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  1. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    The best Tomb Raider in the series. PS4 Pro version shines with beautiful details and crisp graphics. If you enjoy Indian Jones movies and games like Uncharted and never had opportuinty to play Tomb Raider then now is the time to do it. The game sets dark , sinister tone right from the beginning. I really enjoy the game being set in south America. Mayan culture is exciting and it isThe best Tomb Raider in the series. PS4 Pro version shines with beautiful details and crisp graphics. If you enjoy Indian Jones movies and games like Uncharted and never had opportuinty to play Tomb Raider then now is the time to do it. The game sets dark , sinister tone right from the beginning. I really enjoy the game being set in south America. Mayan culture is exciting and it is beautifully depicted through out the game. Many puzzles, great combat , interesting story. This is really good game....by the way the game looks stunning on 4K TV in HDR mode. Expand
  2. 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!
  3. Dec 17, 2018
    10
    I was really impressed with this game after having low expectations for it because of critics scores. It was one of the best games I've ever played. The atmosphere, sound, puzzle solving, and jungle environment was one of the best I've experienced. It was the most fun I've had in awhile with a video game. I was glad that the hardest difficulty helped obscure the game hints regardingI was really impressed with this game after having low expectations for it because of critics scores. It was one of the best games I've ever played. The atmosphere, sound, puzzle solving, and jungle environment was one of the best I've experienced. It was the most fun I've had in awhile with a video game. I was glad that the hardest difficulty helped obscure the game hints regarding exploration and puzzles. I wish more games did that. I enjoyed the game so much, I ended with a 95% completion with the overworld map. The production quality was top notch and the game was so intense and engaging. The gameplay and controls were pretty much perfect too and became second nature. There were a very small amount of really annoying parts but they were few and far between the overall game. I'd recommend this game for exploration and puzzle solving lovers. The combat was also very minimal and the stealth takedowns were very fun and satisfying. I think this may be the best tomb raider game I ever played. Expand
  4. Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Wow what a journey! I just finished this on Oct 1 at 100% completion and 95% trophies earned, which took about 30-40 hours with slow-medium gameplay.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    In conclusion, despite it's flaws, I absolutely enjoyed Shadow, and I really felt like a Tomb Raider.
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  5. Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Similar to RotTR (which was a 10 itself) but this one encourages a bit more exploring, and this one is a clear 10 as well. Graphics are superb, as is the gameplay and story. Loved it
  6. 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
  7. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This is the best Tomb Raider yet. I have no idea why critics are being so tough on it. I will say that some things could be better (animations, hand-to-hand combat, etc), but the good outweighs the bad by a large margin. Honestly, this game is a solid 9,0 I did put 10 to push the score up a bit. But don't worry, this game is spectacular.
  8. Sep 15, 2018
    10
    For me, ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ takes everything from its predecessors and improves it all; gameplay is refined, and there’s additions that make it better; graphics are fantastic, the environment gorgeous, Lara stunning. Some of it took me back to Tomb Raider: Underworld, one of my favourite games of all-time, and much like TRU, Shadow ends on a satisfying note. Although it is the endFor me, ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ takes everything from its predecessors and improves it all; gameplay is refined, and there’s additions that make it better; graphics are fantastic, the environment gorgeous, Lara stunning. Some of it took me back to Tomb Raider: Underworld, one of my favourite games of all-time, and much like TRU, Shadow ends on a satisfying note. Although it is the end of Lara’s origin story, I can see many more adventures with her — and until then, we can just play the games, including Shadow, which has high replayability. Expand
  9. Sep 21, 2018
    10
    The game mechanics in Shadow Of The Tomb Raider have been nicely refined this time around with noticeable increase in quality of the visuals/ story/ soundtrack / increased scenario variety. Prepare to embark on an epic indiana jones style journey with a welcome focus on rpg / tomb raiding and far less shooting / killing than I expected going in! Hands down the best in the trilogy. If youThe game mechanics in Shadow Of The Tomb Raider have been nicely refined this time around with noticeable increase in quality of the visuals/ story/ soundtrack / increased scenario variety. Prepare to embark on an epic indiana jones style journey with a welcome focus on rpg / tomb raiding and far less shooting / killing than I expected going in! Hands down the best in the trilogy. If you enjoyed TR 2013 and Rise OTT's outing's then shadow is a must have. Expand
  10. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Man, this game is amazing like first one and Rise of the Tomb Raider.. Lara Croft is amazing character.. gameplay, stealth and graphic are great.. tomb challenge are fun to explore and solve puzzles. ai enemies are kinda dumb but that's okay. Nice job Eidos Montreal..
  11. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Not sure why the critics are giving this game lower scores. The gameplay and story is what you have come to expect in this reboot origins trilogy. It finishes this story told across 3 games in a solid satisfying manner. If you liked the gameplay/mechanics of the first two, you'll be satisfied with them in this one. I don't think this game will win over any converts, but I don't thinkNot sure why the critics are giving this game lower scores. The gameplay and story is what you have come to expect in this reboot origins trilogy. It finishes this story told across 3 games in a solid satisfying manner. If you liked the gameplay/mechanics of the first two, you'll be satisfied with them in this one. I don't think this game will win over any converts, but I don't think that's the point by now. So I'd say if you enjoyed the first two, you'll enjoy this one, regardless of the critics' metecritic score. Expand
  12. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, Gorgeous game, one of the best action adventures around, well done Square Enix, I will know not to pay attention to the obvious Far Left SJW pseudo Journalist reviews of the Vine, Polygon and Telegraph again, or I would have missed out on a fantastic game, they just seem to exist to whine and preach far left ideology trying to taint and destroy everything, didn't any one tellBeautiful, Gorgeous game, one of the best action adventures around, well done Square Enix, I will know not to pay attention to the obvious Far Left SJW pseudo Journalist reviews of the Vine, Polygon and Telegraph again, or I would have missed out on a fantastic game, they just seem to exist to whine and preach far left ideology trying to taint and destroy everything, didn't any one tell them its just a game, a piece of entertainment? Expand
  13. 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.
  14. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This is going to be legen......wait for it.....dary, legendary!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Feb 16, 2019
    10
    I've played every tomb raider (yes I'm old), this is up there with the best.
    This game really brought back the feeling of the much earlier titles where it was all about the exploration and adventure.
    I was awed by many of the environments, crypts and tombs, simply stunning visually. The puzzles were entertaining and did require some thought, while I would have liked it to be harder, they
    I've played every tomb raider (yes I'm old), this is up there with the best.
    This game really brought back the feeling of the much earlier titles where it was all about the exploration and adventure.
    I was awed by many of the environments, crypts and tombs, simply stunning visually. The puzzles were entertaining and did require some thought, while I would have liked it to be harder, they need to cater to all levels, and I think it was well handled and still satisfying.
    I really enjoyed the main story, and putting together all the pieces of the stories from the scattered clues added to the plot in a valuable way. The acting and voice acting was fantastic.
    Playing in 60fps on ps4 pro was also extremely nice!
    Overall I had a great experience playing this game, and couldn't wait to get back to it after work. After slogging through Red dead redemption 2 for a month, this game was like a breath of beautiful fresh air.
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  16. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Gotta say that this is an amazing game. The graphics are beautiful and the story is a little bit over the top but really fun. Exploration is amazing as usual with this series. A must buy.
  17. Sep 24, 2018
    10
    10/10 easy. A masterpiece and anything a Tomb Raider fan could have ask for. Old Tomb Raider fans will be very happy with this one.
  18. 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.
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  19. Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Lara, bow and arrow, jungles, tombs, great story, splendid gameplay, did i forget LARA. An eazy 10/10
  20. Sep 16, 2019
    10
    I thought at first that it was like an expansion pack for the last game and, seeing the scores, I postponed playing it. But, once I started playing it, it greatly exceeded my expectations and I loved every minute of it. I actually believe it's the best of the series. 10 out of 10
  21. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    La continuación de Tomb Raider es un buen juego. Esta vez busca diferenciarse más de la saga de Uncharted de la cual esta estigmatizada con su primer juego del 2013. En esta ocasión la bella Lara Croft es más letal mostrando como se convierte en la heroína que se recuerda de los juegos de hace veinte años. Aunque, la aventura se desarrolla en Latinoamérica. Que es una forma de rememorar loLa continuación de Tomb Raider es un buen juego. Esta vez busca diferenciarse más de la saga de Uncharted de la cual esta estigmatizada con su primer juego del 2013. En esta ocasión la bella Lara Croft es más letal mostrando como se convierte en la heroína que se recuerda de los juegos de hace veinte años. Aunque, la aventura se desarrolla en Latinoamérica. Que es una forma de rememorar lo de las primeras aventuras de la Lara Croft clásica. Se observa que hay NPC´s que hablan en idioma de la región, ya sea castellano o quechua por ejemplo. Otro aspecto que resalta más es la opción de ajustar la dificultad de la historia, los puzles, los enfrentamientos, y la exploración. Esto hace que el juego pueda ser más versátil.

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

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

    In the gameplay, stealth is prioritized. Although, it could improve in the secondary missions and not to put the missions of messenger, but it is a pleasure to play with Lara.
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  22. Sep 13, 2018
    10
    The game of the year without doubt!! This game is very underrated unfortunately
  23. 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.
  24. Nov 24, 2018
    10
    I will echo others who have said not to believe the negative reviews! I almost abandoned the game an hour or two in because I thought it was inferior to the first two installments of the trilogy and going to be a slog to get through. But luckily I stuck with it through its slow start and was rewarded with far and away the best segment of the series. Full marks and kudos to the team behindI will echo others who have said not to believe the negative reviews! I almost abandoned the game an hour or two in because I thought it was inferior to the first two installments of the trilogy and going to be a slog to get through. But luckily I stuck with it through its slow start and was rewarded with far and away the best segment of the series. Full marks and kudos to the team behind this game!

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

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

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

    If you're looking for a first person shooter - look elsewhere. If you're looking for one of the best immersive adventure games available on PS4 look no further. Do not miss this one if you are a Tomb Raider fan.
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  25. Sep 14, 2018
    10
    10/10 easily.
    Best one out of the reboot trilogy, simple as that. Rottr was also great, but this is even better. Got the Croft Edition and wasn't disappointed at all. Let's be honest, most people who cry about graphics are people who should be watching movies instead of playing video games. It's about experience and fun, not about how "real" a game looks. This game sacrifices
    10/10 easily.
    Best one out of the reboot trilogy, simple as that. Rottr was also great, but this is even better. Got the Croft Edition and wasn't disappointed at all. Let's be honest, most people who cry about graphics are people who should be watching movies instead of playing video games. It's about experience and fun, not about how "real" a game looks. This game sacrifices Uncharted-style graphics for gameplay, while Uncharted did the exact opposite.
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  26. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    el juego es genial mejoro las mecánicas de los juegos anteriores cierra muy bien la trilogía
  27. pwm
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    I loved this game. As good as it gets for adventure games, right up there with the Uncharted series.
  28. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Simply the best adventure of Lara Croft so far. If you have played the previous ones, know that this is a great homage to the classics, in addition to following the tradition of quality that came with the reboot. Be sure to play!
  29. 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!
  30. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    I'm at 40% through. High Difficulty settings. Taking my time and enjoying the sights. It's a great touch to hear native languages and learn about the various artifacts and lore. I'm a fan of both TR and Uncharted, and this scratches the itch very well.
  31. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful .
  32. Oct 19, 2018
    10
    This game gives you feeling of adventure. A lot of cut scenes, a lot of interesting situations. Actually one of best adventure games I've played. Also I want mention that jungle has been made incredibly nice, every tree, every animal looks and feels alive. It's amazing, It's really game I wanted to see about Tomb Raider

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

    P.S. Please don't listen people who gives 0 or 1 points. It's just abusing game. I never understand such people :(
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  33. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is a sequel worthy of the previous 2, same game system if you like the previous ones you would like this, there is not much risk in the purchase insured Expand
  34. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    The best one of the Reboot Trilogy! Thank you Eidos! Beautiful Lara, amazing tombs (finally a lot of tombs). The best final for the trilogy
  35. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Best action game of 2018. The real Tomb Raider is back. Trilogy is over, but a new Tomb Raider sequel is expected. :D
  36. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    The Challenge Tombs and Crypts are great and offers a variety of Puzzles, the new skills and abilities are really interesting making the traversal a fun experience. The Deadly Obsession difficulty level offer a great challenge, and the difficulty can be modified with multiple parameters to create a custom gameplay experience. I highly recommend trying the game. Lots of fun to have for longThe Challenge Tombs and Crypts are great and offers a variety of Puzzles, the new skills and abilities are really interesting making the traversal a fun experience. The Deadly Obsession difficulty level offer a great challenge, and the difficulty can be modified with multiple parameters to create a custom gameplay experience. I highly recommend trying the game. Lots of fun to have for long time fans and new fans alike! Expand
  37. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Best Tomb Raider Yet! The final chapter in the tomb raider saga delivers. It is fun and fill with the most beautiful art and engaging world we have seen in a Tomb Raider game.
  38. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    I was feeling bad about their earlier access on PC. However the beginning is really good, I like the exploration, this game its about exploration and taking photos. But I was excepting more... The first Cinematic trailer-which I really like, its not about what you will see in the game.
  39. Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Shadow of tomb raider is a great game and I don't know why critics are so harsh on it.Its a good conclusion to 2013 Tomb raider and it handels the story well.Overall its a must win game woth more tombs to explore and more things to do in tomb raidser world.It was worth the wait.
  40. Sep 13, 2018
    10
    one of the best tomb raider game when it come to adventure so much fun playing with Lara croft
    the did a great job in this part.
  41. 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.
  42. Sep 13, 2018
    10
    Best part of the trilogy. The game deserves 8-8.5 points. I give 10 points because of haters who give a great game 0 points.
  43. Sep 14, 2018
    10
    SOTR is a big step in the right direction.
    Big exploration and traversal; lots of challenging puzzles and tombs and amazing locations.
    What is best also is they have made combat very much less compared to the previous 2 games, because this is what TR has always been about. TR is not a shooter/ combat game; its main goal is to explore and solve puzzles. I do have some issues (mainly
    SOTR is a big step in the right direction.
    Big exploration and traversal; lots of challenging puzzles and tombs and amazing locations.
    What is best also is they have made combat very much less compared to the previous 2 games, because this is what TR has always been about.

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

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

    I would however, hope dual pistols and her athletic moves return in the future games
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  44. Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Dont believe any negative reviews, clearly their haters. this is the best tomb raider game to date. the best one in the trilogy and the best Lara Croft ive ever seen. her personality is amazing. if you loved her emotions in the 2013 reboot then you will love her here. btw you can play as 2013 Lara as well. awesome. this is a game for fans and newcomers alike, but especially for fans. youDont believe any negative reviews, clearly their haters. this is the best tomb raider game to date. the best one in the trilogy and the best Lara Croft ive ever seen. her personality is amazing. if you loved her emotions in the 2013 reboot then you will love her here. btw you can play as 2013 Lara as well. awesome. this is a game for fans and newcomers alike, but especially for fans. you have tombs, underwater exploration, vicious wildlife, beautiful and deadly jungle exploration. there is even a hard mode for exploration which allows classic fans to get lost and frustrated with exploration and puzzles like we love to do with Lara Croft lol. amazing Tomb raider game. DONT MISS OUT ON THIS. If you're a tomb raider fan this is a dream come true. Expand
  45. Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Most underated game I played. Graphics looks 2018, mechanics too, Lara has nice character, story is good and this is the best TR I played. The best money spent in my life.
  46. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is definitely the best entry in the series so far. Eidos Montreal seems to feel a true spirit of the franchise. it's darker, more dangerous and difficult. It's not a revolution but solid and well made evolution in the gameplay. I love the fact that you can switch off all hints to make game more challenging. Graphics even on basic PS4 are just WOW! Whole experienceShadow of the Tomb Raider is definitely the best entry in the series so far. Eidos Montreal seems to feel a true spirit of the franchise. it's darker, more dangerous and difficult. It's not a revolution but solid and well made evolution in the gameplay. I love the fact that you can switch off all hints to make game more challenging. Graphics even on basic PS4 are just WOW! Whole experience is breath-taking. Story needs mentioning as well - finally we have something decent in the trilogy! Even if the main plot is pretty simple it has been greatly written and directed. And I'm glad that they focused on Lara herself - something which CD promised with Rise found the place here and it's great addition to the Lara's character! Can't wait for another part and I'm hoping Eidos will do it as well. Expand
  47. Sep 15, 2018
    10
    My actual score would be 9.5. This is finally THE modern type Tomb Raider I've been waiting for such a long time. I've been a hardcore fan since the firsts classics. I love the environment so much and the feeling that you are an adventurer. I just finished my first play trough and there were many moments I just thought that this is the tomb raider. I played the game on regular PS4.My actual score would be 9.5. This is finally THE modern type Tomb Raider I've been waiting for such a long time. I've been a hardcore fan since the firsts classics. I love the environment so much and the feeling that you are an adventurer. I just finished my first play trough and there were many moments I just thought that this is the tomb raider. I played the game on regular PS4.

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

    Cons:
    - graphics: some textures are quite lowres
    - story of ending the trilogy is kind of anticlimax
    - mandatory clothing in some areas even after the story
    - using of same animations since the Underworld
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  48. Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider one of the best game in series. Difficult tombs, gorgeous world, interesting exploring and battles. Underwater levels are super. I recommend.
  49. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Best game in the trilogy, i dont get the negative or mixed reviews. We are back to oldies Tomb Raider puzzles the graphics and the scenarios are beautiful, i screenshot the hell out of this and I barely found any bugs unlike most new games. I believe the same people giving bad reviews are the same people that only liked the new games and how they're like most of the games nowadays with aBest game in the trilogy, i dont get the negative or mixed reviews. We are back to oldies Tomb Raider puzzles the graphics and the scenarios are beautiful, i screenshot the hell out of this and I barely found any bugs unlike most new games. I believe the same people giving bad reviews are the same people that only liked the new games and how they're like most of the games nowadays with a lot of shooting but not much else. They did a great job, the only thing I don't like about this is how they mellowed her personality but hey it's the new Lara Expand
  50. Sep 24, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is easily the best in the trilogy. Eidos does not disappoint!
  51. Sep 20, 2018
    10
    Very good game - reduced shooting, more stealth, more tombs, stronger story-focus, more quiet and atmospheric moments. Good graphics, only the controls are a little bit clunky. If you like this kind of games it´s easily a 9.0, i give it 10 points because of some haters who give this beautiful game a 0?1 For me personally this is more interesting and compelling than God of War.
  52. Sep 20, 2018
    10
    The best of the new trilogy and an epic ending for this new and mature Lara Croft.
  53. Sep 25, 2018
    10
    it is very nice game i got all trophy just one! i cant because there is bug i should complete game 100% i know where artifact is but it is not on my map. im so sad
  54. Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Amazing graphics, atmosphere and gameplay. The end of a great triology! After this amazing game, we are waiting for the "reburn" of Lara in the next generations console.
  55. Sep 28, 2018
    10
    This is a definite game of the year contender. While it's story isn't as good as the previous entry, it's smooth combat, more focus on puzzles and tomb raiding, and huge and intricate hub areas make it the superior game of the reboot trilogy. The design of the challenge tombs and crypts was simply gorgeous and each one was more difficult and detailed than the last constantly challengingThis is a definite game of the year contender. While it's story isn't as good as the previous entry, it's smooth combat, more focus on puzzles and tomb raiding, and huge and intricate hub areas make it the superior game of the reboot trilogy. The design of the challenge tombs and crypts was simply gorgeous and each one was more difficult and detailed than the last constantly challenging you throughout the game if you choose to explore them, and since they reward the player with gear and skills that help Lara especially in harder difficulties I'd strongly recommend them, hell even if you don't care about the skills and gear the design of each makes it well worth the visit. This game added a new difficulty setting where you could customize how hard you wanted combat, exploration, and the puzzles to be, for example, if you wanted easy combat but difficult puzzles you can adjust accordingly which is an amazing feature for a variety of players. It also has an option to localize language so that everyone speaks in the language you do or they speak in their native tongues which helps make the experience that much more realistic. I personally loved that it wasn't as combat focused as the previous two entries in the reboot trilogy and focused more on the puzzles and exploration making it more like the PS1 originals. The story is not as good as Rise of the Tomb Raider's but it is still very interesting and will have you sticking around to the very end to see where Lara ends up and how it sets the character up to be the titular Tomb Raider from the originals. It is an amazing end to a great trilogy for one of gaming's greatest icons. Expand
  56. Oct 11, 2018
    10
    Must have more Tomb Raider...thank you Eidos Montreal for a fun Tomb Raider game. It is unfortunate Shadow of the Tomb Raider is not as commercially successful as it deserves to be.
  57. Oct 18, 2018
    10
    Had an absolute blast playing it, the challenge tombs, the focus on more exploration. digging deeper into Lara´s conflict with Trinity and how it affected her.

    Loved everything about this!
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Jogaço do começo ao fim. Todas as mecânicas que introduzidas ao longo da série são aperfeiçoadas aqui. Jogo obrigatório.
  63. 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
  64. Feb 1, 2019
    10
    A great game, the best of whole trilogy, finally the return of Tomb Raider .... if you like the classic views of this game from Playstaion 1, this is definitely the title for you. A lot of exploration, tombs ... definitely less shooting .... if you're looking for a shootout, buy yourself Gears of war or even Uncharted 4. I give this game 10/10 because the game has caught me incredibly,A great game, the best of whole trilogy, finally the return of Tomb Raider .... if you like the classic views of this game from Playstaion 1, this is definitely the title for you. A lot of exploration, tombs ... definitely less shooting .... if you're looking for a shootout, buy yourself Gears of war or even Uncharted 4. I give this game 10/10 because the game has caught me incredibly, although the first two parts of the trilogy did not impress me, this third part is great. Expand
  65. Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Очень понравилась эта часть Приключений Лары всего стало намного больше и лучше рекомендую однозначно .
  66. Feb 15, 2019
    10
    the best one of the next gen trilogy. If you like exploration and jungle atmosphere, definitely love it.
  67. Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Cool game ! third in the restart trilogy! a little lack of shootings! but overall 10 out of 10 !! I would like to continue!
  68. 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
  69. Mar 24, 2019
    10
    From my perspective the best of the new trilogy. Perhaps the story is just "ok" the game offers plenty of new scenarios and more action and the option of not listening to Lara every single time she finds a relic.
  70. Apr 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best Tomb Raider game i have ever played. From the rebooted Tomb Raiders this is my favourite. I loved the locations and puzzles, climbing sections and the enemy encounters. The jungle felt alive and it was hard to navigate which was a nice challenge. The cripts and challenge tombs were well thought out. And there were some interesting side quests too. My issues with this gameOne of the best Tomb Raider game i have ever played. From the rebooted Tomb Raiders this is my favourite. I loved the locations and puzzles, climbing sections and the enemy encounters. The jungle felt alive and it was hard to navigate which was a nice challenge. The cripts and challenge tombs were well thought out. And there were some interesting side quests too. My issues with this game are the story: It wasn't the most exciting, the characters were bland and Lara felt out of place because she was the only character who was well written. The game doesn't always work properly: mostly the climbing, sometimes you can grab on a ledge and you fall to your death ect. Overall i'd give it a 8.3 but the scores are so low, so i go with 10 Expand
  71. 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
  72. May 11, 2019
    10
    excellent jeux, dommage que beaucoup de joueurs de nos jours regardent des notes de sites et des youtubeur ou des streamers et du coup à cause de leurs avis négatifs passe a coté de jeux qui pourrai leurs plaire.
  73. 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
  74. Jul 6, 2019
    10
    First Tomb Raider that you can actually lose yourself in just by exploring - perfect evolution of the franchise imo.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Brilliant game. Graphics are amazing. Both the stealth and combat elements are perfectly balanced with a wide array of ability’s and weapons to master and apply. This is the best of the new trilogy and I hope they plan on making more. It has the perfect balance of lineal storytelling and open world, RPG-lite gameplay which gives it a really nice pacing. As I mentioned before the visualsBrilliant game. Graphics are amazing. Both the stealth and combat elements are perfectly balanced with a wide array of ability’s and weapons to master and apply. This is the best of the new trilogy and I hope they plan on making more. It has the perfect balance of lineal storytelling and open world, RPG-lite gameplay which gives it a really nice pacing. As I mentioned before the visuals are fantastic. One scene where Lara emerges from the water with a fiery backdrop is absolutely stunning. Expand
  78. 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
  79. Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Expand
  80. Apr 6, 2020
    10
    I was very pleased with the game, I recommend it to everyone ,
    plunges again into the world of Lara
  81. 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 !
  82. 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
  83. Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, нет желания поскорее ее закончить, как это часто бывает с современными играми
  84. 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
  85. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ok .........................................................................
  86. 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?".
  87. Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Excellent Tomb Raider at the same level as previous 2 games. Also, it is a good closing for this storyline.
  88. Oct 1, 2020
    10
    I am loving this game recently finished my second playthrough, and its still amazing, more tombs.
  89. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Игра очень хорошая и поэтому така оценка данному шедевру. Нечего ещё сказать.
  90. 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.
  91. 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!
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. Jan 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best parts of the legendary franchise. the grafics, effects and gameplay are amazing. Definetly waiting for the next part
  96. Mar 1, 2021
    10
    A game with very good dynamics and rapid development, it has excellent graphics and gameplay that makes exploration a lot easier.
  97. Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Best overall in the reboot trilogy. Side quests were so so but I really enjoyed all the tomb challenges and puzzles (if you are skipping them you are actually missing 50% of the game).
  98. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Oyun çok akıcı bir sürü yan görev ve mezar görevleri var benim tavsiyem mezarlara kesin girin çok eğlenceli ve güzel şeyler veriyoırlar ve oyundaki bulmacaları beğendim hepsi çok güzel düşünülmüş mühendislik harikası bölüm tasarımları mevcut ve son olarak yan görevlere girip girmemek size kalmış ama bence girin hikaye katkıları var .Şimdiden herkese iyi oyunlar diliyorum.Oyun çok akıcı bir sürü yan görev ve mezar görevleri var benim tavsiyem mezarlara kesin girin çok eğlenceli ve güzel şeyler veriyoırlar ve oyundaki bulmacaları beğendim hepsi çok güzel düşünülmüş mühendislik harikası bölüm tasarımları mevcut ve son olarak yan görevlere girip girmemek size kalmış ama bence girin hikaye katkıları var .Şimdiden herkese iyi oyunlar diliyorum.
  99. Sep 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It may not be the best game of its kind, but it's a really beautiful and fascinating game. I played this game a few times and enjoyed more on separate missions. This is a flagship game that plays the lead role of the woman. Better than last of us part 2. Expand
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 63
  2. Negative: 2 out of 63
  1. 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.
  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. 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.