Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1996 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,491 out of 1996
  2. Mixed: 363 out of 1996
  3. Negative: 142 out of 1996
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  1. Steyraus
    Dec 6, 2020
    6
    The Tomb Raider reboot was one of my favourite games of the generation. After the rain high praise from critics and decent sales of this game I really tried hard to like it full stop but it ended up taking me 3 years to actually finish the game. Where the first game was an amazing action-packed adventure that blended old and new together perfectly this game is a slow trudging experienceThe Tomb Raider reboot was one of my favourite games of the generation. After the rain high praise from critics and decent sales of this game I really tried hard to like it full stop but it ended up taking me 3 years to actually finish the game. Where the first game was an amazing action-packed adventure that blended old and new together perfectly this game is a slow trudging experience trying to coffee Uncharted rather than being its own thing. Lara went from being an absolutely beautiful badass to being an annoying whining little princess in this game. The overall experience feels far too long there's hardly any combats most of your time is jumping around and solving stupid puzzles.… Expand
  2. charls_0404
    Dec 3, 2020
    9
    Excelente juego, muy divertido, muchas cosas por hacer, la duración perfecta (ni muy largo, ni muy corto), Lara como siempre Hermosisima y super carismatica. Super recomendado el juego
  3. ali__ebi
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    it was better than the previous version of this game but still has some bugs that make some issues for you to run or use the rope easily.
  4. 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.
  5. Bro2
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    Much better than uncharted 4 while basically being the same game. Much more choice and the game isn’t nearly as linear as uncharted so it feels like you’re discovering something instead of being led through a single path
  6. 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
  7. CoreGamer1408
    Nov 10, 2020
    6
    Play one of the new Tomb Raiders played them all type of vibe. More of the same as the first game. Yeah it looks nice, but the "game" alternates between overtly scripted BS and/or QTE events for that cinematic look. Or copy/paste survival mechanics in small limited zones. The combat was easy I hardly used any health. Some of the jumping sections kind of glitched out now and again.

    I'd    Play one of the new Tomb Raiders played them all type of vibe. More of the same as the first game. Yeah it looks nice, but the "game" alternates between overtly scripted BS and/or QTE events for that cinematic look. Or copy/paste survival mechanics in small limited zones. The combat was easy I hardly used any health. Some of the jumping sections kind of glitched out now and again.

    I'd rather watch this as Lara Croft the animated movie. It is boring in its predictability gameplay wise. I had the chance to play this before (and the third game) via family, but I passed. This one was a free drop this year on the paid PS+ services.    … Expand
  8. 5KIx
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Это просто офигенная игра советую просто шикарно я не знаю что написать я уже наиграл 90 часов и не собираюсь останавливаться .
  9. Reav84ykt
    Oct 19, 2020
    0
    The embodiment of stereotypes about Russia and the USSR! I am from eastern siberia, I have never seen such landscapes in my life. Cranberry!
  10. Orhan0813
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    The graphics are gorgeous and alive. The story is dark and intriguing. The action is pure cinematic gold. Arguably the best Tomb Raider game out of the Survivor Trilogy (Tomb Raider 2013- Shadow of the Tomb Raider)
  11. Dr_Unk
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    I did like this game. However, when I got closer to the end of the game, something just felt off. It got to the point where I would rush through the game just to get to the end. Other than that, A good sequel to the rebooted Tomb Raider series
  12. yolo004
    Oct 8, 2020
    3
    The story didn't really get me hooked, the graphics are pretty bad although there are some nice visuals and the gameplay is okay but not awesome, I played this game relatively late but I think it didn't age well.
  13. BallzyDan
    Oct 6, 2020
    2
    Looks great, plays out very boring. Where to jump to next, what stupid puzzle to solve next. Like uncharted 2 with less shooting
  14. Delta_Rexxus
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    OTRO TOMB RAIDER INFRAVALORADO???? Que raro no??? No se como puede existir una saga de videojuegos que es perfecta y siga siendo tan infravalorada. Facilmente puedo decir de que Tomb Raider sea una de las sagas mas infravaloradas de todos los tiempos. Sabiendo que es un juegazo de altas calidades a los que pocos juegos pueden aspirar. facilmente esta saga podría haber tenido 2 GOTY si noOTRO TOMB RAIDER INFRAVALORADO???? Que raro no??? No se como puede existir una saga de videojuegos que es perfecta y siga siendo tan infravalorada. Facilmente puedo decir de que Tomb Raider sea una de las sagas mas infravaloradas de todos los tiempos. Sabiendo que es un juegazo de altas calidades a los que pocos juegos pueden aspirar. facilmente esta saga podría haber tenido 2 GOTY si no fuera por la sobrevaloración de otros juegos y lo infravalorada que esta esta saga HISTÓRICA QUE LLEVA CON LOS VIDEOJUEGOS A HOMBROS DESDE 1996. Y poca gente sabe agradecerle todo lo que ha hecho. SOLO DIGO UNA COSA, los que dicen que es una mierda de juego y que LO HAN JUGADO COMPLETO!! DECIRME UNA SOLA COSA MALA DE ESTE TITULO. Graficos increibles, jugabilidad increible, historia buena, Platino divertido, Mapa grande Y DENSO, progreso al jugar la historia (habilidades, mejoras de armas). Sabes cual es el problema, que hay gente ignorante que ni siquiera juega los juegos para criticarlos. PRIMERO JUGARLOS Y LUEGO CRITICAR. ESA CRITICA SE CONVERTIRA EN BUENA AL JUGARLO.… Expand
  15. Talabeer
    Sep 17, 2020
    6
    Tomb Raider es un Uncharted mal. El primero está guay y se salva. Esta segunda parte no hay por dónde cogerla.
  16. danield80
    Sep 17, 2020
    7
    Just the title "Rise of the Tomb Raider" says enough about the game. It's utterly bland, generic and overall mediocre. It do look good, play well and run well but it lacks a plot, good characters and a spark. Its broken semi-open world certainly isn't worth going through for a second time.
    Rise didn't stand up to the 2013's instalment and it will easily blend with other mediocre games and    Just the title "Rise of the Tomb Raider" says enough about the game. It's utterly bland, generic and overall mediocre. It do look good, play well and run well but it lacks a plot, good characters and a spark. Its broken semi-open world certainly isn't worth going through for a second time.
    Rise didn't stand up to the 2013's instalment and it will easily blend with other mediocre games and eventually will fall into the abyss of oblivion.
    The franchise can only dream about its long gone fame while being an Xbox exclusivity, smh.    … Expand
  17. Grippz
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
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  18. ToshLichev
    Sep 8, 2020
    7
    For me Tomb Raider has never been much more than the starting-off point from which a much better franchise took notes and was born (Uncharted) but when I played the 2013 reboot I felt like the devs might be on to something - and they were... sort of. Rise of The Tomb Raider is a decent sequel that manages to do everything a sequel should techincally, it manages to fix gameplay problems,For me Tomb Raider has never been much more than the starting-off point from which a much better franchise took notes and was born (Uncharted) but when I played the 2013 reboot I felt like the devs might be on to something - and they were... sort of. Rise of The Tomb Raider is a decent sequel that manages to do everything a sequel should techincally, it manages to fix gameplay problems, gives you more options, takes you to new and (kind of) interesting locations and it serves as an evolution of it's predecessor.
    So why did I end up feeling like the game was just "Fairly good", despite liking most of the gameplay, the locations and the mechanics. Easy - the story and characters. The game's story is filled to the brim with every Indiana Jones-esque cliche known to man. There isn't a single plot point which you don't see coming a mile away, and the few twists it tries to pull never get the chance to make an impact because of how little you care for the characters and what happens to them. Not wanting to see Lara fall to her death aside, I couldn't give less of a **** about what she felt, what she wanted or the whole "father-daughter" plot they did (I swear I zoned out every time that came up).

    RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER: 20 YEAR CELEBRATION is a great game gameplay-wise and you can have a lot of fun with it, but it just feels hollow, it lacks any emotional pull. You'll find yourself trailing off into side-activities constantly because they just feel far more interesting than the campaign itself.
    That is why I'm rating it a very light 7/10./    … Expand
  19. getrwuegyweh
    Sep 6, 2020
    5
    Take all the good aspects from the first Tomb Raider game in this reboot, and crap most of them back out. The story is all over the place and the dialogue is wank. Graphics are stunning and it's great you can choose framerate or performance or 4k etc.... nice touch... but gameplay wise... this is atrocious. It feels like PS1 controls all over again. The combat is incredibly clunky... noTake all the good aspects from the first Tomb Raider game in this reboot, and crap most of them back out. The story is all over the place and the dialogue is wank. Graphics are stunning and it's great you can choose framerate or performance or 4k etc.... nice touch... but gameplay wise... this is atrocious. It feels like PS1 controls all over again. The combat is incredibly clunky... no wonder this game was free. The first game is miles better.… Expand
  20. Thunderbold
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed the Tombraider reboots, I think the producer has done a fantastic job.
    Gameplay 8,5: How you move around is great, unlike the originals you generally have no problems moving around, no irritations on going where you didn't want to go etc. except jumping to the climbing arrows. However on higher difficulty level: enemies know exactly where you are at almost any point in    I really enjoyed the Tombraider reboots, I think the producer has done a fantastic job.
    Gameplay 8,5: How you move around is great, unlike the originals you generally have no problems moving around, no irritations on going where you didn't want to go etc. except jumping to the climbing arrows. However on higher difficulty level: enemies know exactly where you are at almost any point in time, making stealth around almost impossible. Also I like the more cinematic approach with the camera rather then the static from behind of the originals.
    Graphics 9,5: great environment, breathtaking architecture, many times at aw, especially the tracks in the snow and the bright light effect at the end of tunnels/caves.
    Story 9: although subjective; I'm a huge fan of Indiana Jones the Last Crusade and it's story. This is quite similar; be it in a more snowy environment. Jonah from the prequel makes a rentree which I liked. Lara seems to have character development since her last venture and generally is less scared/fearful of what happens around her. Also the twists and turns of secondary characters are original (mainly Anna and Jacob). That same goes for bringing back the Croft Manor from the original and make that into it's own story, separate from the main storyline, I really loved that! The way they do puzzles here is extremely original, having to combine clues and really study them instead of the usual jumping pulling levers puzzles.
    Conclusion: 9 Although there are a few things I didn't mention before, the game isn't without a few bugs here and there. Being a kid from the 90's it doesn't really bother me as long as it's kept to a minimum, as it does. Definitely recommend the game to anyone who considers it!    … Expand
  21. bergcamp101
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    Some new things have been added since the first game, and overall it's a good game with nice plot, and creative areas to explore.
  22. xaviar_nl
    Aug 26, 2020
    6
    The game started quite well, but as it progresses it gets more and more a fighting game and less and less an exploration/puzzle game. And if the fighting supported a stealthy play style, I would not mind that, but the game does not really do that. Sooner or later you are using your weapons in straight up combat situations. However, the controls (at least on the PS4) are IMHO not tightThe game started quite well, but as it progresses it gets more and more a fighting game and less and less an exploration/puzzle game. And if the fighting supported a stealthy play style, I would not mind that, but the game does not really do that. Sooner or later you are using your weapons in straight up combat situations. However, the controls (at least on the PS4) are IMHO not tight enough for a good fighting game. And even on the lowest difficulty, in the last part of the game I found the fights very frustrating.

    This game gives me the same feels as the Uncharted games: I like the idea, but in the end they are too much fighty and too less exploration/platforming/puzzling. So just a 6 from me for that.    … Expand
  23. harmit900
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    finally i now realised whats wrong with new tomb raider games . old tomb raider games till year 2000 and anniversary are beautiful and the sites she visit have historical value they are not fictional places and enemies have guns rarely most enemies are supernatural lara croft was more awesome and confident most importantly those games are beautiful
  24. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    لعبة جميلة جدا بعالمها وشخيصتها ونظام لعبها ومهامها وألغازها لعبة لا تندم على لعبها نظام القتل بالأسلحة جميل بالرغم من بساطته ونظام الإغتيال جميل كذلك
  25. dragosinsc
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Zislbog
    Aug 7, 2020
    7
    Rise of Tomb Raider, wasn't as good of game as its predecessor in terms of the story, but it still delivered a fun and enjoyable game.
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#9 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#16 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#26 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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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
  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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