Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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  1. Ozzy-
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Visually Stunning! I play these games for the adventure/exploration mostly & this game delivered on that front. The kind of vibe you get when exploring in the first two games & reminiscent of Uncharted series, for visuals it's a 10/10. I captured so many spectacular pics & videos.

    I didn't do all the tombs & mostly stuck to the main story, took me 16-17 hrs. Like others have mentioned,    Visually Stunning! I play these games for the adventure/exploration mostly & this game delivered on that front. The kind of vibe you get when exploring in the first two games & reminiscent of Uncharted series, for visuals it's a 10/10. I captured so many spectacular pics & videos.

    I didn't do all the tombs & mostly stuck to the main story, took me 16-17 hrs. Like others have mentioned, compared to the TR & RoTR, there's A LOT LESS combat.

    The first two games had a better balance imo. I was put off by some of the other reviews tbh, BUT SoTR is worth checking out, especially if you can get it on sale.    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    You need check game out one the best game and lot action game and excellent graphic and good music and haptic feedback control In the game and good day
  4. greenbeard
    Apr 1, 2023
    8
    Good saving system. Very intense story with and acceptable amount of things happening. I wish slightly more freedom but I know is difficult to keep tension.
  5. p1nkhouse
    Mar 12, 2023
    8
    Great story and visuals - my first Tomb Raider game in probably about 15 years, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Takes a while to complete if you are looking at doing side stories!

    The only cons are: gets a little repetitive, going around collecting resources - you will probably spend half your gameplay time doing just that. Sometimes the characters' lip movements are out of synch.
  6. Zezman
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider, I played the game as a good action adventure with a lot of interesting details of the mystery that is revealed.. In my opinion, it is a very interesting game, I would definitely recommend it, with all the praise from me, and I have to say for the graphics that is at a fairly good level
  7. sambalamba
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Sehr gutes Spiel
    Hat eigentlich gar keine Kritikpunkte und vor allem die Story begeistert hier Auf jedenfall Lohnenswert
  8. Angelfuk83
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    Juego terriblemente infravalorado, no se si se debe al compararlo con otros juegos recientes de la saga, pero al lado de otros muchos juegos del sistema es un gran juego, merece más nota.
  9. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  10. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    8
    Fanatico desde hace tiempo de esta saga es increible 100% recomendado. Es una pelicula.
  11. superpyro296
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    More a 7,5/10. Shadow of the Tomb Raider was a great experience with outstanding action segments and first-class graphics. I finished my playthrough in around 16 hours (I did a few side quests and completed 3 optional tombs). I think however a game is more than the sum of its parts. Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a great combat system, interesting crafting mechanisms, good platformingMore a 7,5/10. Shadow of the Tomb Raider was a great experience with outstanding action segments and first-class graphics. I finished my playthrough in around 16 hours (I did a few side quests and completed 3 optional tombs). I think however a game is more than the sum of its parts. Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a great combat system, interesting crafting mechanisms, good platforming overall and challenging puzzles. The problem here is that you won't have so much opportunities to test your different weapons or special techniques as the combat is not as frequent as the previous entries. I felt that the game was designed for those who like to do new game plus or multiple playthroughs (there are some metroidvania elements).

    Most of the time, a developed skill tree system and crafing system are more relevant in an open world game IMO. It can be good also in a linear or semi-openworld game but we need enough opportunities to test the gear, unlocked skills and abilities.

    For the story, I thought that was pretty average.

    I still recommend this game, especially for those who played the other tomb raiders. I think the normal difficulty and hard difficulty are well balanced (I switched between those two difficulties in my playthrough). It's really nice also that you can even more customize the difficulty by selecting specific difficulties for exploration, puzzles and combat.

    A quick last note....We feel a lot of inspiration from Uncharted franchise in this one (more cinematic cutscenes and similar vibes in specific parts of the story)    … Expand
  12. RolandOG
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    This is arguably one of the best games ever made. The thought and detail put into each moment is spectacular. I have no idea how this can be rated so much lower than so many lesser games. The graphics are breathtaking, the action sequences incredibly complex, smooth and detailed. Stealth options like wall clinging and covering Laura with mud add something more than your typical crouchingThis is arguably one of the best games ever made. The thought and detail put into each moment is spectacular. I have no idea how this can be rated so much lower than so many lesser games. The graphics are breathtaking, the action sequences incredibly complex, smooth and detailed. Stealth options like wall clinging and covering Laura with mud add something more than your typical crouching in the shrubbery status quo. Laura is incredibly lifelike and they could not have done a better job. Kudos to Crystal Dynamics for a job so well done, they more than exceeded all expectations for what you get for a $50 game. Even scenes that most players only glimpse for a few seconds have so much loving detail. Millions of people love your games like I do- do not listen to the haters.… Expand
  13. SnowShad0382
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Excelentes graficos, mecanica de juego, bien entrentenido; para mi concepto nada que envidiarle a los uncharted que son de mis juegos favoritos y ahora sumo esta saga.
  14. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  15. Bisher123
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    اللعبة روعة حرفيا يلي ماجرب اللعبة يجربها بسرعة تقيمها ١٠/١٠ افضل لعبة في سنة ٢٠١٩
  16. NxtDoc
    Oct 13, 2022
    9
    After completing Shadow of the Tomb Raider back when it originally launched in 2018, I felt that it wasn't quite as good as it's 2 predecessors; 2013's Tomb Raider, and 2015's Rise of the Tomb Raider. Which both I thought were among each respectives generations best games. After replaying it recently, it has shifted my perspective quite a bit. The graphics still hold up very well on aAfter completing Shadow of the Tomb Raider back when it originally launched in 2018, I felt that it wasn't quite as good as it's 2 predecessors; 2013's Tomb Raider, and 2015's Rise of the Tomb Raider. Which both I thought were among each respectives generations best games. After replaying it recently, it has shifted my perspective quite a bit. The graphics still hold up very well on a PS4 in 2022, even better on a PS4 Pro. But on a PS5, it looks great! The soundtrack is excellent, sound effects are very good, as well as the voice acting. And the set pieces are absolutely stunning!

    The game play and puzzles are a complete blast. There were some cool mechanics that I wish would have been expanded upon (mud and leaf walls for camo), but they were still fun additions.

    To close, and to avoid spoilers, the story is quite interesting., and it was a solid "closure" for Camilla's Survivor Lara Croft. By far the best in my opinion.    … Expand
  17. filip92
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    Not much better that the Rise of The Tomb Raider, but it is preety good. Main story is worth playing, i like the scary parts of the game, especially towards the end. Graphics are medium,but the nature, caves, lakes etc are looking nice. I alse beat all the side missions, challenge tombs, which are really fun and didn't looked like some grinding.Overall, the game is not perfect, but in thisNot much better that the Rise of The Tomb Raider, but it is preety good. Main story is worth playing, i like the scary parts of the game, especially towards the end. Graphics are medium,but the nature, caves, lakes etc are looking nice. I alse beat all the side missions, challenge tombs, which are really fun and didn't looked like some grinding.Overall, the game is not perfect, but in this sea of trash games and microtransactions, this game is good choice for the people who live good single player story driven game..… Expand
  18. Vitalick
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    Nunca había jugado a un tomb raider por que pensaba que eran juegos mas para público infantil o muy casual, me recomendaron este y la verdad me lo pasé super bien jugando-lo. Con ganas de jugar a los anteriores de la nueva trilogía.
  19. FidelGastro
    Aug 10, 2022
    8
    This game continues the trend set in the previous two volumes. It is a more than decent ending to the trilogy, however Tomb Raider has begun to stagnate somewhat.

    As such, the game doesn't offer much new stuff, it's more of a recycling of mechanics used in the previous installments. This isn't a bad thing in itself, as the gameplay model is very intuitive, but more novelty would have    This game continues the trend set in the previous two volumes. It is a more than decent ending to the trilogy, however Tomb Raider has begun to stagnate somewhat.

    As such, the game doesn't offer much new stuff, it's more of a recycling of mechanics used in the previous installments. This isn't a bad thing in itself, as the gameplay model is very intuitive, but more novelty would have been appreciated.

    There are some new things, though, such as the newly developed Skill tree.

    The story is again well written. The graphics are phenomenal.

    The price/performance speaks clearly for buying this game.
    I rate it 8/10, unlike the other games in this series.    … Expand
  20. Shaman19
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Oyun çok güzeldi, bu kadar düşük puan almasını anlamıyorum, hatalar azdı, hikayesi güzeldi mekanikleri kendine özgü bir serinin zirvesiydi
  21. Lyvione
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Lara, bow and arrow, jungles, tombs, great story, splendid gameplay, did i forget LARA. An eazy 10/10
  22. chrisdan23
    Jun 8, 2022
    8
    Mit Shadow of the Tomb Raider legt Eidos Montreal den Abschluss ihres dreiteiligen Tomb Raider Reboots für die PS4 vor. Und wie auch Uncharted 4, dem immerwährenden Konkurrenten, spielt sich auch Shadow of the Tomb Raider als eine gelungene Evolution des Franchises, das die bekannten Mechaniken nicht revolutioniert, sie aber gezielt verbessert und expandiert und uns somit die spielerischMit Shadow of the Tomb Raider legt Eidos Montreal den Abschluss ihres dreiteiligen Tomb Raider Reboots für die PS4 vor. Und wie auch Uncharted 4, dem immerwährenden Konkurrenten, spielt sich auch Shadow of the Tomb Raider als eine gelungene Evolution des Franchises, das die bekannten Mechaniken nicht revolutioniert, sie aber gezielt verbessert und expandiert und uns somit die spielerisch bisher vielleicht beste Tomb Raider Erfahrung dieser Konsolengeneration präsentiert.

    So fokussiert sich Eidos Montreal, die für den dritten Teil der Reihe die Federführung von Crystal Dynamics übernommen haben, noch stärker auf die klassischen Tomb Raider Tugenden. Feindkontakt und Balleraction treten zugunsten der hervorragend gestalteten Tombs und des Erkundens der großen Areale noch stärker in den Hintergrund. Nur noch gelegentlich bekommen wir es mit den bekannten Trinity Schergen zu tun, die wir, dank der verbesserten Schleichmechanik, größtenteils aber auch lautlos ausschalten können. Shadow of the Tomb Raider spricht also vor allem unseren Forschergeist und unsere Rätselfreude an, weniger den Action Fan. Aber das ist auch gut so, da Tomb Raider sich so nochmals stärker auch als eigenständige Marke profilieren kann.

    Auch Charakterzeichnung und Dialoge wurden im Vergleich zu den Vorgängern deutlich verbessert. Insbesondere die Interaktion zwischen Lara und Jonah gibt den Charakteren mehr Leben und reichert das Gameplay so auch mit stärker cineastischen Elementen an. Weniger überzeugt jedoch die Hintergrundgeschichte um den Trinity Orden und Bösewicht Dominguez, die wieder einmal sehr konstruiert und unmotiviert wirkt. Hier kann es ein Tomb Raider weiterhin nicht ansatzweise mit der spannenden Erzählung eines Uncharted 4 aufnehmen.

    Doch sei es drum: Wer das Gameplay der Vorgänger mochte, wird auch an Shadow of the Tomb Raider seine Freude haben. Sicherlich auch, da die visuelle Umsetzung des Dschungels von Peru atemberaubend atmosphärisch geworden ist und uns die vielen kleine Nebenbeschäftigungen und zusätzlichen Tombs locker 30 Spielstunden hervorragend unterhalten können.    … Expand
  23. SquATime
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Scénario mise en scène : 7/10
    Gameplay : 7/10
    Univers : 8/10
    Réalisation technique : 8/10
    Réalisation graphique : 8/10
  24. Rubixcubegambel
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is great! Graphics are great and the skins are pretty damn cool for the denfitive edition. Puzzle are easy but can be tricky sometimes but I felt like the story was to short but no hate everything in story fit and was understandable to me combat not a fan favourite tbh like the stealth! I also like the equipment the had and the weapons parkour is really good to me . But overallThe game is great! Graphics are great and the skins are pretty damn cool for the denfitive edition. Puzzle are easy but can be tricky sometimes but I felt like the story was to short but no hate everything in story fit and was understandable to me combat not a fan favourite tbh like the stealth! I also like the equipment the had and the weapons parkour is really good to me . But overall it's good but felt to short to me personally that's the only problem I really had with. But other than that everything is great about I do recommend buying!… Expand
  25. willo116
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Another great game in this franchise, once again the story, gameplay and sound are great. But my God are those graphics beautiful, one of the best looking games ever. The game is really satisfying to play with plenty of secrets and collectibles that you’ll want to find.

    I highly recommend this game and the first 2 game of this franchise. I’m really happy with what Crystal Dynamics    Another great game in this franchise, once again the story, gameplay and sound are great. But my God are those graphics beautiful, one of the best looking games ever. The game is really satisfying to play with plenty of secrets and collectibles that you’ll want to find.

    I highly recommend this game and the first 2 game of this franchise. I’m really happy with what Crystal Dynamics accomplished with these 3 games and I really wished they would do another Tomb Raider game down the road.    … Expand
  26. Shenandoah
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    The reboot series of Tomb Raider is one of the best action adventures you can play. The 3rd installment continues the glorious predecessor and put some new guerilla features to it, which makes a lot of fun. The gameplay of this game is just perfect as always, also the complex environmental riddles makes Tomb Raider such unique. I can highly recommend this game if you like the titles beforeThe reboot series of Tomb Raider is one of the best action adventures you can play. The 3rd installment continues the glorious predecessor and put some new guerilla features to it, which makes a lot of fun. The gameplay of this game is just perfect as always, also the complex environmental riddles makes Tomb Raider such unique. I can highly recommend this game if you like the titles before or when you like popcorn blockbuster games like Uncharted. I can’t wait for the next title. Square Enix has simply done a fantastic job. Btw the PS5 patch is just glorious.… Expand
  27. alchemist_man
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    this game was actually fun ... i played rise of the tomb raider too .. this was as good as the last one ... i loved the challenging riddles and gameplay was not bad... story was good ... but both gameplay and story could be much better if the developers tried harder but 9 for me is fair
  28. Naakii
    Jan 16, 2022
    8
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider est un de ces bon jeu aux facettes imparfaites.

    L'aventure est épique et scénarisée de fort belle manière le fantasque et le surnaturelle ne prenant place que très tard dans l'aventure. Placé au milieu de la culture d'Amérique du sud on découvre une jungle dense, luxuriante, aux effets sonores saisissants et aux dangers multiples. La direction artistique    Shadow of the Tomb Raider est un de ces bon jeu aux facettes imparfaites.

    L'aventure est épique et scénarisée de fort belle manière le fantasque et le surnaturelle ne prenant place que très tard dans l'aventure.
    Placé au milieu de la culture d'Amérique du sud on découvre une jungle dense, luxuriante, aux effets sonores saisissants et aux dangers multiples. La direction artistique autour des environnements et des temples est vraiment un superbe travail, on s'y croirait presque. L'histoire est à mon sens plutôt bien écrite on prend le temps de s'attacher aux différents protagonistes. Fort heureusement, le jeu ne tombe pas dans la facilité et s'abroge d'une vision maniquéiste trop poussée, il apporte certaines nuances et nous amène vers une perspective assez originale bien que maladroite.

    Le design de l'héroïne est très qualitatif et même si les différentes tenues, soient rendant hommage aux jeux précédents, soient versés dans l'exagération la plus totale, sont d'un goût parfois très discutable cependant certaines s'intègrent parfaitement dans l'univers. On regrettera cependant un artisanat trop basique à mon goût qui consiste à littéralement passer son temps à ouvrir des caisses en bois perdues au milieu de la jungle, niveau cohérence on a vu mieux... D'autant qu'à l'instar de son prédécesseur creuser le sol n'apporte que des composants n'ayant aucune cohérence, les pièces anciennes de Rise of étaient déjà largement un choix plus malin.

    Au rang des défauts on notera un aliasing parfois très envahissant gâchant parfois l'expériences lors de scènes cinématiques ou une végétation qui par moment va devenir floue pour on ne sait qu'elle raison en fonction du point de vue. La répétitivité des tombeaux et la nature parfois fantasque des cascades de Lara nous sortent parfois du jeu.

    Un autre élément à mon sens complètement raté, se concentre sur les phases "d'escape", ces phases où l'héroïne doit échapper à un danger la poursuivant. Elles manquent clairement de dynamisme et on se retrouve parfois avec une Lara faisant son footing pendant que tout s'effondre, cela manque d'enjeux et d'adrénaline pour des phases censés nous oppresser par leur caractère dangereux.

    Les combats sont très ennuyeux et génériques. C'est du TPS pan pan boum classique, principe de couverture et dégâts localisés parfois aux fraises. L'infiltration, bien qu'ayant des techniques très ingénieuses (notamment avec la boue), s'encombre d'une IA idiote faisant systématiquement des rondes et ne se mettant en alerte que lorsqu'elle vous voit. Les morts par dizaines de leurs camarades ne les inquiètent pas, aucune adaptation, ils se contentent de vous foncer dessus quand vous êtes détecté et il est très difficile de "reset" l'alerte. Idem avec les phases sous-marines où vous pouvez littéralement abuser de l'IA et tuer tout le monde sans prendre une seule balle et sans que personne ne vous voit jamais.

    Mais à côté de ça le jeu est une réussite, hormis les quêtes secondaires qui sont d'un ennui mortel, et le chara-design des PNJ qui se ressemblent tous, le jeu a une réelle saveur. L'exploration est superbement orchestrée et ponctuée par des **** évènements donnant plus de saveur (je ne préfère pas en parler pour ne pas spoiler). Les sons d'ambiances et surtout de l'eau sont à couper le souffle, les musiques bien qu'oubliables s'intègrent plutôt bien, mais malheureusement aucune d'elle n'est vraiment marquante.

    J'ai passé un très bon moment sur ce Tomb Raider, et je suis un peu déçu de voir que beaucoup prennent pour référence le premier opus dont certains oublie qu'il était dirigiste, mal équilibré et avec des énigmes très moyennent. Après 16 heures de jeu, je l'ai bouclé en mode "état sauvage" et mes seules morts concernaient les tombeaux optionnels dont la difficulté de certains vous fera vous arracher les cheveux. Imparfait, maladroit par moment, manquant un peu de cohérence, j'ai malgré tout adoré faire ce voyage en compagnie de Lara Croft et pour honnête je ne dirais pas non à un 4ème opus.    … Expand
  29. dasse666
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    Better than the last two TR games. This game has nore focus on exploring and solving puzzles and thats what Tomb raider is all about.
  30. WadieGamer
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    Awesome game, I loved the story, but I really struggled with the map design, it looks confusing.
    2nd edit : after finishing the game I can say this game is truly amazing, the storyline is awesome, also the environment is such a huge world, You can tell how hard the devs worked to bring a beautiful ambiance.
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Metascore
75

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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