Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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  1. Mario_Tierra
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    El tercero de la saga reboot. Un juego menospreciado debido a que salió entre una avalancha de grandes juegos, quedando en segundo plano. No comparto que las dos primeras entregas tengan aproximadamente un 85 y este un 75, porque estamos ante un juego que sigue la misma marcha que los anteriores. Personalmente creo que la historia de Rise of the Tomb Rider está un pelín por encima, peroEl tercero de la saga reboot. Un juego menospreciado debido a que salió entre una avalancha de grandes juegos, quedando en segundo plano. No comparto que las dos primeras entregas tengan aproximadamente un 85 y este un 75, porque estamos ante un juego que sigue la misma marcha que los anteriores. Personalmente creo que la historia de Rise of the Tomb Rider está un pelín por encima, pero eso no indica que Shadow of the Tomb Raider sea peor, para mí es exactamente igual de bueno, y nos muestra a lo que para mí es la mejor versión de Lara Croft. Le doy un punto menos que al Rise porque considero que la historia no es tan "frenética" como aquella (que igualmente es muy buena), pero no puedo darle menos de un 8, de hecho para mí es de 85.… Expand
  2. balding
    May 13, 2019
    9
    The best game, with the best Lara, and overall, the best Tomb Raider of this fantastic reboot trilogy. I think this is the game that best captures the essence of what made Tomb Raider great and melts it with modern game design and cinematic storytelling in a single package. The result is a fun game, with great exploration, Tombs, stealth and survival. Story can be better overall, but alsoThe best game, with the best Lara, and overall, the best Tomb Raider of this fantastic reboot trilogy. I think this is the game that best captures the essence of what made Tomb Raider great and melts it with modern game design and cinematic storytelling in a single package. The result is a fun game, with great exploration, Tombs, stealth and survival. Story can be better overall, but also it´s better than 2013 reboot and Rise, specially Lara as a character who is much more compelling and interesting. Can´t wait where the series goes next.… Expand
  3. Przemun1304
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    the best one of the next gen trilogy. If you like exploration and jungle atmosphere, definitely love it.
  4. AlexSammen
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Cool game ! third in the restart trilogy! a little lack of shootings! but overall 10 out of 10 !! I would like to continue!
  5. phosgene
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    Terrible, wonky mechanics. Atrocious melee combat. Laws of physics are so non-existent that Lara might as well levitate throughout the entrie game. Awful game desing. On DO last mission when I die I have to wait out a 2-min loading screen to return to the campfire and then start a **** 5-minute cutscene to load the **** mission all over again? The person who though that was "fun" deservesTerrible, wonky mechanics. Atrocious melee combat. Laws of physics are so non-existent that Lara might as well levitate throughout the entrie game. Awful game desing. On DO last mission when I die I have to wait out a 2-min loading screen to return to the campfire and then start a **** 5-minute cutscene to load the **** mission all over again? The person who though that was "fun" deserves to be executed on the spot.… Expand
  6. claoud
    May 11, 2019
    10
    excellent jeux, dommage que beaucoup de joueurs de nos jours regardent des notes de sites et des youtubeur ou des streamers et du coup à cause de leurs avis négatifs passe a coté de jeux qui pourrai leurs plaire.
  7. nickhorn
    May 21, 2019
    9
    OMG having to listen to everyone speak in Spanish made this game SO ANNOYING. Change to English early on and enjoy a great game.
  8. coorhys
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    The whole rebooted Tomb Raider trilogy has been absolutely stellar, and this game caps it off excellently. It's very difficult to pick which is better between this and Rise of the Tomb Raider, as both are excellent, although this game does lean more into the exploration and puzzle side of things, while Rise was a lot more combat-heavy and action-packed.

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

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

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

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

    If you enjoyed the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, or Rise of the Tomb Raider, then this is a must-buy. I would definitely recommend playing those games first however to get the most out of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, as there is a story continuation throughout them all which is wrapped up satisfyingly here.    … Expand
  9. Cergon
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    First Tomb Raider that you can actually lose yourself in just by exploring - perfect evolution of the franchise imo.
  10. oHubner
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Excelente game, totalmente nostálgico, apresenta uma Lara mais madura. Ponto negativo: muitos pacotes de expansão que poderiam já estar no jogo base.
  11. Shanyang21
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    This game is ROTR 2.0. I love it! Entertaining exploration, nice action gameplay, stunning graphics, new and improved mechanics...The only bad thing is Jonah, his presence in the story is so forced it doesn't make any sense.
  12. MarkJamesB
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Brilliant game. Graphics are amazing. Both the stealth and combat elements are perfectly balanced with a wide array of ability’s and weapons to master and apply. This is the best of the new trilogy and I hope they plan on making more. It has the perfect balance of lineal storytelling and open world, RPG-lite gameplay which gives it a really nice pacing. As I mentioned before the visualsBrilliant game. Graphics are amazing. Both the stealth and combat elements are perfectly balanced with a wide array of ability’s and weapons to master and apply. This is the best of the new trilogy and I hope they plan on making more. It has the perfect balance of lineal storytelling and open world, RPG-lite gameplay which gives it a really nice pacing. As I mentioned before the visuals are fantastic. One scene where Lara emerges from the water with a fiery backdrop is absolutely stunning.… Expand
  13. Hackslashshoot
    Oct 11, 2021
    0
    So many games trying to be movies with tons of cut scenes and slow gameplay here is another one. People if you want a story read a book if you want a movie watch some bs from Hollywood. But please people stop encouraging this **** in gaming. This game is garbage. Not Fun at all
  14. OrphanTwin
    Jan 1, 2022
    0
    Haha. Who made this? Some of the worst story telling ever made. I mean, I LOVE bad fiction but this story is ridiculously horrible. At least that made it funny before I stopped playing. Lara loved her father. He was a bad ass and Lara wanted to be just like him. There weren’t any “secrets” about her mother like this. But, we all know what you were trying to do. But I laughed when it wasHaha. Who made this? Some of the worst story telling ever made. I mean, I LOVE bad fiction but this story is ridiculously horrible. At least that made it funny before I stopped playing. Lara loved her father. He was a bad ass and Lara wanted to be just like him. There weren’t any “secrets” about her mother like this. But, we all know what you were trying to do. But I laughed when it was all conveniently behind an actual secret room with puzzles! Also, this scene just makes Lara’s mom look like a huge b. The ol “yoU’Re AwAy aLl tHe tIMe”. Yeah lady, he’s working. Looks like Lara grew up just fine and followed in his footsteps. Another hilariously overdone subversive story that didn’t work the way it was intended. It’s just too bad to see this bad fan fiction made it through. Rehire the people you replaced. Never make another tomb raider please.… Expand
  15. Kostas_Spirou
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    The Black Sheep of Tomb Raider.
    Unfortunately it's indeed the weakest game in the trilogy but it's still a pretty good game, just lacks the charm and the things that made the previous games iconic.
    The game repeats itself many times, you'll climb and swim a lot in this game... A LOT, to the point where I got exhausted. There are barely any gunfights, most of the game is either exploring    The Black Sheep of Tomb Raider.
    Unfortunately it's indeed the weakest game in the trilogy but it's still a pretty good game, just lacks the charm and the things that made the previous games iconic.

    The game repeats itself many times, you'll climb and swim a lot in this game... A LOT, to the point where I got exhausted. There are barely any gunfights, most of the game is either exploring or killing enemies from the shadows, and the pacing felt weird, it takes way too long for the game to pick up which is a shame because the core gameplay is great, and the stealth mechanics are very fun.

    The story is quite nonsensical, similarly to the previous games it's just another adventure, but I enjoyed the dark atmosphere, and there are some scary moments which actually creeped me out.

    The puzzles are even better than before, and the game mostly focuses on raiding tombs instead of fighting hordes of enemies. There are also actual side quests you can do, which aren't anything special but they're a welcome addition.

    And lastly, this game contains the single best moment in the entire trilogy in my opinion, Lara Croft's development really shows here, and yet again, she is the star of the show.

    Overall, I think I prefer this game more than the first game (Rise is still my favorite one though), I like how the trilogy ends, it could have been better but still, the game has some very strong moments, its highs are pretty high, but sadly the lack of innovation is disappointing.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  16. malthael000
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    I was feeling bad about their earlier access on PC. However the beginning is really good, I like the exploration, this game its about exploration and taking photos. But I was excepting more... The first Cinematic trailer-which I really like, its not about what you will see in the game.
  17. gabrievin
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Simply the best adventure of Lara Croft so far. If you have played the previous ones, know that this is a great homage to the classics, in addition to following the tradition of quality that came with the reboot. Be sure to play!
  18. Lanark
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, Gorgeous game, one of the best action adventures around, well done Square Enix, I will know not to pay attention to the obvious Far Left SJW pseudo Journalist reviews of the Vine, Polygon and Telegraph again, or I would have missed out on a fantastic game, they just seem to exist to whine and preach far left ideology trying to taint and destroy everything, didn't any one tellBeautiful, Gorgeous game, one of the best action adventures around, well done Square Enix, I will know not to pay attention to the obvious Far Left SJW pseudo Journalist reviews of the Vine, Polygon and Telegraph again, or I would have missed out on a fantastic game, they just seem to exist to whine and preach far left ideology trying to taint and destroy everything, didn't any one tell them its just a game, a piece of entertainment?… Expand
  19. ilovelawforever
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Shadow of tomb raider is a great game and I don't know why critics are so harsh on it.Its a good conclusion to 2013 Tomb raider and it handels the story well.Overall its a must win game woth more tombs to explore and more things to do in tomb raidser world.It was worth the wait.
  20. KayVen17
    Sep 26, 2018
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 84/100 Mein User Score = 8/10… Expand
  21. Berrlett
    Sep 17, 2018
    8
    I think Shadow of the TR will still work alright both critically and commercially. The prime support will come from the Tomb Raider fans, specially fans of the last reboot as Shadow is basically more of the same of TR 2013 and Rise of the TR. Apart from a minor glitch where one of the game's prominent characters "Jonah" appeared twice on the screen the game is actually clean and theI think Shadow of the TR will still work alright both critically and commercially. The prime support will come from the Tomb Raider fans, specially fans of the last reboot as Shadow is basically more of the same of TR 2013 and Rise of the TR. Apart from a minor glitch where one of the game's prominent characters "Jonah" appeared twice on the screen the game is actually clean and the gameplay is smooth, Fighting is similar to Rise and TR2013 which is a very good thing and the story is good/ok.… Expand
  22. RepentantSky
    Oct 22, 2018
    0
    Regardless of the controversy about this game going on, it is just laughably bad. It tries too much to borrow elements from Uncharted, which is annoying because Uncharted originally borrowed elements from the original Tom Raider and it wouldn't have to be that way.

    Another big issue is that this game plays too much like the last two, because it's the Crystal Dynamics way. The formula    Regardless of the controversy about this game going on, it is just laughably bad. It tries too much to borrow elements from Uncharted, which is annoying because Uncharted originally borrowed elements from the original Tom Raider and it wouldn't have to be that way.

    Another big issue is that this game plays too much like the last two, because it's the Crystal Dynamics way. The formula seems be, reboot Tomb Raider, use as many elements from that new reboot in the next game as is possible, repeat until people stop buying the game as the expected rate, and reboot it again, then repeat the whole process over. Lara deserves better, people like myself who have been fans of Tomb Raider for the last 22 years deserve better, and Crystal Dynamics isn't interested in giving us that.

    Finally, the game's story is boring, the acting is stiff, the characters are boring, uninteresting, and pretty much the same as they've always been, and it's hard to sit through. I ended up watching most of the game get played because it bothered me so much. Also, the puzzles are the worst in the series as well. This game simply put, is just bad, but mostly, it's disappointing.    … Expand
  23. juditeprince
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is easily the best in the trilogy. Eidos does not disappoint!
  24. Haterxxxllll
    Jan 4, 2019
    0
    Please do not make games from this series anymore. Do not disgrace the great franchise. This game is not worthy of being called Tomb Raider. But the shadow could be a good game, you had the budget Eidos!
  25. Youmustdienow
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    Beat game on ps4 pro in 4K, set resolution as priority. Took around 10 hrs to beat. Didn’t do any side missions yet. So as a diehard Tomb Raider fan, I’m pleased that we got a lush jungle setting this time. They added 10xs the tombs & puzzles. I’m also really loving the swimming controls. Its also cool that you can play as ps1 Lara. I tried that out during the tigar fights. Felt like I wasBeat game on ps4 pro in 4K, set resolution as priority. Took around 10 hrs to beat. Didn’t do any side missions yet. So as a diehard Tomb Raider fan, I’m pleased that we got a lush jungle setting this time. They added 10xs the tombs & puzzles. I’m also really loving the swimming controls. Its also cool that you can play as ps1 Lara. I tried that out during the tigar fights. Felt like I was playing an HD remake of the originals at times.

    Gameplay wise I had little complaints. I hate only the upgrade system because I always feel like I choose the wrong things & would rather the game automatically be balaced. My other issue was with some cutscenes. The plot had its moments, but I just didnt care about the bad guy trying to end the world. I think Lara came off as shallow since her best friend Johna did everything to treat her good, yet since he’s not a sweaty chested bodybuilder, he only gets thank yous & goodbyes. We are 3 games in & the guy can’t catch a break. Also, why did TR tease duel pistols in previous games? They never make a comeback. Guess we all got lied to.    … Expand
  26. VasuBangera
    Sep 16, 2018
    6
    If you have played the previous two Tomb Raider then there is nothing new here other than location and Story. Everything else is same, tombs are equipment locked,if you dont own it you cant go ahead. Same set of skills to upgrade again. Same set of bonfire to upgrade and fast travel.
  27. kys8094
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Best action game of 2018. The real Tomb Raider is back. Trilogy is over, but a new Tomb Raider sequel is expected. :D
  28. vaan23
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful .
  29. wolfe_707
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    one of the best tomb raider game when it come to adventure so much fun playing with Lara croft
    the did a great job in this part.
  30. The_BlueRose
    Oct 2, 2018
    6
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is probably the most disapointing game I´ve played this generation.
    Coming from the two last games that I enjoyed (the first more than the second) the direction of this story has no direction at all.
    -Story: the game tries to deliver a epic journey but with no success. Why Trinity is now a paramilitar organization and its head boss a guy who lives in a hidden    Shadow of the Tomb Raider is probably the most disapointing game I´ve played this generation.
    Coming from the two last games that I enjoyed (the first more than the second) the direction of this story has no direction at all.

    -Story: the game tries to deliver a epic journey but with no success. Why Trinity is now a paramilitar organization and its head boss a guy who lives in a hidden village pretending to be the god messenger? In RIse of the TR the enemies were heavily armed and hard to kill, now you can take down most enemies with 4-5 bullets, no joke, even the armored ones. These leads to a poor use of the stealth mechanics. Why use stealth if going berserker is more effective?That is a huge problem.
    Also Lara is like a superhuman, even if a jaguar **** her back she is like "only a scratch, no real deal".
    Also Jonah... An unnecessary character like in RotTR.

    -World: beautifull I have to say.

    -Combat: the combat in this new trilogy has evolved practically nothing. Same animations, same moves, same weapons, same enemies. In addition on this game there are significally less combat than in the previous two, why?

    -Conclusion: a huge dissapointment and a bitter ending to a trilogy than looked promissing.    … Expand
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 63 Critic Reviews

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