Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is the first ever co-op multiplayer action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand new adventure combines the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise, including exploration and discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving[Xbox Live Arcade] Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is the first ever co-op multiplayer action/adventure game featuring Lara Croft. This brand new adventure combines the hallmarks of the Tomb Raider franchise, including exploration and discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving combined with character progression, fun fast-paced combat, and elements of human cooperation and competition.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 73
  3. Negative: 1 out of 73
  1. Telegraph
    100
    You will rarely find a game that offers such phenomenal value for money, even at full price I would wholeheartedly recommend it. It's an exciting reinvention for a heroine whose light has unfortunately faded in recent years; an exciting parade of action, puzzling and exploration elegantly crafted with fresh direction, all while retaining that familiar Tomb Raider ethos.
  2. 1UP
    91
    Though the game would still be fantastic with its co-op dungeon puzzles alone, Guardian of Light contains a surprising amount of substance; each of its many levels offer a series of achievements that add interesting weapons and items to your inventory.
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    There are few download games that offer this kind of value for money, and few that are as clever or effortlessly exciting. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light might be a move away from the Tomb Raider name, but it's a tremendous homage to its spirit.
  4. Games Master UK
    88
    A retro-inspired shooter that's small in scale but big in entertainment.
  5. GamingExcellence
    85
    With more than a dozen levels in the campaign, about a hundred optional challenges, numerous collectibles and rewards to unlock you definitely get your money's worth here.
  6. GameZone
    80
    Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is nothing short of a triumph for Crystal Dynamics and the buxom adventurer. The score-based gameplay and objectives are geared towards providing hefty doses of replay value, but even a single playthrough promises to be an exciting journey filled with top-notch action and ingenious puzzles.
  7. The A.V. Club
    42
    Proves too bland to satisfy anyone-even accounting for the fact that "Tomb Raider" is intentionally missing from the title.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. kheas
    Aug 23, 2010
    10
    This game brings back the core of what Laura Croft was always about. High Adventure and LOTS of fun. Crystal Dynamics have brought LauraThis game brings back the core of what Laura Croft was always about. High Adventure and LOTS of fun. Crystal Dynamics have brought Laura back with a vengeance. Outstanding!… Expand
  2. cherryboy1
    Aug 21, 2010
    10
    Lara Croft GoL is the best game that crystal dynamics have ever made ... i'm glad i bought it , i wasn't sure because of the isometric view ,Lara Croft GoL is the best game that crystal dynamics have ever made ... i'm glad i bought it , i wasn't sure because of the isometric view , if your a bit scared to get it then DONT BE because it is the best game EVER :D 10/10 !!… Expand
  4. Mrmoobs
    Aug 19, 2010
    9
    Lara Croft is finally back where she deserves too be, in a great game. Guardian of Light might be a new direction for Miss Croft but she sureLara Croft is finally back where she deserves too be, in a great game. Guardian of Light might be a new direction for Miss Croft but she sure seems to enjoy, cunning puzzles, numerous enemies and some really nice detailed environments, oh and there is also a 40ft fire breathing dinosaur. It just goes to prove that you dont need high rendered graphics to make a great game these days. Check the Croft out.… Expand
  5. JON_RYO
    Oct 19, 2011
    8
    This game is in a similar vein to baldurs gate on the PS2 and other top down co-op dungeon crawlers, the puzzles aren't to taxing, thoughThis game is in a similar vein to baldurs gate on the PS2 and other top down co-op dungeon crawlers, the puzzles aren't to taxing, though there are some extra challenge tombs to mix things up for extra powers, the gameplay is most enjoyable in co-op, in fact this game should only be played co-op, it is an experience meant to be shared. If you've got a good friend to come and play it at your house or over xbox live then I recommend egtting this game.… Expand
  6. seantimothy
    Aug 31, 2010
    8
    I am really surprised they made this downloadable. For the price it's a steal. Great graphics, music, story, and overall it's Lara Frickin'I am really surprised they made this downloadable. For the price it's a steal. Great graphics, music, story, and overall it's Lara Frickin' Croft, back in action. Highly recommended.… Expand
  7. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    Happy to see Lady Croft brought to life in a different way with an old school twist.
  8. Broyax
    Jan 23, 2023
    0
    Je l’ai pris lors d’une promo chez le gros porc il y a un bout de temps et hier je ne sais quelle mouche me pique : je décide de lancerJe l’ai pris lors d’une promo chez le gros porc il y a un bout de temps et hier je ne sais quelle mouche me pique : je décide de lancer l’étron ! Et l’étron, l’infâme étron ne se lance pas ! on est sur PC après tout : sur cette plate-forme, c’est comme au service, on a droit à 5% de pertes.

    Pas si grave, j’y ai joué sur le Xbox Live Arcade : on se rend très vite compte de la nullité du truc. Lara Crott se met donc à l’indé pour la gamelle et s’avère décidément abonnée à la médiocrité perpétuelle, pour ne pas ire ici la crasse nullité nulle à chier.

    Des énigmes relous, de l’action simpliste, une jouabilité très limitée et un côté répétitif qui se répète… alors inutile de s’attarder plus avant sur cet ersatz minable, il est temps de tirer la chasse par dessus et de faire comme si nous n’avions rien vu ou joué.    … Expand

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#27 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#80 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#72 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010