Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

Not just one of the greatest Croft games of all time but also one of the best adventure games of all time.

The smart trade-off between rollicking action and exploration makes for a cohesive, confident and satisfying adventure. Where Lara Croft goes from here will be fascinating, but rarely has a game's title been so apt.

Everything they praised the Xbox One version for holds true. Now Lara is back in a complete package on the Playstation where she was born. Simply stunning.

The core game remains excellent in almost every way; if you’re solely a PS4 owner, now is your time to experience the next chapter in Lara’s epic tail.

There's simply no denying that this is an exceptional package, and although it may be a year overdue, it was absolutely worth the wait.

For PS4 players just getting their first opportunity to play Rise of the Tomb Raider, 20 Year Celebration is a complete and amazing package.

PlayStation 4 owners can now experience one of the best Tomb Raider adventures ever made. Plus, they get some worthwhile content to boot. Not a bad deal for a year’s wait.

Crystal Dynamics have effortlessly done the impossible with Rise of the Tomb Raider, crafting a sequel that is superior to their reboot in every single way possible. It’s a bigger, more expansive experience that has a captivating narrative, engrossing gameplay loops and an absolutely stunning presentation. Rise of the Tomb Raider is one of the best action games ever crafted, and a generational leap forward as the series looks towards the horizon. Lara Croft is in good hands.

Rise of The Tomb Raider 20º Anniversary Edition makes its entrance in Sony territory in the most definitive, complete and brilliant way following Lara's Story since we left her escaping from Yamatai. Having all DLC available since the beginning and ignoring some superficial bugs, Crystal Dynamics' new game bring us a perfect experience which everyone will love until the very end. Awesome graphics in 1080p, a very beautiful OST composed by Bobby Tahouri, and new game modes full of puzzles, tombs, secrets and discoveries.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is an outstanding package for the new adventures of Lara Croft.

An intense experience from start to finish. It may not be as surprising as the previous installment, but it will surely satisfy your hunger for adventure.

Rise of the Tomb Raider on PS4 today is as beautiful as it was on Xbox One 12 months ago. Plus, the 20 Year Celebration Edition has plenty of contents to explore and play.

The game did not age a bit while it awaited its PS4 release. It’s still fantastic and looks stunning. [13/2016, p.71]

One of the best modern action adventures has finally arrived to PS4. Except a few small issues this version is a success, moreover, you will get all DLC along with the game; you can play in co-op and you will experience and extraordinary trip to Lara's home –  even with the support of VR. Set high difficulty, turn off auxiliary indicators and enjoy the Tomb Raider with everything that goes with it.

All combined, you’re looking at the biggest and one of the most enjoyable Tomb Raiders yet. Here’s to 20 more years. [Christmas 2016, p62]

The campaign isn't quite as thrilling as the 2013 reboot, but mechanically this is leaps ahead of Lara's last and the extra modes are sublime. At this rate, the next one could equal Uncharted. [Dec 2016, p.70]

Even one year later Lara's journey to become a heroine is thrilling and brilliantly staged. Thanks to the extras it was worth waiting for this game.

A rock solid game and a lot of extra content - including a VR expansion! - make this the ultimate edition of Rise of the Tom Raider. A must have for every fan of the franchise.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is a brilliant adventure romp that fans and newcomers will want to lap up immediately. With all the extra content thrown in for good measure, Lara’s latest outing is an absolute steal.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is a fantastic adventure game with strong characters, beautiful enviroments and exciting missions.

If you have yet play Rise of the Tomb Raider, the 20 Year Celebration edition is a must have for anyone interested in Lara Croft's latest adventure.

An awesome adventure that delivers an epic sense of discovery. On PS4 Rise of the Tomb Raider is just as gorgeous as ever and packed full with some excellent bonus content.

Rise of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a party that starts really late. It is the same game that came out on Xbox platforms, but with a lot of extra great content and enhancements for PlayStation platforms. The main problem is many players may have already played the game and may not have a need to go after this edition. The truth is that users who waited this long for Rise of The Tomb Raider for PS4 will love the game from beginning to end but others may not need to play it again in other platforms. Nevertheless, Rise of the Tomb Raider is hands down a great game.

The last Lara Croft adventure comes with basic adjustments to its gameplay that make it an enjoyable and memorable experience. We loved the tombs, we loved the puzzles, we loved the exploration, we loved the world, we loved the combat. Even though not everything is completely perfect in Rise of The Tomb Raider, it’s a step in the right direction for the franchise. The new PS4 edition is a package full of contents, a lot of fan service to the franchise and many things to do after completing the campaign.

Quotation forthcoming.

While I found myself a tad bit underwhelmed when playing through Rise of the Tomb Raider last year, I'm thoroughly impressed with how much has been added to the game since then. Each piece of DLC has added something unique to the package, be it online co-op or an excuse to battle hordes of zombies. Some of it definitely meshes with the Tomb Raider formula better than others, but the amount of variety is appreciated.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is full of action, adventure, emotions, sense of journey... It's an amazing videogame.

RotTR is a an amazing adventure, a game you cannot miss, and this version is the most complete you can have.

While the story doesn’t exactly pop, as a PS4 player, I’m happy to welcome Lara home.

The wait for the PS4 version has been rewarded with an almost perfect incarnation of Rise of the Tomb Raider, with a lot of old and new content and future PS4 Pro support.

The main story is possibly the best that the entire series has offered yet, and the sheer amount of additional and worthwhile content both inside the main game and outside of it with Expeditions is staggering. The series' future may have been in question a few years ago, but it now finds itself standing firmly with the best that the action-adventure genre has to offer.

Even now, playing through it one year after I originally beat it, it's hard to put down. The Siberian wilderness is just as detailed and gorgeous as it is on Xbox One, and I didn't notice many differences in the character nuances, either.

Rise of the Tomb Raider 20 Year Celebration is a joyous occasion that properly commemorates the evolution of Lara Croft and her franchise.

Still an outstanding adventure, but offers minor improvements over the 2015 version of this same game.

There is no doubt - a game you need to have in your collection, especially if you were a fan of 2013 reboot. Brand new Lara's adventure is thrilling, gorgeous escapade that will keep you glued to the screen for many hours.

PS4 owners have finally gotten one of the best games of 2015. This version of Rise of the Tomb Raider has been enhanced with add-ons and new game modes and as such is an instant "must have". All the great things about Lara's adventure are still in effect and the only chance to receive a better game of this kind is with the next installment of the series.

This PS4 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider is the exact replica of what came out a year ago on Xbox One. The title still looks and feels good, with as a bonus all the DLC available since launch. A must-play for every Lara Croft Fan.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is still feels great after a year. Blood Ties is an awesome expansion and makes you wish that the actual game was like that expansion. There was actually no need for Lara's Nightmare and its zombies.

Rise of the Tomb Raider will go down in history for being a Triple A game with production values worth of a TV series. Every good aspect of the game are the same ones that made Tomb Raider (2013) a superb game, and it is still as enjoyable as it was back then. It is a must if you like action and adventure games and you will like it even with the lack of new mechanics.

Rise of the Tomb Raider remains an incredible product for action/adventures fans. The twentieth anniversary edition is obviously the most complete: there are four additional mini-adventures, which extend the game experience, focusing on the figure of Lara, and playing with the emotional value of memories.

Blood Ties is the first real step in turning Lara Croft from a mere video game avatar to a character you can have an emotional attachment to.

After a year after its original release, Rise of the Tomb Raider finally lands on the PlayStation 4, coming into the houses of all fans of the most iconic archaeologist of the videogame. Crystal Dynamics has managed to improve what already was good in the previous installment, raising a series that has made the history of the medium.

Setting foot in Croft Manor is an enjoyable afternoon experience, doubly so if you're an early adopter of PlayStation VR. While not integral to the Tomb Raider story, there's something to celebrate if you've already waited this long for the complete experience.

With an exceptional port and an attractive package of bonus content the long waiting time has been made worthwhile. Lara's latest adventure is easy on the eyes and delivers good clean fun.

Lara's birthday gets celebrated with a ton of content and the latest game on most platforms. The story drags you in immediately and the action keeps you sharp. But the game never blows you away. Still this is a must play if you like adventuring.

The formulaic plot, and some immersion-breaking moments don’t take away too much from this being quite a fun adventure, with a ton to do and return to.

The material grants a depth and poignancy to Lara's zealous chase across the globe to finish her father's work.

Lara Croft is back where she belongs, and you owe it to yourself to join the 20 year celebration and get back to some tomb raiding.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is frustrating on one level because it’s so completely in thrall of the blockbuster system that you can feel the creative frustration on several levels through the game, from its storytelling through level design. That frustration has resulted in a blockbuster that almost breaks free of its limitations at times, and it’s certainly an enjoyable game. It’s just that it would be interesting to see what the developers could come up with if they had a more limited budget (and thus lower sales expectations, allowing them to go after a more specific audience with a more focused game).

Rise of the Tomb Raider will not be as memorable as the first reboot, because it's doing quite the same things without taking much risks, but it's still a really great game and a very complete one with the addition of the PlayStation VR chapter.

With a wealth of new content to enjoy, on top of the already excellent and expansive base game, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration just about makes up for its late debut onto PS4.

It was already a worthy follow-up to the Tomb Raider reboot, but with all the DLC, and some interesting new extras, this is not only a good game but also a great bargain.

The PS4 version isn’t quite the definitive edition, but the smoother frame rate and more responsive gameplay makes a great Tomb Raider even greater. The new Blood Ties mode is an interesting adventure that gives us time to go deeper into Lara’s back story, while the Lara’s Nightmare mode is a fun, fast-paced action challenge. Throw in the other extras and the enhanced, co-op friendly Endurance mode and you have a package to make the wait worthwhile. Sometimes being the second-best adventure of the year is more than good enough.