Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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  1. igator
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    I loved this game. Firstly, I thought that different developer means that the game will be different or even worse. But that is not the case! Eidos Montreal is an amazing team. They achieved excellent results. SotTR reminded me a lot of TR Anniversary as well as TR II and TR III. Beautiful locations, solid story, very interesting and atmospheric tombs.
    They improved quite a few things in    I loved this game. Firstly, I thought that different developer means that the game will be different or even worse. But that is not the case! Eidos Montreal is an amazing team. They achieved excellent results. SotTR reminded me a lot of TR Anniversary as well as TR II and TR III. Beautiful locations, solid story, very interesting and atmospheric tombs.
    They improved quite a few things in comparison with the previous game (RotTR). It concerns:
    1) quality of the foliage, which became a lot better;
    2) interaction with the foliage is more advanced too;
    3) Lara model and some other major models are a bit more enhanced;
    4) water quality is much better;
    5) tombs and crypts became more sophisticated;
    6) some in-game animations (like Lara's movements in certain positions) are better, more real;
    6) AA is higher quality.
    This game really knows a lot about shadows, as they are a big part of it. And the quality of shadows is great.
    Combat is as good as it was before, they didn't change it much, just reduced the quantity of action scenes in favour of exploration. There are many things to explore: outstanding locations, a lot of challenge tombs, more advanced crypts (than in RotTR), many side quests.
    I loved the soundtrack too. It presents great feeling of presence.
    The game has different pace, than the two previous TR games. There are a few action scenes, but it relies more on exploration thing. I am not sure that this pace is better, but I think the devs arranged it well. They've succeeded in making this game interesting and compelling.
    SotTR might not be the best action-adventure game of all times, but it definitely deserves praise, respect and admiration.

    I would like to add, that Square Enix, unlike some other publishers (Activision and Rockstar, for instance), do really care about the quality of their games. So the devs (EM) were able to eliminate all the major flaws of the game - big input lag and some other bugs. Blur intensity is fine. So the game plays perfect, as smooth as silk and does not distract player with any substantial issues.
    I also would like to thank developers for the top notch PS4 Pro optimization. They achieved 1872p and rock solid framerate (there are few dips only during some cut-scenes). Excellent job! If I had not known that this is multiplatfom game, I would be sure it is PS4 exclusive, as the optimization for Sony console is really smart.

    So taking into account all the factors, in my humble opinion, SotTR deserves 10 out of 10. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you, Eidos Montreal, for the opportunity to play this game. I really hope TR franchise will continue to evolve and please it's fans and admirers with new, more and more exquisite, thorough and refined games.    … Expand
  2. Paulo969
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    O melhor Tomb Raider ate hoje e o jogo que mais respeitou a essencia do original. Isto é um tomb raider para os fãs e nao para os que procurarm um spin off do call of duty. 90% exploraçao, 10% combate. Cenarios incriveis , imensos coletaveis , 30 horas de jogo, esta tudo aqui para tornar este jogo um autentico classico.
  3. FrostyFeet97
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    I bought this game little bit later and I wasnt disapointed. The graphics are stunning, story is well written, game mechanics are working greatly. This game far exceeded my expectation.I like how the stealth is implemented. Overally really great game!
  4. Hraberuka
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Shadow of the Tomb Raider have everything what fan of Lara Croft and Tomb Raider series as me want to - beautiful graphic and story, tombs are absolutely amazing and game play and combat system is great too. New underwater explorations is great and the water looks so real and nice etc... there are a lot of thing what i love in this game. One of my best games.
  5. powerandco
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I like Lara. Shadow of Tomb Raider has a lot of fun. It's what I want. Treasure hunt, browsing of the tombs, history, the beautiful world of forests, hunting challenges, and killing Trinity Soldiers. And I like this, I'm still mentioning the top photo mode.
  6. ATRedline
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Игра просто класс, очень понравилась, ставлю 10 баллов. Основная сюжетка слабовата, но читать сопровождающие сюжет записки и фрески - интересно. Мир сделан просто на 10 из 10, и наполнен контентом так же очень хорошо. Рекомендую всемИгра просто класс, очень понравилась, ставлю 10 баллов. Основная сюжетка слабовата, но читать сопровождающие сюжет записки и фрески - интересно. Мир сделан просто на 10 из 10, и наполнен контентом так же очень хорошо. Рекомендую всем
  7. Haemaroy
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good game, with defects like all of them but their strengths are more than the bad ones… Expand
  8. Fracagu_
    Jan 1, 2019
    8
    No entiendo cómo puede haber personas votando con un suspenso a este juego. En cuanto a nivel de la historia no opino porque es el primer Tomb Raider que juego y no sé cómo será en comparación con el resto. Pero sí que en el resto es un juego de 10 y que el único fallo que le veo es cierta descoordinación entre los controles del mando y los movimientos de Lara, eso me ha hecho estancarmeNo entiendo cómo puede haber personas votando con un suspenso a este juego. En cuanto a nivel de la historia no opino porque es el primer Tomb Raider que juego y no sé cómo será en comparación con el resto. Pero sí que en el resto es un juego de 10 y que el único fallo que le veo es cierta descoordinación entre los controles del mando y los movimientos de Lara, eso me ha hecho estancarme cierto tiempo en misiones de combate.… Expand
  9. limamarcos
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Jogaço do começo ao fim. Todas as mecânicas que introduzidas ao longo da série são aperfeiçoadas aqui. Jogo obrigatório.
  10. iWolfyi
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    The best trilogy game, the return to the beginnings of the series, the best time for me and my daughter!Thanks
  11. Manziflex
    Jan 23, 2021
    8
    Is a very enjoyable game, if you love in game puzzle s. After 5 hours of play, the fighting is scarce. while from the graphic point of view, it literally leaves you speechless. At the moment it looks like the best graphics engine you can run on PS5
  12. Deisler
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    would this be a PS4 exklusice there would be 90s all around, i dont get this average reviews and user ratings, this game is a beast and compared to Uncharted Series its even better (better gameplay, better graphics) this game deserves better
  13. aljirik1992
    Dec 9, 2018
    8
    12 оттенков сложности или где носит Шевцова?

    Надо понимать... Финал очередной трилогии расхитительницы гробниц НЕ ДОЛЖЕН УДЕЛЫВАТЬ 4Й АНЧ. При этом в своих рамках мисс Крофт таки прыгнула выше головы, ведь уже первый час игры (не без подсматривания конечно) раздаёт оплеух и TR2013, и Rise вместе взятым, а главное, за счёт гибкой настройки сложности Shadow позволяет словить "Вьетнамские    12 оттенков сложности или где носит Шевцова?

    Надо понимать... Финал очередной трилогии расхитительницы гробниц НЕ ДОЛЖЕН УДЕЛЫВАТЬ 4Й АНЧ. При этом в своих рамках мисс Крофт таки прыгнула выше головы, ведь уже первый час игры (не без подсматривания конечно) раздаёт оплеух и TR2013, и Rise вместе взятым, а главное, за счёт гибкой настройки сложности Shadow позволяет словить "Вьетнамские флешбэки" и ощутить тяжесть в прохождении так, как это было 22 года назад. Правда порой ощущения смазывают приветы геймдизайнерских решений из нулевых в побочных заданиях, но складывается впечатление, что так и было задумано. Из-за такого подхода свежая кровь, которая только пришла осваивать забугорные красоты этой вселенной, может смело сказать олдам: "Любишь OLD-SCHOOL? Геронтофил"! Таким образом проект балансирует на грани и в конечном итоге падает в пропасть непонимания, что новичков, что ветеранов культа треугольной груди, как из-за недокрученных гаек, так и попыток впихнуть новомодные тренды, потому и теряется на фоне коллег по жанру.    … Expand
  14. lil_poop
    May 25, 2019
    10
    this game is not much different in terms of mechanics from the previous one, but it somehow still manages to be better in every aspect;better graphics, better story, better chase scenes and so on... If you liked the previous two games this one will be a blast, if you didn't i still recommend you try it out, because it's much better than the previous ones (imo), overall an awesomethis game is not much different in terms of mechanics from the previous one, but it somehow still manages to be better in every aspect;better graphics, better story, better chase scenes and so on... If you liked the previous two games this one will be a blast, if you didn't i still recommend you try it out, because it's much better than the previous ones (imo), overall an awesome experience, i'm kind of sad the reboot franchise ends here, because they could've improved the mechanics further, but now they will rethink the whole mechanics for their next game, i can't wait to raid some more tombs. :)… Expand
  15. JohnTheGamer
    May 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Playing on hardest difficulty is so fun.
    -story is better
    -tombs are better
    -graphics are better
    -Everything is better than previous 2 games.

    Best of the trilogy!
  16. pcossf
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    The third and—allegedly—final installment in the "origins reboot trilogy", Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an adventure/action videogame with light role-playing and Metroidvania elements that doesn't seek to revolutionize either the franchise or the genre. In fact, it sticks to the formula and concepts of the first two entries too close, only adding a few quality-of-life improvements. ReusingThe third and—allegedly—final installment in the "origins reboot trilogy", Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an adventure/action videogame with light role-playing and Metroidvania elements that doesn't seek to revolutionize either the franchise or the genre. In fact, it sticks to the formula and concepts of the first two entries too close, only adding a few quality-of-life improvements. Reusing what has worked in the past can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, returning fans of the series can expect to experience all the things that made them fall in love with the two previous titles of the origins reboot trilogy: hunting wild animals, crafting materials and improving gear using resources collected, solving puzzles, doing optional tombs and side quests, and founding different types of collectibles, it is all there. Conversely, providing gameplay otherwise identical to that of Rise of the Tomb Raider leads to seriously questioning if the franchise has once more stalled and if it's time for it to take another break. Perhaps. In any case, the gaming experience is solid for the most part (minor imprecisions in the platforming and with how the camera controls) and, at the end of the day, quite satisfying.

    Beyond the cliched argument that sets the game in motion, Shadow of the Tomb Raider tries to conclude Lara Croft's origins storyline on a personal level. It is a precautionary tale about human nature and how far a person will go to accomplish its goals, whether valid or not. As a result of this more insightful approach to the game's narrative, the action had to be kept in check for two purposes: one, to give the characters more time to reflect on the world and their actions, and two, to grow tension and make these moments more impactful. Does it pay off? Aside from one masterfully crafted sequence/scene mid into the game, not in the epic way the developers wished for. It doesn't help the fact that, despite Camilla Luddington's utterly brilliant performance, the Lara Croft character falls somewhat flat because of the underwhelming cast of individuals (except her friend, Jonah Meave) she's paired with: supporting roles are passable at best while the antagonist feels like a greatly missed opportunity. The narrative works ok but it isn't something outstanding in the end.

    Finally, if there is anything in Shadow of the Tomb Raider that deserves absolute praise are its visuals and art direction. True, character models don't achieve photorealistic status—in fact, they are a bit off—but the landscapes, the tombs, and the in-game relics are astonishingly beautiful, with the latter paying so much attention to details that could easily pass as exact replicas of the real thing. It goes to show the developers put their heart into studying and researching materials and lore to finally achieving such an outstanding result. Simply gorgeous.

    CONCLUSION
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider may not be the epic conclusion everyone was hoping for but it is a very good game in an otherwise fantastic trilogy. Yes, it doesn't do more than necessary, it misses some narrative opportunities, and it prioritizes functionality above else. However, the game still works and is quite an enjoyable ride despite the shortcomings. And, honestly, that's all that matters in the end.    … Expand
  17. leviathanarg
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Loved the game.
    Beautiful graphics and sound.
    I enjoyed exploration and solving the tombs.
    I wasn't sure to buy the game because of mixed and bad reviews. I am happy i did buy it.
    Thank you to the feds for such a great game.
  18. Anthor
    Dec 31, 2019
    9
    Por fin un Tomb Raider en condiciones, enfocado en la exploración no lineal, los puzles y el sigilo en un semiabierto de gran calidad. Dejando de lado el coñazo lineal y peliculero que fueron los dos anteriores, clones de Uncharted por moda.

    Vuelven las sensaciones de lo que realmente era Tomb Raider con los clásicos, con tumbas, criptas y rompecabezas integrados y no de rebote como en    Por fin un Tomb Raider en condiciones, enfocado en la exploración no lineal, los puzles y el sigilo en un semiabierto de gran calidad. Dejando de lado el coñazo lineal y peliculero que fueron los dos anteriores, clones de Uncharted por moda.

    Vuelven las sensaciones de lo que realmente era Tomb Raider con los clásicos, con tumbas, criptas y rompecabezas integrados y no de rebote como en el anterior. E incluso mejor con su backtracking que siempre da más juego, cosa que el Rise no tenía. El Shadow le da mil vueltas.

    Su ambientación precolombina es de lujo y se disfruta mucho más poniéndotelo en Dificil desde el principio, sin pinturas guía ni pistas para casuals. Merece la pena remirarte todos los escenarios para buscar rutas a pantalla despejada. Una obra de arte.

    Incomprensible los palos que se ha llevado siendo claramente el mejor de la última trilogía y con diferencia. Esta Lara, más humana y expresiva, junto al feeling de amistad con Jonah que te lo crees, ponen la guinda a la mejor entrega en años. La gente que prefiera el palomiteo fácil y asistido del Rise o el reboot de 2013 mejor que se dediquen a otra cosa o se vayan al cine. Aquí se trata de videojuegos y este lo es más que los otros dos.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider es el camino a seguir para la saga y Eidos debería continuar con ella, sin lugar a dudas. He vuelto a recuperar las ganas por ella y como fan de los clásicos que soy. Crystal Dinamics a tomar viento.

    Este juego es una obra de arte.    … Expand
  19. Gurthug
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    One of the top games for graphics of the generation. Exploring is a delight. Well thought through PS4 trophy experience. Not that emotionally engaging with slightly silly storylines and dialogue. Fun gameplay though the aiming feels a bit annoying sometimes. It's basically Uncharted blended into Farcry. The one thing i don't really like is that it takes Farcry's annoying system ofOne of the top games for graphics of the generation. Exploring is a delight. Well thought through PS4 trophy experience. Not that emotionally engaging with slightly silly storylines and dialogue. Fun gameplay though the aiming feels a bit annoying sometimes. It's basically Uncharted blended into Farcry. The one thing i don't really like is that it takes Farcry's annoying system of highlighting usable objects by constantly having to press R3 which distracts from the amazing scenery by going black and white while highlighting things in yellow and repeats an irriitating sound effect.… Expand
  20. alexslork
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    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.
  21. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Definitivamente essa franquia começou a desandar e cansar, particularmente para eu jogar esse foi meio sofrido, já estou cansado, e me parece cada vez mais que o jogo está ficando repetitivo.
  22. WudzZalesia
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    This time around i had a way better experience than in ROTTR. Side missions were interesting and cool to complete. That's why i managed to get 25+ hours of gameplay instead of average 12 hours. The gameplay and especially gunplay is improved a lot. I had a lot of fun in gunfights. The story is well written in my opinion and progresses good. The graphics are top notch as well as characterThis time around i had a way better experience than in ROTTR. Side missions were interesting and cool to complete. That's why i managed to get 25+ hours of gameplay instead of average 12 hours. The gameplay and especially gunplay is improved a lot. I had a lot of fun in gunfights. The story is well written in my opinion and progresses good. The graphics are top notch as well as character design. Compared to Rise there's way more appearance of Jonah which i'm glad about. A lot of amazing set pieces there and there is also a great thing. There were even some emotional parts in this game. (example: Lara's POV on her Dad's death). After this experience i'm gonna buy the 2013 game and see how is it. Both ROTTR and SOTTR are a truly great experience. When i'll be replaying Rise of The Tomb Raider i'm gonna play through it in the way i played Shadow.… Expand
  23. Nadir_ALzadjali
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    the story was very underwhelming. which made the game a big disappointment. the previous games had much better story. the level design and tomb puzzles kept the game interesting. the graphics were really good.
    I give the graphics 910
    in-game audio 710
    traversal 710
    Level design 910
    stealth combat 910
  24. ExKritic
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Игра очень хорошая и поэтому така оценка данному шедевру. Нечего ещё сказать.
  25. MikaCroft
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Un très bon jeu pour conclure la trilogie amorcée en 2013.
    Lara retrouve ses premières amours avec l'exploration et les tombeaux.
  26. 5amD3kk3r5
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The soundtrack for this game is amazing, I've listened to some of the tracks so many times. Game is great too, excellent trilogy - I hope they make more!
  27. Zislbog
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider was both equally enjoyable and equal parts infuriating poor. I enjoy playing games on the hardest difficulty for the challenge - that's what I find enjoyable, the difficulty plus the story. However in the case of this game it made it very hard to enjoy and appreciate the game. There's no difference in combat difficulty between Hard and Deadly Obsession, the onlyShadow of the Tomb Raider was both equally enjoyable and equal parts infuriating poor. I enjoy playing games on the hardest difficulty for the challenge - that's what I find enjoyable, the difficulty plus the story. However in the case of this game it made it very hard to enjoy and appreciate the game. There's no difference in combat difficulty between Hard and Deadly Obsession, the only difference being no save points (you die you have to redo the whole level again), so I can't find much point in the harder difficulty. It was beyond frustrating because I only died once in the entire game due to the difficulty of the combat. The other times I died were due to camera angle malfunctions and glitches in the platforming meaning I had redo 30-40 minutes of gameplay again that I solved first run with combat simply because I missed a jump by the smallest of margins. This really detracted from the game for me. The story and general gameplay was good but found the difficulty and difficulty to get the trophy pointless. No dying doesn't make a game more challenging. The combat health and puzzles are what do. Put that aside though, and it wa still a great game.… Expand
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. Nathaniel_Cage
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Great story and well portrayed characters made me play this game for 100+ hours. Definitely will play this game again in the future!
  31. sityoazzdown
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    + overall journey
    + traversal, set pieces + tombs, crypts, puzzles So-So: - combat is serviceable, but nothing special - side missions were ok filler Cons: x questionable and lame skill tree x questionable rpg elements and rewards for side objectives (either it's the same rewards, non-essential, or repetitive). Game feels like a mix of uncharted 1 and 2, which is    Pros:
    + overall journey
    + traversal, set pieces
    + tombs, crypts, puzzles

    So-So:
    - combat is serviceable, but nothing special
    - side missions were ok filler

    Cons:
    x questionable and lame skill tree
    x questionable rpg elements and rewards for side objectives (either it's the same rewards, non-essential, or repetitive).

    Game feels like a mix of uncharted 1 and 2, which is good, but this being the 3rd of the reboot, I wish to see more evolution from this franchise. Definitely reccomend for those looking at the action adventure genre. Definately in the top 5 for this genre this gen for sure.    … Expand
  32. Shahid646
    Apr 17, 2021
    9
    I'm cutting 1 point because of the bad light. Caves were almost black. Cannot decided what to do and where to go. Rest was just perfect
  33. Steyraus
    Dec 6, 2020
    8
    This game takes a long long time to start showing its strengths.. There is at least 4 hrs of hand holding, boring puzzle side quests and cutsceanes..Eventually you end up in the main jungle map and the real game starts..IMO Shadow is better than Rise but no where near as good as the first game..The world is more beutiful than ever but Lara still looks like a nanny or 7/10 not a 11/10 likeThis game takes a long long time to start showing its strengths.. There is at least 4 hrs of hand holding, boring puzzle side quests and cutsceanes..Eventually you end up in the main jungle map and the real game starts..IMO Shadow is better than Rise but no where near as good as the first game..The world is more beutiful than ever but Lara still looks like a nanny or 7/10 not a 11/10 like she did in thefirst game.… Expand
  34. 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.
  35. SaberEdge
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    I absolutely loved this game. The gameplay is better than ever, the customization and leveling is deeper, the story feels more interesting and better written and the graphics are absolutely incredible. Seriously, I have played all the best looking games on PC and PS4 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider on PC is definitely among the top 5 best looking games. I love the settings menu andI absolutely loved this game. The gameplay is better than ever, the customization and leveling is deeper, the story feels more interesting and better written and the graphics are absolutely incredible. Seriously, I have played all the best looking games on PC and PS4 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider on PC is definitely among the top 5 best looking games. I love the settings menu and everything they allow you to tweak. It's also really great that they allow you to adjust difficulty more granularly. The exploration of tombs and puzzle solving is much better than the previous two games and is, perhaps, the best it's ever been in the series, period.

    Anybody saying this is the same as Rise of the Tomb Raider is talking out their you-know-what. There are more changes and improvements in this game than we got from one game to another in a certain other similar franchise that I won't name. Suffice to say, this game has evolved plenty and is a lot of fun to play.

    Oh and anybody claiming this looks worse than Rise of the Tomb Raider is either certifiably blind or just trolling. This game is a good leap above the last game in nearly every area of its graphical makeup.    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. agent13
    Aug 27, 2020
    8
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a step back comparing to rise of tomb raider which was kinda a masterpiece, still shadow is a great game, there are very few AAA linear single player games nowadays and this game has a really good plot with exciting action adventure gameplay and interesting puzzles but it's gunplay is like last gen games.
  39. Lyvione
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Lara, bow and arrow, jungles, tombs, great story, splendid gameplay, did i forget LARA. An eazy 10/10
  40. wangweixun
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    I don't remember much but it was OK. 7.5 is the right place where it should be.
  41. Split_Decay
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    A fun playthrough, just feels samey as the previous in the trio collection. The game stands as a nice addition in rounding off an adventure of Lara Croft. However, the game does more or less resemble the previous game just in a new location and story. What makes it good is the constants that were carried over, the ease of use combat for example or the easy traversing of the terrain. It isA fun playthrough, just feels samey as the previous in the trio collection. The game stands as a nice addition in rounding off an adventure of Lara Croft. However, the game does more or less resemble the previous game just in a new location and story. What makes it good is the constants that were carried over, the ease of use combat for example or the easy traversing of the terrain. It is let down however by the seemingly same plot line just in a new dress.

    Don’t get me wrong I had a blast playing this game, it just felt monotonous at times, when you realise its practically the same action over and over again. The puzzle elements were fine, and added that little bit of head scratching challenge you would expect. The fight scenes, especially the final boss was fun to play. Even stealth was challenging to a point it was fun, and I hate stealth.
    Though the game has its ups, it does have its downs. The game plays much like previous instalments, unearth some ancient artefact leading to a wonderful hidden civilisation, while running away from a military organisation hellbent on killing you, all the while Lara keeps saying that everything bad that happens is her fault.

    That last bit leads me on to my final point. I get it Lara is an all action fighting machine, I mean she is a Tomb Raider, but by god can she not be so stubborn about everything. Someone dies or is injured, she’s all like I’m sorry this is all my fault. She gets injured, she doesn’t want anyone’s help. Its like she plays the good guy and bad guy at exactly the same time.

    The game then is a fun play, although it gets repetitive and the character personality does irritate me from time to time, it’s still a fun game nonetheless. I don’t know if there will be another game, but if there is let’s hope it’s as good this one if not better.    … Expand
  42. bear00766
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    el juego es genial mejoro las mecánicas de los juegos anteriores cierra muy bien la trilogía
  43. pwm
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    I loved this game. As good as it gets for adventure games, right up there with the Uncharted series.
  44. DonPanche
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    Pros:
    -Nice story (the kind of story you should expect from a Tomb Raider Game)
    -Nice ending
    -Beautiful world
    -I really, really, really enjoyed the puzzles
    -Runs amazingly well on the PS5

    Cons:
    -There is not much combat, which is kind of good because it's mechanics feel a little bit clunky, specially when foes are very close.
  45. mmarkk3
    Jan 23, 2021
    8
    This game is very reminiscent of Uncharted 4 and Horizon Zero Dawn, which is a good thing. It is a beautiful exploration game, with challenging puzzles, and nice gameplay mechanics and customization. A little more polish on the gunplay/shooting would have boosted the score to a 9!
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. soliguetti
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    It's really amazing the way that Eidos bring Lara Croft giving more importante tô exploration and puzzles. Is the second best one of the trilogy.
  49. nnevill
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    The weakest part of the new trilogy but still a good game. Visual part of the game is awesome. But I don't like jungles setting and Maya/Inca stuff. Also the story is not that good as previous parts. But in any case still worth to play to know the final of the trilogy.
  50. Intercosmic
    May 10, 2020
    10
    the combat needs a lot of work as it is not fluid but the incredible story, the character of Lara Croft which is so amazingly written in this trilogy, I just can't help myself, I have to give it a 10/10
  51. 5KIx
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Очень понравилась эта часть Приключений Лары всего стало намного больше и лучше рекомендую однозначно .
  52. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    This episode tries harder to go back the series’ roots than any of the more recent TR games, as it features more exploration, puzzles and platforming, while making gunfights less frequent. Lara even goes back to Peru ! This time however, she visits an Incan town that is still very much inhabited ! Featuring a lush and spectacular jungle and lots of deadly tombs, this game neverthelessThis episode tries harder to go back the series’ roots than any of the more recent TR games, as it features more exploration, puzzles and platforming, while making gunfights less frequent. Lara even goes back to Peru ! This time however, she visits an Incan town that is still very much inhabited ! Featuring a lush and spectacular jungle and lots of deadly tombs, this game nevertheless doesn't really improve on the previous episode.… Expand
  53. Albert_Wesker7
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The treasure hunter games aren't my favourites but this is one of the best game of that genre. I only played Rise of the Tomb Raider and this one because the old kind of TR games were not my type at all, so i can say this is my favourite of the franchise. I really like the variety of the stealth kills and methods, the combat also multifarious, all the environments are truly immersive,The treasure hunter games aren't my favourites but this is one of the best game of that genre. I only played Rise of the Tomb Raider and this one because the old kind of TR games were not my type at all, so i can say this is my favourite of the franchise. I really like the variety of the stealth kills and methods, the combat also multifarious, all the environments are truly immersive, beautiful and varied, the puzzles and challenge tombs are unique and the story is ok but the game is a bit short.… Expand
  54. mixzplit
    Jul 3, 2021
    8
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider parece volver a sus inicios, si esperas un juego con acción constante como Rise of the Tomb Raider, este no es tu juego, si te gusta la exploración, la aventura, los puzzles, este juego es para ti.

    Este juego te mete de lleno en la exploración, con mapas más abiertos a sus 2 anteriores, bajaron la acción e incluyeron más aventura, para mi excelente, para otros    Shadow of the Tomb Raider parece volver a sus inicios, si esperas un juego con acción constante como Rise of the Tomb Raider, este no es tu juego, si te gusta la exploración, la aventura, los puzzles, este juego es para ti.



    Este juego te mete de lleno en la exploración, con mapas más abiertos a sus 2 anteriores, bajaron la acción e incluyeron más aventura, para mi excelente, para otros no lo será, SotTR es continuista, tiene muchas mecánicas de los anteriores, obviamente con mejoras, se agrega además nuevas mecánicas a Lara.

    La parte de exploración y aventura en mapas más abiertos lo hace, quizas, aburrido para algunos, la toma de materiales para mejorar, no solo armas, ahora también atuendos también lo puede hacer aburrido, para mi fue un encanto, el explorar, agarrar materiales y mejorar elementos, mejorar a Lara, sencillamente lo disfruten. Los Puzzles es para mi lo mejor del juego, más puzzles que los anteriores y por eso digo que vuelve un poco a lo que es Tomb Raider en sus inicios, pero solo un poco.

    La acción aunque es poca, tiene sus momentos épicos con una Lara bastante más oscura, más brutal. El sigilo, su gran fuerte, con mejoras muy buenas como embarrarse de barro para ocultarse entre arbustos o ramas en la pared.

    Se podría decir que SotTR es más de lo mismo a sus predecesores, pero mejora los aspectos, repito, exploración y aventura. Gráficamente, obviamente mejora bastante, en PS4 tiene algunos problemas en performance, la sincronizCion labial deja que desear, en las cinemáticas luce bien, durante el gameplay no tanto. En conclusión, es un juego redondo, disfrutable, buena banda sonora, buenos personajes, perfecto para los completistas ya que hay mucha pero mucha exploración y un montón de coleccionables. Gran juego.    … Expand
  55. mrgreentoad
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    I never reviewed this game when it came out even though it was a day one buy for me. I just recently bought the definitive edition & thought I would give a quick review. Firstly, the graphics are amazing & i play this game slowly to enjoy the detail! Even though some people feel the jungle setting has been played out, it has reached a new level in this game! The foliage, lighting, shadows,I never reviewed this game when it came out even though it was a day one buy for me. I just recently bought the definitive edition & thought I would give a quick review. Firstly, the graphics are amazing & i play this game slowly to enjoy the detail! Even though some people feel the jungle setting has been played out, it has reached a new level in this game! The foliage, lighting, shadows, fog effects, & water effects above & below the surface are all amazing!!!! I do find it a little strange that Lara’s face is resistant to shadows, it kind of gives a cel-shaded kind of vibe, perhaps this was deliberate?? Some people complain about Lara’s disregard for the culture she is investigating, whatever, its a game & works fine in the story. I have enjoyed all 3 of the newer Tomb Raider games, especially this one! I play it with headphones & it is easy to get immersed in the game between the killer graphics, great sound effects & fun gameplay!!! This is easily one of my favorite games ever!!!!! :)… Expand
  56. Vichexx
    Dec 3, 2019
    9
    Excellent game, the graphics are incredible, the gameplay also very nice, Lara has a lot of new abilities for stealth kills, lots of weapon and upgrades, the campaign is very long like it´s predecessor if you want at least like 75% completion. If you liked the TR games, you must finish the story of this trilogy, really awesome
  57. Bro2
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    Improved allot of things from the rise. The story telling isn’t as good but the internal struggle Lara faces makes up for it
  58. Respectmike
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра, лучшая из трилогии перезапуска, не хуже чем коридорный последний анчартед. Обилие гробница, сложные головоломки на тяжёлом уровне, спасибо большое разработчикам.
  59. Superzoy
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    Started it a few days, and really impressed with settings and graphics. With quarantine i am loving this escape game
    Kudos to the developers
  60. 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
  61. Kaschej
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    Amazing game. No glitches. Interesting story. Graphics are amazing. Big area to explore.
  62. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  63. virtualvince
    May 3, 2020
    8
    This game is pretty immense and arguably underrated, especially when viewed next to the most recent Tomb Raider games. The reason I can understand some of the mixed reception the game had on release is I have played the game to death and can recognise things that a certain player won't get along with in this. Let me explain.

    Classic Tomb Raider (1996) was mainly about three things:    This game is pretty immense and arguably underrated, especially when viewed next to the most recent Tomb Raider games. The reason I can understand some of the mixed reception the game had on release is I have played the game to death and can recognise things that a certain player won't get along with in this. Let me explain.

    Classic Tomb Raider (1996) was mainly about three things: the puzzles, the exploration and the suspense. The suspense part often came from the few encounters you'd actually get, alongside a sudden surge in music, which was otherwise pretty scarce. I see Shadow as returning more to these values, which is why I loved it so much, as these things were what made the original a classic. Recent entries I also enjoyed have arguably been widely successful because of the action and encounters. In this game the thing that will stand out most will be the Tombs themselves, and puzzles therein. There are encounters, however it doesn't feel like they are frequent. The game's definitely cinematic though, and you do indeed still get some of the rush from the recent games. For instance, there is one area that is flooded early on, and you're negotiating getting through it. Let's just say, it's literally a rush.

    So, assuming you enjoy the Tomb aspect of Tomb Raider, this entry has the most of them, and also the best of them in years. The puzzles when taken as a whole (including the excellent x7 DLC quest/ Tombs) are the most inventive, most taxing, and impressive looking, and if this is your bag, you will probably find this the best Tomb Raider in years. If not, you may actually hate this entry, because, without the aid of guides, this game taxes you... you have to pay attention, you have to listen and watch for the clues. This game could frustrate the hell out of you.

    The visuals are absolutely fantastic, arguably an improvement on the previous title. The texture detail, even on a base PS4 boggled my mind. This late 2018 game looks consistently good on practically all textures in the game in and out of cut scenes. Something I can not say for a more recent entry like say, Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

    This was a platinum trophy pursuit, and I really appreciated everything the game offered. I didn't even mind most of the side quest content because they often involved entering one of the many impressive looking crypts or tombs in the main game. Some side-quests however were very 'fetchy' or 'back and forthy', which is always a chore to have to do in *any* game of this nature.

    The negatives in the game for me I will say amount to the controls. At times the control response in platforming seemed inconsistent. That is to say, an action that worked in one area will not have the expected response in another area, or you may have to compensate without the game being explicit about letting on. It's difficult to explain in words, but suffice to say, as a consequence expect to die a lot during the platforming in this. For many this will be extremely irritating as it was even to me at times. This is only made worse in very hard mode (needed for Platinum trophy), as the checkpoint saves are far fewer / if any.

    The other area I wasn't that into was the story itself, however within it the acting, drama and voices hit the mark for me, as the visuals (textures and backgrounds) are all on point, even on 7 year old (time of writing) base PS4 hardware.

    I definitely recommend the game. I say it is underrated but recognise it won't be for everybody owing to the difficulty spike, some of the control during platforming, and its emphasis in often very taxing, very long but rewarding puzzles    … Expand
  64. SirSoil
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Shadow Of The Tomb Raider is a very decent game with good platforming and an engaging story and an overall well made soundtrack, other than all these aspects the game has a lot of flaws. One of them being the awful combat system, it’s absolutely baffling how lame and boring it is, the crafting and skill tree are great but the combat isn’t. Let’s not forget the most noticeable flaw, andShadow Of The Tomb Raider is a very decent game with good platforming and an engaging story and an overall well made soundtrack, other than all these aspects the game has a lot of flaws. One of them being the awful combat system, it’s absolutely baffling how lame and boring it is, the crafting and skill tree are great but the combat isn’t. Let’s not forget the most noticeable flaw, and that is the weird sudden cuts with the audio, it’s pretty baffling for a triple A to have audio issues frequently appear. Other than these flaws the game is enjoyable until you reach a puzzle, let’s be positive for a second. The games platforming is very good and it’s supported by well made levels, the story is pretty engaging and overall pretty great and of course supporting all that is the incredible soundtrack. Shadow Of The Tomb Raider might have flaws a lot of them in fact, but the engaging story and great platforming are things to look forward to that it might just make you forget about the flaws sometimes. (Good 3/5) Give It A Try!… Expand
  65. Edward465
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    I was very pleased with the game, I recommend it to everyone ,
    plunges again into the world of Lara
  66. Sebymoa
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Super jeux ! Une ambiance à la Indiana Jones des super graphismes ( le fait qu'il n'y a aucun affichage d'information superflu à l'écran aidé à ce plonger dans l'ambiance) bref j'ai passé un très bon moment vivement le prochain !
  67. 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
  68. JesusRD
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Es muy buen juego creo que no es para todos ya que tiene poco gameplays digamos de acción tiene más de aventura y descubrir puzzcle ni me gustó cosas como que los personajes de misiones secundarios casos todos tienen la misma vos o que cuando hablan no muestran sus emociones si ríen o es tan enojados pero es muy buen juego le doy un 9
  69. Shaxsss
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, нет желания поскорее ее закончить, как это часто бывает с современными играми
  70. mjv0309
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a great game! There were really great environments, fun and challenging tombs to raid, and exploration that didn't seem like a chore. I really like how you can set the difficulty settings for each of the ways you like to be challenged. You can decide separately how difficult you want the puzzles, exploration, and combat to be. I only knocked it down a point for the ridiculous story. I know that the premise of the series is rather unbelievable, but the plot doesn't really resolve satisfyingly. All in all, it was a really fun game!… Expand
  71. Delta_Rexxus
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Me da mucha tristeza el saber que un juego tam bueno sea tan infravalorado, como muchos de los Tomb Raider anteriores. Todo es perfecto en este juego, la banda sonora, el combate, el sigilo, la historia, la ambientación espectacular, hasta el mas mínimo detalle del juego es perfecto. incluso el platino a mi me parece divertido de hacer. Un grandísimo juego muy subestimado del 2018, queMe da mucha tristeza el saber que un juego tam bueno sea tan infravalorado, como muchos de los Tomb Raider anteriores. Todo es perfecto en este juego, la banda sonora, el combate, el sigilo, la historia, la ambientación espectacular, hasta el mas mínimo detalle del juego es perfecto. incluso el platino a mi me parece divertido de hacer. Un grandísimo juego muy subestimado del 2018, que debería a ver sido mínimo nominado a juego del año y ni eso. La gente es muy ignorante y es una pena.… Expand
  72. BSV
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    Me pareció increible el juego, la historia principal me pareció bastante bien, se sienten las emociones de Lara y de sus amigos, gráficamente el juego se ve bastante bien, la jugabilidad me encantó en la exploración como añadieron nuevas cosas, y el combate, además de que sentí que ahora el sigilo es mucho mejor empleado, finalmente el soundtrack está bien, nada destacable, pero cumple yMe pareció increible el juego, la historia principal me pareció bastante bien, se sienten las emociones de Lara y de sus amigos, gráficamente el juego se ve bastante bien, la jugabilidad me encantó en la exploración como añadieron nuevas cosas, y el combate, además de que sentí que ahora el sigilo es mucho mejor empleado, finalmente el soundtrack está bien, nada destacable, pero cumple y la explotación en las zonas, las misiones secundarias me entretuvieron bastante, poder pelear contra algún minijefe, así que por todo eso yo diría que es un juego de 9… Expand
  73. Vanea078025698
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ok .........................................................................
  74. Ale_RHC
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Me gusto muchisimo este juego , era hora de tener un juego de aventura que no sean tiroteos constantes. Una buena cantidad de puzles los cuales considero que si bien no eran cosa de otro mundo estaban muy entretenidos y muchos te hacian pensar.
    Me encantaron los entornos sudamericanos asi como tambien las diversas tumbas .
    Me llevo una muy buena impresión de este juegos , espero una    Me gusto muchisimo este juego , era hora de tener un juego de aventura que no sean tiroteos constantes. Una buena cantidad de puzles los cuales considero que si bien no eran cosa de otro mundo estaban muy entretenidos y muchos te hacian pensar.
    Me encantaron los entornos sudamericanos asi como tambien las diversas tumbas .
    Me llevo una muy buena impresión de este juegos , espero una continuación que tenga la misma calidad!.
    Como punto negativo: en la traduccion al latino , las voces no van sincronizadas con el movimiento de labios lo que hace que pierdas un poco el enfoque.    … Expand
  75. shenzeyu
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    First as comparison, I gave 10/10 to tomb raider 9 (2013), 4/10 to rise of tomb raider because of the numerous bugs.
    The graphics of this game is still at the top level. The story is overall good. But, the game design and the battles are too similar to the previous 2 games.
  76. AsalCristian
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    Es un juego muy notable.
    Me lo acabo de pasar y es una maravilla en todos los apartados.
    ¡Suerte a la compañía creadora con el siguiente juego!
  77. jsayadiaz25
    Jan 8, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es el mejor juego del reinicio del personaje. Solo algunos detalles en cuánto al rendimiento pero más que pueda arruinar la experiencia del juego… Expand
  78. RedDragon1240
    Mar 14, 2021
    9
    This game is great. I have not played the other 2 games of the revamped series but this is absolutely fantastic. Semi open world, great story, great gameplay and great atmsphere. Also, there are some challenging puzzles. If you like ancient civilizations this game is for you. Some bugs here and there, but nothign that makes it unplayable.
  79. Mjcarrillo96
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    A pure stunner on PS4 Pro. Aesthetically, it is by far the most impressive Tomb Raider game and gives Uncharted 4 a run for its money (at least graphically). I even prefer it over Rise of the Tomb Raider because I felt the snowy environments in that one made for a visually repetitive experience. The gameplay here is also far more dynamic than its ever been; A much deeper emphasis onA pure stunner on PS4 Pro. Aesthetically, it is by far the most impressive Tomb Raider game and gives Uncharted 4 a run for its money (at least graphically). I even prefer it over Rise of the Tomb Raider because I felt the snowy environments in that one made for a visually repetitive experience. The gameplay here is also far more dynamic than its ever been; A much deeper emphasis on stealth, and the combat environments allow for more aerial traversal that wasn't as prevalent in previous entries. I also thought the parkour segments were very impressive, giving you a plethora of new tools that make exploration feel brand new again. It makes the climbing segments in Jedi Fallen Order feel like an absolute joke in comparison. There's weight to every impact. Even though it's generally pretty easy, I always feel like I'm scurrying by a thin thread. Swinging off ropes is so exhilirating like a rollercoaster ride. It's as enjoyably cinematic as you'd want.

    Story-wise, I found the game to be a little more by-the-numbers, but there were definitely some series highlights with Lara's childhood flashback sequence and a nice emphasis on her friendship with Jonah. I can't even remember the villain's name or what he really wanted, and he overall doesn't have a strong presence throughout the story, but I can at least say that exploring tombs and uncovering the big mystery was more than enough to stay interested in Lara's plight. She just seems so desperate and you can't help but route for her as she throws her life on the line. It's also refreshing for the genre that instead of raiding tombs for treasure, Lara is trying to prevent bad people from raiding them.

    I think one of the bigger falters was unfortunately Shadow's newest integration: There's plenty of side missions and a hub-world to explore but I never cared to do any of it. The biggest problem with them is not only their fetch-quest nature, but their automated cutscenes. My biggest pull for the Tomb Raider reboots have always been their top-notch motion capture performances and the work Camila Luddington puts into her role. All of that is still present in the main story. But that caliber of storytelling sadly gets lost in the procedural cutscenes, and it doesn't help that the stories within them are not all that interesting. I think it works in games like Fallout and Skyrim that are built around a sandbox world, but in a linear game like Tomb Raider, it just grinds the momentum to a halt. Thankfully they're largely skippable, but it unfortunately makes the game feel on the shorter side by choosing to ignore them.

    Ultimately, I'd rather have a 10-12 hour game full of highlights and fun moments than a 19 hour game that feels stretched out. I'd probably say Shadow is my 2nd favorite of the reboot trilogy. It has the best gameplay and graphics by far, so I definitely see it having a higher replayability than the others. But I still think the first reboot game has a far more memorable and compelling story. And all the gameplay mechanics that are expanded and refined in Shadow, wouldn't exist without that game. Shadow still makes for a worthwhile entry, but I would be sad if this is really the closer for the franchise. It makes for a good closer in a Skyfall kind of way, but definitely leaves me craving more. I don't know if I'm ready to say goodbye to this version of Lara.    … Expand
  80. Mr1
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Очень красивая игра!
    Немного не хватило рукопашной боевки как в предыдущих частях. Сюжет вроде понравился, но спорные моменты есть, какая-то несказанность "а почему так?".
  81. James2020
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Excellent Tomb Raider at the same level as previous 2 games. Also, it is a good closing for this storyline.
  82. svensenk86
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider was great, from the start of I liked it! Graphic great, sound great, setting great, story....well here it comes, 1 and 2 was better. The story from part 3 was a bit over the top, a bit too much of all. With all the DLC`s I was happy finally when it was over. I liked the documents and relics which I could find at the beginning where they speak about the realShadow of the Tomb Raider was great, from the start of I liked it! Graphic great, sound great, setting great, story....well here it comes, 1 and 2 was better. The story from part 3 was a bit over the top, a bit too much of all. With all the DLC`s I was happy finally when it was over. I liked the documents and relics which I could find at the beginning where they speak about the real explore to the hidden city Z, pretty cool. So the game is great for sure, but the story was a little bit too far beyond. I still hope for a new game, I like the new Lara character! The 3 games were great!… Expand
  83. JocysR
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    I am loving this game recently finished my second playthrough, and its still amazing, more tombs.
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. bergcamp101
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    Sometimes you can feel, that this game is missing something, but graphics is just beautiful, and though it didn't bring anything special from the second part, it's still a nice charming game.
  88. TheJudgmental
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    All I can say is shadow is way more enjoyable than raise. The graphics on ROTTR are out of this world back then? Well yes it was but Shadow is more fun and challenging than endless enemies and mindless gun fights.
  89. dragosinsc
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
  90. Ferran2004
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an excellent game. The artistic field and the graphics are gorgeous. The main characters like Unuratu, Etzli or Lara are pretty good and their development during the game is great. There are lots of side things to do, like exploring the 9 tombs, with lots of puzzles inside of them, or completing all the challenges and side missions. It is no a really difficultShadow of the Tomb Raider is an excellent game. The artistic field and the graphics are gorgeous. The main characters like Unuratu, Etzli or Lara are pretty good and their development during the game is great. There are lots of side things to do, like exploring the 9 tombs, with lots of puzzles inside of them, or completing all the challenges and side missions. It is no a really difficult game, at least if you play in the two easiest difficulties. There are some side missions that end being quite boring, but there are others with a good narrative. The hunting skills are cool but they are not as implemented as I would like them to be. This is because it’s not necessary, aside one or two moments, to hunt animals. The combat skills like the stealthy kills are great. It is a fully enjoyable game.… Expand
  91. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. بالنسبة للقصة أساسها جيد لكن التنفيذ عادي فهي تملك المقومات لتصبح جميلة لكن توجد أشياء عديدة منعت هذا الأمر
    أولا لم نعرف قدرة الصندوق والمفتاح وشخصية العدو كانت عادية لم يكن الشر فيها كبيرا وباقي الشخصيات كانت متقطعة الظهور ولا يوجد لها تأثير كبير على اللاعب من حيث الإعجاب والكره ولم نعرف كذلك قوة كائنات "الإيشيل" -إن لم أكن مخطأ في الأسم- فهل هم بشر أم لا وغيرها من الأسئلة التي تطرح بعد هذا السؤال
    بالنسبة لنظام اللعب جيد جدا والعالم كذلك لولا
    من السلبيات في اللعبة ضعف الألغاز وعدم معرفة الحد الأقصى لسعة الموارد إلا بعد إمتلاء الموارد أو عند التاجر الذي لو ترك بدون كلام لكان خيرا بدل تكريره الثلاث أو الأربع جمل
    وأيضا من السلبيات إختفاء الحيوانات إذا إتجه الحيوان نحو حواف الخريطة أو المكان
    ولو كانت تطويرات السلاح تنتقل للسلاح الأخر لكان جيدا
    وكنت أتمنى أن يتم تحديد المسار في اللعبة كخطوط على الأرض أو أي وسيلة أخرى بدل تحديد المكان وعليك إيجاد طريقك
    أعجبني نظام حرية إنها المهمة بالإغتيال أو الهجوم المباشر الذي تستطيع تقوية كل أمر على حسب إختياراتك في شجرة المهارات
    اللعبة جميلة لكن بها سلبيات    … Expand
  92. Flammie
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    Shadow of the Tomb raider is a classical action adventure game with top quality Hollywood style plot. The game plays well and the progression is well-balanced mix of shooting or stealth sections, puzzles and platforming, talking with NPC's and quick time event style running action sequences. Most of these are well implented, and allow different play styles with good difficulty level. TheShadow of the Tomb raider is a classical action adventure game with top quality Hollywood style plot. The game plays well and the progression is well-balanced mix of shooting or stealth sections, puzzles and platforming, talking with NPC's and quick time event style running action sequences. Most of these are well implented, and allow different play styles with good difficulty level. The most annoying I find are the quick-time eventish running scene where you are basically always running from something and have to react to falling things and stuff, they aren't real QTEs so there's no button prompts but you still have to memorise what do on each step and it's usually not obvious at all so it just becomes annoying. The camera is sometimes quite bad and especially swimming is torture. Other than that there is no big problems in the game. The music is top notch and the voice acting is passable. I kind of like using native languages for npc's but calling it immersive is quite absurd, that's not quite how it works in real world.… Expand
  93. abdalluh
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    i like it very much it is very good game i think you need to play it because it is so wonderful
  94. Vigilante9
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    Il migliore della nuova trilogia, peccato per la storia poteva essere molto meglio, belle le boss fight, ottima ambientazione anche se non ottimizzato al meglio, buona grafica. Consiglio di giocarlo alla massima difficoltà ossessione mortale regala soddisfazionei.
  95. 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
  96. matt544galax
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    questo gioco è fenomenale! come fa ad avere voti così bassi
    gameplay da solo distrugge uncharted 4. pieno di robe da fare secondarie stealth crafting missioni tombe risorse caccia
    Straordinario gameplay
    ottima grafica e storia
    sottovalutato
  97. 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.
  98. Lukizinho2
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Jogo foda, graficos bons nada absurdo porém bons, boa gameplay, bom combate
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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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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