Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

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  1. HeavyMetalSloth
    Dec 26, 2018
    8
    Uncharted 4 vs. Rise of the Tomb Raider, who wins? Rise of the Tomb Raider without a doubt. Uncharted 4 is more story oriented where this game is focused on an open world. Here are my likes and dislikes about the game:

    Likes: -Way better than Uncharted 4 -Crafting, skill/weapon upgrades, searching for tombs, crypts, coin caches, hunting, etc. -Throwing roosters is fun -A real sense    Uncharted 4 vs. Rise of the Tomb Raider, who wins? Rise of the Tomb Raider without a doubt. Uncharted 4 is more story oriented where this game is focused on an open world. Here are my likes and dislikes about the game:

    Likes:
    -Way better than Uncharted 4
    -Crafting, skill/weapon upgrades, searching for tombs, crypts, coin caches, hunting, etc.
    -Throwing roosters is fun
    -A real sense of adventure

    Dislikes:
    -When Lara would sense enemies nearby she automatically crouches, but i would like to crouch with a push of a button, but there is no option to do so. This kind of takes away from the stealth experience.
    -When Lara's survival instincts are activated you are not able to move because if you do the instinct will be deactivated, so you are constantly pressing the instinct button.
    -Reading the documents through out the game was very TIRING as there are SO MANY documents to be found and read.
    -There were times where i would want to raid a tomb, but i couldn't do so because i didn't have the right equipment and that i would have to come back to that tomb when i did which was also annoying (I never went back).
    -The puzzle solving got really annoying too.
    -I wish that the coin caches were worth more when found.

    Considering how annoying this game was at times I still really enjoyed it and i rather play this game any day over Uncharted 4. I am definitely looking forward to playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider.    … Expand
  2. DOLLAR_376
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    Great game with good story and gameplay. It does not reach Uncharted levels of excellence but its an amazing adventure-action game nonetheless. Well worth the retail price, specially since this edition comes with a nice special presentation.
  3. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    7
    Обожаю эту серию игр еще с первой плойки, но пожалуй эта часть истории больше про бабло, чем про душу.
  4. Fabrica_24
    Jun 13, 2018
    7
    I can't argue that ROTTR is a bad game. But plot and script are so disappointing, mainly for action part where soldiers appear from nowhere since they have always an easy way to reach location (google maps and rockets maybe) while you have struggled your guts out by climbing jumping solving puzzle and traps. Wait.. were those locations supposed to be kept secret for centuries?
    Also    I can't argue that ROTTR is a bad game. But plot and script are so disappointing, mainly for action part where soldiers appear from nowhere since they have always an easy way to reach location (google maps and rockets maybe) while you have struggled your guts out by climbing jumping solving puzzle and traps. Wait.. were those locations supposed to be kept secret for centuries?
    Also developer seems to hate all scenery Art work so they make sure that everything should be blown-up right few minutes after you discover the location. The magic of the hidden temple is that they are supposed to stand the challenge of time and madness of people.    … Expand
  5. superpyro296
    Jan 26, 2021
    8
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is a great game that met my expectations. I saw great potential in this franchise(I think with a few improvements that game could have been a 9/10 or 10/10). In fact, Rise of the Tomb Raider has one of the best action I saw in a videogame. Add amazing graphics and a great semi open-world to explore. However, even though the platforming is great overall, it seemsRise of the Tomb Raider is a great game that met my expectations. I saw great potential in this franchise(I think with a few improvements that game could have been a 9/10 or 10/10). In fact, Rise of the Tomb Raider has one of the best action I saw in a videogame. Add amazing graphics and a great semi open-world to explore. However, even though the platforming is great overall, it seems broken in some parts and will make you die a lot (it breaks the fluidity of the game IMO)

    I completed the main story in around 22-23 hours and did a few side missions. The optional tombs and the puzzles they contain are really well done.

    For some reasons, I didn't feel really engaged in the upgrading and leveling system. There are a lot of different abilities and weapons but they could have improved the way they introduced them.

    This game seems somewhere between Uncharted (adventure-linear) and Far Cry (adventure-open world).

    One last thing, I did my playthrough on the standard difficulty and I would recommend playing it on a harder difficulty for more engagement (Sometimes, I had then impression I played really bad but still progressed to the next checkpoint)    … Expand
  6. LuckyEdge
    Aug 17, 2018
    9
    Just WOW! This game is absolutely beautiful. And I love how the developers enhanced the game for PS4 Pro console.

    But I put a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 because of some technical issues in the game, and when you choose the "high frame-rate" mode on PS4 Pro, the frame-rate is very unstable and it goes from 40 to 50 fps. It should be fixed but I guess it's too late now. Anyway, I loved    Just WOW! This game is absolutely beautiful. And I love how the developers enhanced the game for PS4 Pro console.

    But I put a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 because of some technical issues in the game, and when you choose the "high frame-rate" mode on PS4 Pro, the frame-rate is very unstable and it goes from 40 to 50 fps. It should be fixed but I guess it's too late now.

    Anyway, I loved this game. All of it. To not mention the new difficulty, "Extreme survivor", which is very difficult and makes you really anxious because the game only saves at base camps, and some of them are also unlit.

    I also appreciated very much the new classic skins, especially the Angel of Darkness one. Unfortunately, the TR2 and TR5 skins have a braid that flies in the air also when there isn't wind, which is very strange. Must be some problem in the braid physics.

    Talking about hair physics: I love the new technology that Crystal Dynamics put on Lara's hairs. The only issue I have with them is that Lara's hairs in the front are very puffy and, sometimes, there are some problems in the animation where Lara touches her hairs after being in the water. Sometimes che puts her hands in her head. I think that animation should be deleted in the next TR game because It's a bit useless and It's full of glitches.

    Anyway, Crystal Dynamics did an awesome job with this game. Congratulations!    … Expand
  7. Defer94ARG
    Jul 30, 2020
    0
    If you want a game with a really good story, characters and dialogues, a game with great and compelling and fun gameplay then... stay away from this game. What can i say. The story is so basic and full of cliches that it was physically painful at times. The dialogues are so bad that i think the writers have 12 years old each, and at no moment i even care about the characters. Even Lara isIf you want a game with a really good story, characters and dialogues, a game with great and compelling and fun gameplay then... stay away from this game. What can i say. The story is so basic and full of cliches that it was physically painful at times. The dialogues are so bad that i think the writers have 12 years old each, and at no moment i even care about the characters. Even Lara is a shallow character. The bad guys are just so cartoony that the main villain even has a big scar on his face, a eastern european religious fanatic that only wants to kill to get an artifact that gives eternal life. Yea, thats new.
    Then you have the gameplay. The gameplay is clumsy. At best. Its not terrible, but i would not play this game for fun. The IA and the combats arent really funny, especially because (at least on ps4) is actually painful to aim. The map is full of markers (like a Ubi game) but there is little reward to collect everything. Some of the documents contain stories and some artifacts you find can give you some information about the world you are in. That was the best part, but the other 500 chests containing paper, deer skins or other materials you could get by playing the game, are just there to make the game look longer.

    The only good part is the artistic one. I like the map, its not great, but the ruins of the bizantine city are just great. The artifacts are also great, and you can notice they put a lot of work in the map design.

    So, in conclusion: Terrible story, basic gameplay and great artistic direction. This is not Uncharted, even when it tries so hard. Play this only if you want to explore the ruins of bizantine cities, soviet camps and siberian forests. There is nothing more of value in this game. It can be fun at moments, and tedious in others. Overall an average game. Clearly overrated.    … Expand
  8. Br_AgSs
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing sotry, amazing gameplay, amazing graphics and places. The best Tomb Raider game.
  9. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    Sin duda el mejor de la trilogía del reboot de la saga.

    La mejor historia, el mejor villano, el mejor gameplay (tanto gunplay como plataformeo y escenas de acción), la mejor Lara...

    Coge todo lo bueno de Tomb Raider (2013) y lo mejora, añadiendo sus nuevas ideas y cogiendo un poquito de su hermano de otra madre (Uncharted 4).

    Muy recomendado.
  10. ShotGunPill
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best game I played in ages really love this franchise.
    The story is great, the gameplay is excellent, Lara is really a fun character plus she is also hot.
    So we should really get more and more games like this.
  11. nnevill
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    I think it's the best Tomb Raider game in a new trilogy. Semi-open world, great gameplay, good story. It worths to play for sure.
  12. Berik
    Nov 3, 2018
    6
    As reference i use the first Tomb Raider game from 2013, which was excellent. Is Rise of the Tomb Raider a worthy successor? In my opinion, only halve.

    Graphically the game looks beautiful, however i did like the gritty art style of Tomb Raider 2013 better. Most notable, the writing for Lara's character has changed from an intelligent and caring for her friends character to a quite    As reference i use the first Tomb Raider game from 2013, which was excellent. Is Rise of the Tomb Raider a worthy successor? In my opinion, only halve.

    Graphically the game looks beautiful, however i did like the gritty art style of Tomb Raider 2013 better. Most notable, the writing for Lara's character has changed from an intelligent and caring for her friends character to a quite generic and almost psychotic character. Lara walks around as if she knows everything, while she puts her friends and herself unnecessary in harms way. Notable, the story itself hangs by a thread.

    Gameplay hasn't changed a lot from part 1, gunplay is still fun and good. However, Crystal dynamics somehow thought deepening the crafting system was a good idea. Unfortunately, the result is that crafting now requires so specific items that it becomes a choir, and disrupts the momentum of playing the game. Last but not least, the game feels the need to go the road of open world when it works better as a lineair game.

    And of course the game features dubious micro-transactions and a forced upon complete edition for PS4 to milk €60 out of consumers. I give this game a 6/10, an average game.    … Expand
  13. Rach23
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite game to come out on PS4 I have played through it 4 times and it hasn’t gotten stale I love the story of Lara Croft especially in this rebooted series I have almost platinum the first two games working on the third one. This game has a great story, great combat, and the graphics are Breath taking. This games is one I always come back to it is one of the few I have beatenThis is my favorite game to come out on PS4 I have played through it 4 times and it hasn’t gotten stale I love the story of Lara Croft especially in this rebooted series I have almost platinum the first two games working on the third one. This game has a great story, great combat, and the graphics are Breath taking. This games is one I always come back to it is one of the few I have beaten more the once I love love love it and Lara Croft is my idol.… Expand
  14. 613th
    Apr 27, 2022
    8
    For me this part took a step forward compared to the previous part. From the better graphic to the more complete story- the whole components beacme better and more elaborate.

    Yes, it is still the same Tomb Raider, it is one mane storylane, there are almost same skill trees, the same game mechanics and playstyles, of course a lot of similar puzzles, tombs and treasures. But in Rise    For me this part took a step forward compared to the previous part. From the better graphic to the more complete story- the whole components beacme better and more elaborate.

    Yes, it is still the same Tomb Raider, it is one mane storylane, there are almost same skill trees, the same game mechanics and playstyles, of course a lot of similar puzzles, tombs and treasures.

    But in Rise all these components are made much much better and in sum with the whole world and it's atmosphere it was pleasent and interesting for me to play the game.    … Expand
  15. BeboFett
    Jan 1, 2020
    8
    I didn't expect much from this game even though I liked the previous title, and the final result has left me satisfied. The story remains interesting despite the classic clichés. The gameplay is very similar to its predecessor, and you don't feel any improvement but the experience is good after all.

    I feel that the final result is something solid, an unchanged gameplay and an    I didn't expect much from this game even though I liked the previous title, and the final result has left me satisfied. The story remains interesting despite the classic clichés. The gameplay is very similar to its predecessor, and you don't feel any improvement but the experience is good after all.

    I feel that the final result is something solid, an unchanged gameplay and an entertaining story even if it is not risky. Few extras worthwhile.    … Expand
  16. KratosKong
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Nota real: 8'8
    Como dije en anterior reseña de tomb raider, compre estos juegos por que tenía ganas de algo parecido a uncharted y si bien para mi gusto este no está al nivel de Uncharted 2 y 3 como juego de accion/aventuras es de lo mejor que he jugado, los entornos son preciosos y tiene para mi gusto un mejor equilibrio de plataformas/exploracion/puzzles que uncharted 4
  17. 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 .
  18. iMustang
    Mar 24, 2019
    8
    An excellent sequel to it's predecessor in every possible way. The first game was a great deal of fun, but the dark/damp atmosphere of the title did not encourage me to do much exploring, so I was hesitant to even pick up the sequel. Well I'm glad I did. The snowy mountain atmosphere filled with blizzards and bears and all sorts of other chilly surroundings was definitely my aesthetic andAn excellent sequel to it's predecessor in every possible way. The first game was a great deal of fun, but the dark/damp atmosphere of the title did not encourage me to do much exploring, so I was hesitant to even pick up the sequel. Well I'm glad I did. The snowy mountain atmosphere filled with blizzards and bears and all sorts of other chilly surroundings was definitely my aesthetic and made me want to look over every piece of the map (in fact, I'm now going for a 100% file). The combat and equipment systems also had great natural evolution and mixed with the fun exploration mechanics of the game, I felt a great deal of improvement over the predecessor while still feeling like I was going back to something familiar. Also the story in this game was drastically more interesting than the first one and had some really lovable characters. Overall this was a much better product.… Expand
  19. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    The next game after the reboot, Rise of the Tomb Raider improves over its predecessor in almost very way. The caves are bigger and with better puzzles. The platforming and shooting is also improved. Only the swimming controls still disappoint. Animals are back as enemies, although humans are still the most frequent foes. By improving the best elements of the reboot and going a little backThe next game after the reboot, Rise of the Tomb Raider improves over its predecessor in almost very way. The caves are bigger and with better puzzles. The platforming and shooting is also improved. Only the swimming controls still disappoint. Animals are back as enemies, although humans are still the most frequent foes. By improving the best elements of the reboot and going a little back to the roots of TR, this is one of the best games in the series yet !… Expand
  20. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    İlk oyunla hemen hemen aynı oyun. Çok fazla bir değişiklik yok hikayesi daha iyi ama.
  21. Cyrus666
    Dec 20, 2021
    6
    Number of playthroughs: 1
    I didn't have hopes for the game since the previous game didn't blow me out of the water.
    The game is very similar to The Uncharted series (which weren't fun either) you take cover, shoot. It has some material-gathering elements and upgrade mechanics and an open world which makes it very much better than Uncharted game but overall it wasn't a fun game for me. I    Number of playthroughs: 1
    I didn't have hopes for the game since the previous game didn't blow me out of the water.
    The game is very similar to The Uncharted series (which weren't fun either) you take cover, shoot.
    It has some material-gathering elements and upgrade mechanics and an open world which makes it very much better than Uncharted game but overall it wasn't a fun game for me. I started playing the game and it was so boring for me I stopped playing and came back a few years later only because I had no other game to play. I can't say the game is bad but it was it got very boring after a while.
    The character of Lara isn't a very well-written character and you can't help but think that she is arrogant, stubborn and spoiled. I couldn't sympathize with her.
    The graphics are nice I guess
    Also, the version I got had the word Prophet censored and it was extremely annoying.
    To summarize, Rise of the Tomb Raider is very similar to Uncharted but has some new elements such as item gathering, stealth, upgrade mechanics and an open- world. So if you enjoyed Uncharted, you might like this game too    … Expand
  22. JOG_Riptide
    Apr 17, 2019
    6
    The story is very basic and very similar to Uncharted 2's story. Lara comes off as a bratty protagonist who is only concerned with finding a treasure her father was obsessed with even if it means hundreds will die. The only interesting character is Jacob who also has a good twist towards the 3rd act. The gameplay is best when using stealth and the bow with 3 special types of arrows isThe story is very basic and very similar to Uncharted 2's story. Lara comes off as a bratty protagonist who is only concerned with finding a treasure her father was obsessed with even if it means hundreds will die. The only interesting character is Jacob who also has a good twist towards the 3rd act. The gameplay is best when using stealth and the bow with 3 special types of arrows is great. Once combat engages though it is less polished. The gadgets for exploring are fun but maybe too many, we didn't need the arrows that you unrealistically climb on and jump from one to another. Collectibles that are interesting that include diary messages of the antagonists are overshadowed by tons of not interesting collectibles like a random villager's writing from 100 years ago. Most of the abilities don't matter. And the story has holes in it towards the end, such as never really explaining what the divine power is or how it works besides Jacob saying " it is not divine." Decent game but not great.… Expand
  23. misancho
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    Juego muy entretenido, con un gameplay muy similar a su predecesor y una historia un poco menos interesante (en comparación con Tomb Raider de 2013). Los gráficos son muy buenos para un juego de 2016 y PS4 se ve muy bien. Lo mejor del juego son los mapas amplios, que sin llegar a ser un mundo abierto (es Tomb Raider después de todo), tiene mucho para explorar y no se hace tedioso oJuego muy entretenido, con un gameplay muy similar a su predecesor y una historia un poco menos interesante (en comparación con Tomb Raider de 2013). Los gráficos son muy buenos para un juego de 2016 y PS4 se ve muy bien. Lo mejor del juego son los mapas amplios, que sin llegar a ser un mundo abierto (es Tomb Raider después de todo), tiene mucho para explorar y no se hace tedioso o aburrido. Los puzzles de las tumbas siguen siendo muy entretenidos como en el juego anterior.… Expand
  24. xDavid
    May 27, 2019
    9
    Amazing Graphic. Amazing Gameplay and the most Important Thing : an Amazingly told Story after the events of Tomb Raider 2013. A most play for every PS4 owner.
  25. Unthugged
    Jun 12, 2019
    8
    Great game, Very polished with great mechanics...but as far as the story goes. Pretty forgettable. But the game play itself is so much fun you might not really care.
  26. spantazi
    Jun 28, 2019
    8
    One of the best Tomb Raider games, with RPG features, linear with some open world features. Combines pretty much everything.
  27. EdgeHead
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Amazing story. Amazing gameplay. Amazing Graphic. Amazing climate. Amazing game. For me, this is the best PS4 game! I did not expect that 10/10
  28. NXT
    Mar 19, 2020
    8
    Just like Dishonored 2, this game is very similir to the first one, with better graphics. In spite of that, it is very fun and joyable to play. Not great but a very good game.
  29. Luahanseng
    Feb 21, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Completed - 02/20/21

    I played it on ps5 and it looks amazing as expected it is running on next gen... i am disappointed though because it is only running in 30fps. The experience and feel is the same from part 1 except all the existing elements are there but improved. The flow of the story though, the plot, and the characters around while you are progressing the game are still the same as part 1 lara croft is trying to get a particular artifact while a hoard of soldiers tries to stop her and in the end she is not gonna keep it and the characters around her just keeps dying. Overall, the experience is really fun it literally feels like a continuation of part 1.  Story - 9/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Replay Value - 9/10
    Sound - 10/10
    Progression Loot System - 7/10    … Expand
  30. Rwgp922
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    Fun and enjoyable adventure with a pretty basic plot and generic gameplay. Its nothing new, but still worth a playthrough
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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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