Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
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  1. Twinfinite
    Oct 12, 2016
    70
    Even if you’re not going to end up staying for the story, at least the brutal combat itself will keep you satisfied for hours on end. Stay merciless, Lara.

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#16 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
26
#26 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1996 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,491 out of 1996
  2. Mixed: 363 out of 1996
  3. Negative: 142 out of 1996
  1. MIcheas
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Amaizing story. Amaizing gameplay. Amaizing Graphic. Amaizing climate. Amaizing game. For me, this is the best PS4 game! I did not expect thatAmaizing story. Amaizing gameplay. Amaizing Graphic. Amaizing climate. Amaizing game. For me, this is the best PS4 game! I did not expect that :O Better than Uncharted 4.… Full Review »
  2. bryan016
    Nov 16, 2016
    7
    I really enjoyed the first Tomb Raider when it was released for the PS3 and I had high hopes for this game after waiting a year for itsI really enjoyed the first Tomb Raider when it was released for the PS3 and I had high hopes for this game after waiting a year for its release on the PS4. My first few hours in the game was great but after a few more I started to feel as if I was playing the same game that I had played several years before but without the gripping story that pulled me in.

    The story: I personally found it hard to really care for any of the characters in this game including Lara which is a shame because the developers could have really made a great story out of this game. For example, the characters just come in go in this game. I found it hard to finish this game and once I did I literally had no desire to replay the game like I did so many other times like the original TR.

    Graphics: They are good, however a lot of the textures are used again and again throughout the game since the game is extremely repetitive.

    Overall, I would recommend this game on sale but not full price for it. Most of the DLC that is included felt cheap and short. Though exploring Lara's mansion was interesting it was really short and should have been more in depth. The story and characters just didn't have enough life to them to develop or care for them.    … Full Review »
  3. ps4lover
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing and has amazing graphic and great gameplay. i am huge fan of Tomb Raider Series since first one came out on ps1. LaraThis game is amazing and has amazing graphic and great gameplay. i am huge fan of Tomb Raider Series since first one came out on ps1. Lara Croft is one of my favorite female characters of all times beside Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield and Elena Fisher. this game is one of my favorite too… Full Review »
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