Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
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  1. PSX Extreme
    Dec 23, 2014
    74
    With a wide variety of weapons, equipment and tools, and a well-paced adventure that delivers some quality dungeon-crawling entertainment, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is probably worth playing.
  2. LaPS4
    Feb 11, 2015
    73
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is an entertaining game with which to spend a weekend, even more so when playing with friends. Quite short, but for those looking for a game with the perfect balance of action, puzzles and platforms, it's an option to think about at the right price.
  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Feb 3, 2015
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. SpazioGames
    Dec 17, 2014
    70
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is amusing. We can assure you that, in the company of at least one friend, this game really knows offer a few hours of fun.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    Dec 14, 2014
    70
    It’s not mind blowing and it isn’t going to be winning any game of the year awards, but it’s an inexpensive title that you can have fun with, especially if you have a dedicated group of friends to play it with.
  7. Eurogamer Germany
    Dec 11, 2014
    70
    The constant connecting and disconnecting with strangers to my game and all the load times and reset boss fights that came with it, it made this the worst online experience I have ever had.
  8. Eurogamer Italy
    Dec 10, 2014
    70
    Lara Croft's return to the isometric 3D world benefits from a juicy yet functional 60fps-graphics, room for two more friends to join the fray and a decent amount of things to do and tombs to raid. The single-player mode is maybe a little below average, but that's not really where the fun is aimed at.
  9. GameSpot
    Dec 9, 2014
    70
    It's not the revelation that Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light was--it's a bit too glitchy and dated to herald it a new classic, in spite of the welcome addition of four-person online play.
  10. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 8, 2014
    70
    Lara Croft and The Temple of Osiris offers a dynamic, atmospheric and fun adventure that reveals all of its potential in multiplayer sessions.
  11. Edge Magazine
    Feb 7, 2015
    60
    While the game delivers its smooth-edged package efficiently enough, it never manages to raise the pulse like its predecessor, and like an ancient tomb, close inspection reveals some worrying cracks. [Feb 2015, p.114]
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  12. Critical Hit
    Jan 12, 2015
    60
    Boring on your own and offering nothing particularly memorable for gameplay, but if you're looking for a fun game for couch co-op that can be completed in an afternoon, this is an easy purchase.
  13. Level7.nu
    Jan 8, 2015
    60
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris possesses admirable intentions. The characters exhibit a rare diversity and the game encourages collaboration, for up to four players. Unfortunately Crystal Dynamics does not trust their players and serves us a game without significant difficulty.
  14. Twinfinite
    Jan 6, 2015
    60
    Sadly, the title sometimes seems to crumble under itself. There is really no excuse for a game of this size to suffer from framerate issues and problems with the core mechanics, and these complications ultimately bring the game down.
  15. Shacknews
    Dec 15, 2014
    60
    Lara Croft's latest dungeon crawler is a decent way to pass an afternoon with a friend or two, but its limited gameplay elements and story make it little more than that.
  16. Push Square
    Dec 15, 2014
    60
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is a decent game, especially with friends – but it’ll never surprise you. The basic mechanics work well, but you’ll struggle to shake off the feeling that they could have been utilised so much more effectively.
  17. Play UK
    Jan 8, 2015
    56
    Temple of Osiris struggles to captivate or entertain, even in its strongest moments. [Issue#252, p.62]
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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 181 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 181
  2. Mixed: 96 out of 181
  3. Negative: 24 out of 181
  1. Iberian_Buffalo
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    New Lara Croft arcade/puzzle game really shines in local co-op when you play with casual player. Like my girlfriend. She enjoyed raymanNew Lara Croft arcade/puzzle game really shines in local co-op when you play with casual player. Like my girlfriend. She enjoyed rayman legends. LBP3 was pretty good in local co-op. She didn't enjoyed Guacamelee - too many combos, too complicated, too many options to go.
    She loves new Lara Croft. We play together, solve puzzles and have a nice time.
    For sure it is not game for hard core gamers or single player play. Even multiplayer via Internet probably is not so cool but local co-op is nice.
    Well.. she also loves little lara statue inside golden edition.
    ps. this game may be also cool 4 people local co-op with mates when you are drinking :)    … Full Review »
  2. alerde
    Feb 4, 2015
    8
    The game-play is very much like its predecessor "Guardian of Light", except that co-op is for up to four players now. Levels and puzzles areThe game-play is very much like its predecessor "Guardian of Light", except that co-op is for up to four players now. Levels and puzzles are adapted to the number of players. The game is great fun if you play it in local co-op. The online co-op mostly results in a chaotic run for the best treasures - but that can be fun, too. It can be less fun, if some troll refuses playing and the whole crew gets stuck. Worse: there is no host migration, you go to main menu if the host disconnects for any reason. I prefer the local co-op where you can discipline your co-op partner(s). I rate it a 9 for local co-op, 7 for online play, 7 for single play.… Full Review »
  3. BaronMonaco
    Jun 17, 2016
    7
    Crystal Dynamics found a nice formula to keep the Tomb Raider franchise alive between some big scales AAA games, but are those games good ?Crystal Dynamics found a nice formula to keep the Tomb Raider franchise alive between some big scales AAA games, but are those games good ?

    Technically the games look alright for its price, but there's some frame rate issues and an annoying online bug (when you leave a zone with your partner(s), after a long loading time you're back at the zone you were leaving and you have to get out again....). Things that shouldn't happen for a game of that scale and with such support (Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics).

    The gameplay is quite simple, very similar to a dual stick shooter (but it's not, you'll use plenty of others buttons) and fits right in the Tomb Raider franchise (platforming, puzzles, action) it's easy to play, maybe too easy even, death is absolutely not punitive, the game is clearly made to be played in co-op and to chill out, maybe add some scoring competition, in solo the game can be boring.

    Concerning the story, it's classic Tomb Raider, nothing extraordinary, but it gets the job done to give you z true goal in the game. The game is 5 hours long approximately which is okay for its price.

    In conclusion Lara Croft and The Temple of Osiris is a decent little game, specially in co-op but doesn't shine in anything , I'd advise it for gamers looking for a game to play with friends/ family, nobody should hate it.    … Full Review »
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