover shooting, and an infantile cast of characters with a script to match. To make matters worse tomb raiding this time around takes the back row seat and becomes a side activity in the form of a few very small caves with little to see. Could be a survival game as advertised but it's not that either with the amount ofEffortless on rails platforming, tons of QTEs, mechanically awkward cover shooting, and an infantile cast of characters with a script to match. To make matters worse tomb raiding this time around takes the back row seat and becomes a side activity in the form of a few very small caves with little to see. Could be a survival game as advertised but it's not that either with the amount of ammo at every corner and hand holding to the max.
    As a cover shooter it's nothing remarkable, as a TR game it's an insult.    … Expand
  25. 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
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    Jan 9, 2020
    0
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  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. DavidHoltzer
    Apr 28, 2019
    6
    This game was a tedious experience for me.The story is the best elemnt of this game 9 out of 10 in my opinion and finally Lara has a personality and also the game looks amazing for its time.The game itself though is repetitive.In 50% of the game you are running from something and that is too much, unlike in Rise of the Tomb Raider where you have less of these and much more enjoyable oncesThis game was a tedious experience for me.The story is the best elemnt of this game 9 out of 10 in my opinion and finally Lara has a personality and also the game looks amazing for its time.The game itself though is repetitive.In 50% of the game you are running from something and that is too much, unlike in Rise of the Tomb Raider where you have less of these and much more enjoyable onces as well.The shooting sections are not the best either.… Expand
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#6 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2013
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#12 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2013

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Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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