Tomb Raider: Anniversary

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  • Summary: Inspired by the first Tomb Raider videogame, originally released in 1996, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully preserving the elements which made the original Tomb Raider such a classic. Using an enhanced "Tomb Raider Legend" game engine,Inspired by the first Tomb Raider videogame, originally released in 1996, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is a totally new 2006 adventure for Lara, faithfully preserving the elements which made the original Tomb Raider such a classic. Using an enhanced "Tomb Raider Legend" game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artefact known only as the Scion up to today’s technology standards and offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience. The puzzles are now more in depth and incorporate environmental interaction and physics driven solutions. The level design and flow of gameplay are inspired by the original videogame making Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary a brand new experience in gaming, while still invoking the nostalgia of the first adventure in Tomb Raiding. [Eidos Interactive]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Cheat Code Central
    88
    It's nice to relive the past, but it's a lot nicer when you discover that things are even better than you thought they were.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    85
    In the end, though, it's a testament to the game's quality that even in the face of the imperfect camera and combat, the wonderful adventuring aspects manage to make up for whatever other shortcomings this game may possess. [July 2007, p.54]
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  3. Play UK
    81
    It's let down a bit by the dodgy camera perspective, but this won't ruin your experience. [Issue#156, p.86]
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  4. Pocket Gamer UK
    80
    A happy coda in a symphony that had lost its flow, Anniversary cannily pairs the refinements of the last decade with the peerless excellence of the original Tomb Raider.
  5. Console Gameworld
    78
    If you haven't picked the game up on another platform and fancy visiting a video game classic, lovingly restored for a new audience, then this is certainly a game worth checking out.
  6. 1UP
    75
    But unless portability is a necessity for you, the console versions will prove more satisfying.
  7. Eurogamer
    60
    Thankfully, when you die, which will be quite frequently, the loading times are kept mercifully short and don't add to the frustration like so many other PSP games.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Igonge
    Aug 25, 2010
    10
    We all know that Tomb Raider Legend on PSP was a disaster. However, Anniversary vastly improves upon the previous instalment's bad controls,We all know that Tomb Raider Legend on PSP was a disaster. However, Anniversary vastly improves upon the previous instalment's bad controls, bad camera and low framerate. This version is just as brilliant as the other versions. Nice graphics and gameplay make for and enjoyable playthrough.… Expand
  2. marpolaris
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    una verdadera experiencia se siente la nostalgia del primero pero con calidad de underworlds es maravilloso la verdad, así se hace un remake
  4. santimaci
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    Tomb Raider Anniversary is probably the best action-adventure 3D game ever made for the PSP. I like how the controls were bastly improved fromTomb Raider Anniversary is probably the best action-adventure 3D game ever made for the PSP. I like how the controls were bastly improved from the PSP version of Tomb Raider Legend, I love how smooth its framerate is. It's a portable game with a pretty good lenght for a linear experience (something about 7-10 hours). It's a portable version of a console experience without any substantial sacrifice: yes, the game looks a little flat compared to its PS3 and Xbox 360 cousins, but the fact that every layout, secret, and moveset made it to the PSP is something very loable.
    This game is not hard in any way, the climbing is organic and paceful and the level-puzzle design is somewhat condescendent, but still fun. The only bad implemented feature of this game (no matter what version of it) is the combat: the enemies (with one or two exceptions) are boring, annoying, even pointless. The bosses are okay and sometimes a genuine challenge. Overall, this game is great, and in the PSP is awesome and lovely.    … Expand
  5. Kyle_Katarn92
    Nov 15, 2016
    9
    I enjoyed "Tomb Raider Legend' on the PSP. This title managed to improve all the shortcomings of the previous game. The game looks and playsI enjoyed "Tomb Raider Legend' on the PSP. This title managed to improve all the shortcomings of the previous game. The game looks and plays better than its predecessor. Highly recommended.… Expand
  6. ratchetandsteph
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    I finished storymode! Not done collecting relics. It was a super fun game. I loved being Lara, jumping, climbing, using the grappling hook,I finished storymode! Not done collecting relics. It was a super fun game. I loved being Lara, jumping, climbing, using the grappling hook, solving puzzles etc. the framerate was good and consistent. only sometimes it dropped but nothing major unlike Legend. so dont worry with that. the story was good and it was better imo than Legend, which too was good on ps2. loved the graphics, loved the levels, loved the architecture. loved the SMG's. please watch this video on youtube "Longplay of Tomb Raider Anniversary" to get a good idea if you'd like to buy the game. minus two stars because the enemies were annoying and i died multiple times and the difficulty wasnt always good. and there were some small framedrops as i mentioned below. A solid 8/10. tombraider: anniversary psp YOU DID THAT. Now I need a proper psvita TR title. anyone somehow hesitant to buy the game. do it. you won't regret. now imma try to complete the game 100%.… Expand
  7. ERB
    Jul 29, 2013
    7
    Love this game.Love this game. … Expand
  8. MrSonicFan
    Jun 13, 2013
    4
    while it is a surprise how good of a version it is. It is an incredibly buggy mess, The load times are horrendous, the control is incrediblywhile it is a surprise how good of a version it is. It is an incredibly buggy mess, The load times are horrendous, the control is incredibly sensitive. Play any version but this version.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best PSP Game of 2007
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#42 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
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#15 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007