Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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7.4

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  1. ForbiddenSun
    Sep 15, 2018
    9
    I am surprised by the mixed reviews, I thought this was way better than Rise of the Tomb Raider. If you love exploring, gorgeous environments, and tons of amazing tombs, you'll love this game. I am glad they went back to exploration instead of mindless gun fights every 5 minutes like Rise. The added stealth skills made for more deeper gameplay, and the water environments and swimming wasI am surprised by the mixed reviews, I thought this was way better than Rise of the Tomb Raider. If you love exploring, gorgeous environments, and tons of amazing tombs, you'll love this game. I am glad they went back to exploration instead of mindless gun fights every 5 minutes like Rise. The added stealth skills made for more deeper gameplay, and the water environments and swimming was an awesome add.… Expand
  2. Toxic_Boy
    Sep 14, 2018
    9
    Wow. What a game. It's clear that Eidos Montreal have a knack for designing intriguing and rewarding puzzles, as the ones found in Shadow of the Tomb Raider feature variety and rewarding gameplay. There's a noticeable shift from the previous two entries in terms of pulling back on run and gun gameplay in favour of stealth and tactical strategy when tackling the encounters that happenWow. What a game. It's clear that Eidos Montreal have a knack for designing intriguing and rewarding puzzles, as the ones found in Shadow of the Tomb Raider feature variety and rewarding gameplay. There's a noticeable shift from the previous two entries in terms of pulling back on run and gun gameplay in favour of stealth and tactical strategy when tackling the encounters that happen occasionally. This is good news if you recall and enjoyed the more solitary exploration of the series 20 years ago. The story and character development is layered and reveals meaning to Lara's mindset as the game progresses past the first act. To me, it's clear that Eidos Montreal are more than cometent in handling our favourite 90s heroine.… Expand
  3. AVALON85
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    SOTR is a big step in the right direction.
    Big exploration and traversal; lots of challenging puzzles and tombs and amazing locations.
    What is best also is they have made combat very much less compared to the previous 2 games, because this is what TR has always been about. TR is not a shooter/ combat game; its main goal is to explore and solve puzzles. I do have some issues (mainly    SOTR is a big step in the right direction.
    Big exploration and traversal; lots of challenging puzzles and tombs and amazing locations.
    What is best also is they have made combat very much less compared to the previous 2 games, because this is what TR has always been about.

    TR is not a shooter/ combat game; its main goal is to explore and solve puzzles.

    I do have some issues (mainly Lara's voice I don't like it), but it has got nothing to do with the game and how it functions :)

    I would however, hope dual pistols and her athletic moves return in the future games    … Expand
  4. TrueGamer88
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Dont believe any negative reviews, clearly their haters. this is the best tomb raider game to date. the best one in the trilogy and the best Lara Croft ive ever seen. her personality is amazing. if you loved her emotions in the 2013 reboot then you will love her here. btw you can play as 2013 Lara as well. awesome. this is a game for fans and newcomers alike, but especially for fans. youDont believe any negative reviews, clearly their haters. this is the best tomb raider game to date. the best one in the trilogy and the best Lara Croft ive ever seen. her personality is amazing. if you loved her emotions in the 2013 reboot then you will love her here. btw you can play as 2013 Lara as well. awesome. this is a game for fans and newcomers alike, but especially for fans. you have tombs, underwater exploration, vicious wildlife, beautiful and deadly jungle exploration. there is even a hard mode for exploration which allows classic fans to get lost and frustrated with exploration and puzzles like we love to do with Lara Croft lol. amazing Tomb raider game. DONT MISS OUT ON THIS. If you're a tomb raider fan this is a dream come true.… Expand
  5. Pawlikowski
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Most underated game I played. Graphics looks 2018, mechanics too, Lara has nice character, story is good and this is the best TR I played. The best money spent in my life.
  6. Rwmfilm85
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Not sure why the critics are giving this game lower scores. The gameplay and story is what you have come to expect in this reboot origins trilogy. It finishes this story told across 3 games in a solid satisfying manner. If you liked the gameplay/mechanics of the first two, you'll be satisfied with them in this one. I don't think this game will win over any converts, but I don't thinkNot sure why the critics are giving this game lower scores. The gameplay and story is what you have come to expect in this reboot origins trilogy. It finishes this story told across 3 games in a solid satisfying manner. If you liked the gameplay/mechanics of the first two, you'll be satisfied with them in this one. I don't think this game will win over any converts, but I don't think that's the point by now. So I'd say if you enjoyed the first two, you'll enjoy this one, regardless of the critics' metecritic score.… Expand
  7. LordSerjio
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    The best one of the Reboot Trilogy! Thank you Eidos! Beautiful Lara, amazing tombs (finally a lot of tombs). The best final for the trilogy
  8. renanwiser
    Jul 21, 2019
    9
    That's the best game of the rebooted serie in terms of gameplay and mechanics, but it lacks quality in screenplay and storytelling.
  9. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  10. Rossol87
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    From my perspective the best of the new trilogy. Perhaps the story is just "ok" the game offers plenty of new scenarios and more action and the option of not listening to Lara every single time she finds a relic.
  11. lukeparkes26
    Sep 15, 2018
    10
    For me, ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ takes everything from its predecessors and improves it all; gameplay is refined, and there’s additions that make it better; graphics are fantastic, the environment gorgeous, Lara stunning. Some of it took me back to Tomb Raider: Underworld, one of my favourite games of all-time, and much like TRU, Shadow ends on a satisfying note. Although it is the endFor me, ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ takes everything from its predecessors and improves it all; gameplay is refined, and there’s additions that make it better; graphics are fantastic, the environment gorgeous, Lara stunning. Some of it took me back to Tomb Raider: Underworld, one of my favourite games of all-time, and much like TRU, Shadow ends on a satisfying note. Although it is the end of Lara’s origin story, I can see many more adventures with her — and until then, we can just play the games, including Shadow, which has high replayability.… Expand
  12. Vovanella
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    This game gives you feeling of adventure. A lot of cut scenes, a lot of interesting situations. Actually one of best adventure games I've played. Also I want mention that jungle has been made incredibly nice, every tree, every animal looks and feels alive. It's amazing, It's really game I wanted to see about Tomb Raider

    P.S. Please don't listen people who gives 0 or 1 points. It's just    This game gives you feeling of adventure. A lot of cut scenes, a lot of interesting situations. Actually one of best adventure games I've played. Also I want mention that jungle has been made incredibly nice, every tree, every animal looks and feels alive. It's amazing, It's really game I wanted to see about Tomb Raider

    P.S. Please don't listen people who gives 0 or 1 points. It's just abusing game. I never understand such people :(    … Expand
  13. Micke
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    it is very nice game i got all trophy just one! i cant because there is bug i should complete game 100% i know where artifact is but it is not on my map. im so sad
  14. Nipe
    Sep 15, 2018
    10
    My actual score would be 9.5. This is finally THE modern type Tomb Raider I've been waiting for such a long time. I've been a hardcore fan since the firsts classics. I love the environment so much and the feeling that you are an adventurer. I just finished my first play trough and there were many moments I just thought that this is the tomb raider. I played the game on regular PS4.My actual score would be 9.5. This is finally THE modern type Tomb Raider I've been waiting for such a long time. I've been a hardcore fan since the firsts classics. I love the environment so much and the feeling that you are an adventurer. I just finished my first play trough and there were many moments I just thought that this is the tomb raider. I played the game on regular PS4.

    Pros:
    - vibrant colors of the environment and the jungle overall
    - finally lot of tombs
    - isolated feeling
    - less combat more adventure
    - options for more difficult exploration and puzzles
    - more bad ass Lara

    Cons:
    - graphics: some textures are quite lowres
    - story of ending the trilogy is kind of anticlimax
    - mandatory clothing in some areas even after the story
    - using of same animations since the Underworld    … Expand
  15. tnfsnobelxp
    Sep 15, 2018
    9
    This a very good game but not up to the level of the previous 2 entries in the reboot, also the campaign is short for story focused game. but the game play, visuals and sound are all top notch.
  16. bbtothe
    May 18, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game enjoying it soo much. New additions to the challenge of the game are amazing its so good not having white paint directing you everywhere and the puzzles so far have actually been probably the best I have played in a video game.. really good stuff. I imagine only RD2 and GoW may beat this for my favourite AAA title this year
  17. StepAhead
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Amazing graphics, atmosphere and gameplay. The end of a great triology! After this amazing game, we are waiting for the "reburn" of Lara in the next generations console.
  18. dyinginbeauty
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    I dont get the mediocre/negative reviews for this game!

    I have played the original tomb raider games as a teenager, and enjoyed the first 2 origin games by square-enix (the first being the best) Play shadow of the tomb raider with hard exploration difficulty and you will have a genuinely satisfying tomb raiding experience, wherein in this final instalment tombs and crypts appear for    I dont get the mediocre/negative reviews for this game!

    I have played the original tomb raider games as a teenager, and enjoyed the first 2 origin games by square-enix (the first being the best)

    Play shadow of the tomb raider with hard exploration difficulty and you will have a genuinely satisfying tomb raiding experience, wherein in this final instalment tombs and crypts appear for a change well concealed and isolated from the rest of the map - sometimes also guarded by enemies. On hard exploration setting any clues and obvious white trail marks are switched off, meaning you will have to genuinely explore your surroundings in order to progress.

    The puzzles are also satisfying - they will take you by and large a few minutes to work out - not as obvious and patronisingly simple as say "uncharted" game puzzles. On hard puzzle difficulty verbal hints will not be given at all, adding a challenge on first playthrough.

    Combat is a bit annoying as enemies will spot you easily and have very good aim - to counter this set the combat difficulty to easy if you get frustrated. The other downside to combat is that due to the newly introduced stealth mechanic the game unfortunately forces you to play in this style, not really allowing you to go about a combat section in your own preferred way.

    I agree with some commentators on the lacklustre story presentation - for example indigenous, non-contacted people speaking perfect english + merchants in their village selling modern weapons (makes no sense whatsoever...)

    Despite its shortcomings in some areas this is still a great game... not perfect, but very good.    … Expand
  19. CSG
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have attained 100% completion in the Deadly Obsession difficulty.
    https://youtu.be/Y_xXKn-g-cE
    And with that I want to give my take on the game.

    Generally I think it is a good game. I enjoyed playing it. I feel there are certain aspects that can be improved. I would recommend the game but I also have suggestions on approaching the game.

    I don’t have any problems with the storyline. It’s not cluttered, not confusing and not too lengthy. It was well thought out. I did not have to play the first two games to figure out what is going on. Generally satisfying storyline with good buildup, good flow and good ending.

    The characters complement the storyline. Lara is not straight up full of conviction. She doubts herself and is somewhat conflicted. Those traits do make her more relatable and endearing. We also see multi-dimension in the antagonist Dominguez. He has Paititi’s interest at heart, just his methods are too extreme. It was saddening when Unuratu died. It was particularly heartbreaking when Jonah was supposedly killed.

    The character animation is top notch. Lara is beautiful. Jonah wouldn’t be as lovable if he doesn’t look the way he does. Characters aside, the environments depicted are also breathtaking. From the lush jungles to the lively towns and cities to the dark and appropriately claustrophobic caves and tombs, everything was meticulously detailed. I love it.

    Exploration in the game is really fun. Lara has the skill set befitting of a tomb raider. What spoils the fun is how inconsistent the game behaves when Lara is executing these moves. One moment she can do it. Reload the game, do the exact same thing and this time she falls to her demise. The inconsistencies and luck factor have to be removed. Apart from all that, I think the game excels in allowing me to live out my fantasy of venturing into caves and tombs; something I consider too dangerous to do in real life.

    I generally dread combat in the game. In the Deadly Obsession difficulty, the best, if not the only approach towards combat is stealth. Sadly, stealth, like exploration, is inconsistent and therefore unreliable. It is not broken because you can eventually stealth your way to victory. For the number of tries you need to succeed, you could actually be doing the same things. Just the outcomes are different and you would be wondering why. Stealth could be improved to be more robust to improve the overall combat experience. As for the fights that provide no option to go stealth, I would say I am not a big fan of the idea of Rambo Lara singlehandedly going up against military trained Trinity soldiers or even the Yaaxil.

    With how dreadful combat is, I do enjoy the missions and tombs where no combat is involved. The challenge tombs are so fun and challenging. The puzzles are very well thought out and executed.

    I do not recommend the Deadly Obsession difficulty. What makes the difficulty broken is the fact that the game only saves at base camps. I wasted a lot of time getting to the hard parts rather than dealing with the hard parts. Using time wastage to achieve a certain level of difficult is a terrible idea. I don’t understand how game developers can confuse challenging with time consuming.

    That’s my review. Let me know what you think. I welcome different perspectives.    … Expand
  20. Snyx
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    A good game, but it has its flaws. Combat is clunky, with a clear focus on stealth, which isn't a bad thing per se, but once you've been spotted fights become very chaotic and unbalanced. The story is mediocre and generic, many of the environments are depressing and dark with a soundtrack that matches this tone. Often times I got frustrated because I simply couldn't see the ledge I wasA good game, but it has its flaws. Combat is clunky, with a clear focus on stealth, which isn't a bad thing per se, but once you've been spotted fights become very chaotic and unbalanced. The story is mediocre and generic, many of the environments are depressing and dark with a soundtrack that matches this tone. Often times I got frustrated because I simply couldn't see the ledge I was supposed to jump to etc.

    Despite all that the game can be a lot fun, especially the challenge tombs. While not really a challenge or hard to figure out, they still give the TR series a unique element that similar games are missing.    … Expand
  21. p1menta
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    this is the first tomb raider game i play since ps2. maybe that's the reason i loved this so much?
    or maybe its because of the magnificent graphics, or the over the top music and sound design, or the fact that you really see that they (at least) tried to be respectful with people and history, and genres etc.
  22. chr1so
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Similar to RotTR (which was a 10 itself) but this one encourages a bit more exploring, and this one is a clear 10 as well. Graphics are superb, as is the gameplay and story. Loved it
  23. bersi84
    Aug 11, 2019
    8
    I want this to be a 10 but some flaws and unpolished mechanics makes the perfect fit a little bit suffering. Read on for more.

    First of all I am by no means a hardcore fan or played many of the games so far, so this review is as honest as it can be. I was thinking about buying this franchise title for a while and did recently. The journey was very worthwhile. World // Engine //    I want this to be a 10 but some flaws and unpolished mechanics makes the perfect fit a little bit suffering. Read on for more.

    First of all I am by no means a hardcore fan or played many of the games so far, so this review is as honest as it can be. I was thinking about buying this franchise title for a while and did recently. The journey was very worthwhile.

    World // Engine // Graphics // Sound // Atmosphere : 10/10
    I love the semi-open the open world. It gives guidance without being plain useless. It still brings comfort options such as fast traveling and the engine seems solid. My PS4 Pro with SSD had no hiccups at all. The engine looks amazing wiht much love to detail. The animals are beautiful, weapons and items are reflected seamless on the character. Hair is still an optimization factor but did not bother me much.

    The sound arena is spectacular and brings an intense atmosphere to the ground. Crawling thorugh dark tombs, shadows casting to the walls, vast seas, beautiful waterfalls, lava caverns and nice towns. The stage is set and game makes a lot out of it. I was stunned by the scenery and took more then one amazing screenshot.

    Controls // Mechanics: 6/10
    One of my personal negative spots are the mechanics. Yes, the game has indicators on the surroundings much similar to genre titles such as Uncharted but it still feels sometimes that things are not in the proper place. Some jumps land into the void which should not. Some grapple spots are so unforgiving that even due to the very solid auto save feature, sometimes it just killed my nerves. I think they should have used one or two mechanics less to make it more simplistic because stuff as the over-head grapple wasnt used much either. There are some few passages that could ve been shortened and some challenge tombs are a little bit too irritating when it comes to pathing.

    Story // Puzzles: 9/10 - 6/10
    The story feels very generic. At some point I had a though of an 2019 Indiana Jones classic remake which made me laugh for a second. After all the story is still fun and well made with love to details and characters. Of course some stuff is pretty much head over heals hollywood. Having a girl climbing mountains, jumping over small pikes etc. etc. but in one scene she gets hand to drop down a 2 meter deep hole... had to laugh again but its okay. Laras sidekick is a nice addition to the game but they could ve made more out of that. Some passages made me slap my forehead hard. Like rescue someone to get someone else captured to capture this person to get another one captured really pissed me off at a point.

    The puzzles are okay-ish to awkward. Some are simple, some are more complex. I cannot say that they were all bad but some were unnecessary time consuming.

    Combat // Weaponry 9/10:
    Combat in general feels pretty fluent. I was a little bit irritated about the gun heavy bits at the end because for a while I was pretty sure that I would be able to finish it 100% stealth. Ducking, running, covering, jumping from trees, shooting guns, arrows, poison, flares. Lara got it all and it is fun although for a normal playthorugh you will need not much to finish it.

    Normal wildlife and special wildlife can be killed very easily even without use of special stuff or weaponry. Soldiers can be a little more persistent but then it is still not much to overcome at normal difficulty, which still feels rewarding. The final boss is little bit more of a challenge still more of a long drawn battle then really complex.

    The weapon set is exciting. Multiple bows, handguns, shotguns, rifles and a knife complete the arsenal together with normal and specialized ammo. Most of them can be upgraded with ressources that respawn indefinitely in the game. Ontop of that you can skill Lara within three different categories, most of which I never really needed.

    Summary:
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider on sale is worth the bucks it takes. A solid playthrough with some trophy catching will take you around 15-30 hrs for a full clean you will need more time and at least two playthroughs. The world is semi open with much love for detail and atmosphere. The mechanics are decent but overloaded at times. Lara itself is displayed in a positive and adventurous way. Puzzles are a bit of a let down but the game overall provides solid fun.

    Would buy again on sale.    … Expand
  24. Bitek
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    The best Tomb Raider in the series. PS4 Pro version shines with beautiful details and crisp graphics. If you enjoy Indian Jones movies and games like Uncharted and never had opportuinty to play Tomb Raider then now is the time to do it. The game sets dark , sinister tone right from the beginning. I really enjoy the game being set in south America. Mayan culture is exciting and it isThe best Tomb Raider in the series. PS4 Pro version shines with beautiful details and crisp graphics. If you enjoy Indian Jones movies and games like Uncharted and never had opportuinty to play Tomb Raider then now is the time to do it. The game sets dark , sinister tone right from the beginning. I really enjoy the game being set in south America. Mayan culture is exciting and it is beautifully depicted through out the game. Many puzzles, great combat , interesting story. This is really good game....by the way the game looks stunning on 4K TV in HDR mode.… Expand
  25. Braixsun
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is still the fun, exciting game just like it predecessors. The action moments that defined the last two games takes much of a slower pace here in this installment, making the game at times a little less exciting. However, SOTTR's biggest strength is the game's exploration aspects. It is one of the few games out today that exploring the environment is a rewardingShadow of the Tomb Raider is still the fun, exciting game just like it predecessors. The action moments that defined the last two games takes much of a slower pace here in this installment, making the game at times a little less exciting. However, SOTTR's biggest strength is the game's exploration aspects. It is one of the few games out today that exploring the environment is a rewarding treat. The game's visuals and scenery is so beautiful that it blows its predecessors looks away. The game also displays it's cultural appreciation with its Maya influence throughout the game, and plays respect to religion. Difficulty wise, this is one of the harder Tomb Raider games. Enemies are more alert now and stay constantly on their toes, which is why stealth is the biggest part of the game's gameplay. The addition fo rappelling and wall running makes the game more interesting. The tombs and puzzles plays a pivotal part of the game. Some are difficult, yet fun and worth the time. It may not be the exciting action packed game that Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider was, but Shadow of the Tomb Raider is still worth playing.… Expand
  26. Bucket303
    Sep 18, 2018
    9
    Great game, more exploration and stealth involved this time but it is implemented well. It has a slow start, so get into it and give it a chance. You won't be disappointed .
  27. IchigoTargaryen
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    This is a definite game of the year contender. While it's story isn't as good as the previous entry, it's smooth combat, more focus on puzzles and tomb raiding, and huge and intricate hub areas make it the superior game of the reboot trilogy. The design of the challenge tombs and crypts was simply gorgeous and each one was more difficult and detailed than the last constantly challengingThis is a definite game of the year contender. While it's story isn't as good as the previous entry, it's smooth combat, more focus on puzzles and tomb raiding, and huge and intricate hub areas make it the superior game of the reboot trilogy. The design of the challenge tombs and crypts was simply gorgeous and each one was more difficult and detailed than the last constantly challenging you throughout the game if you choose to explore them, and since they reward the player with gear and skills that help Lara especially in harder difficulties I'd strongly recommend them, hell even if you don't care about the skills and gear the design of each makes it well worth the visit. This game added a new difficulty setting where you could customize how hard you wanted combat, exploration, and the puzzles to be, for example, if you wanted easy combat but difficult puzzles you can adjust accordingly which is an amazing feature for a variety of players. It also has an option to localize language so that everyone speaks in the language you do or they speak in their native tongues which helps make the experience that much more realistic. I personally loved that it wasn't as combat focused as the previous two entries in the reboot trilogy and focused more on the puzzles and exploration making it more like the PS1 originals. The story is not as good as Rise of the Tomb Raider's but it is still very interesting and will have you sticking around to the very end to see where Lara ends up and how it sets the character up to be the titular Tomb Raider from the originals. It is an amazing end to a great trilogy for one of gaming's greatest icons.… Expand
  28. Rimon97
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    10/10 easy. A masterpiece and anything a Tomb Raider fan could have ask for. Old Tomb Raider fans will be very happy with this one.
  29. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    10/10 easily.
    Best one out of the reboot trilogy, simple as that. Rottr was also great, but this is even better. Got the Croft Edition and wasn't disappointed at all. Let's be honest, most people who cry about graphics are people who should be watching movies instead of playing video games. It's about experience and fun, not about how "real" a game looks. This game sacrifices    10/10 easily.
    Best one out of the reboot trilogy, simple as that. Rottr was also great, but this is even better. Got the Croft Edition and wasn't disappointed at all. Let's be honest, most people who cry about graphics are people who should be watching movies instead of playing video games. It's about experience and fun, not about how "real" a game looks. This game sacrifices Uncharted-style graphics for gameplay, while Uncharted did the exact opposite.    … Expand
  30. phoeniix23
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Wow what a journey! I just finished this on Oct 1 at 100% completion and 95% trophies earned, which took about 30-40 hours with slow-medium gameplay.

    As a massive fanboy of Tomb Raider since 1996, this game gets a 10/10 from me. The gamer in me will give it an 8.5/10. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PLAYING THIS AT HIGH DIFFICULTY THE FIRST TIME, AND EXPLORE EXPLORE EXPLORE!! Pros: 1.    Wow what a journey! I just finished this on Oct 1 at 100% completion and 95% trophies earned, which took about 30-40 hours with slow-medium gameplay.

    As a massive fanboy of Tomb Raider since 1996, this game gets a 10/10 from me.

    The gamer in me will give it an 8.5/10.

    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PLAYING THIS AT HIGH DIFFICULTY THE FIRST TIME, AND EXPLORE EXPLORE EXPLORE!!

    Pros:
    1. Stunning, beautiful graphics with excellent cutscenes.
    2. Fun puzzles to solve in Challenge Tombs.
    3. Immersive exploration, with open hubs instead of open world.
    4. Brilliant level designs. Tombs really feel oppressive and authentic.
    5. Shadow really captures the feel of Mayan/Incan/Aztec art and culture. I've always been enthralled by their history, with my favorite Mayan based movie being Apocalypto.
    6. This time round, the devs toned down on combat and focused more on exploration and puzzles instead which I really feel captured the essence of the original Tomb Raider in the 90s. Those games were hard!!
    7. Climbing and controlling Lara is intuitive. Feels natural and I actually enjoyed traversing/spelunking around the tombs. It doesn't feel as boring or mundane as the climbing in Uncharted for example. You'll really feel like an expert wall climber.
    8. I love the music used especially in the young Lara sequence and the credits.
    9. Story is engaging, especially if you collect all the lore items and read the notes in sequence.
    10. With the end of this trilogy, I cannot wait for the devs to bring Lara out of origins and into a full blown Tomb Raider dual pistol wielding mode. I hope they will hire talent to improve on writing, story flow and pacing to get to the levels of Uncharted/The Last of Us/Hellblade.

    Cons:
    1. They recommend turning on native language for immersion but I feel it's the opposite because Lara will be talking in English while NPCs will be talking in their native languages. I ended up turning it off so everyone's dialogue is in English accept for background conversations.
    2. They still haven't fixed examining objects for hidden clues. I need to turn on controller vibration each time because that's how the game allows you to detect the clues. Finding clues visually is an exercise in frustration.
    3. Background audio sometimes overlaps, cuts off or loops in the most immersion breaking manner.
    4. I cannot stand Jonah in this. STFU already with your, "Are you OK, Lara?". She's the friggin TOMB RAIDER. YES SHE'S OK JONAH. SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE SIGNED UP FOR. GET ON WITH THE PROGRAM. I feel that his character is redundant and useless. And how on earth is he always able to catch up to Lara?? He's no tomb raider obviously, yet somehow is able to find his way to Lara who had to go through climbing hell to get to places. Some writer out there must love his character so much to give him the spotligh in Rise, Shadow and even the comics. I would've preferred if they developed Sam Nishimura as a secondary character. That would've made more sense what with them being best friends in college and surviving a traumatic experience in Yamatai. I still don't know what happened between Lara and Sam. What a wasted narrative opportunity.
    5. Side missions MUST be improved the next time. It's very basic. To be fair, this is not a dedicated RPG like The Witcher/Skyrim/Fallout but if you're gonna include side quests, either go all in or remove them. Shallow fetch quests just spoil the whole experience. The gains in plot points did not justify the blandness of the side missions.
    6. Super long loading times, making fast travel a chore. I guess they'll patch this in the future. I hope.
    7. End of the world/save the world plot is getting stale. I really hope they improve their writing and narrative design for the next one.

    In conclusion, despite it's flaws, I absolutely enjoyed Shadow, and I really felt like a Tomb Raider.    … Expand
  31. Tenacidad963
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    La continuación de Tomb Raider es un buen juego. Esta vez busca diferenciarse más de la saga de Uncharted de la cual esta estigmatizada con su primer juego del 2013. En esta ocasión la bella Lara Croft es más letal mostrando como se convierte en la heroína que se recuerda de los juegos de hace veinte años. Aunque, la aventura se desarrolla en Latinoamérica. Que es una forma de rememorar loLa continuación de Tomb Raider es un buen juego. Esta vez busca diferenciarse más de la saga de Uncharted de la cual esta estigmatizada con su primer juego del 2013. En esta ocasión la bella Lara Croft es más letal mostrando como se convierte en la heroína que se recuerda de los juegos de hace veinte años. Aunque, la aventura se desarrolla en Latinoamérica. Que es una forma de rememorar lo de las primeras aventuras de la Lara Croft clásica. Se observa que hay NPC´s que hablan en idioma de la región, ya sea castellano o quechua por ejemplo. Otro aspecto que resalta más es la opción de ajustar la dificultad de la historia, los puzles, los enfrentamientos, y la exploración. Esto hace que el juego pueda ser más versátil.

    En la jugabilidad se prioriza el sigilo. Aunque, pudo mejorar en las misiones secundarias y no poner las misiones de recadero, pero es un placer jugar con Lara.

    In English
    The continuation of Tomb Raider is a good game. This time it seeks to differentiate itself from the Uncharted saga of which it is stigmatized with its first game of 2013. This time the beautiful Lara Croft is more lethal showing how she becomes the heroine that is remembered from the games of twenty years ago. Although, the adventure takes place in Latin America. This is a way of recalling the first adventures of the classic Lara Croft. It is observed that there are NPCs that speak in the language of the region, be it Spanish or Quechua for example. Another aspect that stands out more is the option to adjust the difficulty of the story, the puzzles, the confrontations, and the exploration. This makes the game more versatile.

    In the gameplay, stealth is prioritized. Although, it could improve in the secondary missions and not to put the missions of messenger, but it is a pleasure to play with Lara.    … Expand
  32. painfullike
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is definitely the best entry in the series so far. Eidos Montreal seems to feel a true spirit of the franchise. it's darker, more dangerous and difficult. It's not a revolution but solid and well made evolution in the gameplay. I love the fact that you can switch off all hints to make game more challenging. Graphics even on basic PS4 are just WOW! Whole experienceShadow of the Tomb Raider is definitely the best entry in the series so far. Eidos Montreal seems to feel a true spirit of the franchise. it's darker, more dangerous and difficult. It's not a revolution but solid and well made evolution in the gameplay. I love the fact that you can switch off all hints to make game more challenging. Graphics even on basic PS4 are just WOW! Whole experience is breath-taking. Story needs mentioning as well - finally we have something decent in the trilogy! Even if the main plot is pretty simple it has been greatly written and directed. And I'm glad that they focused on Lara herself - something which CD promised with Rise found the place here and it's great addition to the Lara's character! Can't wait for another part and I'm hoping Eidos will do it as well.… Expand
  33. PabloTA
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    The game of the year without doubt!! This game is very underrated unfortunately
  34. JAX85
    Sep 15, 2018
    9
    Best Story , best graphic , Awesome Gameplay , thanks square Enix for tomb raider series and Just Cause series !! All Square Enix games are Awesome!! We love story mode offline Games 4Ever !!!
  35. Gamer51
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    Must have more Tomb Raider...thank you Eidos Montreal for a fun Tomb Raider game. It is unfortunate Shadow of the Tomb Raider is not as commercially successful as it deserves to be.
  36. Angelhelm
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Best Tomb Raider Yet! The final chapter in the tomb raider saga delivers. It is fun and fill with the most beautiful art and engaging world we have seen in a Tomb Raider game.
  37. Ryko616
    Sep 14, 2018
    9
    After TR 2013 and Rise Of the Tomb Raider, this is the best so far. Croft Edition was pretty hefty buy, but worth the money (once we get tombs and Pv open).
    I’m only 5-6 into the game, yet it still feels so interesting. If this is a new game for someone, I recommend, for gamers of previous titles, I definitely recommend, Laras skills and gameplay are just, well spot on!
    I like    After TR 2013 and Rise Of the Tomb Raider, this is the best so far. Croft Edition was pretty hefty buy, but worth the money (once we get tombs and Pv open).
    I’m only 5-6 into the game, yet it still feels so interesting. If this is a new game for someone, I recommend, for gamers of previous titles, I definitely recommend, Laras skills and gameplay are just, well spot on!
    I like continuation of the story and linear maps, but though, the story and cutscenes seem somewhat forced and over-dramatically-scripted at some points. But I hope to see and hear Camilla as Lara Croft for the next ten years, at least. So, as a solo story 9, if there'll be amazing intriguing Pv, then 10.    … Expand
  38. DarkVanilla
    Sep 18, 2018
    9
    PLAY THE GAME ON "ONE WITH THE JUNGLE "
    i read an article that recommended this and it made the game super fun.
    It will only let you see highlighting on items that you have u locked thru the skill tree focus branch. For the heads that remember the first 2 entries...this is a great reimagining of what made those early games so fun. I would give it a 10 but in fairness to the    PLAY THE GAME ON "ONE WITH THE JUNGLE "
    i read an article that recommended this and it made the game super fun.
    It will only let you see highlighting on items that you have u locked thru the skill tree focus branch.
    For the heads that remember the first 2 entries...this is a great reimagining of what made those early games so fun.
    I would give it a 10 but in fairness to the haters...sometimes it will make you throw the controller...but hey isnt that what we are all here for?    … Expand
  39. Sarah_Hardy
    Sep 16, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game in the Reboot trilogy without a doubt. The essence of the classic Lara is well present and the game is very beautiful. The story is good and the final is exciting.… Expand
  40. kharzaq
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    The best of the new trilogy and an epic ending for this new and mature Lara Croft.
  41. ps4lover
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Man, this game is amazing like first one and Rise of the Tomb Raider.. Lara Croft is amazing character.. gameplay, stealth and graphic are great.. tomb challenge are fun to explore and solve puzzles. ai enemies are kinda dumb but that's okay. Nice job Eidos Montreal..
  42. deblemon
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Best game in the trilogy, i dont get the negative or mixed reviews. We are back to oldies Tomb Raider puzzles the graphics and the scenarios are beautiful, i screenshot the hell out of this and I barely found any bugs unlike most new games. I believe the same people giving bad reviews are the same people that only liked the new games and how they're like most of the games nowadays with aBest game in the trilogy, i dont get the negative or mixed reviews. We are back to oldies Tomb Raider puzzles the graphics and the scenarios are beautiful, i screenshot the hell out of this and I barely found any bugs unlike most new games. I believe the same people giving bad reviews are the same people that only liked the new games and how they're like most of the games nowadays with a lot of shooting but not much else. They did a great job, the only thing I don't like about this is how they mellowed her personality but hey it's the new Lara… Expand
  43. bogdan2002
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider one of the best game in series. Difficult tombs, gorgeous world, interesting exploring and battles. Underwater levels are super. I recommend.
  44. Ddavid92
    Sep 13, 2018
    9
    Overall it's a great game, the combat was fun and the story was engaging to the point where I did not want to put down the controller. The optional things(side quests and tombs/crypts) were worth it and didn't feel like I was going out of my way for nothing. The only downside is that I finished it quickly but I blitzed through the game and still got around 10-12 hours of essentiallyOverall it's a great game, the combat was fun and the story was engaging to the point where I did not want to put down the controller. The optional things(side quests and tombs/crypts) were worth it and didn't feel like I was going out of my way for nothing. The only downside is that I finished it quickly but I blitzed through the game and still got around 10-12 hours of essentially nonstop play and new game+ is sure to be a different experience so there is still plenty more to do, so I would say it's well worth picking up.… Expand
  45. grofer
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    Best part of the trilogy. The game deserves 8-8.5 points. I give 10 points because of haters who give a great game 0 points.
  46. Ben9309
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    The Challenge Tombs and Crypts are great and offers a variety of Puzzles, the new skills and abilities are really interesting making the traversal a fun experience. The Deadly Obsession difficulty level offer a great challenge, and the difficulty can be modified with multiple parameters to create a custom gameplay experience. I highly recommend trying the game. Lots of fun to have for longThe Challenge Tombs and Crypts are great and offers a variety of Puzzles, the new skills and abilities are really interesting making the traversal a fun experience. The Deadly Obsession difficulty level offer a great challenge, and the difficulty can be modified with multiple parameters to create a custom gameplay experience. I highly recommend trying the game. Lots of fun to have for long time fans and new fans alike!… Expand
  47. CtrlAlt
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    I'm at 40% through. High Difficulty settings. Taking my time and enjoying the sights. It's a great touch to hear native languages and learn about the various artifacts and lore. I'm a fan of both TR and Uncharted, and this scratches the itch very well.
  48. DMCMXC
    Sep 18, 2018
    9
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider PS4 Pro
    My score: 92/100
    The game world has a lot more density (except for the predator animals). There is a lot to do. There are more side missions. You can free roam more freely in the Peruvian jungle. There are a lot of collectibles. You always have a reason to go back to the jungle. This game is going to get you addicted. The two city hubs are also a nice    Shadow of the Tomb Raider PS4 Pro
    My score: 92/100

    The game world has a lot more density (except for the predator animals). There is a lot to do. There are more side missions. You can free roam more freely in the Peruvian jungle. There are a lot of collectibles. You always have a reason to go back to the jungle. This game is going to get you addicted. The two city hubs are also a nice change in gameplay and variety. You can tell that the devs have done a lot of effort in it. There are a lot of details in the world. The tombs are more dangerous and scarier. The story is more dark. Not as dark has I have expected but overall the story gets you hooked. More then in Rise. The visuals are beautiful (Though I think on the Xbox One X it is even better). Tho there are some minor bugs and framerate dips here and there. And also.... where is all the blood when you stealth kill your enemy.
    The voice acting of Lara is superb. Love her voice and the different facial animations. The game itself is not very polished. (Lara her bow goes right through her face). The enemy ai at some points is also not very good. And also there are not a lot of predator animals. Survival feeling is low (We are in one of the most dangerous jungles in the world. Where is all the danger?). But that does not stand in the way that this a good crafted game. I am in love with it. Love the whole Maya vibe. Love the setting and the art style.

    If you are a fan of it you will love it. If your new to the series then remember that there are no real differences with Rise.

    92/100    … Expand
  49. Voodoo123
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    The game mechanics in Shadow Of The Tomb Raider have been nicely refined this time around with noticeable increase in quality of the visuals/ story/ soundtrack / increased scenario variety. Prepare to embark on an epic indiana jones style journey with a welcome focus on rpg / tomb raiding and far less shooting / killing than I expected going in! Hands down the best in the trilogy. If youThe game mechanics in Shadow Of The Tomb Raider have been nicely refined this time around with noticeable increase in quality of the visuals/ story/ soundtrack / increased scenario variety. Prepare to embark on an epic indiana jones style journey with a welcome focus on rpg / tomb raiding and far less shooting / killing than I expected going in! Hands down the best in the trilogy. If you enjoyed TR 2013 and Rise OTT's outing's then shadow is a must have.… Expand
  50. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Oct 17, 2018
    8
    Rise starts off really strong, then flatlines a bit then picks up and ends strong. The story for me wasnt anything crazy but I did like the ending which really show Laura becoming a legendary tomb raider. The main antagonist was kind of a dud till the end. You can really tell with these reboot games that they are trying to emulate uncharted success but not quite reaching it. The graphicsRise starts off really strong, then flatlines a bit then picks up and ends strong. The story for me wasnt anything crazy but I did like the ending which really show Laura becoming a legendary tomb raider. The main antagonist was kind of a dud till the end. You can really tell with these reboot games that they are trying to emulate uncharted success but not quite reaching it. The graphics look great just like the previous version, sssome areas shine more then others. The gameplay mechanics is pretty much more of the same if you played the last 2 games. I like that they added more tombs and crypts for exploration, which is probably my favorite part of the game. They didn't add many enemies or fighting areas which really was disappointing. They have 4 different types of weapons each with their own unique ammunition but you hardly get to use them. The skill tree kept the game interesting, I did enjoy learning new skill. There are many items to collect used for upgrading, I always seemed to have more than I needed. All in all it was a good ending to a good rebooted trilogy.… Expand
  51. P1Falchion
    Oct 24, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When Tomb Raider got rebooted in 2013 I was looking forward to seeing how it would turn out. And thankfully in the end it turned out to be a great game and the same can be said of it’s sequel Rise of the Tomb Raider. And with Shadow in the Tomb Raider it marks the end of Lara Croft Origin Trilogy. I thought story wise the first game was a great introduction to what type of character we were going to get this time around. Rise of the Tomb Raider continued to tell her origin story, only this time adding the organization Trinity who were responsible for the death of her father. And now with Shadow of the Tomb Raider this is where we were able to find out more about why Trinity killed her father and we see Lara transform into the Tomb Raider many fans know and love.

    I was excited about playing this game because I was looking forward to seeing what Lara Croft would do next but, the thing with this game is my level of excitement going into this game was not as high when comparing to when the game was rebooted and when Rise of the Tomb Raider came out. After playing this game I was left satisfied with the gameplay but, felt that story wise they could have handled a lot of the events that occur in this game better. The story of this game is Lara is on a mission to stop Trinity from acquiring a dagger that can cause the apocalypse if anyone were to get it. So in order for Trinity to not acquire the dagger Lara get the dagger and because of her action she causes the apocalypse. And now the only way she can stop the world from ending is to go to South America and find the legendary city of Paititi and find the box that can stop the apocalypse.

    The direction of Lara’s character early on in the game I wasn’t a fan of because she came across as an unlikeable character. And I know that the point of that is so supporting characters like Jonah can call her out and she grows as a character as you play the game. Unfortunately the way that it was handle just didn’t sit well with me and it took a long time for me to like Lara as a character again. And as for the villain of the game this is another problem I have with the story because the main villain really could have benefited from being apart of the previous game so we can learn more about the character and somewhat sympathy with the villian. I only say that because the game was intending to do this as the story progressed and in the end it was underwhelming.

    As for the gameplay it's the same as the other games with some added element like how stealth is handled in the game. There are some areas where you can hide on walls and use as camouflage. That is made most evident seeing how you can use the mud on the ground and have Lara cover herself in it and like that see can use a lot of the environment to her advantage. These segments are fun and satisfying especially when you can successfully take out an area without being seen.

    One thing I really loved from Tomb Raider 2013 were the tombs you can explore because they provided puzzles and you can net yourself some rewards. Now this game does have tombs but, my issue with how they were handled this time is that most of the tombs I found I couldn’t do because I needed a specific weapon or attachment in order to enter the tomb. And for the most part I couldn’t do a lot of tombs because of that and it almost seems like tombs were meant as post game content. While in the end I enjoyed the experience after I beat the game I didn’t want to continue playing. For me when the credits rolled I didn’t have any interest in completing the tombs because I was done there was no reward worth it for me because I beat the final area and there was no point to complete tombs at that point. Luckily there is a new game plus feature so maybe this is the best way to tackle tombs as you play.

    In the end Shadow of the Tomb Raider was a really good game and I would recommend this game to anyone who have enjoyed the rebooted series. The game looks great and the music was also really good which added to a lot of the moments that did stand out in the game. Especially the scenes where you see the badass Lara Croft we know and love. This is my least favorite out of the three but, it was still a journey I was glad to see in the end and I am excited to see what is next for Lara Croft.    … Expand
  52. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations. Sound: amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed. History and gameplay: beautiful and charming    I have just finished the game, leaving behind many secondary missions and activities to do. Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations.
    Sound:
    amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay:
    beautiful and charming
    Great Game.    … Expand
  53. VmsCritic
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    I’ve played this trilogy since the beginning and I was astonished of how I loved this franchise reboot. This last game approaches the Mayan Mythology with excellence. The game has more tombs than the last ones, and less action. The action was kind of remade, with a stealth/shadow/hunt approach, but don’t worry, we have those huge action moments from the last games. The jungle dynamic isI’ve played this trilogy since the beginning and I was astonished of how I loved this franchise reboot. This last game approaches the Mayan Mythology with excellence. The game has more tombs than the last ones, and less action. The action was kind of remade, with a stealth/shadow/hunt approach, but don’t worry, we have those huge action moments from the last games. The jungle dynamic is amazing, giving a photographic scenario for the player to enjoy, not to mention that the diving has improved a lot! The ending chapter of this game is the best of the franchise, with a epic scenes and amazing moments. I’d say that this is a great game, with great moments, a few epic moments, and finally great tombs. The studio could have spent a few more months to improve the gameplay, and I really missed the innovation step in this game, as the gameplay was more or less the same. With astonishing new games such as HZD, GOW, I hope Tomb Raider comes back in PS5 with a lot of innovation! Final Score 8.5/10.… Expand
  54. Tazcat2011
    Dec 3, 2018
    8
    The game controls fine and looks nice. I am a fan of this trilogy so I am a bit biased. The story was serviceable, but nothing memorable. One aspect that I really hated was the forced unarmed combat sections. There is a part where, once again, you lose all your weapons and are forced to stealth kill enemies. What drives me crazy is that they have guns, but you are not allowed to pick themThe game controls fine and looks nice. I am a fan of this trilogy so I am a bit biased. The story was serviceable, but nothing memorable. One aspect that I really hated was the forced unarmed combat sections. There is a part where, once again, you lose all your weapons and are forced to stealth kill enemies. What drives me crazy is that they have guns, but you are not allowed to pick them up and use them. That is such a stupid decision just to force you to use stealth. Also the "lose all your weapons" trope needs to go in games. It is not a fun "mechanic" and is so cliche at this point.… Expand
  55. barryburton
    Jan 24, 2019
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. It plays like a dream. It is the wide-roaming, visually stunning, exploration focused TR experience I have been waiting for. The combat is very entertaining. You have to play it on the hardest setting for it to feel challenging. There is less frequent combat than in Tomb Raider (2013), but to me that made it a more fitting Tomb Raider experience.

    Where    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. It plays like a dream. It is the wide-roaming, visually stunning, exploration focused TR experience I have been waiting for. The combat is very entertaining. You have to play it on the hardest setting for it to feel challenging. There is less frequent combat than in Tomb Raider (2013), but to me that made it a more fitting Tomb Raider experience.

    Where this really shines as a Tomb Raider game is in the exploration and puzzle department. The feeling of risk and isolation is huge, especially if you play on Deadly Obsession. Some early platforming bugs that left to accidental deaths have thankfully been ironed out.

    I enjoyed the RPG skill-based elements, they really suit the game and set it apart from the otherwise quite similar Uncharted series. However, there is too much focus on collecting parts to upgrade guns, when they make very little difference, and by the time your guns are powered up there are only about 3 proper combat sequences that need them. That said, the bow is as fun as ever and the shooting mechanics work perfectly. I hope the DLC will bring some combat missions.

    The only down side is that the story is quite laboured and not especially gripping. The "key" and the "box" just felt like plot devices to progress the game, rather than a self contained story. The previous two games were better in that sense.

    I highly recommend this game, it loses a point because the story wasn't as engaging as it could be.    … Expand
  56. megudyeh
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Lara in Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a lot more social than the first 2. She can meet people, mission givers and traders in town. Jonah has partnered up with her so that has made her less of the lone warrior she was before. However it's also a very dark game. Halfway through she comes across grotesque creatures that turns it into a semi-horror.

    I like how Eidos has given players options    Lara in Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a lot more social than the first 2. She can meet people, mission givers and traders in town. Jonah has partnered up with her so that has made her less of the lone warrior she was before. However it's also a very dark game. Halfway through she comes across grotesque creatures that turns it into a semi-horror.

    I like how Eidos has given players options to customize the gameplay. Also default skipping Lara commenting upon the collectibles she finds was great. That was such an annoying speed bump for the first 2. I don't mind how there is less gunfights than the first 2 because I get to explore the area more. It's still fun coming across enemies as Eidos has given you multiple ways of taking them on. Eidos has kept the game interesting enough that I will replay it later. Still lots of side missions and other collectibles to get.    … Expand
  57. BITESCREEN
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    Mit The Dark Knight hat unsere Kultur das Böse neu entdeckt: Ob James Bond oder Superheld, vieles bekommt heute einen düsteren Anstrich – dabei ist unsere Realität doch finster genug. Auch Tomb Raider ist dank Square Enix dreckig und gemein – und Shadow of the Tomb Raider führt diesen Weg konsequent weiter. Im peruanischen Dschungel bricht eine mit Schlamm getarnte Lara Croft ihren FeindenMit The Dark Knight hat unsere Kultur das Böse neu entdeckt: Ob James Bond oder Superheld, vieles bekommt heute einen düsteren Anstrich – dabei ist unsere Realität doch finster genug. Auch Tomb Raider ist dank Square Enix dreckig und gemein – und Shadow of the Tomb Raider führt diesen Weg konsequent weiter. Im peruanischen Dschungel bricht eine mit Schlamm getarnte Lara Croft ihren Feinden das Genick und zieht sie mit dem Strick gurgelnd in Baumkronen. Oder sie erscheint wie einst Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now vor flackerndem Feuerschein als schwarzer Todesengel. Das Gameplay bleibt derweil gleich – das selten genutzte Guerilla-Feature entpuppt sich nämlich eher als PR-Gag. Dafür passen Eidos Montréal die Spielbalance dem dunklen Ton an: Die Kanadier haben den Shooterpart stark heruntergeschraubt und konzentrieren sich voll auf halsbrecherische Hangeleien und fordernde Rätsel. Beide finden sich gerne in Höhlen tief unter der Erde, wo klaustrophobische Spalten und blutige Knochenbecken an den britischen Schocker The Descent erinnern. Sowieso ist das Spiel linearer und beschränkt seine Open-World im Prinzip auf lebendige Maya-Städte wie das hübsche Paititi. Die Rechnung geht auf: Nie war ein neuer Teil näher dran am alten Spielgefühl, das sich Fans der Reihe ohnehin insgeheim schon lange wünschen.… Expand
  58. HeavyMetalSloth
    Jan 1, 2019
    9
    I just would like to say that the developers did a great job with this game. Before this game i played Rise of the Tomb Raider and this game was much better than that one. You really have to pay attention to the story and the characters as i would find myself lost in the story because it mainly revolves around solving riddles and those riddles deal with a part of history i am not familiarI just would like to say that the developers did a great job with this game. Before this game i played Rise of the Tomb Raider and this game was much better than that one. You really have to pay attention to the story and the characters as i would find myself lost in the story because it mainly revolves around solving riddles and those riddles deal with a part of history i am not familiar with. There were times where i would ask myself why am i doing this and the only answer i had at that time was i am trying to save the world. Here are my likes and dislikes about the game.

    Likes:
    -A much better stealth approach than Rise of the Tomb Raider
    -Liked the fact that the game took place in a jungle and not in snow. For some reason i wasn't a big fan of snow in the previous game.
    -Amazing views and architectures. Tremendous credit to the developers on this one.
    -The puzzles are frustrating, but they are so much more unique than the previous game.
    -Jonah looked way better than the previous game.
    -interacting with another culture is pretty cool
    -The story is good as any game or movie to me that deals with the apocalypse is satisfying to watch or play.
    -The skill tree has a better layout
    -Love how they included the crazy arrow that makes enemies go insane.

    Dislikes:
    -Due to me not having the required language skill or required gear to raid tombs or decipher murals i had to come back to them which was really annoying because yes there is fast travel, but even then to me it was not worth coming back unless i felt like it as you still had to trek through the jungle and find it again.
    -Stringing enemies up into trees didn't look that great when executed. Just looked very odd. Maybe it was a glitch or something.
    -Towards the end pf completing a challenge tomb it doesn't feel as satisfying as the previous game as all you do is pull down the mechanism and the challenge is completed. Whereas the other game you would open the mechanism and light would spew out and felt more satisfying.

    To me there is a lot to love about this game and not sure why the user score is a 7.4. This game is so much better than the previous one. I hope they come out with another Tomb Raider game as the series has been addicting. Maybe the next game takes place in Egypt as that would be awesome.    … Expand
  59. iddqd4
    Dec 23, 2018
    8
    Левел дизайн хорошо, сюжет и персонажи плохо, экшен, мало и плохо, гробницы отлично, моделька Лары и картинка в целом похвально, атмосфера древних городов и экзотических поселений отлично, ощущение крутого приключения в наличии. 8.5 из 10.Левел дизайн хорошо, сюжет и персонажи плохо, экшен, мало и плохо, гробницы отлично, моделька Лары и картинка в целом похвально, атмосфера древних городов и экзотических поселений отлично, ощущение крутого приключения в наличии. 8.5 из 10.
  60. SuperDuck23
    Mar 3, 2019
    9
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is another solid action-adventure game that delivers what you’d expect from the series. In spite of the characters remaining hollow and the story being baffling, the gameplay is what you should play this game for. It hones in on what was strong with the previous instalments and adds a few new welcome touches. While it is not the best game of the trilogy, it is aShadow of the Tomb Raider is another solid action-adventure game that delivers what you’d expect from the series. In spite of the characters remaining hollow and the story being baffling, the gameplay is what you should play this game for. It hones in on what was strong with the previous instalments and adds a few new welcome touches. While it is not the best game of the trilogy, it is a must for fans of the other two.… Expand
  61. Nunomagalhaes
    May 13, 2019
    9
    Very good game,i love the games who tell us real facts about real history, real places etc,i read everything, The graphics are great,sound is great,the tomba puzzles etc are very good challenge, history is good, addictive Gameplay,i don T know why There are Games with a lot of quality and teach real history and facts
    and people give so bad review, nowdays we have amazing    Very good game,i love the games who tell us real facts about real history, real places etc,i read everything, The graphics are great,sound is great,the tomba puzzles etc are very good challenge, history is good, addictive Gameplay,i don T know why There are Games with a lot of quality and teach real history and facts
    and people give so bad review, nowdays we have amazing videogame...sometimes,even the worst have something good.    … Expand
  62. harlota
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    I thought at first that it was like an expansion pack for the last game and, seeing the scores, I postponed playing it. But, once I started playing it, it greatly exceeded my expectations and I loved every minute of it. I actually believe it's the best of the series. 10 out of 10
  63. Mario_Tierra
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    El tercero de la saga reboot. Un juego menospreciado debido a que salió entre una avalancha de grandes juegos, quedando en segundo plano. No comparto que las dos primeras entregas tengan aproximadamente un 85 y este un 75, porque estamos ante un juego que sigue la misma marcha que los anteriores. Personalmente creo que la historia de Rise of the Tomb Rider está un pelín por encima, peroEl tercero de la saga reboot. Un juego menospreciado debido a que salió entre una avalancha de grandes juegos, quedando en segundo plano. No comparto que las dos primeras entregas tengan aproximadamente un 85 y este un 75, porque estamos ante un juego que sigue la misma marcha que los anteriores. Personalmente creo que la historia de Rise of the Tomb Rider está un pelín por encima, pero eso no indica que Shadow of the Tomb Raider sea peor, para mí es exactamente igual de bueno, y nos muestra a lo que para mí es la mejor versión de Lara Croft. Le doy un punto menos que al Rise porque considero que la historia no es tan "frenética" como aquella (que igualmente es muy buena), pero no puedo darle menos de un 8, de hecho para mí es de 85.… Expand
  64. balding
    May 13, 2019
    9
    The best game, with the best Lara, and overall, the best Tomb Raider of this fantastic reboot trilogy. I think this is the game that best captures the essence of what made Tomb Raider great and melts it with modern game design and cinematic storytelling in a single package. The result is a fun game, with great exploration, Tombs, stealth and survival. Story can be better overall, but alsoThe best game, with the best Lara, and overall, the best Tomb Raider of this fantastic reboot trilogy. I think this is the game that best captures the essence of what made Tomb Raider great and melts it with modern game design and cinematic storytelling in a single package. The result is a fun game, with great exploration, Tombs, stealth and survival. Story can be better overall, but also it´s better than 2013 reboot and Rise, specially Lara as a character who is much more compelling and interesting. Can´t wait where the series goes next.… Expand
  65. Przemun1304
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    the best one of the next gen trilogy. If you like exploration and jungle atmosphere, definitely love it.
  66. AlexSammen
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Cool game ! third in the restart trilogy! a little lack of shootings! but overall 10 out of 10 !! I would like to continue!
  67. claoud
    May 11, 2019
    10
    excellent jeux, dommage que beaucoup de joueurs de nos jours regardent des notes de sites et des youtubeur ou des streamers et du coup à cause de leurs avis négatifs passe a coté de jeux qui pourrai leurs plaire.
  68. nickhorn
    May 21, 2019
    9
    OMG having to listen to everyone speak in Spanish made this game SO ANNOYING. Change to English early on and enjoy a great game.
  69. coorhys
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    The whole rebooted Tomb Raider trilogy has been absolutely stellar, and this game caps it off excellently. It's very difficult to pick which is better between this and Rise of the Tomb Raider, as both are excellent, although this game does lean more into the exploration and puzzle side of things, while Rise was a lot more combat-heavy and action-packed.

    The graphics here are beautiful;    The whole rebooted Tomb Raider trilogy has been absolutely stellar, and this game caps it off excellently. It's very difficult to pick which is better between this and Rise of the Tomb Raider, as both are excellent, although this game does lean more into the exploration and puzzle side of things, while Rise was a lot more combat-heavy and action-packed.

    The graphics here are beautiful; some of the best on PS4 when it comes to the stunning environments and super-detailed main character models. Lara herself looks brilliant in particular, and is again voiced expertly by Camilla Luddington, however some of the NPCs can look rather generic and sometimes the difference in detail between Lara and someone she is talking to can be a little jarring.

    Gameplay-wise, this plays very similarly to the previous Tomb Raider reboot entries, which seems to be drawing very heavily from Uncharted. However a few additional mechanics have been added, such as a grappling hook, enhanced stealth, and a new emphasis on underwater sections and swimming, which can add some great tension when squeezing through a gap underwater then rushing to the surface or nearest opening for a quick gasp of air.

    The game world itself is a little more open than in Rise of the Tomb Raider, and there are plenty of expertly designed tombs to be found and conquered. I did feel that a few of them were a little difficult to find however, even when using the map to direct you. The waypoint system is something that could be improved, and this has been true for the whole trilogy.

    If you enjoyed the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, or Rise of the Tomb Raider, then this is a must-buy. I would definitely recommend playing those games first however to get the most out of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, as there is a story continuation throughout them all which is wrapped up satisfyingly here.    … Expand
  70. Cergon
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    First Tomb Raider that you can actually lose yourself in just by exploring - perfect evolution of the franchise imo.
  71. oHubner
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Excelente game, totalmente nostálgico, apresenta uma Lara mais madura. Ponto negativo: muitos pacotes de expansão que poderiam já estar no jogo base.
  72. Shanyang21
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    This game is ROTR 2.0. I love it! Entertaining exploration, nice action gameplay, stunning graphics, new and improved mechanics...The only bad thing is Jonah, his presence in the story is so forced it doesn't make any sense.
  73. MarkJamesB
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Brilliant game. Graphics are amazing. Both the stealth and combat elements are perfectly balanced with a wide array of ability’s and weapons to master and apply. This is the best of the new trilogy and I hope they plan on making more. It has the perfect balance of lineal storytelling and open world, RPG-lite gameplay which gives it a really nice pacing. As I mentioned before the visualsBrilliant game. Graphics are amazing. Both the stealth and combat elements are perfectly balanced with a wide array of ability’s and weapons to master and apply. This is the best of the new trilogy and I hope they plan on making more. It has the perfect balance of lineal storytelling and open world, RPG-lite gameplay which gives it a really nice pacing. As I mentioned before the visuals are fantastic. One scene where Lara emerges from the water with a fiery backdrop is absolutely stunning.… Expand
  74. malthael000
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    I was feeling bad about their earlier access on PC. However the beginning is really good, I like the exploration, this game its about exploration and taking photos. But I was excepting more... The first Cinematic trailer-which I really like, its not about what you will see in the game.
  75. gabrievin
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Simply the best adventure of Lara Croft so far. If you have played the previous ones, know that this is a great homage to the classics, in addition to following the tradition of quality that came with the reboot. Be sure to play!
  76. Lanark
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, Gorgeous game, one of the best action adventures around, well done Square Enix, I will know not to pay attention to the obvious Far Left SJW pseudo Journalist reviews of the Vine, Polygon and Telegraph again, or I would have missed out on a fantastic game, they just seem to exist to whine and preach far left ideology trying to taint and destroy everything, didn't any one tellBeautiful, Gorgeous game, one of the best action adventures around, well done Square Enix, I will know not to pay attention to the obvious Far Left SJW pseudo Journalist reviews of the Vine, Polygon and Telegraph again, or I would have missed out on a fantastic game, they just seem to exist to whine and preach far left ideology trying to taint and destroy everything, didn't any one tell them its just a game, a piece of entertainment?… Expand
  77. ilovelawforever
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Shadow of tomb raider is a great game and I don't know why critics are so harsh on it.Its a good conclusion to 2013 Tomb raider and it handels the story well.Overall its a must win game woth more tombs to explore and more things to do in tomb raidser world.It was worth the wait.
  78. KayVen17
    Sep 26, 2018
    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. RegelnDeutsche 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. Mein persönlicher Score = 84/100 Mein User Score = 8/10… Expand
  79. Berrlett
    Sep 17, 2018
    8
    I think Shadow of the TR will still work alright both critically and commercially. The prime support will come from the Tomb Raider fans, specially fans of the last reboot as Shadow is basically more of the same of TR 2013 and Rise of the TR. Apart from a minor glitch where one of the game's prominent characters "Jonah" appeared twice on the screen the game is actually clean and theI think Shadow of the TR will still work alright both critically and commercially. The prime support will come from the Tomb Raider fans, specially fans of the last reboot as Shadow is basically more of the same of TR 2013 and Rise of the TR. Apart from a minor glitch where one of the game's prominent characters "Jonah" appeared twice on the screen the game is actually clean and the gameplay is smooth, Fighting is similar to Rise and TR2013 which is a very good thing and the story is good/ok.… Expand
  80. juditeprince
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is easily the best in the trilogy. Eidos does not disappoint!
  81. Youmustdienow
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    Beat game on ps4 pro in 4K, set resolution as priority. Took around 10 hrs to beat. Didn’t do any side missions yet. So as a diehard Tomb Raider fan, I’m pleased that we got a lush jungle setting this time. They added 10xs the tombs & puzzles. I’m also really loving the swimming controls. Its also cool that you can play as ps1 Lara. I tried that out during the tigar fights. Felt like I wasBeat game on ps4 pro in 4K, set resolution as priority. Took around 10 hrs to beat. Didn’t do any side missions yet. So as a diehard Tomb Raider fan, I’m pleased that we got a lush jungle setting this time. They added 10xs the tombs & puzzles. I’m also really loving the swimming controls. Its also cool that you can play as ps1 Lara. I tried that out during the tigar fights. Felt like I was playing an HD remake of the originals at times.

    Gameplay wise I had little complaints. I hate only the upgrade system because I always feel like I choose the wrong things & would rather the game automatically be balaced. My other issue was with some cutscenes. The plot had its moments, but I just didnt care about the bad guy trying to end the world. I think Lara came off as shallow since her best friend Johna did everything to treat her good, yet since he’s not a sweaty chested bodybuilder, he only gets thank yous & goodbyes. We are 3 games in & the guy can’t catch a break. Also, why did TR tease duel pistols in previous games? They never make a comeback. Guess we all got lied to.    … Expand
  82. kys8094
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Best action game of 2018. The real Tomb Raider is back. Trilogy is over, but a new Tomb Raider sequel is expected. :D
  83. vaan23
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful .
  84. wolfe_707
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    one of the best tomb raider game when it come to adventure so much fun playing with Lara croft
    the did a great job in this part.
  85. arcofadiver
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    I will echo others who have said not to believe the negative reviews! I almost abandoned the game an hour or two in because I thought it was inferior to the first two installments of the trilogy and going to be a slog to get through. But luckily I stuck with it through its slow start and was rewarded with far and away the best segment of the series. Full marks and kudos to the team behindI will echo others who have said not to believe the negative reviews! I almost abandoned the game an hour or two in because I thought it was inferior to the first two installments of the trilogy and going to be a slog to get through. But luckily I stuck with it through its slow start and was rewarded with far and away the best segment of the series. Full marks and kudos to the team behind this game!

    It's true that there is significantly less combat in this one and in the first two hours, what combat there is, felt clunky and unsatisfying. But stick with it - the game slowly becomes the most immersive, beautiful, interesting Tomb Raider yet. Stunning, vast worlds and intriguing exploration - and all skillfully executed.

    The tombs are plentiful and have a satisfying degree of difficulty that can be tailored to your taste by selecting the level of hints from none to maximum. There are additional skills and maneuvers that are really fun and the combat eventually becomes engaging and challenging.

    Yes this is an evolution not a revolution but the familiar feels great and the graphics are so much better than the first two, that the world completely sucks you in. I grew to prefer the balance in this one of more exploration and tombs than combat .

    If you're looking for a first person shooter - look elsewhere. If you're looking for one of the best immersive adventure games available on PS4 look no further. Do not miss this one if you are a Tomb Raider fan.    … Expand
  86. Leon2703
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This is the best Tomb Raider yet. I have no idea why critics are being so tough on it. I will say that some things could be better (animations, hand-to-hand combat, etc), but the good outweighs the bad by a large margin. Honestly, this game is a solid 9,0 I did put 10 to push the score up a bit. But don't worry, this game is spectacular.
  87. Vanys
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is a sequel worthy of the previous 2, same game system if you like the previous ones you would like this, there is not much risk in the purchase insured… Expand
  88. Byrne2020
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Gotta say that this is an amazing game. The graphics are beautiful and the story is a little bit over the top but really fun. Exploration is amazing as usual with this series. A must buy.
  89. uVimOvil
    Sep 27, 2018
    8
    muy continuista si, pero tan adictivo como las 2 entregas anteriores, es un juego de una exploradora y el juego es perfecto para explorar.
  90. fishbone76
    Sep 21, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played on PS4 and finished 2 playthroughs. One on hard and one on hard for traversal and puzzles but normal for combat. I'm not a friend of hard combat so I don't think I'm gonna play this on a harder diffuclty.

    pros:

    - I had a bug free game except for the 100% artifact achievement

    - photo mode (could need some improvement but there already is a thread for that)

    - the traversal in every aspect without the white ledges. I looooove it every time Lara's grib fails and I have to press the grab button again.

    - piranhas

    - every puzzle and tomb, especially the eagle trial and path of battle

    - the nahual quest

    - the stealth system

    - the cenotes, the whole yaaxil stuff gave me the creeps (you heard them but never really saw them); especially before we really knew what

    and who they are.

    - The cenotes challenge tomb with the ship

    - San Juan was a lovely hub, wish it would had been bigger.

    - Lara's arms :3

    - Unuratu was very well written, I really felt sad when she died

    - Etzli was gladly not some annoying little brat but I would had prefered a little older boy (16) to take on his mothers heir. How old is he?

    Maybe 13?

    - Villagers voiced their annoyance when Lara ran and shoved them outta the way.

    - Jonah did a good job on keeping Lara on the ground. For exampel when he shouted at her after the tsunami.

    - The story itself was good.

    - Lara's personality was good, like she didn't had time or cared about her injured leg while Jonah worried. The best part was when she had her badass moment at the oil refinery and the "Don't try me" part.
    What irked me was that she said sorry to Amaru after stabbing him. Why? He killed her father. She didn't had any connection with him. I would had understand the "sorry" if he had been one of her Professors or an old friend who visited them often when Lara was young. Also that she fell so easily for Rourke's lie about Jonah being dead.

    cons:

    - her stiff necklace (might be minor but it annoyed me)

    - There were no visible marks on Lara's back (in the cutscene) after the Jaguar attack. I mean her back must have deep cuts from those

    claws.
    - way too often in combat my view got blocked by big ass leaves (some games make objects transparent when the camera gets too close) - Invisible walls ok there weren't that many but I wished I could jump on most tents, sheds, block of stones. For example I was deeply annoyed that I couldn't jump and climb on most of the buildings in San Juan village and Kuvaq Yaku. I WOULD LOVE TO CLIMB EVERYTHING - The villagers of Paititi shared how many different faces? Not many because after running around some time I recognized them all over again. Some incest heavy village there. Also the faces of Amarus guards all looked the same you can even recognize that tho they wear helmets or facepaint. A little bit more face diversity wouldn't hurt. - Where's that deadly Jungle? There weren't enough Jaguar encounters. Where are the Anacondas, black caimans, giant centipedes and vipers? I didn't felt threatened by the Jungle at all. - combat: I know they reduced combat but imo it was too much reduction. I wouldn't had mind to encounter 2- 4 human enemies here and there and definitely more animal encounters. The first would have been a good place to use hanging enemies up by tree branches. - no enemies in tombs and cryptas - while the underwater sections where pretty and fun; especially when Piranhas were around it wasn't very challenging because I always had enough air. - I was missing a manual control for the flashlight - traps! I only died by one. They are too easy to see, especially if you walk instead of run. - The boss fight. I miss big epic boss battles where you have to learn their mechanics. Destroy/hit some sore spot, evade attacks, go for a boss hit that shortens the Boss life bar (that we can actually see) than repeat until we get to phase two. some random thoughts and suggestions: - I'd prefer to unlock instead of buying some weapons or weapon upgrades, outfits and other extras like hairstyle (Yes the braid), sunglasses, a hat (like I was really envious about Isabella's hat that would have worked perfectly with the adventurer outfit) and colors to dye some outfit parts. I want to be really rewarded by climbing up or down a hard to find cave or some secret passage. Or the church tower in San Juan. Or some underwater section. As of now Shadow is imo the best in this reboot series. And that's it I enjoyed the game and give it 8 out of 10 points.    … Expand
  91. 4DaLulz
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a charming game from start to finish, it explores some of Lara's more interesting path and allows you to explore large open areas filled with treasures and secrets to find.

    Graphics: Lighting, textures and the overall art design is some of the best in the series if not THE best. Sound: Everything from trees to people and the wild life are portrayed in    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a charming game from start to finish, it explores some of Lara's more interesting path and allows you to explore large open areas filled with treasures and secrets to find.

    Graphics:
    Lighting, textures and the overall art design is some of the best in the series if not THE best.

    Sound:
    Everything from trees to people and the wild life are portrayed in marvellous crisp audio.

    Gameplay:
    This is definitely the best TR title in the gameplay department, Lara's moveset and animations all flow perfectly. Ledges and secrets can be pointed out to you or you can raise the difficulty however you like so that you don't get handed everything easily, nice touch.

    Ending statement:
    One of the best in the series and it's an absolute gem to play, if you are a TR fan or an Uncharted fan, it's a must play!

    Score:
    8/10    … Expand
  92. Cadet111
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    A great game, the best of whole trilogy, finally the return of Tomb Raider .... if you like the classic views of this game from Playstaion 1, this is definitely the title for you. A lot of exploration, tombs ... definitely less shooting .... if you're looking for a shootout, buy yourself Gears of war or even Uncharted 4. I give this game 10/10 because the game has caught me incredibly,A great game, the best of whole trilogy, finally the return of Tomb Raider .... if you like the classic views of this game from Playstaion 1, this is definitely the title for you. A lot of exploration, tombs ... definitely less shooting .... if you're looking for a shootout, buy yourself Gears of war or even Uncharted 4. I give this game 10/10 because the game has caught me incredibly, although the first two parts of the trilogy did not impress me, this third part is great.… Expand
  93. DavidHoltzer
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best Tomb Raider game i have ever played. From the rebooted Tomb Raiders this is my favourite. I loved the locations and puzzles, climbing sections and the enemy encounters. The jungle felt alive and it was hard to navigate which was a nice challenge. The cripts and challenge tombs were well thought out. And there were some interesting side quests too. My issues with this gameOne of the best Tomb Raider game i have ever played. From the rebooted Tomb Raiders this is my favourite. I loved the locations and puzzles, climbing sections and the enemy encounters. The jungle felt alive and it was hard to navigate which was a nice challenge. The cripts and challenge tombs were well thought out. And there were some interesting side quests too. My issues with this game are the story: It wasn't the most exciting, the characters were bland and Lara felt out of place because she was the only character who was well written. The game doesn't always work properly: mostly the climbing, sometimes you can grab on a ledge and you fall to your death ect. Overall i'd give it a 8.3 but the scores are so low, so i go with 10… Expand
  94. SteauaFortza
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This is going to be legen......wait for it.....dary, legendary!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  95. ischtwan
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    Very good game - reduced shooting, more stealth, more tombs, stronger story-focus, more quiet and atmospheric moments. Good graphics, only the controls are a little bit clunky. If you like this kind of games it´s easily a 9.0, i give it 10 points because of some haters who give this beautiful game a 0?1 For me personally this is more interesting and compelling than God of War.
  96. FatalBrush
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    I had my difficulties catching up with the story but eventually I did and thought it was too shallow. I'm used to more character development from the previous Tomb Raider games. Nonetheless, this title brings in amazing gameplay, a good amount of riddles and tombs also a few amusing side quests. Whoever liked the previous titles is certainly going to enjoy this one. For everyone else: giveI had my difficulties catching up with the story but eventually I did and thought it was too shallow. I'm used to more character development from the previous Tomb Raider games. Nonetheless, this title brings in amazing gameplay, a good amount of riddles and tombs also a few amusing side quests. Whoever liked the previous titles is certainly going to enjoy this one. For everyone else: give it a try, it's an awesome game.… Expand
  97. mibo
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    I wasn't sure what to expect with this game. It was clearly a darker version and more brutal. If the reboot attempt was to create a very different Lara than games of old while keeping fans endeared I'd say they did it with this trilogy but just barely. Some diehard fans may have a harder time with it but I like the change and how modern it has become. I especially like that they focused onI wasn't sure what to expect with this game. It was clearly a darker version and more brutal. If the reboot attempt was to create a very different Lara than games of old while keeping fans endeared I'd say they did it with this trilogy but just barely. Some diehard fans may have a harder time with it but I like the change and how modern it has become. I especially like that they focused on discovery and exploration more than combat. There are those who did not feel the same. To each his own I suppose. All in all, while it wasn't perfect, I think it was a worthy investment as there are way more pros than cons.… Expand
  98. Hallowsend666
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    Had an absolute blast playing it, the challenge tombs, the focus on more exploration. digging deeper into Lara´s conflict with Trinity and how it affected her.

    Loved everything about this!
  99. wesker2012
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    I was really impressed with this game after having low expectations for it because of critics scores. It was one of the best games I've ever played. The atmosphere, sound, puzzle solving, and jungle environment was one of the best I've experienced. It was the most fun I've had in awhile with a video game. I was glad that the hardest difficulty helped obscure the game hints regardingI was really impressed with this game after having low expectations for it because of critics scores. It was one of the best games I've ever played. The atmosphere, sound, puzzle solving, and jungle environment was one of the best I've experienced. It was the most fun I've had in awhile with a video game. I was glad that the hardest difficulty helped obscure the game hints regarding exploration and puzzles. I wish more games did that. I enjoyed the game so much, I ended with a 95% completion with the overworld map. The production quality was top notch and the game was so intense and engaging. The gameplay and controls were pretty much perfect too and became second nature. There were a very small amount of really annoying parts but they were few and far between the overall game. I'd recommend this game for exploration and puzzle solving lovers. The combat was also very minimal and the stealth takedowns were very fun and satisfying. I think this may be the best tomb raider game I ever played.… Expand
  100. dypsomaniart
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    I've played every tomb raider (yes I'm old), this is up there with the best.
    This game really brought back the feeling of the much earlier titles where it was all about the exploration and adventure.
    I was awed by many of the environments, crypts and tombs, simply stunning visually. The puzzles were entertaining and did require some thought, while I would have liked it to be harder, they    I've played every tomb raider (yes I'm old), this is up there with the best.
    This game really brought back the feeling of the much earlier titles where it was all about the exploration and adventure.
    I was awed by many of the environments, crypts and tombs, simply stunning visually. The puzzles were entertaining and did require some thought, while I would have liked it to be harder, they need to cater to all levels, and I think it was well handled and still satisfying.
    I really enjoyed the main story, and putting together all the pieces of the stories from the scattered clues added to the plot in a valuable way. The acting and voice acting was fantastic.
    Playing in 60fps on ps4 pro was also extremely nice!
    Overall I had a great experience playing this game, and couldn't wait to get back to it after work. After slogging through Red dead redemption 2 for a month, this game was like a breath of beautiful fresh air.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 63
  3. Negative: 2 out of 63
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 11, 2019
    60
    Shallow story aside, Shadow of the Tomb Raider has the best tomb exploration in the series, and that’s what it’s all about.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    60
    Still very good, but in some ways weaker than the previous game. Still, fans shouldn’t miss it, just because it is the conclusion of the trilogy. [Issue#289]
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 22, 2018
    74
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider should leave us wanting more from the rebooted Lara Croft game, but with some clunky controls and a lazy combat system, what saves the game from being below average are beautiful visuals, fantastic puzzles and tomb layouts along with true adventuring. It’s as mixed up of a bag as one can get.
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