Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

 PlayStation 4
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 181 Ratings

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  1. 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 ?

    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    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.    … Expand
  2. MadeBrazen
    Aug 12, 2015
    7
    Bite Size Lara Croft

    FREE NOW ON PS+ (Aug 15) Having just finished Lara's origin tale Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on PS4 and enjoying it as one would a Popcorn Blockbuster, I was very much open to giving Temple of Osiris a blast. I imagine the fact that it was free also swayed me a little. I haven't played the original Guardian of Light so cannot comment on improvements, but    Bite Size Lara Croft

    FREE NOW ON PS+ (Aug 15)

    Having just finished Lara's origin tale Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on PS4 and enjoying it as one would a Popcorn Blockbuster, I was very much open to giving Temple of Osiris a blast. I imagine the fact that it was free also swayed me a little.

    I haven't played the original Guardian of Light so cannot comment on improvements, but I can say this outing was a temple full of fun.

    Starting off alone, to get to grips with the straightforward controls and play-style, I found great isometric 3-D level design and fun enemies to deal with. Nothing too taxing or too serious, it's quite simply the fruit dessert to the main games main meal. Not being too long, you can play casually to the end with just enough new weapons and level changes to keep things interesting.

    You can amp up the fun however by playing how the game was designed to be played, with up to 3 others. Playing locally is definitely the way to go, so get your mates to bring their pads over. Playing online with friends works just as well but without that living room spirit, what most will do I imagine is play online with randoms, which can cause issues. Be prepared for the game to reload, quickly to be fair, at each drop in and drop out, and for the standard frustrations in online voice communications. You will probably hit a wall with some of the more complex puzzles with your teammates ending up just jumping about shooting pots when unable to figure things out.

    But when it does all come together and you unravel a group puzzle or take down a tough boss as a team, there is an immense sense of satisfaction to look forward to and therein is the essence of the game, tucked away nicely behind its Tomb Raider jacket.

    A 7.5 from me but be aware I am probably biased as am a sucker for a well spoken brunette.    … Expand
  3. drlowdon
    Aug 24, 2015
    7
    Temple of Osiris sticks to exactly the same formula as its predecessor (Guardian of Light) combining fast paced shooting with some simple puzzle solving. It'll only take 4 hours or so to complete but played with a friend(s) its a fun co-operative multi-player experience.
  4. wesker2012
    Jan 20, 2018
    7
    Fun co op game. Its hard to find a good co op game with puzzles, so this fits the itch. Nothing groundbreaking, but a solid game.
  5. Sparkticle
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    It's a fun little game, not a must have. Responsive controls make it fun to run around causing havoc, and the game has a lot of multiplayer fun to be had with your friends online or offline, but the game isn't GREAT. It will bore you and make you feel like you want to play a real Tomb Raider game, instead.
  6. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Aug 19, 2015
    6
    PS+ freebie

    Me and Lara go way back, and haven spent the last summer together on the PS4 on the definite collection, I was hoping meeting back up now would rekindle some of the old flame between us. Unfortunately, it turns out I'm just not that into her any more. The game plays well. It's mechanics and puzzles are well designed and do require some teamwork between you and your    PS+ freebie

    Me and Lara go way back, and haven spent the last summer together on the PS4 on the definite collection, I was hoping meeting back up now would rekindle some of the old flame between us.

    Unfortunately, it turns out I'm just not that into her any more.

    The game plays well. It's mechanics and puzzles are well designed and do require some teamwork between you and your friends. This makes the experience uber frustrating though when playing with randoms on-line. If I had more friends with more free time to waste on this game, maybe it would be good 8 - whilst it sounds harsh to rate the title down because of my short-comings, it's not, it's the community. Find me 3 players willing to have a good long session and this game could be good fun, but instead I've been kicked out via the host leaving and having to rematch up a number of times. That and what's with all the French kids? I've nothing against the French, but they do ruin all multi-player games    … Expand
  7. tsakiym
    Aug 24, 2015
    5
    the multiplayer thing was fun but the game was...not that good..i think the camera was one of the problem about this game..It's a mediocre game..nothing more nothing less
  8. Nel
    Dec 28, 2016
    7
    Fun co op game, the game lets you go through several levels, and you usually do a lot of puzzles. The game works and is good for what it is, but it takes two people to make it fun
  9. hulmej
    Aug 31, 2015
    7
    I got this as a PS4 free game from PS plus which is very fun to play online but there are many glitches and the online system can take a long time to load.
  10. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 25, 2016
    7
    Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix. It is the sequel to the 2010 video game Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, and the second instalment in Lara Croft spin-off series of the Tomb Raider franchise.

    + Fun
    + Coop
    - Some Levels are Boring
  11. SketchesofPlain
    Mar 5, 2017
    5
    I only played this game one-player. I have not played it co-op. Based on having played it one-player, I can't imagine my impression would drastically change based on playing with another person, though. In my opinion, this game's biggest fault is that it couldn't decide which genre it wanted to be. You could say it took from a little, and I would agree. This game is a jack of many trades,I only played this game one-player. I have not played it co-op. Based on having played it one-player, I can't imagine my impression would drastically change based on playing with another person, though. In my opinion, this game's biggest fault is that it couldn't decide which genre it wanted to be. You could say it took from a little, and I would agree. This game is a jack of many trades, and certainly a master of none of them. Not enough enemies for it to be a great arcade game. Not good enough puzzles to be a great puzzle game. not enough action/adventure to be a great action/adventure game. The story really isn't of any consequence other than to unlock new areas. No character is interesting. The extra challenges are mostly time trials and collecting jewels (points), but again, not in an interesting way. The weapon system seems cool at first, but there isn't that big of a difference in most of them. Nothing drives you to upgrade and collect everything since the game is too easy long before you can. It wasn't horrible, but it isn't even close to what it should be. Nobody played this game and thought to themselves "this is exactly what a Tomb Raider game should be. This is exactly what I wanted."… Expand
  12. Elite_Soldier
    Aug 10, 2023
    5
    One of the first few games i played on the ps4, I believe it was on ps plus or something. It was alright.
  13. Lattely
    Dec 13, 2020
    7
    The game which you can end in 6 hours and have a good time with your friends next to you.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

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  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Feb 3, 2015
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
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