Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1996 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 142 out of 1996
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  1. 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. 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
  2. Deadspacelover1
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    To put it simply... this game i absolutely amazing!
    Square Enix did the impossible. They absolutely blew Tomb Raider (2013) out of the waters.
    From the compelling storyline and well crafted characters to the beautiful and vast settings of Siberia, this game is a masterpiece. BTW don't listen to the people giving this game below 6, since these people are just angry Xbox fanboys who are    To put it simply... this game i absolutely amazing!
    Square Enix did the impossible. They absolutely blew Tomb Raider (2013) out of the waters.
    From the compelling storyline and well crafted characters to the beautiful and vast settings of Siberia, this game is a masterpiece.

    BTW don't listen to the people giving this game below 6, since these people are just angry Xbox fanboys who are butthurt that PS4 players got to play the "xbox exclusive Tomb Raider" :D :D.

    Have an awesome day!    … Expand
  3. 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 that :O Better than Uncharted 4.
  4. GamerJosh0137
    Dec 27, 2016
    8
    During the holiday break I was finally able to play some of my backlog games and Rise of the Tomb Raider was $30 on PSN so I went ahead and picked it up. I almost didn't because of that timed exclusivity BS they pulled on a game that has been on Playstation for 20 years. I finally caved thinking "well, at least I'm not paying full price." As much as I hate to admit it Rise of the TombDuring the holiday break I was finally able to play some of my backlog games and Rise of the Tomb Raider was $30 on PSN so I went ahead and picked it up. I almost didn't because of that timed exclusivity BS they pulled on a game that has been on Playstation for 20 years. I finally caved thinking "well, at least I'm not paying full price." As much as I hate to admit it Rise of the Tomb Raider is really f@#king good. I wouldn't classify it as open world but it's close enough. Like the reboot ROTR gives you the ability to fast travel to any section of the game and do side missions or challenges, as well as Tombs you tried earlier but didn't have the right gear. The tombs are insanely good. I'm not much of a puzzle fan because I am really bad at them but ROTR does it just right. It doesn't hold your hand but there are subtle hints if the game senses you in one Tomb too long. The most underrated part of this game I think is the story. I really liked it and as much as I love the Uncharted series, I think ROTR's story is right up their with the best. Controls are super fluid, and is nowhere near as annoying as the reboot's control scheme was. Level design is done really well giving you the chance to find all secrets and tombs before moving on to the next section. If you were like me and decided a while ago that you would vote with your wallet and not buy this game kudos to you for following through. I couldn't, and ultimately I am glad I didn't because this game I think will be considered a classic in the future.… Expand
  5. Lowzone
    Nov 25, 2016
    8
    Une Lara en forme et sur stéroïdes ! Excellent et magnifique!

    Cette série fait partie des jeux que je vais toujours précommander pour les avoir day1 La Lara Croft que nous retrouvons dans ce jeux est plus confiente que dans l'épisode précédent et l'on peut sentir toute la force de l'héroïne dans cette campagne. Le rendu graphique est tout simplement magnifique les QTE ne sont pas    Une Lara en forme et sur stéroïdes ! Excellent et magnifique!

    Cette série fait partie des jeux que je vais toujours précommander pour les avoir day1
    La Lara Croft que nous retrouvons dans ce jeux est plus confiente que dans l'épisode précédent et l'on peut sentir toute la force de l'héroïne dans cette campagne. Le rendu graphique est tout simplement magnifique les QTE ne sont pas prédominant tout au long du jeu et il est super bien balancé.

    Pour ce qui est des points négatif, j'ai trouvé que l'histoire était très semblable au premier donc un peu trop répétitif. J'aurais aimé plus de nouvelles mécanique gameplay car dans celui ci je n'ai pas eu de wow lorsqu'on apprenait des mouvements ou bien que l'on trouvait de nouveaux outils. Par exemple une nouvelle arme de mêlée aurait été intéressant et aurait diversifié le gameplay. De plus je n'ai pas eu les mêmes sentiments de stresse et vulnérabilité que l'on pouvait ressentir dans l'histoire du premier jeu.

    En résumé, j'ai adoré le jeu mais je n'ai eu aucune surprise. L'on aurait pu me dire que le jeu était un dlc du précédent et j'aurais pu y croire. Mais je tiens à dire que cette série rivalise pleinement avec uncharted    … Expand
  6. CojinCheng
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    Great game, beautiful graphics, great story and amazing gameplay 10/10 would 100% recommend
  7. dzoniblejz
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    When i played Rise of Tomb Raider it flet same like a first game.
    Everything is almost same and unchanged from first one.
    Its still good game and looking great,but you will feel that they could do more.
    DLCs are really fun though.
  8. Bloodnes
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Отменная игра, сюжет конечно меня не особо зацепил, банален, но вот геймплей интересен, графика приятная, в целом 8/10, обязательная для прохождения
  9. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    8
    This game was awesome and honestly the story was good but I just loved the case of the game and the cool stuff that came with it , a real treat for tomb raider fans for sure
  10. morjito
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    Surprisingly immersive with stunning graphics, action-packed game play, and RPG-like levelling system. Played most of the Tomb Raider games, and Rise is definitely top-tier and redefines Tomb Raider on the PS4. There is a balanced mix of story, exploration, puzzles, pinch of stealth and shoot the bad guys game play, and it all worked to deliver a really fun gaming experience. The gameSurprisingly immersive with stunning graphics, action-packed game play, and RPG-like levelling system. Played most of the Tomb Raider games, and Rise is definitely top-tier and redefines Tomb Raider on the PS4. There is a balanced mix of story, exploration, puzzles, pinch of stealth and shoot the bad guys game play, and it all worked to deliver a really fun gaming experience. The game has enough cut-scenes to tell the story, and the transition between cut-scenes to game play is smooth and keeps the player immersed. There are also plenty of skills and equipment, including skins for various attires that are readily available and a few can be unlocked from game play. Controls are responsive but take a bit of time to get used to. AI in the game is pretty good and challenging, enemies coordinate to flank, throw grenades or rush to melee. Exploration and puzzles provide a nice change of pace from the intense fire fights, puzzles are challenging enough that you don't need to look at a guide.

    Downside, the micro-transactions for "virtual card collectibles" that thankfully do not impact the game play. Console game publishers and devs need to stop and leave the micro-transactions for the "pay-to-play" mobile games and MMOs.

    Overall, playing Rise of the Tomb Raider is a fun and immersive experience. Its like watching a movie and playing a game at the same time. The game is worth playing and at current sale prices (bought mine $15 brand new), its a must have game for the PS4.    … Expand
  11. Jattaman
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    Bellissimo secondo episodio della trilogia.
    Ambientazioni davvero ben riuscite, giocabilità e longevità ottime.
    Grafica, sonoro e trama assolutamente promosse.
    Bello anche il DLC.
  12. roundtablegamer
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    Rise of the Tomb Raider
    Alex the Kidd, Gamers of the Round Table
    Lara Croft has returned to PlayStation with her 20 Year Celebration edition of Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix’s Rise of the Tomb Raider. The follow up to 2013’s Tomb Raider, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next installment of the rebooted franchise, and now after a year-long wait, PS4 owners can experience Lara’s    Rise of the Tomb Raider
    Alex the Kidd, Gamers of the Round Table

    Lara Croft has returned to PlayStation with her 20 Year Celebration edition of Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix’s Rise of the Tomb Raider. The follow up to 2013’s Tomb Raider, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next installment of the rebooted franchise, and now after a year-long wait, PS4 owners can experience Lara’s next adventure; does Rise of the Tomb Raider live up to the twenty year legacy of this award winning franchise, or is it a failed expedition that could derail the progress its predecessor set?
    The Good
    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is packaged with concept art from the creators and fan art submitted in celebration of twenty years of Lara Croft. Along with this collection of art, the game comes with every add-on available during the first year of its release, and new content as well. This includes VR support for “Blood Ties”, new “Ultimate Survivor” difficulty mode, new outfit and gun inspired by Tomb Raider III, 5 classic Lara skins, Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch, Endurance Mode, Cold Darkness Awakened, 12 outfits, 7 weapons, and 35 Expedition cards. With all of the additional content offered, players can feel good about paying full price for a game that is technically a year old; in the end you actually save money compared to those who bought the Xbox 1 copy last year and then purchased all of the subsequent DLC afterwards.
    The story in this game is a proper continuation from where we last left off. Players see the aftermath of the previous adventure where a survivor was born, and the ripples it created in Lara’s life. The adventure progresses at a steady pace, and no plot-point is left unresolved.
    The emphasis on resource gathering is a welcome addition, forcing players to hunt, forage, and look for supplies to upgrade their weapons and gear. Players must also gather collectables to increase their knowledge of ancient languages in order to find valuable artifacts. This game keeps the player from having anything handed to them, forcing them to earn the valuables they seek.
    The Bad
    The inability to blind-fire from behind cover becomes a problem as the amount of combat Lara is subjected to increases; when enemies are both running to your position and firing from a distance, the battles can feel aggravating, especially for those playing on survivor or ultimate survivor mode. The brutality seems toned down compared to the last installment, and while many may enjoy the lack of graphic visuals, it was a major component of the rebooted franchise – this isn’t your old Tomb Raider game, and this isn’t Lara Croft as you’ve experienced her before.
    Lack of dual-wielding pistols; at the conclusion of Tomb Raider, Lara defeats the final boss by firing two pistols simultaneously as an homage to the classic weapons of choice that have populated the series since the first game. While this is about the beginnings of Lara Crofts journey, this installment didn’t even offer a nudge to the classic weapons. The end of the last game insinuated that we would see a development in Lara’s arsenal, but players are left with more of the same from the previous installment.
    Rating
    10 – Rise of the Tomb Raider is a welcome addition to an already amazing franchise, not only continuing the journey set out from the 2013 reboot, but standing on its own as an excellent Tomb Raider game. This Lara Croft is a very human character, and while she isn’t the dual-wielding bad ass she was in previous years, it’s clear to see that she is well on her way. The 20 Year Celebration Edition for PS4 is the complete experience and then some, providing everything a gamer could want and more in a full-priced game. This game is the reason for owning a PS4.    … Expand
  13. Madmaz
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    I do like this game , its a great action adventure game, plenty to do , looks fantastic as well. Ive played Tomb Raider since the very first one, and while I love the reboot of this series I do feel some of its magic has been lost in the more "arcade'y" aspects of this game. You should buy this game , no doubt, but dont think for one minute your getting anything like the original games.I do like this game , its a great action adventure game, plenty to do , looks fantastic as well. Ive played Tomb Raider since the very first one, and while I love the reboot of this series I do feel some of its magic has been lost in the more "arcade'y" aspects of this game. You should buy this game , no doubt, but dont think for one minute your getting anything like the original games.

    Other negatives for me are the way game "holds your hand" when trying to work out where to go , or what to find. with one press of a button it will "light up" the way for you, and things you need to gather "glow" so you dont miss them. These options can be turned off of course, but its too easy to use the option when you get stuck., and i miss that part of Tomb Raider, hence the lower score. But this is a great game. Go get it.    … Expand
  14. morphinapg
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Rise of the Tomb Raider did a fantastic job expanding on the gameplay and graphics, and the story was very interesting and well thought out as well. Overall, however, I'd say that while it's really really close, I do prefer the previous game just slightly. Obviously it lacks in some areas, but it felt more grounded and personal. Rise of the Tomb Raider certainly amps up the action and theRise of the Tomb Raider did a fantastic job expanding on the gameplay and graphics, and the story was very interesting and well thought out as well. Overall, however, I'd say that while it's really really close, I do prefer the previous game just slightly. Obviously it lacks in some areas, but it felt more grounded and personal. Rise of the Tomb Raider certainly amps up the action and the set pieces are more interesting, and more complex, but it doesn't quite match the introduction of the character, which was more mysterious, gritty, and focused more on survival and surprise. I also feel like the original had a stronger musical score. Rise of the Tomb Raider uses some dynamically generated music, which is a cool idea, but I don't feel like the score is as powerful or emotional. The ending also didn't feel quite as "epic" as the original did either.

    That being said, these are all ultimately nitpicks as I gave both games the same rating. While it doesn't quite reach the original in some areas, it definitely surpasses it in others. The visuals are more stunning and fit the current gen much more than the original, although still not quite at their full potential, considering the game was designed with compatibility with the Xbox 360 in mind. However, the world is far more interesting to look at, with a wide variety of different locations and set pieces that continue to amaze. The gameplay is much deeper than the original with more weapons, upgrades, and a deeper crafting system in play. For people who care about gameplay more than anything else, they will like this game much better than the original. However for me, the story, setting, tone, and supporting characters just weren't as good as the last game, although the new character Jacob was very well done, and the mythology behind the game was much more deeply thought out. This game also has much larger "mini open world" spaces that have tons of side missions and collectibles, which add a lot of replayability.

    Ultimately, compared to the last game there are things that make it better, and other things that don't quite match up. Overall, I would say they both rank at approximately the same level of quality. That being said, there are two games this game will likely be compared to a lot, and those are Uncharted 2 and 4. People will compare it to Uncharted 2 for showing how a sequel compares to the original. In that sense, I think Uncharted 2 was a much more impressive improvement over the original. Uncharted 4 will also be compared to this game for a more current-gen comparison. However, in that comparison I also have to give it to Uncharted. Uncharted 4's visuals and gameplay were far more impressive than RotTR, and Uncharted 4's story and musical score was just absolutely perfect, but both were solid games.

    In the end, if you liked the 2013 Tomb Raider game, you will like this one just as much. Some may like it better, some may like the other better, but they're both great games that deserve all the success they can get. I can't wait to play this a few more times to find all it has to offer. I also plan on checking out the DLC soon, including the VR mission, which was a nice touch.

    Personal Grade: S+
    Technical Score 96%    … Expand
  15. n0n1c3m4n
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    I expected it to be good based on the reviews, however I am actually having more fun than in Uncharted 4 so far. I like the survival element and I think it actually fits this game rather well and doesn't feel forced.
  16. ehcab
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    i give a 9 because the story is not great. The lore is awesome however, but the plot is poor. Otherwise the game is a jewel of gameplay, graphisms, animation and level design. This is better than UC4 from my perspective, not mentioning the fact that this edition comes with a lot of extra content.
  17. lorycastel
    Feb 7, 2017
    9
    I was looking forward to playing this game on ps4, I hated waiting for it because it came out one year earlier on xbox one. Whatever, this amazing game didn't let me down. It's worth my wait and my money. I've played all tomb raider games and I could compare it especially with its prequel, Tomb Raider 2013.
    First of all, graphics are amazing, one of the best I've ever seen on PS4, both    I was looking forward to playing this game on ps4, I hated waiting for it because it came out one year earlier on xbox one. Whatever, this amazing game didn't let me down. It's worth my wait and my money. I've played all tomb raider games and I could compare it especially with its prequel, Tomb Raider 2013.
    First of all, graphics are amazing, one of the best I've ever seen on PS4, both characters and settings are absolutely realistic.
    Settings are breathless, not too varied being always in the same area but amazing and well-finished.
    Unlike its prequel, Lara has more abilities and skills to improve, in this new one she can also swim under water, climb on trees, hide herself in bushes to avoid enemies and use a grappling hook! All of this, added to more tools to collect to upgrade guns, moreover she can also change her outfit and each one has a different bonus. In the previous one, you had just 4 weapons and both hunting and gathering were almost useless, they just gave you some xp. While in this one, like in Far Cry, you have a wide range of weapons and you have to kill a bear to obtain its fur and create a holster, or you need to collect mushrooms and wood to make poisoned arrows, just for instance.
    Map is twice (or even three times) as big as the prequel and the gameplay is very long, to finish the story you need to take 15 hours, but if you want to explore the tombs, follow secondary missions etc. you can take even more than 30 hours (including also included DLCs and the manor).
    Another aspect that I've enjoyed are the tombs. I complained about TR 2013 because of the tombs, in my opinion they weren't enough (just 5) and too easy to raid. While in this new one they are a dozen, more difficult, longer to explore and also more gorgeous.
    Then, the feature which I found less interesting: the story. In TR 2013 it was about a myth like in this one, but I found it more captivating and detailed in the previous game.
    In conclusion, Rise of the tomb raider is an epic game with stunning settings, a lot of things to do (you never get bored), quite difficult fights in which stealth could be a good strategy, but with a not very captivating plot. By the way, there will be a sequel, and if they put together all the improvements of Rise of the TR with the captivating story of TR 2013, an epic masterpiece will be born.    … Expand
  18. omer123
    Feb 2, 2017
    9
    this games badass its the best in the franchise involving story great charecters exellent combat very strong gameplay and graphical improvment from the previous games
  19. detrahokie
    Oct 27, 2016
    8
    For the first time I played this game series, the story is interesting and challenging. gameplay that does not make us bored, this game great graphics and music that build the feeling when playing.
  20. jmlzhd
    Dec 4, 2016
    8
    This game is amazing when it comes to story telling and the graphics. Rise of the Tomb Raider is a fresh start to a new series that has made a great comeback and rumors are that they the working on the next sequel. When it comes to story telling and puzzle solving it will make you so much involve that it would get difficult to put down the controller. But I felt like there are boundariesThis game is amazing when it comes to story telling and the graphics. Rise of the Tomb Raider is a fresh start to a new series that has made a great comeback and rumors are that they the working on the next sequel. When it comes to story telling and puzzle solving it will make you so much involve that it would get difficult to put down the controller. But I felt like there are boundaries like there is only one way to get in and other to get out so if they had made multiple ways to get in and out it would have been great but in everything else its fantastic.
    Its a recommendation to buy this game if its $40 or less.    … Expand
  21. samadhi2016
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    excelente, un gran juego con buena jugabilidad,buena historia y muy entretenido, en especial para los gamers amantes de la aventura, que destaca sobre la competencia.
  22. igator
    Jan 5, 2017
    10
    This game became a game of 2016 for me, PS4 player. TR 2013 was a real action game (one of my favourites of 2013 year): 12 hours of unstoppable shooting, jumping and climbing - just like a decent action movie. But this new game differs from the previous one. RotTR contains about the same 12 hours of action, but in addition it provides hours and hours of exploration. It was interesting toThis game became a game of 2016 for me, PS4 player. TR 2013 was a real action game (one of my favourites of 2013 year): 12 hours of unstoppable shooting, jumping and climbing - just like a decent action movie. But this new game differs from the previous one. RotTR contains about the same 12 hours of action, but in addition it provides hours and hours of exploration. It was interesting to read documents and ancient scripts, listen to allies and enemies dialogs, learn more about some artifacts.

    All in all, this game surpasses the previous part of the franchise. It provides much bigger and more beautiful gaming world, more complicated and challenging hidden tombs, more impressive and real combat, better animation, some unobtrusive RPG elements (which make the game more appealing). RotTR is a right mixture of action and exploration. It reminded me of the previous TR games (AotD and Legend). Great game, which will fill several of your evenings with a spectacular, breathtaking adventure and won't make you bored. It continues the idea implemented in the first part and converts it into a decent sequel. With the latest 1.06 patch the game provides a very smooth experience. Kudos to Nixxes! I only hope the next Crystal Dynamics game won't be delayed by 11 month for PS platform.

    BTW, new Lara looks gorgeous!    … Expand
  23. porhawj2017
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Rise of the tomb raider is one of my favorite game beside Uncharted 4. this game has incredible graphic and great gameplay. the story is great, tombs puzzles are fun and voice acting are top notch.
  24. Kris_d
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm gonna give this game a 9. Because of some bugs, mostly clipping issues and the relatively dumb AI. Other than that, this game is absolutely amazing. It was sort of an impulse buy for me because i had an RPG burn-out and i hadn't played a Tomb Raider game in a long time. Also didn't play the one from 2013. Seeing the positive reviews, i expected it to be good and that i would like it. But it's even better than i thought. It looks gorgeous, the combat is fun, the tombs and levels are incredibly well designed. The story is not super and a bit cliché. But still it's good enough and told in a way you will feel connected. The upgrades and skills make it even more addictive. And the extra dlc and content certainly makes it worth its price. Amazing game that i see myself putting a lot more hours into it then expected.… Expand
  25. impressionman76
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    I would actually give the game a 9.7. I had to round up. As a huge uncharted fan I am very pleased with rise of the tomb raider. Including all of the extra content is a big plus for me. I love the new difficulty setting Extreme survivor. It is like Dark Souls meets tomb raider. The check points are taken out instead you save at campfires. While some section are maybe a little tooI would actually give the game a 9.7. I had to round up. As a huge uncharted fan I am very pleased with rise of the tomb raider. Including all of the extra content is a big plus for me. I love the new difficulty setting Extreme survivor. It is like Dark Souls meets tomb raider. The check points are taken out instead you save at campfires. While some section are maybe a little too punishing, I find this mode so rewarding when I do pass it each part. Thanks for including this difficulty! Endurance is my new favorite survival mode and the overall experience is great.
    Graphics 9.8
    Gameplay 9.4
    Replay 9.2
    Story 8.8
    Fun 9.9

    Overall 9.7    … Expand
  26. hokido
    Oct 18, 2016
    9
    Tomb Raider is now 20 years old, damn i feel old, age however has not slowed down Lara Croft and she returns for the sequel to 2013's reboot and i am happy to report they have managed to make another top quality Tomb Raider game building on what they did with the reboot tightening up gameplay and improving the exploration aspects of the game and the bow is still on of the best gaming bowsTomb Raider is now 20 years old, damn i feel old, age however has not slowed down Lara Croft and she returns for the sequel to 2013's reboot and i am happy to report they have managed to make another top quality Tomb Raider game building on what they did with the reboot tightening up gameplay and improving the exploration aspects of the game and the bow is still on of the best gaming bows around. also it was nice to return to Croft Manor

    Overall it is still behind the Uncharted series but the gap has closed significantly i am interested to see where we go next with Lara and see how her war with Trinity progresses.    … Expand
  27. dkminus
    Oct 18, 2016
    9
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is a phenomenal game. I enjoyed the first one, 2013's Tomb Raider, immensely, and Rise of the Tomb Raider takes that structure and fleshes it out with incredible detail. The way you gather resources to upgrade weapons, the way you interact with the environment, the puzzles and exploration, all see significant improvement over the first one.

    Graphically, the game    Rise of the Tomb Raider is a phenomenal game. I enjoyed the first one, 2013's Tomb Raider, immensely, and Rise of the Tomb Raider takes that structure and fleshes it out with incredible detail. The way you gather resources to upgrade weapons, the way you interact with the environment, the puzzles and exploration, all see significant improvement over the first one.

    Graphically, the game is gorgeous. Environments are a delight to see and explore, and Lara herself looks amazing. There were many times playing the game where I was just stunned by how beautiful everything looks.

    Story and gameplay-wise, Rise of the Tomb Raider doesn't disappoint. It's a thrill to play, and the play mechanics don't ever get in the way of your enjoyment. It doesn't quite capture the brutal, raw feeling that I loved so much about the first one, but I also appreciate that this one isn't just a rehash. It's its own game, and in spite of all the similarities with the first one, it feels very fresh.

    Overall, I can't recommend this game highly enough. It's well worth your time and money to play.    … Expand
  28. MiddleFinger
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    I was playing it one year ago on xbox one and scored it 9/10. This is complete version and comes with very nice art book. Great gameplay, top notch graphics and sound. There isnt really better action adventure game on consoles right now.
  29. kraster
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Excellent game all round.

    Tons of meaningful content, awesome presentation, varied mechanics, engaging story and a great soundtrack.

    One of the best games of 2016.

    Highly recommended.
  30. rodericrinehart
    Jan 1, 2017
    10
    I absolutely enjoyed the Tomb Raider reboot from a few years ago. Amazing graphics, nice levels, great gameplay. This improves on that first game in every way. More varied design, even better graphics to push your machine, and better story. This game is just flat out fun and just a nice romp all the way to the end.
  31. joaopontesvaz
    Oct 31, 2016
    8
    Graphics: 8.2 Sound: 8 Gameplay: 8 Fun/Story: 7.8

    A good game but Square Enix should have done much better. It seems too equal to TR Definite Edition and lacks graphics improvements. And this problem is bigger after playing Uncharted 4... The variety is still annoying and repetitive. The Croft´s House VR experience is very interesting promising great things next times with this new technology.
  32. Borgees
    Oct 24, 2016
    8
    Obrigado Square por trazer para nós, donos de um Playstation, a versão definitiva de TR com todas as DLCS inclusas + DLCS exclusivas para o nosso console. Um dos melhores jogos de Aventura desse ano com Uncharted 4 sem dúvidas!
  33. KayVen17
    Oct 26, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?

    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Story= 12/20
    Gameplay= 16/20
    Sound= 13/20
    Technik = 16/20
    Texturen = 20/20

    Fazit= 77/100

    Lohnenswert? = JA
    Fortsetzung gewünscht? = JA    … Expand
  34. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Nov 4, 2016
    8
    I have been playing Tomb Raider since the first one on ps1 back in the 90s. Im a huge fan but I won't let that sway my opinion to give it a better score.
    First of all the game is a must play for any current Gen owner. If you like action adventure mixed with RPG elements this game is for you. Game Play is great, environments are beautiful, character animations are top notch. AI is    I have been playing Tomb Raider since the first one on ps1 back in the 90s. Im a huge fan but I won't let that sway my opinion to give it a better score.
    First of all the game is a must play for any current Gen owner. If you like action adventure mixed with RPG elements this game is for you. Game Play is great, environments are beautiful, character animations are top notch. AI is pretty basic, I would suggest playing on harder difficulties for any hardcore gamer out there. My only real gripe with this game is the story. Unlike the last Tomb Raider game that came out in 2013, which had an amazing story, Rise of the Tomb Raider pretty much steals the plot right off of Uncharted 2. Cmon writers need to get a little more original then copy and paste.
    I finished the core game and I am making my way through the DLC. Great purchase if you haven't played it already! Don't let this one slip by you, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  35. naveedesahar
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    As much as I hate Square Enix for making me wait to play this game. I simply cannot speak against what this game has to offer. I do not rate a game 10/10 unless I'm pretty sure the game actually deserve it and right now as I'm writing this review, I cannot find a single reason to deduct points from rating.

    This game is perfect example of what an action adventure game is supposed to be.    As much as I hate Square Enix for making me wait to play this game. I simply cannot speak against what this game has to offer. I do not rate a game 10/10 unless I'm pretty sure the game actually deserve it and right now as I'm writing this review, I cannot find a single reason to deduct points from rating.

    This game is perfect example of what an action adventure game is supposed to be. Action part may not be perfect but adventure part can never be questioned. I played this game for nearly 100 hours and has done every thing possible. Baba Yaga DLC, Expedition and Croft Manor were really interesting addition to main game. Visuals and graphics are one of the best i have seen on PS4. Great story and satisfying puzzles.

    The only thing that needs a little bit tweaking in this game would be the weapons. Mainly everyone uses bow and arrow and that weapon has no flaw. But other weapons like handgun, rifle and shotguns aren't really fun to use. Also I would love to see powerful human bosses in the next game.    … Expand
  36. Eikast
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    I beat this game on the PS4 Pro, so my review will be according to my experience on the PS4:

    Pros: + Great graphics for a console game (especially PS4 Pro) + Story is interesting (but I didn't like it as much as the first one) + Gameplay is as good as ever + A lot of replay value (if you're a trophy hunter) Cons: - No multiplayer (may not be a big deal to some but I like    I beat this game on the PS4 Pro, so my review will be according to my experience on the PS4:

    Pros:
    + Great graphics for a console game (especially PS4 Pro)
    + Story is interesting (but I didn't like it as much as the first one)
    + Gameplay is as good as ever
    + A lot of replay value (if you're a trophy hunter)

    Cons:
    - No multiplayer (may not be a big deal to some but I like multiplayer).
    - Story not as great as the first (or as Uncharted 4)

    If you enjoyed the first game then you will enjoy this game. It's just unfortunate that this game was delayed by a year and released in Fall 2016 (I feel that the game isn't getting the attention it deserves because of all of the great games coming out).    … Expand
  37. AlbertoBuzz
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    Juego increíble, recomendado para todo el mundo, mejora en casi todos los aspectos al primer juego de Tomb raider definitive edition.

    Amazing game, recommended for everyone, improves in almost every aspect to the first game of Tomb Raider Definitive Edition.
  38. SteauaFortza
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    This is undoubtedly one of the greatest game in the recent history and definitely the best Tomb Raider game in the franchise! This is the way you do a sequel and I can't wait for the third game!
  39. shiftyman
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    In short, just an all round excellent game, with great graphics, smooth quick game play, excellent voice acting and great locations. Highly recommend.
  40. Jonny5784
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    I've already done this game start to finish on the X1 and its a great game I scored the ps4 version a point higher due to all the additional content on the ps4 version which really does add quite a lot of additional playtime to the game, very good game but I still far prefer uncharted 4 to be honest, but some other people prefer this, each to there own I guess, the only thing I don't likeI've already done this game start to finish on the X1 and its a great game I scored the ps4 version a point higher due to all the additional content on the ps4 version which really does add quite a lot of additional playtime to the game, very good game but I still far prefer uncharted 4 to be honest, but some other people prefer this, each to there own I guess, the only thing I don't like about this game is the crazy amount of collectables which makes it a pain to platinum on ps4 or master on X1, but never mind that lol it's a great game especially if you enjoyed the first enstalment like I did, I'd also like to add a comment on to how and why are people giving this game 0 out of 10 the same happend with uncharted 4 I also noticed that lots of people are scoring gears of war a 0 out of 10, really people what's the point in this and what do you hope to achieve in giving false reviews? I've said on many sites many times that I don't understand brand loyalty at all just buy both systems and stop hammering the other, I mean you can pick up ps4 and X1 for around £120 pounds Stirling now, so there not exactly expensive by anyone's standards, sorry to rant on and on people but I just don't see the point in this 0 out of 10 scoring, there is no chance in hell this game is any were near that.… Expand
  41. Loci2378
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    Love this Game, already on PC. Very good PS4 Port indeed. Good value for all DLCs and the new content. I don't which type of gamer give this title an "0". These are haters. F*ck them. I think many of them didn't play the game and/or just troll other people who like it.
  42. tombo
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    It's been awhile since I wrote a review, but I feel compelled to speak on this game's behalf__ it's that GOOD!
    Ingenious level and tomb design, exemplary balance of adventure, combat, and progression, and refreshingly it's cerebral as well as visceral. The artistic design is peerless; it's gorgeous. Have fun!
  43. amirmr
    Oct 13, 2016
    8
    The game experience is fantastic!
    I played uncharted series, and those are different. but compare to original tomb raider, I want to see more different location themes.
    The game is cutting edge designed and drives you to the deep story and environment.
  44. tren979797
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    Rise of The Tomb Raider is better in every facet than Uncharted 4. One of the only games that I really like Achievement hunting. Fantastic adventure game
  45. Hasuki
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    Superb. The graphics, sound, environments are all top notch. Better than Uncharted 4. Every self respecting gamer should own this game.

    This and DOOM are the two best games released on PS4 in 2016

    10/10
  46. Jonathanwhiting
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    This game is better than uncharted 4 in almost every way and has made some quite significant changes over the last game. The coop is also amazing and i can see my self and many others getting hundreds of hours of fun out of it as well as the other game modes. Who doesn't want some more Lara Croft :)
  47. mikepatyaev
    Dec 2, 2016
    8
    Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood !
  48. megudyeh
    Nov 5, 2016
    9
    I really like this game very much. The way it mixes open-world exploration with moments of Uncharted's linear action is just brilliant. I love how you are free to go back to earlier stages to explore once you've upgraded your kit. And if you're after those early Tomb Raider challenges, you can find the challenge tombs to do. This game design is very clever. For all this it stands with oneI really like this game very much. The way it mixes open-world exploration with moments of Uncharted's linear action is just brilliant. I love how you are free to go back to earlier stages to explore once you've upgraded your kit. And if you're after those early Tomb Raider challenges, you can find the challenge tombs to do. This game design is very clever. For all this it stands with one of the best ps4 games I've ever played. The art-book gave me some nostalgia (after all the first Tomb Raider game was also my first PS game ever). If you can't decide whether to get this game, I say get it. You will be glad that you did. After this game, I am so going to play and compare Uncharted 4 to this.… Expand
  49. VirgonoShaka
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    This game works in essence because it maintains the core features that made the first game excellent, and adds to ir in general. Adds more gadgets, more enviroments, more mechanics, more weapons and more crafting. The only problemas I see in general are the lack of different locations, i would have loved to go to more countries or the like, like an indiana jones movie, and also that moreThis game works in essence because it maintains the core features that made the first game excellent, and adds to ir in general. Adds more gadgets, more enviroments, more mechanics, more weapons and more crafting. The only problemas I see in general are the lack of different locations, i would have loved to go to more countries or the like, like an indiana jones movie, and also that more dinamic enviroments, maybe different locations for the animals, or people reacting in different ways in different points of the game. But in general, the main core mechanics are excellent, the voice acting is excellent, the story is very good with a great development for lara, interesting mystery, good villains, and leaving with a sense of wanting more. Special shout yo the DLC in croft manor whic i loved. CAn't wait to see more of the franchise. More than recommended for anyone.… Expand
  50. Tatatar
    Dec 2, 2016
    9
    Tomb Raider vs Uncharted. The old battle of what protagonist is best or what game is best. I love Uncharted and 4 was a brilliant game. But I Love Lara as well and the wait for Rise of the Tomb Raider was a hard one. I finished the game quite fast and it's really good. The game is in my opinion not that close to Uncharted. Of cause you got the 3. person view, the same combat and theTomb Raider vs Uncharted. The old battle of what protagonist is best or what game is best. I love Uncharted and 4 was a brilliant game. But I Love Lara as well and the wait for Rise of the Tomb Raider was a hard one. I finished the game quite fast and it's really good. The game is in my opinion not that close to Uncharted. Of cause you got the 3. person view, the same combat and the adventure for treasure. But many mechanics aren't the same. The Talent tree, the side missions and the hunting and crafting are not the same as Uncharted.
    Tomb Raider 2 is a superb game in any way. The only reason I do not give it 10 is the difficulty. I played on the hardest and still did only die when I miss jumped and almost never in combat. That was a pain in the ass to return to camp for miss jumping. The first game was quite hard on the toughest difficulty but this was quite easy.

    Do yourself a favor and buy this game    … Expand
  51. CMPB
    Jan 6, 2017
    9
    Great game with only Two issues... 1 - its too easy, it leads you too much and the final battle was a let down. 2 - it is not as good as the previous game.... with this in mind the previous game was amazing and hard to live up to... game play is great with quality graphics and great controls... I would definitely buy this game again.
  52. Bitek
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Tomb Raider is right up there with Uncharted franchise with intriguing story and gorgeous visuals. Great title which utilizes extra power of PS4 Pro.
  53. mdelolmo
    May 26, 2017
    8
    It was fun. I think the combat, the main missions and the story were entertaining, even when it wasn't too challenging (but that's my fault for not choosing the right difficulty level I guess).
    Also you have the option to look for a bunch of collectibles, and power up your weapons, which is nice as the main story isn't too long.
    On the other hand, the open-world feature of the game are    It was fun. I think the combat, the main missions and the story were entertaining, even when it wasn't too challenging (but that's my fault for not choosing the right difficulty level I guess).
    Also you have the option to look for a bunch of collectibles, and power up your weapons, which is nice as the main story isn't too long.
    On the other hand, the open-world feature of the game are just so so. Many stages are disconnected or it's too tedious to traverse between them, so you have to use those fast-travel spots. Then, of course it feels staged, as that's really the nature of the game, and there isn't too much you can do besides looking for the collectibles.    … Expand
  54. bskierys
    Aug 3, 2017
    8
    A truly great action/adventure game. Masterfully scripted, packed with action moments mixes with engaging open world gameplay in just right proportions. Level/tomb design and gameplay is better then in the previous game. Legend of Kitezh is also engaging and mysterious (but some elements are of course predictable).
    But there are downsides as well. Story is somehow less engaging and    A truly great action/adventure game. Masterfully scripted, packed with action moments mixes with engaging open world gameplay in just right proportions. Level/tomb design and gameplay is better then in the previous game. Legend of Kitezh is also engaging and mysterious (but some elements are of course predictable).
    But there are downsides as well. Story is somehow less engaging and thrilling. It lacks those tense moments that made the story of 2013 game so brilliant. It also feels a bit awkward to barely escape some locations just to get back to them within seconds for collectibles.
    Nevertheless I really enjoyed this game. One of very few games that does collectibles in proper way. Getting 100% of this game was a plain pleasure.    … Expand
  55. inthecrease31
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    Excellent game! I gave Uncharted 4 a 10 but this game has better graphics. Uncharted storyline and character development is better, but gameplay is great in both games. Not very challenging - l recommend playing on a higher difficulty setting right from the start for maximum enjoyment.
  56. orkinen
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    Es un juego fantástico , sigue la estela de su predecesor eleboot de 2013 , tiene una historia que atrapa , y las tumbas son de lo mejor del juego , de echo hay gran cantidad tanto de tumbas como dse documentos y misiones secundarias ,
  57. EEKtheratbat
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    I loved what they did with Lara 2.0 in the last game and this is another good adventure from Square. The game didn't feel really evolved compared to the last one so for the sequal just make sure to be a little less conservative otherwise it will become to feel less fresh.
  58. JaymTime
    Mar 25, 2017
    8
    Fan service en estado puro. Lo he jugado hace nada y de verdad que me ha parecido que recupera gran parte de lo que la saga era en sus inicios, más exploración y menos combates.

    La historia sin ser la mejor está bien, y genial ambientado, en cuanto al apartado gráfico y sonido, excelentes, cada vez me gusta más este reinicio de la saga.
  59. Nakata
    Jul 11, 2017
    10
    The game its very well made,everything its perfect in this game,from the campaign mode till lara mansion.you gonna have a great time playing this tomb raider.
  60. RoloBianchi
    Jul 15, 2017
    9
    Nueva entrega! esta vez con una notoria mejora grafica, nuevas habilidades de lara, mas trajes, mas modos de juego.. sin duda una excelente entrega, muy adictiva y recomnedada!!
  61. JeremyDoesGames
    Mar 12, 2018
    9
    A fantastic sequel that is on par with the first! The story is better, as is the tone, which blends adventure and grit perfectly. There are some aspects of the gameplay that I preferred in the first game, but it balances out overall, making this on par with its predecessor. Can't wait to play as Lara Croft once more!
  62. Kanner781
    Nov 25, 2017
    9
    A great action adventure game. Spectacular graphics (on PS4 Pro) and terrific gameplay. It is also quite long if you play casually so you wont finish it in 2 sittings. Amazing pace and also there is kind of an open world to explore at our own pace apart from the main campaign (which is great).
  63. heartbreakerRU
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Интересные локации которые увлекательно иследовать, отличный геймплей, сюжет обычный примитивный для таких приключенческих игр. Хорошая игра, мне понравилась.
  64. Dylan30
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Totally worth playing, and definitely a good adventure game with a complex type of puzzles. Additionally, the baba yaga dlc is also good, bringing lara croft back to it's roots of fighting mythical creatures from past games, 10/10.
  65. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 13, 2016
    8
    Rise of The Tomb Raider
    A Step Back From Greatness
    Tomb Raider 2013 is one of my most favorite games ever.. Needless to say I was excited to play the sequel.. Unfortunately, they dropped the gritty tone of the original to chase uncharted…. Lara sets out to uncover a mystery her father was mocked for.. This game starts out in the Serbian mountains and the majority of the game keeps you    Rise of The Tomb Raider
    A Step Back From Greatness
    Tomb Raider 2013 is one of my most favorite games ever.. Needless to say I was excited to play the sequel..
    Unfortunately, they dropped the gritty tone of the original to chase uncharted….
    Lara sets out to uncover a mystery her father was mocked for..
    This game starts out in the Serbian mountains and the majority of the game keeps you in the snow covered mountains…
    And of course there are bad guys after the same artifact you are..
    So youre not alone…
    The tomb raider reboot introduced a crafting system which has been brought back, but this time feels much more in the background..
    You can gather items and hunt animals for materials to craft bandages and upgrade your weapons…
    But none of this is forced…
    And much like the past game you upgrade your weapons at a campfire, which also acts as a fast travel point and a place for you to spend your skill points as you level up…
    Rise of the tomb raider feels much more linear this time around..
    The world doesn’t really feel as connected as the original…
    Its for the most part a linear path that you traverse with climbing aces and ropes..
    The game feels much more like assassins creed this time around because of this…
    It gives uncharted 4 a run for its money with how much climbing you actually do here…
    As well as the series as a whole during the few epic chase sequences qhich are easily some of my favorite moments in the entire game…
    When you aren’t climbing there are a few openish sections you can explore but the mistake the original made is back as well with secrets being locked off until you progress further in the story to unlock the needed tool and come back...
    This is a cheap tactic to prolong gameplay hours…
    but more so its frustrating and ironically discourages exploration…
    Why look around when 1 in 2 areas is going to tell me to come back later?
    I might as well just ignore everything and run forward..
    This is what I ended up doing..
    Fortunately rise of the tomb raider is gorgeous, and traversing the parquor sections and solving environmental puzzles old fans will be happy to see returned outside of just being secrets is a great deal of fun…
    And the 3rd person shooter combat feels decently nice, its not uncharted good, but its passable.. you have the option to stealth or shoot your way through most sections… you can also dodge attacks and counter….
    The puzzle pieces are all here for this to be a masterpiece of a game…
    except theyre missing the center piece… the one thing that makes all of this come together and work for uncharted in such a beautiful way…
    And that’s character…
    Theres not a single well written character in this entire game…
    This includes lara…
    The original this wasn’t so.. the game felt so real and you felt so vulnerable.. not only having to survive enemies but the environment.. I cared the entire way.. here however youre just a girl Nathan drake with 0 personality…
    Which ultimately makes this feel like just a generic third person shooter experience…
    There was no reason to stray away from the unique gritty adventure they had going on with tomb raider 2013, but they did and the feel of the game suffered for it
    And Im not sure if this story was game of thrones inspired, but it felt pretty copy and paste making every turn so predictable, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if again the characters had character, but they didn’t.. I wasn’t invested in the story at all…
    The PS4 20 year celebration version also comes with all of the dlc…
    Endurance which can be played either single or co op where youre tasked with surviving by eating food and gathering resources.. Very fun idea, but the challenges for the trophies wont unlock unless they are an active challenge, which if youre trophy hunting kills all reason to continue if there are no more trophy related challenges to do…
    cold darkness which is a stealth zombie dlc where you have to infiltrate a research base for a chemical weapon
    as well as Baba Yaga and Blood ties which ill be reviewing on their own as they are each about an hour long expansion with their own stories..
    While I do wish the characters were better written in Rise of The Tomb Raider, I still feel is a quality experience, well worth your money if youre a fan of action adventure…
    I Give Rise of The Tomb Raider..
    an 8/10    … Expand
  66. yoyo321
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    Grandísimo juego. Rejugable y muy entretenido, me parece mas profundo en mecánicas que el Uncharted.

    Totalmente recomendable, si lo ves por 30€ o menos, yo no me lo pensaba.

    Le doy un 9.5
  67. AaronA
    Oct 11, 2016
    8
    These reviews are all exaggerated and/or fake.

    The gameplay is decent: the platforming is fun, while the gunplay is atrocious and overused. Also the AI sucks. The visuals are phenomenal, though the art style is mediocre most of the time. The story is absolute trash. I'm sorry but anyone who says it's even slightly decent is lying to themselves. This game is nowhere near    These reviews are all exaggerated and/or fake.

    The gameplay is decent: the platforming is fun, while the gunplay is atrocious and overused. Also the AI sucks.

    The visuals are phenomenal, though the art style is mediocre most of the time.

    The story is absolute trash. I'm sorry but anyone who says it's even slightly decent is lying to themselves.

    This game is nowhere near comparable to Uncharted, obviously. It's more in-line with the quality of other above-average games like Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs, or Mirror's Edge.
    The other reviews only mention it because they are most likely Square Enix employees trying to market their game with false user reviews.    … Expand
  68. colinsmall34
    Dec 17, 2016
    8
    TR is not in the same league as the Uncharted games, especially 4, but still a very fun adventure game nonetheless. The story was good enough to keep me interested, and the gameplay is solid too. My main criticism is that the game crashed at one point, leaving me trapped in an area without being able to progress in the story. I restarted the game and that seemed to fix it. Apparently it'sTR is not in the same league as the Uncharted games, especially 4, but still a very fun adventure game nonetheless. The story was good enough to keep me interested, and the gameplay is solid too. My main criticism is that the game crashed at one point, leaving me trapped in an area without being able to progress in the story. I restarted the game and that seemed to fix it. Apparently it's a common bug in this particular TR game. Overall though, definitely worth a play, especially if you can pick it up on the cheap 2ndhand.… Expand
  69. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    9
    Rise of the Tomb Raider falls just short of its predecessor, but that doesn't take away from the fact that this is undoubtedly a very worthy sequel that looks and plays beautifully.
  70. EmirKhorasani
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is an incredible game. The combat and stealth mix is a lot of fun, paired with wonderful sandboxes that you want to explore for hours. The story is middle of the road. It's overall a great game, but not one you're going to look at for much entertainment once you've beaten the main story.
  71. raccoondaddy
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    As its own game TR: Rise of the Tomb Raider is really good! Side by side with the original reboot, I'd say the reboot is much better. This one seems to have a lighter tone to it. (It's still dark and gritty, it just felt like they dialed it back a bit)
    The story itself is pretty good and the gameplay remains the same for this one. My issues were that the combat just wasn't balanced    As its own game TR: Rise of the Tomb Raider is really good! Side by side with the original reboot, I'd say the reboot is much better. This one seems to have a lighter tone to it. (It's still dark and gritty, it just felt like they dialed it back a bit)
    The story itself is pretty good and the gameplay remains the same for this one. My issues were that the combat just wasn't balanced enough. Here, Lara has too many toys at her disposal, especially if you accidentally checked out the bonus content during the single player gameplay.
    (Which unlocks many of the high tier weaponry way too early!!!! Which sort of ruined my experience until I refused to use them until the actual ones were unlocked.)

    What I really did like, was the side missions, tombs and supplemental material (the notes, artifects, etc) which seemed to have more correlation with what was going on in-game.

    The cherry on the top is the survival modes, time attack and DLC; which were all pretty enjoyable.

    Rise of the Tomb Raider isn't as good as the first in regards to the campaign, but it makes up for it pretty well with everything else.

    Survival mode is very challenging and fun and balances well, with the easier campaign.    … Expand
  72. AerialR
    Jun 1, 2017
    9
    It's a great game. It has one of the most enjoyable game-play nowadays and also really good controls.
    Above the average AAA games in terms of graphics.
    Impressive facial animations. But it seriously needs some boost on the storytelling aspect. I can say it's pretty poor. Story is not that original, but it's not bad either. 8.5 is the perfect score. But I'm giving that 0.5 half point    It's a great game. It has one of the most enjoyable game-play nowadays and also really good controls.
    Above the average AAA games in terms of graphics.
    Impressive facial animations.
    But it seriously needs some boost on the storytelling aspect. I can say it's pretty poor.
    Story is not that original, but it's not bad either.
    8.5 is the perfect score. But I'm giving that 0.5 half point more for Lara's beauty.    … Expand
  73. YakusokuNoJi
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    What a great sequel to another great game. This game has a beautiful setting, a pretty simple story, yet absolutely enough for what it is and does not need any more answers - except for the obvious question of what happens next in Lara's life and one, two major question that come with the end that surely is answered in the next game, but overall for the normal storyline it is fine as itWhat a great sequel to another great game. This game has a beautiful setting, a pretty simple story, yet absolutely enough for what it is and does not need any more answers - except for the obvious question of what happens next in Lara's life and one, two major question that come with the end that surely is answered in the next game, but overall for the normal storyline it is fine as it is. I also liked that my assumption about a certain character was revealed to be true in the end.
    The game plays very nicely, though I have the feeling the controls are a little bit less working than in the first game, the atmosphere the game has is just wonderful and Lara is simply "one kickass woman who rocks entirely". I was a bit worried at first that the most obvious natural setting would be shown almost all the time - the snowy one - but I was really glad when I noticed it was a mix. Great snow areas, sunny forest and lake area, a few ruins here and there, definitely superb.
    However, it was a bit underwhelming that certain parts just reminded too much of moments that happened in the first game. I do not mind that much in general but this feeling definitely does not need to be this strong for part 3. Also a few battles were a bit frustrating when compared to the others but I can live with that.

    All in all a great and recommendable game that was worth for me to wait 3-4 years.    … Expand
  74. ruben_rubio5
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    La señorita lara nos sorprende de muy buena manera en este nuevo tom raider, con una lara mucho mas madura en un video juego muy centrado en la accion y en momentos increibles, acompañamos a nuestra heroína en una aventura impresionante y que sigue las mecanicasdel antiguo tom raider pero a gusto personal muchisimo mejor, un juego redondo en le que no te aburres en ningun momento,con unaLa señorita lara nos sorprende de muy buena manera en este nuevo tom raider, con una lara mucho mas madura en un video juego muy centrado en la accion y en momentos increibles, acompañamos a nuestra heroína en una aventura impresionante y que sigue las mecanicasdel antiguo tom raider pero a gusto personal muchisimo mejor, un juego redondo en le que no te aburres en ningun momento,con una historia larga y entretenida, la edicion 20 aniversario viene con todo el contenido que alarga mucho mas el juego… Expand
  75. Radoslavus
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Since the last Tomb Raider I am again a big fan of the franchise. Square Enix again delivered a great title, bravo. I had a lot of fun throughout the play-through. In terms of fun factor, better than Uncharted 4, overall probably just slightly above the last Nathan Drake adventure, or maybe it's a draw. Great game.
  76. Mooyini
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    This game is really amazing, if you like Singleplayer adventure games this game you really should buy!
    This game is available for a discount and you get a lot of content.
    Not only the basic game, but also all available DLC you get for 1 nice price.
  77. Rustaman
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    Was a breeze, really. The game is not linear, there are lots of side quests. I would like to note the graphics of the game - it is just amazing, especially in 4K! Waiting for the continuation..
  78. robinzvak
    Nov 11, 2016
    8
    High quality game, but first part after series rebot like me more. Lara looks fantastic, _________________________________________________________8/10
  79. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    Es creo decir sin pelos en la lengua el MEJOR Tomb Raider de la Historia. Nada que envidiarle a Uncharteds... para mi es mejor que todos... es sensacional. lo unico malo es que se acaba...
  80. A_coat
    May 13, 2020
    9
    Bought this on sale on the playstation store for only $8.99 and yeah I'm almost four years late, but better late than never for this one I overlooked. What an excellent game...I'm not done yet but at the sale price I got, I'm just blown away by this. Definitely still holds up in 2020, no doubt about it. Exciting story and mechanics, satisfying gunplay and great voice acting make thisBought this on sale on the playstation store for only $8.99 and yeah I'm almost four years late, but better late than never for this one I overlooked. What an excellent game...I'm not done yet but at the sale price I got, I'm just blown away by this. Definitely still holds up in 2020, no doubt about it. Exciting story and mechanics, satisfying gunplay and great voice acting make this one of the best PS4 titles that I never knew I needed. I could have gotten it at $60 and still would have been just as happy. It gets a 9 instead of a 10 because of some very minor visual bugs, but they are so rare, and the game overall looks absolutely stunning.… Expand
  81. jpacor
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    An excellent game, I would rate 9.5 if possible. It captures the fast paced action and platforming of an Uncharted game, with standard gunplay, using cover, stealth takedowns etc. The platforming is also great, there are some frustrating/glitchy moments, but it is mostly easy, seamless, and fun.

    There are many tombs in the game as well, which contain challenging puzzles. Gathering    An excellent game, I would rate 9.5 if possible. It captures the fast paced action and platforming of an Uncharted game, with standard gunplay, using cover, stealth takedowns etc. The platforming is also great, there are some frustrating/glitchy moments, but it is mostly easy, seamless, and fun.

    There are many tombs in the game as well, which contain challenging puzzles.

    Gathering resources for weapons, crafting and upgrades is a nice touch as well.

    It is a little slow at the beginning, but is definitely worth sticking out, because Rise of the Tomb Raider is just plain FUN.    … Expand
  82. bersi84
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    In my opinion this might be the best episode of all Tomb Raiders so far with only Shadows of the Tomb Raider being en par. Although the story is not too deep and the gameplay gets a bit repetitive after a while it is still a well rounded action adventure with decent mechanics, good graphics and surpreme sound implementation.

    I ve been playing this title on a PS4 Pro with SSD and    In my opinion this might be the best episode of all Tomb Raiders so far with only Shadows of the Tomb Raider being en par. Although the story is not too deep and the gameplay gets a bit repetitive after a while it is still a well rounded action adventure with decent mechanics, good graphics and surpreme sound implementation.

    I ve been playing this title on a PS4 Pro with SSD and encounter only slight frame drops during 2 or 3 small cut scenes, beyond that the game ran flawless. Loading times are okay. The fast travel good be faster but it is still acceptable in my opinion. Graphic wise the title delivers stunning visuals and very good effects after all.

    The world in Rise of the Tomb Raider is based on a semi open world setup which opens up during the main course of the story but lets the player wander off if he likes too. The controls are pretty much polished and enhanced from the 2013 gameplay. The skill trees, weapon sets and movement is extra ordinarily good and gives room to each personal playstyle. The puzzles are way more enhanced then 2013th establishment and enriches this game quite a lot.

    Difficulty wise there is enough room for casual play, regular play and also hardcore veterans, although I found that the regular mode was performing solid might be too easy for more advanced players though. For people that like action adventures such as Uncharted I can only encourage to buy this title. It is from time to time on sale and pretty much a steal for 10 bucks or less. Regular story will take around 10 to 15hrs whereas main play plus or completionist will take you to around 20hrs of gameplay.    … Expand
  83. Mindurbidniss
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    This game really blew me away. The amount of graphical detail shows the time and love the devs put into this title. The combat feels punchy, brutal, quick and deadly (on harder difficulty). The puzzles are also a great change in pace, and though there aren't many of them, they can be quite challenging. The only downside to this game would be the plot, it's incredibly weak to the point ofThis game really blew me away. The amount of graphical detail shows the time and love the devs put into this title. The combat feels punchy, brutal, quick and deadly (on harder difficulty). The puzzles are also a great change in pace, and though there aren't many of them, they can be quite challenging. The only downside to this game would be the plot, it's incredibly weak to the point of questioning the villain's motivation.

    All in all this game is absolutely worth checking out    … Expand
  84. DavidHoltzer
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    This game is great. I enjoyed almost every aspect about it. The combat was satisfying because the ai used tactics to try to flank you. The stealth was also good, but not perfect. The locations were quite nice and the puzzles were challenging. My issues with this game are the story: It wasn't boring but the characters were mostly one dimensional, at least the villains had better motivationThis game is great. I enjoyed almost every aspect about it. The combat was satisfying because the ai used tactics to try to flank you. The stealth was also good, but not perfect. The locations were quite nice and the puzzles were challenging. My issues with this game are the story: It wasn't boring but the characters were mostly one dimensional, at least the villains had better motivation than in most video games. And i liked that Anna was in relationship with Lara's father although they didn't really do anything with this. The combat sometimes felt repetitive because you can only shoot when aiming. Overall a good experience, easy 8 points out of 10.… Expand
  85. JFeixasNix
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    So much talk about Uncharted, not enough about the new Tomb Raider.... Maybe its the lack of marketing, or rather the beastly marketing team of Naughty dog, who knows

    Fantastic game, similar to Uncharted ,but let's remember its Uncharted that was inspired on Tomb Raider. This game has most of uncharted good parts but also adds a lot of non-linear stuff, its a semi-open world that you    So much talk about Uncharted, not enough about the new Tomb Raider.... Maybe its the lack of marketing, or rather the beastly marketing team of Naughty dog, who knows

    Fantastic game, similar to Uncharted ,but let's remember its Uncharted that was inspired on Tomb Raider.
    This game has most of uncharted good parts but also adds a lot of non-linear stuff, its a semi-open world that you go back and forth to discover new things once you get new items and upgrades. Puzzles are far harder than uncharted but not too hard.
    Also, why not... Lara is REALLY LOT. Lol
    In general its a fantastic game that any hardcore game will enjoy. Strongly recommended.    … Expand
  86. Daniel2005
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Phenomenal semi-open world game! For me, gameplay vise it is an easy 9/10 (mele system needs some improvements) But the game has some gamebreaking bugs that is incredible frustrating to encounter. Otherwise it is 9/10 and must play for everyone who likes exploration of the semi-open world with upgrade systems of the abbilities and weapons! Amazing experience!
  87. TheJudgmental
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    I was mad at this game for awhile because of the Xbox exclusiveness **** But I can't stay mad at my girl for long. This game was great.
  88. dragosinsc
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
  89. RusFlexMen
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Сюжет в игре захватывает с головой, а особенно атмосферная музыка в конце, если вслушиваться, то можно даже пустить слезу. Графика потрясает своей атомсферностью и шикарностью. Катсцены поставлены на очень хорошем уровне и лицевая анимация не ниже. Но есть один минус - не ясно, как играть по сети и собирать документы, искать различные фрески монолиты очень сильно утомляет, а особенно меняСюжет в игре захватывает с головой, а особенно атмосферная музыка в конце, если вслушиваться, то можно даже пустить слезу. Графика потрясает своей атомсферностью и шикарностью. Катсцены поставлены на очень хорошем уровне и лицевая анимация не ниже. Но есть один минус - не ясно, как играть по сети и собирать документы, искать различные фрески монолиты очень сильно утомляет, а особенно меня - игрока, который пытается проходить почти каждую игру на платину. Моя оценка - 8/10. (language - Russian)… Expand
  90. Fuzzbuzz2025
    Jan 7, 2021
    9
    I adore Rise of the Tomb Raider.
    I have never played a Tomb Raider game before this and the story was still easy to follow. The story is very enjoyable but the gameplay is the main attraction. We play as Lara Croft, an archeologist that is as athletic as she is intelligent, and she is very athletic. Lara uses her ice axes to climbing certain surfaces, a bow and arrow to take out her foes    I adore Rise of the Tomb Raider.
    I have never played a Tomb Raider game before this and the story was still easy to follow. The story is very enjoyable but the gameplay is the main attraction. We play as Lara Croft, an archeologist that is as athletic as she is intelligent, and she is very athletic. Lara uses her ice axes to climbing certain surfaces, a bow and arrow to take out her foes along with a large variety of firearms. Lara's father was a very intelligent man and loved making new discoveries, just like his daughter. Mr. Croft always craved an artifact, in particular, The Divine Source. The Divine Source was known to grand whoever wields it eternal life. Mr. Croft announced that he believed it was real and he will find it. Unfortunately, after many years with no success, people called him a liar. Mr. Croft then killed himself in defeat. Lara sets out on a journey to find the Divine and bring honor back to her, and her father's, name. Although, Lara was not the only one searching for the Divine Source. Trinity is a group of heavily armed people that intend on taking the Source and using it for themselves and will take down anyone in their way. The story is engaging and filled with impossible to predict twists to keep you at the edge of your seat. I give the story an 8.75/10. I only take some points off because it takes a lot from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. That is definitely not anything bad, but it's just not as original as I would have hoped. Thankfully, where it lacks in the story it makes up in the gameplay. This game relies heavily on stealth. If you are not quiet you will die very quickly. With Lara's large variety of abilities that should not happen often. Lara can throw items to distract enemies, climb across ropes to move without being seen, and swing from tree branches to get the high ground. Her most important ability I saved for last while standing still all enemies in her view is marked red or yellow. If they are red that means that another enemy/enemies can see them. If they are marked yellow nobody is looking at them. So if you kill someone that is yellow no one will know until they find the body. If you kill someone that is red they will see and immediately be on high alert. This ability goes very well with your silent bow and arrow for a clean kill. If you do get caught you have many abilities to use in combat as well. You can turn bottles into molotovs and cans into bombs. You also have many different types of arrows and guns that I will not spoil. You unlock all of these abilities as you play. Thankfully the enemies you face do not get stale because there is a large variety of them. With each one, you must know how to approach them. By the end of the game, you would have mastered all of your and their attacks and you will feel invincible. Unfortunately, the end of the game is my least favorite part of the game. There is a final boss that is so unsatisfying to fight against. I ended up trying to cheese them because I was so bored, but that didn't even work. This boss does not test any of the skills you have learned it is so underwhelming. Otherwise, I would have given it a 10/10, instead, I give the gameplay a 9.5/10. If I could have made any changes to the gameplay, without changing the story, it would be to have an ability to through enemy grenades back at them. Also to make a better boss, I don't know how to do that but this boss was not fun. Besides that, it is a wonderful game, and I give it an overall score of 9.125/10 (9/10). If it wasn't for the boss this might be one of my favorite games, but nothing beats Ori and the Will of the Wisps.    … Expand
  91. Emaytch
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    Great game. Playability is really nice. Graphics and story are nice. The upgraded rythme is well done.
    Yes, some levels looks 'the same'. It's a slow pace game with a lot of stealth action. I really enjoyed it.
  92. renatoelyone
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    Excellent game great graphics, gameplay, good story has some points of improvement but in general it exceeded my expectations.
    Excellent
  93. ronzama
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Engaging and exciting story, beautiful landscape and solid gameplay. I'm normally not the type to play day after day, but this game did that to me.
  94. Solidwisdom
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Amazing adventure game. Absolutely pick this one up of you like adventure games like uncharted. This game has a much deeper gameplay than uncharted and tons of more stuff to do which makes it way more replay value than uncharted. Some the things i didnt like was the side characters and story just felt dull but the gameplay was top notch so it makes up for it. The graphics are reallyAmazing adventure game. Absolutely pick this one up of you like adventure games like uncharted. This game has a much deeper gameplay than uncharted and tons of more stuff to do which makes it way more replay value than uncharted. Some the things i didnt like was the side characters and story just felt dull but the gameplay was top notch so it makes up for it. The graphics are really stunning even to this day, sound and voice acting were top notch too.… Expand
  95. PHM1209
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    The game makes the player explore the scenarios and everything in the scenario to solve the puzzles and requires a lot of observation and resolution skills. The dynamics of the game are very good.
  96. WhiteMaleGamer
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    Lara Croft is hot and sexy female character in this amazingly fun action-adventure game, specially if you use nude mode on Lara, to see her full beauty! This game is full of action, hidden temples and fun puzzles to solve. Graphics are also really good for 2016 game. Highly recommended!
  97. khoitran101507
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    this game is very good and it's have very beautiful level design. I think this is the best Tomb Raider game ever made.
  98. dasse666
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    To put it simply... this game i absolutely amazing!
    Square Enix did the impossible. They absolutely blew Tomb Raider (2013) out of the waters.
    From the compelling storyline and well crafted characters to the beautiful and vast settings of Siberia, this game is a masterpiece.
  99. SquATime
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Scénario mise en scène : 8/10
    Gameplay : 7/10
    Univers : 8/10
    Réalisation technique : 8/10
    Réalisation graphique : 8.5/10
  100. phoen1x_9993
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    Perfect sound, graphic,plot. A little bit boring gameplay,but locations and storytelling 100/10
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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
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    90
    The game did not age a bit while it awaited its PS4 release. It’s still fantastic and looks stunning. [13/2016, p.71]
  2. Games.cz
    Nov 28, 2016
    90
    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.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Nov 27, 2016
    90
    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]
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