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. Gamestyle
    Dec 14, 2014
    90
    The best of Lara, whether played on your own, or shared with others.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 21, 2015
    87
    Fast and entertaining co-op action. It's a bit on the short side, though. [Jan 2015]
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 30, 2014
    87
    Cunning puzzles and varied boss fights combine to make a thoroughly enjoyable and silly romp. [Jan 2015, p.77]
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  5. PlaySense
    Dec 19, 2014
    85
    The camera's a bit awkward and playing in co-op severely reduces the challenge, but other than that this is one fine action/platform game with a couple of unique bossfights and truly imaginative puzzles as the unmistakable highlights.
  6. NZGamer
    Dec 15, 2014
    85
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is an enjoyable action-puzzler. It effortlessly presents combat and puzzle encounters to the player, without inundating or starving them of one or the other. Just make sure you bring some friends along for the ride.
  7. XGN
    Dec 8, 2014
    85
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is a game for the ultimate co-op experience. With some minor problems, it's a next-gen version of the previous game with a lot of improvements.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 8, 2014
    85
    This is the perfect successor to The Guardian of the Light.
  9. 4P.de
    Dec 15, 2014
    82
    No surprises, no innovations, just the proven gameplay virtues of the predecessor, now for up to four players. But that doesn’t only raise the fun to be had with the mix of action, platforming and puzzles, it also makes it more confusing.
  10. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    80
    A worthy successor to Guardian of Light, this isn't enough for us to forgive Lara's betrayal but it's a - small - start. [Jan 2015, p.94]
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  11. The Digital Fix
    Dec 23, 2014
    80
    Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris is a worthy follow up to its 2010 precursor and expands on everything that was put in place in the Guardian of Light.
  12. GameOver.gr
    Dec 19, 2014
    80
    Temple of Osiris is a worthy successor to the Guardian of Light and is going to offer a lot of fun (especially when you try the co-op mode) even if it doesn't last long enough.
  13. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Dec 16, 2014
    80
    Who says couch based co-op is dead? Gear up, team up and plunder. [January 2015, p66]
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  14. Gameplanet
    Dec 16, 2014
    80
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is a capable twin stick isometric puzzler best enjoyed cooperatively, some bugs and missing polish notwithstanding.
  15. Slant Magazine
    Dec 12, 2014
    80
    Temple of Osiris is best when it remains focused on the action-oriented gameplay, shining brightest in boss battles that combine puzzles and gunplay.
  16. Vandal
    Dec 8, 2014
    80
    If you enjoyed the first spin-off, you're going to love this one. It's no longer surprising, but that doesn't mean it's not enjoyable and fun.
  17. IGN Italia
    Dec 8, 2014
    79
    A very good 4 player co-op for a nice sequel to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. It doesn't last forever, but for the time you spend on it, it's pretty enjoyable.
  18. GamesVillage.it
    Jan 20, 2015
    78
    The first isometric adventure of Lara Croft was an enjoyable game, and this sequel delivers an equal amount of fun, provided that you have some friends to play it with. Otherwise, the game is really short, easy, and not something you'll remember for its technical merit.
  19. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Dec 18, 2014
    78
    Laden with impressive co-op puzzles, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris offers much more fun than a mere diablo clone. But, camera and some gameplay mechanics are very problematic.
  20. Game Informer
    Dec 7, 2014
    78
    Aside from allowing a full couch to jump into the game at any time, there isn't anything profoundly original here. I'd like to see Laura continue her top down adventures, but I hope that in the future she finds a new tomb to explore. [Jan 2015, p.91]
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  21. Hobby Consolas
    Jan 23, 2015
    76
    Lara Croft returns with some fun adventures, with amazing puzzles and a new perspective. But the game is too short and not so interesting if you are playing solo.
  22. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Dec 16, 2014
    75
    It’s simple – if you enjoy Diablo-esque action mixed with a hefty dose of ruin spelunking, then this is the game for you.
  23. JeuxActu
    Dec 16, 2014
    75
    Lara Croft and The Temple of Osiris does comply with all the promises made by Square Enix. It's a nice mix of puzzles, platforms, action and loot that still works even if the developers stayed away from risk-taking. Even if it's not The game you want for Christmas, you can still enjoy it, even more so if you're giving it a shot in co-op.
  24. 3DJuegos
    Dec 10, 2014
    75
    A good enough sequel of the classic spin-off Lara Croft & The Guardian of Light. Lara Croft & the Temple of Osiris manages to deliver a good balance between co-op play, puzzles and action adventure elements.
  25. Everyeye.it
    Dec 8, 2014
    75
    If you played Guardian of Light then what you'll find here is more of the same but that's not such a bad thing.

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#72 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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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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