Rise of the Tomb Raider

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  1. Danik882010
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    By far my favorite Tomb Raider game. I feel that the changes in this game are all for the better. My favorite part of this game is the character development and level designs. I hope the developers will make more games like this.
  2. rafaaguilera
    Dec 5, 2015
    8
    Well, you like Uncharted? If so, prepare to have a field day here. While Lara goes out to the Siberian mountains looking for the source of eternal life, she will face adversity in the most cinematographic way possible, with lots of explosions, land slides, risky jumps, difficult climbs, traps and shooting sequences against enemies and wild animals. Everything very well done and aggrandizedWell, you like Uncharted? If so, prepare to have a field day here. While Lara goes out to the Siberian mountains looking for the source of eternal life, she will face adversity in the most cinematographic way possible, with lots of explosions, land slides, risky jumps, difficult climbs, traps and shooting sequences against enemies and wild animals. Everything very well done and aggrandized by the beautiful environments and efficient characters and plot.
    However, the game is not pyrotechnics from start to end, there's also some puzzles now and then to counterbalance to the action sequences and lots of optional explorations elements, being possible to return to previous scenarios to reach some spot not reachable before thanks to a new ability acquired. Among the stuff there's artifacts, chests containing weapons or part of them, recordings containing plot elements and even writings in russian or greek to improve Lara's language skills so she can decipher some clues to look for some itens; but the best extra are the hiding tombs, which are small dungeons with a puzzle, that once solved, allows Lara to reach some sort of altar to gain an extra ability.
    It might sound good having so much to explore, but i think it ends being hard work to acquire all the stuff and particularly i didn't find that most of them are worth to get if you just want to reach the end of the story. It's not too important like getting a extra energy tank in Metroid for example. However, some people enjoy to collect all crap possible, so they may get pleased.
    In conclusion, Rise of the Tomb Raider is one of the best releases of 2015 in my opinion, much better than some called ''game of the year'' nominees like MGS V. Unfortunately, releasing it so close to Halo 5 and Fallout 4 was a bad move and it tends to be overlooked by lots of players.    … Expand
  3. Unbiased_Critic
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    Extremely fun. Play on the 2nd to last difficulty at least. Definitely worth picking up. If it had been an Xbox exclusive, it would have been worth picking up an X1 for.
  4. Joe614
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    I absolutely loved the first Tomb Raider and this one is no different. Excellent game-play mechanics, great story, and an overall blast to play. A must buy in 2015.
  5. Sanastusa
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    After beating Rise of the Tomb Raider I gave it some time before I wrote up its review, to try and think of negative things about the game. There was a overwhelming amount of positive and was questioning if this game deserved one of my rare 10/10 reviews.
    It does deserve it. Story was branched off the first game and played into everything you experience, from Lara's video recordings or    After beating Rise of the Tomb Raider I gave it some time before I wrote up its review, to try and think of negative things about the game. There was a overwhelming amount of positive and was questioning if this game deserved one of my rare 10/10 reviews.
    It does deserve it. Story was branched off the first game and played into everything you experience, from Lara's video recordings or her still mentally afflicted by what happened. The whole quest of Rise of the Tomb Raider was a pleasant adventure.
    Graphics were stunning, movie quality from the cinematic to the actually gameplay. Mechanics and controls worked well, only a few times did something go wrong but it was mostly my fault. Overall this game was a perfect Tomb Raider game and cant wait for the next one to come out.
    Only negative thing I can think of; You didn't have dual pistols like Lara used at the end of the first game.    … Expand
  6. PseudoSonyer
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    I.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E Game.

    Extensive maps, tons of customizing, skills, weapons, clothing, music, secrets...the best reboot ever for a great franchise. The gameplay has very responsive controls for Lara, but the enemy A.I. lacks a bit. The cinematics and dubbing are great, spanish fro Latinamerica was outstanding. Every gamer should play this game, either on PC or wait forever for    I.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E Game.

    Extensive maps, tons of customizing, skills, weapons, clothing, music, secrets...the best reboot ever for a great franchise.

    The gameplay has very responsive controls for Lara, but the enemy A.I. lacks a bit.

    The cinematics and dubbing are great, spanish fro Latinamerica was outstanding.

    Every gamer should play this game, either on PC or wait forever for the PS4 version.    … Expand
  7. cvmann2020
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    I was very surprised by how awesome the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot was, so I was very excited to get my hands on this new game and I must say that I was not disappointed. What Crystal Dynamics did with Rise of the Tomb Raider was create a large, beautiful world with great gameplay and extremely fun exploration. There's also a very rich story if you take the time to read/listen to all theI was very surprised by how awesome the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot was, so I was very excited to get my hands on this new game and I must say that I was not disappointed. What Crystal Dynamics did with Rise of the Tomb Raider was create a large, beautiful world with great gameplay and extremely fun exploration. There's also a very rich story if you take the time to read/listen to all the historical documents and artifacts you find. If you want a cinematic game with great gameplay and intriguing puzzles then there's no reason why you shouldn't pick up this game.… Expand
  8. Rajanpaya
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    This game is superb the story is amazing it starts off in Siberia and it is long but it doesnt make you want to quit the game is definitely one of the best games I have ever played
  9. Wolf101
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    as this is my first review ever on this site and my first review of an xbox one game i got to say i am hitting the ground running with Rise of the Tomb Raider it is a visual master dynasty, the graphics and sound system work so beautifully to sell the beautiful environments to you, the art department definitely poured the heart and soul into this game and it shows. the game play is a lotas this is my first review ever on this site and my first review of an xbox one game i got to say i am hitting the ground running with Rise of the Tomb Raider it is a visual master dynasty, the graphics and sound system work so beautifully to sell the beautiful environments to you, the art department definitely poured the heart and soul into this game and it shows. the game play is a lot like the first tomb raider retaining many of its covering mechanics and other features, what this game also does right is it gives you incentive to play through the game and keep Lara alive as you grow attached to the characters through very dynamic and integrated cut scenes with both new and old characters, long story short if you enjoyed the first Tomb Raider then you will love this one. i recommend it to everyone you cannot go wrong here and that is why i give this game a 10/10… Expand
  10. JUNCROFT
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    I am a long term die hard fan of Tomb Raider, and this game and the last reboot (2013) are the VERY BEST Tomb Raider Games! I didn't like the fact that this game is xbox exclusive (I am a PS fan)but I still purchased a xbox one for this game and I am not disappointed at all! Thank you Crystal Dynamics and I will continue support this game!
  11. ProGames
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    The best Tomb Raider to date, hands down.

    Amazing textures, lighting and gameplay. Every little detail draws me into Lara's world. The way she fumbles up a cliff, the way she drains water from her loose hair and shakes off, and the way snowflakes land on her eye brows. Every minor detail is very much appreciated. It would be a perfect 10 if it had a "screenshot capture mode" like Mad    The best Tomb Raider to date, hands down.

    Amazing textures, lighting and gameplay. Every little detail draws me into Lara's world. The way she fumbles up a cliff, the way she drains water from her loose hair and shakes off, and the way snowflakes land on her eye brows. Every minor detail is very much appreciated. It would be a perfect 10 if it had a "screenshot capture mode" like Mad Max and Shadow of Mordor. Maybe someday.    … Expand
  12. Nightlock
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    Good game. Graphically pleasing , glitches here and there but nothing major . Love the fact that they have introduces tomb raiding as separate activity, gives me the flexibility to explore or progress as i want to. some concerns:
    1.) shooting at close range feels clumsy at times
    2.) interacting with objects on the ground depends on standing on the specific side of that object for "X"    Good game. Graphically pleasing , glitches here and there but nothing major . Love the fact that they have introduces tomb raiding as separate activity, gives me the flexibility to explore or progress as i want to. some concerns:
    1.) shooting at close range feels clumsy at times
    2.) interacting with objects on the ground depends on standing on the specific side of that object for "X" sign to pop on the screen
    Neither of the two issue are big enough to spoil the fun of the game. Nicely done.    … Expand
  13. iJoy
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Очень классное продолжение получилось :) Графика на высоте, особенно понравился сюжет и кинемотографическая анимация. Пусть и заскриптованная, но в этом и прелесть этой игры.
  14. AlyssaX
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Perfect game that reminds me a lot of Assassin's Creed 1 and 2, that were my favourites. So I recommend anyone getting this piece of art. Oh! and THIS is what an xbox 360 game should look like. Very impressive on that system. The only bad thing about the game are bugs/glitches that will be responsible for about 2/3 of your in game deaths. Other than that it's an amazing game in all ways.
  15. epicgamer04
    Jan 20, 2016
    9
    Fallout 4 is a great game encompassing great graphics, a suspenseful storyline, and a character development that will motivate you to play more. The game is similar to Witcher 3: WIld Hunt in a few ways one of the differences being Fallout 4 is more modern but one of the few things that downgrade the rating is the beginning of the game. Like Witcher 3 this game doesn't start out veryFallout 4 is a great game encompassing great graphics, a suspenseful storyline, and a character development that will motivate you to play more. The game is similar to Witcher 3: WIld Hunt in a few ways one of the differences being Fallout 4 is more modern but one of the few things that downgrade the rating is the beginning of the game. Like Witcher 3 this game doesn't start out very action packed or suspenseful but slowly builds the pace, that for some like me made me start out with a bad impression of the game and in a few hour you will be forced to put down the game because of boredom. But I persisted because I didn't want all that money to go to waste I played through the beginning and I actually started to enjoy the game.… Expand
  16. citra2014
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    I'm giving it a 10.. this game so far is even better than Tomb Rider 2013.. it is like being in a movie.. graphics are great, gameplay and storyline.. the entire game is awesome.. it is worth to buy this game so far has not cons..it has exceeded every expectation that I had for it..
  17. worldcitizen19
    May 30, 2016
    10
    This is probably the best game I've played. The graphics, gameplay and story all make this an awesome game. Love the way Lara builds up her arsenal gradually until she's a one woman fighting force and thrn it becomes strategy. Enjoyed the stealth, so awesome creeping up on guy after guy and taking thrm out one by one until none left. So much more immersion than Unchartered 4 which was veryThis is probably the best game I've played. The graphics, gameplay and story all make this an awesome game. Love the way Lara builds up her arsenal gradually until she's a one woman fighting force and thrn it becomes strategy. Enjoyed the stealth, so awesome creeping up on guy after guy and taking thrm out one by one until none left. So much more immersion than Unchartered 4 which was very disappointing.

    This is Tomb Raider at its best and is my game of the year.    … Expand
  18. Dukay66
    Dec 29, 2015
    8
    Rise of the Tomb Raider does what every great sequel should do and is one of the funnest games of the year. Square Enix takes a second jab at Lara Croft and they do another exceptional job. It's one of the best looking games on the Xbox One and is just a pure blast to play. It's third person exploration, puzzles, and combat are very fun and keep you wanting more. My only gripe is the subRise of the Tomb Raider does what every great sequel should do and is one of the funnest games of the year. Square Enix takes a second jab at Lara Croft and they do another exceptional job. It's one of the best looking games on the Xbox One and is just a pure blast to play. It's third person exploration, puzzles, and combat are very fun and keep you wanting more. My only gripe is the sub par story that feels tossed in, just to give context to what Lara is doing. Hopefully with the third entry they can nail a fantastic character driven story to pair with a fantastic gaming experience.… Expand
  19. Daelus
    Dec 29, 2015
    8
    Just to start, we all have our own rating system and an 8 from me is like most giving the game a 10 (or higher)....really want to give it 8.5.

    Played the previous title in this series and liked it, but didn't love it....CD corrected almost every single flaw I found in the original...this game is fantastic....my GOTY is between FO4 and this and this was much more cohesive than    Just to start, we all have our own rating system and an 8 from me is like most giving the game a 10 (or higher)....really want to give it 8.5.

    Played the previous title in this series and liked it, but didn't love it....CD corrected almost every single flaw I found in the original...this game is fantastic....my GOTY is between FO4 and this and this was much more cohesive than FO.....great way to end the year.

    Cons:
    Still far too many QTEs for a AAA game....this game is better than this....the devs have shown they are better than this and it ruins the immersion and flow of the gameplay.

    The game wants to be an action-stealth game, except that it doesn't give you many ways to play stealth....you cannot purposely crouch...and once you are in range or out of cover for 1 sec, you cannot hide as every NPC knows your exact location from then on.....unforgivable oversight in this type of game....even Ubi finally fixed AC.

    ...and just nitpicking, but too many Achievements in this game, many of which are just spamming...focus CD, focus.

    Pros:
    Story is really good and the pacing is phenomenal.

    Sidequests are all in keeping with the immersion.....there are no, pick 5 flowers for no reason...scrape this frying pan for, well no reason....not only are they on point, they offer really good rewards.

    Tomb puzzle solving, while not immensely challenging, are light years ahead of what we got last time.....and the rewards are fantastic....great job....very great job.

    Leveling is well paced and the most of the skills are actually meaningful.....which is in stark contrast to almost every game I have played this year.    … Expand
  20. daniel_vetbr
    Dec 20, 2015
    10
    Que jogo lindo, emocionante e intenso.
    Infelizmente muitos pontos negativos aqui é dado por pessoas que seuqer jogaram, apenas praticam haterismo por ser um game de Xbox.
  21. rrafemi
    Nov 28, 2015
    8
    Es mas pausado que la primera entrega, a veces demasiado, lo que rompe el ritmo del juego. Pese a todo es un juego ambicioso, muy completo y que sabe enganchar. Y largo. Muy recomendable
  22. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 13, 2016
    8
    Rise of The Tomb Raider
    A Step Back From Greatness
    Tomb Raider 2013 is one of my most favorite games ever.. Needless to say I was excited to play the sequel.. Unfortunately, they dropped the gritty tone of the original to chase uncharted…. Lara sets out to uncover a mystery her father was mocked for.. This game starts out in the Serbian mountains and the majority of the game keeps you    Rise of The Tomb Raider
    A Step Back From Greatness
    Tomb Raider 2013 is one of my most favorite games ever.. Needless to say I was excited to play the sequel..
    Unfortunately, they dropped the gritty tone of the original to chase uncharted….
    Lara sets out to uncover a mystery her father was mocked for..
    This game starts out in the Serbian mountains and the majority of the game keeps you in the snow covered mountains…
    And of course there are bad guys after the same artifact you are..
    So youre not alone…
    The tomb raider reboot introduced a crafting system which has been brought back, but this time feels much more in the background..
    You can gather items and hunt animals for materials to craft bandages and upgrade your weapons…
    But none of this is forced…
    And much like the past game you upgrade your weapons at a campfire, which also acts as a fast travel point and a place for you to spend your skill points as you level up…
    Rise of the tomb raider feels much more linear this time around..
    The world doesn’t really feel as connected as the original…
    Its for the most part a linear path that you traverse with climbing aces and ropes..
    The game feels much more like assassins creed this time around because of this…
    It gives uncharted 4 a run for its money with how much climbing you actually do here…
    As well as the series as a whole during the few epic chase sequences qhich are easily some of my favorite moments in the entire game…
    When you aren’t climbing there are a few openish sections you can explore but the mistake the original made is back as well with secrets being locked off until you progress further in the story to unlock the needed tool and come back...
    This is a cheap tactic to prolong gameplay hours…
    but more so its frustrating and ironically discourages exploration…
    Why look around when 1 in 2 areas is going to tell me to come back later?
    I might as well just ignore everything and run forward..
    This is what I ended up doing..
    Fortunately rise of the tomb raider is gorgeous, and traversing the parquor sections and solving environmental puzzles old fans will be happy to see returned outside of just being secrets is a great deal of fun…
    And the 3rd person shooter combat feels decently nice, its not uncharted good, but its passable.. you have the option to stealth or shoot your way through most sections… you can also dodge attacks and counter….
    The puzzle pieces are all here for this to be a masterpiece of a game…
    except theyre missing the center piece… the one thing that makes all of this come together and work for uncharted in such a beautiful way…
    And that’s character…
    Theres not a single well written character in this entire game…
    This includes lara…
    The original this wasn’t so.. the game felt so real and you felt so vulnerable.. not only having to survive enemies but the environment.. I cared the entire way.. here however youre just a girl Nathan drake with 0 personality…
    Which ultimately makes this feel like just a generic third person shooter experience…
    There was no reason to stray away from the unique gritty adventure they had going on with tomb raider 2013, but they did and the feel of the game suffered for it
    And Im not sure if this story was game of thrones inspired, but it felt pretty copy and paste making every turn so predictable, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if again the characters had character, but they didn’t.. I wasn’t invested in the story at all…
    The PS4 20 year celebration version also comes with all of the dlc…
    Endurance which can be played either single or co op where youre tasked with surviving by eating food and gathering resources.. Very fun idea, but the challenges for the trophies wont unlock unless they are an active challenge, which if youre trophy hunting kills all reason to continue if there are no more trophy related challenges to do…
    cold darkness which is a stealth zombie dlc where you have to infiltrate a research base for a chemical weapon
    as well as Baba Yaga and Blood ties which ill be reviewing on their own as they are each about an hour long expansion with their own stories..
    While I do wish the characters were better written in Rise of The Tomb Raider, I still feel is a quality experience, well worth your money if youre a fan of action adventure…
    I Give Rise of The Tomb Raider..
    an 8/10    … Expand
  23. Jammiemann
    Dec 21, 2015
    8
    It isn't a great game but it isn't a bad one either. It is a little to close to being an interactive film, the quick time events for everything are a bit annoying as you just want to play the game not wait till its your turn to press a button and a few things in game sort of spoil it, like climbing an ice wall with ease and then struggling to climb a small step then back to easy up theIt isn't a great game but it isn't a bad one either. It is a little to close to being an interactive film, the quick time events for everything are a bit annoying as you just want to play the game not wait till its your turn to press a button and a few things in game sort of spoil it, like climbing an ice wall with ease and then struggling to climb a small step then back to easy up the wall of ice sort of killed the mood a bit. In all its ok nothing special though.… Expand
  24. GreenMachineG
    Jan 1, 2016
    8
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is a great game with stunning visuals and a story that keeps you thoroughly enthralled. This is most definitely one of the prettiest games I have played and Crystal Dynamics achieved greatness in how well the game looks and plays. Controls are fluid and nice to handle. Sadly, I found myself running through the game just a little too easily. The puzzles are quiteRise of the Tomb Raider is a great game with stunning visuals and a story that keeps you thoroughly enthralled. This is most definitely one of the prettiest games I have played and Crystal Dynamics achieved greatness in how well the game looks and plays. Controls are fluid and nice to handle. Sadly, I found myself running through the game just a little too easily. The puzzles are quite simple, and I never found myself stumped or lost, but for the person who loves story more than a challenge then that should not be an issue for you at all. Great addition to the Tomb Raider family, and any fans of the series should definitely play this game.

    8.0/10    … Expand
  25. Butinho
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    I really enjoyed this game , great exploring capacity and the combat is just amazing . The hiding in bushes and the bottle distractions provide good stealth opportunities . The landscaping is amazing and the Tombs are also excellent . This game really provides us with a marvelous journey . I do not regret buying this game at all !
  26. PS4LIFE
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Negative-Low Score is from the Sony-Haters. Dont mind of that!

    This game just amazing. This is without a doubt my game of the year. Amazing visual presentation with seamless transitions from game play to cut scenes and vise versa. Graphics, Sound, and control are best of the best.
  27. Critikal
    May 24, 2016
    8
    What a great game. I love the fluidity of Lara's movement, I love the flow of the game. The visuals and vistas are stunning. The pace is electrifying. I am very impressed by some of the faces, they are so realistic, the eyes are perfect. Note when I say some, not all. The main quest is great, with a good amount of variety in the sides too. I've knocked two points off because the game isWhat a great game. I love the fluidity of Lara's movement, I love the flow of the game. The visuals and vistas are stunning. The pace is electrifying. I am very impressed by some of the faces, they are so realistic, the eyes are perfect. Note when I say some, not all. The main quest is great, with a good amount of variety in the sides too. I've knocked two points off because the game is just a little bit too much like the last two, ( I know, it's the same franchise, it's got to be tough being 100% original).
    On a very much plus side, it's enjoyable to watch Lara Croft in full motion, she looks great!
    BTW I meant to submit this months ago, :) !!    … Expand
  28. noxiousd
    May 5, 2017
    9
    Excellent design, rewarding gameplay and gorgeous to look at, the entire package is near perfect for a hybrid survival/action game. A poor story the only slight disappointment, but thats only a small mark on a top game.
  29. CenkAlp
    May 11, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 8
  30. MrPajamas
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
    This is what the sequel should look like. It takes more or less everything that worked in the previous work and tunes it to the maximum. This is exactly, in my opinion, Rise of the Tomb Raider. At first glance, what fascinated me was the graphics. An incredible shift. The game from 2015 and even today looks wonderful. You will also enjoy the opportunity to play the game on 60FPS. A classicThis is what the sequel should look like. It takes more or less everything that worked in the previous work and tunes it to the maximum. This is exactly, in my opinion, Rise of the Tomb Raider. At first glance, what fascinated me was the graphics. An incredible shift. The game from 2015 and even today looks wonderful. You will also enjoy the opportunity to play the game on 60FPS. A classic for PC players, but not so obvious for consolists. I played the game on Xbox One X, where you can play with better visuals, but 30FPS or worse with 60FPS. I (like most) prefer worse graphics, but smoothness in the form of 60FPS, so I welcomed this change and it improved my gaming experience. I mainly praise the graphics and the possibility of choosing FPS on consoles, but the story has also changed and in my opinion for the better. The plot is much better with better characters and those locations have also undergone a change and it cannot be said that they are bad. The locations are beautiful and in addition to the main storyline, you have slightly more open places here and there, where you can do various side activities, thanks to which you can, for example, improve Lara. The improvements were already in the last part, but there is perhaps even better. In short, Tomb Raider from 2015 takes all the good that the one from 2013 offered us, but still takes it to a completely different level. Great game that I recommend.… Expand
  31. RoverDiscover
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Very good game. It is better than the previous Tomb Raider, in every way possible.
  32. Kostas_Spirou
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    A grand sequel, this game is an improvement over the first game in every single way.
    I'm very satisfied with the fantastic set-pieces and the high amount of action, some pretty cool moments here and there.
    The biggest improvement here is the gameplay, it's more accessible, and feels grounded with additional mechanics that make it feel more like a survival game where you have to manage    A grand sequel, this game is an improvement over the first game in every single way.
    I'm very satisfied with the fantastic set-pieces and the high amount of action, some pretty cool moments here and there.

    The biggest improvement here is the gameplay, it's more accessible, and feels grounded with additional mechanics that make it feel more like a survival game where you have to manage your resources.
    As for the puzzles, they're awesome, every puzzle is creative, fun, and very unique, all in all very enjoyable.

    The side content is more than enough, the game is overall very complete and there are many things you can do. Exploration is one of the game's strongest points, there's a good amount of side quests to do, tombs to raid, secrets to uncover and collectibles to find.

    What didn't really surprise me is the overall story. It's very similar to the first game in some ways but it's not as dark, and the writing is straight up weak, predictable plot twists and characters making questionable decisions, it's unfortunate how even this game suffers from this issue.

    Last but not least, this is my favorite version of Lara Croft, I think she looks the best in this game, and she's very likeable.
    This is my favorite Tomb Raider game.

    Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.    … Expand
  33. alex007
    Jun 15, 2016
    9
    This sequel to the 2013 reboot is a slightly more refined and bombastic game than its predecessor. It features a Lara Croft that is a few steps closer to being the character we've all come to know and love. And just like the gritty reboot, it is an 'M' rated game complete with F-bombs and occasional spurts of bloody violence. In this installment, Lady Croft is on the search for a mythicThis sequel to the 2013 reboot is a slightly more refined and bombastic game than its predecessor. It features a Lara Croft that is a few steps closer to being the character we've all come to know and love. And just like the gritty reboot, it is an 'M' rated game complete with F-bombs and occasional spurts of bloody violence. In this installment, Lady Croft is on the search for a mythic "Holy Grail"-type object which is also being sought out by an evil paramilitary organization. It's the type of plot that would be right at home in an Indiana Jones movie. The gameplay is the same as before, but everything has been expanded upon. There are more tombs to explore and puzzles to solve as well as weapons and useful items to discover. Additionally, developer Crystal Dynamics has made this TR even more cinematic with over-the-top scripted events that are reminiscent of those featured in "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves".

    Beyond the excellent 20+ hour campaign is "Expeditions", an arcade-style spin on each level that players can modify to make them more challenging or just easier with RPG-like cards. The RPG cards can be purchased with real money or with in-game earned currency. There are no multiplayer modes to speak of, but Expeditions definitely makes up for it. You can also tackle user-created Expeditions and even create your own which you can share online. There's also a season pass that you can purchase, but the great thing of "Rise" is that it really feels like a full game. Visually, the game is gorgeous with little screen tear to speak of. Framerate issues are also virtually non-existent with an almost constant 30 FPS on display.

    "Rise of the Tomb Raider" is an improvement over "Tomb Raider". It ranks up with "Batman: Arkham Knight", "The Witcher 3" and "Metal Gear Solid V" as one of the best action-adventure game of 2015. So it naturally is a must have for XBOX ONE owners. 9.2 out of 10.    … Expand
  34. Underpants158
    Jul 7, 2018
    8
    Another good Uncharted esque game. I'm not too big of fan of Uncharted and the Tomb Raider reboots, at most I just think they are good games not great. I do however prefer the Tomb Raider series. Something about the gameplay feels better to me.
  35. Carles
    Jul 11, 2016
    9
    Not a perfect Tomb Raider for me, but definitely much better than the last one. For me, more puzzles and tombs and it would be the perfect Tomb Raider. I hope the next one will continue this good evolution, and will be more like the old Tomb Raider.
  36. Free1oader
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    Awesome! Looks great, plays really well, comtrols are simple, everything is responsive. Has a great story to drive through, and after that theres a plethora of secrets to go find for 100% completion. Xbox's answer to uncharted, it seems, and every bit as good.
  37. nonchalantgamer
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is an excellent sequel to the 2013 reboot that improves upon it in almost every way possible.

    Story The story in ROTTR is full of exciting nerve racking moments, and strips back a lot of the supernatural elements that were in the 2013 game which is welcome. Lara is further developed as a character, with her relationship with her father being front and center,    Rise of the Tomb Raider is an excellent sequel to the 2013 reboot that improves upon it in almost every way possible.

    Story

    The story in ROTTR is full of exciting nerve racking moments, and strips back a lot of the supernatural elements that were in the 2013 game which is welcome. Lara is further developed as a character, with her relationship with her father being front and center, and the villains of trinity are interesting characters with motives that are not clearly black and white.

    Gameplay

    The gameplay is superb in ROTTR and the way i had to switch between weapons for different situations makes the combat interesting and the upgrading and resource scavenging makes the combat feel fresh, and the collectibles offer cool insight into the history of the location and further advances the story, and characters. The tombs are also further expanded and offer up great moments, and puzzles to be solved.

    Graphics/Presentation

    The graphics in the game are gorgeous and the locales are varied, and on top of that the game runs smooth, as i did not experience any slowdowns during my play-through.

    ROTTR is an excellent sequel to a great reboot that improves upon the first game in every way and offers up a satisfying story, great gameplay, excellent visuals, and one of the best characters to play as in gaming    … Expand
  38. runn67
    Oct 10, 2016
    9
    This is really a beautiful game. I really enjoyed playing it and this was my second real Tombraider adventure. I hope they continue the story in the style of the current reboots. I loved Tomb Raider and I love Rise of The Tomb Raider even more.
  39. pt122781
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    The first game was amazing and mind blowing, and this one tops it!! Well done Crystal Dynamics, it's so well developed and such and intriguing game you don't want to stop playing. Of course it is not Fallout 4 or the Witcher in terms of scale and it shouldn't be. The game does what its meant to do, be fun, explore, upgrade which by the way is all improved and keeps it fresh and exciting.The first game was amazing and mind blowing, and this one tops it!! Well done Crystal Dynamics, it's so well developed and such and intriguing game you don't want to stop playing. Of course it is not Fallout 4 or the Witcher in terms of scale and it shouldn't be. The game does what its meant to do, be fun, explore, upgrade which by the way is all improved and keeps it fresh and exciting. The Wticher 3 deserved Game of the Year because that game is revolutionary and amazing, but this is right up there in terms of action, adventure and graphics. I was never a big fan of Uncharted games and I will play the 4th one for PS4 but I still believe these new Tomb Raider games are more interesting and better than Uncharted, graphically its the best graphics I have seen this generation next to Mad Max, Arkham and the Witcher. Will Uncharted 4 out do it graphically? maybe but it will be tough. Amazing game, worth every penny, please Crystal Dynamics make a third one and some time soon, unreal game!!!… Expand
  40. MANDIRIGMA
    Mar 5, 2018
    9
    Pretty good graphics... almost great. Stunning landscape. Story is interesting enough. Somewhat forces player to be a completionist. Combat is ok, seems like there's no place to hide well when you're engaged. The tomb puzzles aren't too hard but satisfying enough. Great game overall.
  41. IamEVIL
    Jan 21, 2016
    9
    This game is easily one of the best looking games i' ve ever seen, the Frame Rate is all right though i think in the PC it will be a little better. Lara's never been prettier, thank the gods that Camilla Luddington exists and gets to play the perfect Lara, with her perfect British voice. The game Hair is probably the best i' ve ever seen, it reacts to literally everything, to snow, toThis game is easily one of the best looking games i' ve ever seen, the Frame Rate is all right though i think in the PC it will be a little better. Lara's never been prettier, thank the gods that Camilla Luddington exists and gets to play the perfect Lara, with her perfect British voice. The game Hair is probably the best i' ve ever seen, it reacts to literally everything, to snow, to water, to sand and dust, proving that the xbox owners can get a The Order pretty like game with best story and better characters. Overall 9/10… Expand
  42. Ryanl
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Out of all the games I have played this year, this is the best, outstanding graphics, amazing plot, fantastic characters. It is also of the the best games I have ever played in my life! I'm a huge Tomb Raider fan and this met and exceeded all of my expectations, totally worth the money.
  43. kaiserkiwi
    May 18, 2018
    9
    If would even say it’s better than the first title of the reboot. Pretty fun and the enhanced version on the Xbox One X looks just stunning.
  44. millsbe14
    Apr 3, 2016
    9
    This game is the reason to buy an XBOX ONE! I know people compare it to Uncharted because the gameplay is similar, but this game is more about survival than the next big set piece. The games story is good, but not memorable after playing. You can follow its story like Uncharted, or get lost in hunting, side missions, and raiding tombs. It has a great variety of things to do and is anThis game is the reason to buy an XBOX ONE! I know people compare it to Uncharted because the gameplay is similar, but this game is more about survival than the next big set piece. The games story is good, but not memorable after playing. You can follow its story like Uncharted, or get lost in hunting, side missions, and raiding tombs. It has a great variety of things to do and is an improvement over the first one. I highly recommend this game to anyone that loves an action/adventure game.… Expand
  45. games4fun
    Jan 4, 2016
    8
    I didn't have any intention on purchasing this game, but I ended up buying it after playing the trial. The graphics are good, so this isn't an issue. I really enjoy the traditional Tomb Raider puzzles, but I think the game at times makes it too easy to figure them out. At times there is too much reliance on quick time events. So far (I am not done with the game yet) the story isI didn't have any intention on purchasing this game, but I ended up buying it after playing the trial. The graphics are good, so this isn't an issue. I really enjoy the traditional Tomb Raider puzzles, but I think the game at times makes it too easy to figure them out. At times there is too much reliance on quick time events. So far (I am not done with the game yet) the story is intriguing and the action is good. It was worth the $40 USD I paid for it.… Expand
  46. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    Another great TR game by Crystal Dynamics. Taking the formula of the reboot Tomb Raider and revamping some things it plays and feels a lot better to play. Also the story was much better and really fun to play.
  47. alialbash
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    [Nice Gameplay+story+character+GRAPHICS] , better than uncharted 4. similar to FARCRY PRIMAL.
    the game was boring at the beggining, i kept playing then i get so excited .(shooting+adventure+Archaeologist+survival)
  48. queka
    Jul 24, 2016
    9
    With an uncanny performance by Camilla Luddington reprising her role as adventurer and pop-icon Lara Croft, the second instalment of developer Cristal Dynamics's reboot, Rise of the Tomb Rider follows a solid and consistent formula to create one of the best looking and most thrilling games on the xbox one. Equipped with an engaging storytelling and a organic gameplay that focuses a lot onWith an uncanny performance by Camilla Luddington reprising her role as adventurer and pop-icon Lara Croft, the second instalment of developer Cristal Dynamics's reboot, Rise of the Tomb Rider follows a solid and consistent formula to create one of the best looking and most thrilling games on the xbox one. Equipped with an engaging storytelling and a organic gameplay that focuses a lot on the character progression and their development; Lara's latest adventure plays with some throwback elements from pre-reboot tomb raider and gives the player more freedom of exploration than his predecessor, setting what this franchise is going to be in future installments. A well planned and executed adventure that every xbox one owner should try at least one time… Expand
  49. Metayerju
    Jul 17, 2018
    8
    NICE GAME. About 15 hours good gameplay. No flaws. Syberia part a bit Long though. For 10 bucks Super game
  50. kinruiz
    Jan 20, 2016
    10
    caught you, and leave you with mouth open, it's amazing, gorgeous, re-start the saga, and smart gameplay, "game of the year" ...for me. i recomended to all the people, don't leave pass, catch'em
  51. bushy1214
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    I've only played a few hours of the game, but so far it's great! I was drawn to the game because I wanted to play a Indiana Jones/Uncharted like game. This game fulfills all that I wanted in a treasure/ tomb raiding game. The graphics are outstanding. Some of the best I've seen on a console. As many have mentioned this game is really a survival game. In the 2 hours I've played theI've only played a few hours of the game, but so far it's great! I was drawn to the game because I wanted to play a Indiana Jones/Uncharted like game. This game fulfills all that I wanted in a treasure/ tomb raiding game. The graphics are outstanding. Some of the best I've seen on a console. As many have mentioned this game is really a survival game. In the 2 hours I've played the game I have literally been scared for my character as she is running away from a bear or avoiding booby traps. I highly recommend this game if you're into the treasure hunting games.… Expand
  52. Elfblade
    Feb 18, 2016
    9
    Just finished the game and really enjoyed it. Told a decent story and some great set pieces. It felt like less of a grind than the last game and more of a traditional "exploratory" Tomb Raider adventure. My only complaint is the DLC. I don't mind paying for extra story content in games, but when it follows so soon after release I always ask myself the question "why was this not on theJust finished the game and really enjoyed it. Told a decent story and some great set pieces. It felt like less of a grind than the last game and more of a traditional "exploratory" Tomb Raider adventure. My only complaint is the DLC. I don't mind paying for extra story content in games, but when it follows so soon after release I always ask myself the question "why was this not on the disk when I bought the game?" I'm also a little peeved that endurance mode isn't part of the off-the-shelf release, but other than that I have no complaints. The game is currently on amazon for about £30 and at that price its a steal. Well worth buying.… Expand
  53. VicBoss
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    Amazing story, amazing graphics. There is plenty of side stuff to do to keep you busy. The game is just incredible and i'd even go as far as saying it is better than the first one. I've been playing tomb raider since the original came out, and i tell ya, i couldn't be more pleased with this game.
  54. weapons
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    Rise of the tom raider is a game that makes you want to play the story over and over again. The game is 3 times better than the 2013 in my opinion. The graphics are the best I have seen on a console. The different things about it are really amazing. You can keep all of your weapons instead of lose them when you upgrade them like in the 2013. You can change outfits unlike the 2013.Rise of the tom raider is a game that makes you want to play the story over and over again. The game is 3 times better than the 2013 in my opinion. The graphics are the best I have seen on a console. The different things about it are really amazing. You can keep all of your weapons instead of lose them when you upgrade them like in the 2013. You can change outfits unlike the 2013. The outfits look amazing, there's not one that I don't like. The tombs are amazing because they are all unique. The environments are one of the best I have saw in a game, and it's a awesome location (Siberia). The enemies are interesting since they have a cool story. The weapons are all really cool. The skills system has many skills where you'll be lucky if you get them before the end of the story. There are so many collectibles that they are very over whelming. The dlcs are really good, and so are the dlc outfits, especially the apex predator one. The character movement is the best I saw in a game, the animations are great to. There are tons of tools to use, one of my favorites are the arrows where you can shoot them in the wall and climb with them. The stealth mechanic is great because there are many ways to take out your enemies, the executions are brilliant. The characters are good but some could be better. Hunting is cool since they added amazing animals. The survival experience is amazing since it feels like you actually are there trying to survive. The aren't any bad things I could say about this game, that's why I gave it a 10.… Expand
  55. Byrne2020
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    Great sequel to a great 1st game. Amazing graphics. Breath taking at times. I power played through this game as I couldn’t put it down. 100% recommendation from me.
  56. Tim_Gruver
    Apr 9, 2016
    8
    Crystal Dynamics' brilliant reinvention of Lara Croft in 2013 may have set the bar for action-adventure games, but its sequel redefines it tenfold. Against all odds, Rise of the Tomb Raider fully realizes the promise of its predecessor and then some with a bigger world to explore and even tighter gameplay.

    The game's massive variety, from its modifiable weaponry to its beautifully    Crystal Dynamics' brilliant reinvention of Lara Croft in 2013 may have set the bar for action-adventure games, but its sequel redefines it tenfold. Against all odds, Rise of the Tomb Raider fully realizes the promise of its predecessor and then some with a bigger world to explore and even tighter gameplay.

    The game's massive variety, from its modifiable weaponry to its beautifully diverse terrain offers players the very best toolbox to explore a gorgeously rendered Siberia. There are better – if not harder – shooters than Rise of the Tomb Raider, but few match the suspense that its stealth encounters and enemies provide.

    Camilla Luddington reprises her role as a tough-as-nails Ms. Croft with impossible class – something that makes up for the paper-thin characters that make up the game's supporting cast. Fans of the franchise's mystery arcs won't find much to mull over about Lara's morose daddy issues, but the members of Trinity provide enough menace to be more than just a plot device.

    Rise of the Tomb Raider surpasses every benchmark it sets for itself before setting a new one, even if its cliffhanger ending may leave Crystal Dynamics' third entry with a lot to answer for. It's bigger, it's better, it's more fun, but Rise of the Tomb Raider may not know where it really wants to go next.    … Expand
  57. Darkmegacyber
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    El juego es casi perfecto, sistema de exploracion 1000 veces mejor que el primero. Mejoras de armas bastate profunda, skills. Los colecionables son muuuuuuchos. Los mapas son enormes. Pero es juego se hace corto si vas por la historia solamente. Excelente sonidos y graficos.
  58. damianradical
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    un juego que debio ser juego del año pero pues como no salio en ps4 ya sabemos por que no lo nominaron. una maravilla de juego explota la one una jugabilidad excelente. gran secuela al tomb raider. compra recomendada
  59. ILCAVALIERE
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    Le pongo un 8 por su gran jugabilidad que me parece lo mejor del juego,te lleva por railes pero parece que eres tu el que decide como hacer las cosas,te "engaña" muy bien,graficamente esta muy bien tambien,se nota trabajo ahi,solo me parece que peca de ser igual al anterior,cambia un poco la historia pero la estructura es exactamente igual incluyendo la parte final pero aun asi es muyLe pongo un 8 por su gran jugabilidad que me parece lo mejor del juego,te lleva por railes pero parece que eres tu el que decide como hacer las cosas,te "engaña" muy bien,graficamente esta muy bien tambien,se nota trabajo ahi,solo me parece que peca de ser igual al anterior,cambia un poco la historia pero la estructura es exactamente igual incluyendo la parte final pero aun asi es muy recomendable 13 horas solo con la parte principal de la campaña.Esta muy bien… Expand
  60. orkinen
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    Es un juego fantástico , sigue la estela de su predecesor eleboot de 2013 , tiene una historia que atrapa , y las tumbas son de lo mejor del juego , de echo hay gran cantidad tanto de tumbas como dse documentos y misiones secundarias , lo mejor.. los dos DLC del juego..
  61. Mudindavid
    May 17, 2016
    10
    This is the best Tomb Raider I´ve ever played and i was very impresed with the last one, fast, brutal and very addictive, i really like the way Lara Croft has taken, rejecting the femme fatale model and changing to a beliveable character with fears, weaknesses and strengths
  62. ToxicLuma
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    When I first started this game and played the first mission, I was astounded. This game is one of the best looking game on Xbox One that I've played. When walking up the mountain, the sunlight shining, the snow creating tracks underneath Lara’s feet, it was astounding. The mechanics and the engine that run this game are breathtaking. But this game isn’t just pretty (like Lara Croft), it’sWhen I first started this game and played the first mission, I was astounded. This game is one of the best looking game on Xbox One that I've played. When walking up the mountain, the sunlight shining, the snow creating tracks underneath Lara’s feet, it was astounding. The mechanics and the engine that run this game are breathtaking. But this game isn’t just pretty (like Lara Croft), it’s a beast.

    Let’s start with the 2013 reboot. I got the reboot for free and I though “eh, why not”. I loved it, but to an extent. I knew there was room for improvement. I only hoped that it could be done. With Rise, I have never felt like I got a better bang for the buck.

    Now the campaign. Though it didn’t tie directly with the story from the 2013 reboot, Rise had not only an intuitive and intriguing story, but it made connections with characters. Plot twists and villains made me squirm and yell “NO” at my TV. This game truly brought me on the adventure with Lara Croft. It isn’t as gritty as the first game’s story and doesn't focus on Lara's development from naive to experienced, but it hones in on the mission and exploration at hand while Lara struggles to survive. All of this while giving us that survival instinct of Lara Croft we all know and love. The tombs are also a HUGE upgrade from the last game. The 2013 game did not have much difficulty and innovation. Rise created gorgeous sets that were incredibly satisfying when completing. The campaign is one of the most enjoyable I found this year.

    After the campaign, the question is if the game can continue on, or will it die like a lot of others do in this genre? The answer is simple. It wouldn’t be favorite game of 2015. You not only can replay missions, but also try to beat your scores in Score Attack. Also, players can replay missions in Elite mode. This allows the Lara to use the gear she currently has in any level. This is hilarious because I love replaying earlier levels with fully upgraded still trees because I just annihilate everyone.

    Now, a lot of people overreact when hearing "microtransactions". Chill. In Rise, coins are earned for completing challenges. These coins can buy card packs. These cards are not an annoying nuisance or a requirement, but can be used OPTIONALLY to modify games. They can buff or weaken Lara and the same for enemies. These cards are fun because, based on their effect, they give percentage boosts or subtractions from your score. Your score, in any mode, is recorded on a leaderboard and you can compare with your friends and the world. Again, these microtransactions are NOT required. They just do fancy things. Not necessary.

    The other microtransactions? Normally I hate DLC because I think all of the game should be included from release (*cough* Destiny). However, Rise’s DLC is worth every cent. With the first DLC, you can play in Endurance mode, where Lara tries to survive in the Siberian Wilderness and it is up to the player to gather resources, food, and stay warm. This always gives me such a rush when I am playing it. While trying to unearth artifacts, the player needs to keep hunting and looking for shelter to stay alive. Definitely a fantastic addition to the game and it provides endless fun.

    The second DLC is Baba Yaga. This extends the story and offers a short, but immersive quest line. Lara embarks on an adventure into the Wicked Vale, where she is exposed to a toxin that causes intense hallucinations. She faces Baba Yaga, the witch of legend and myth. The player must go along this journey with Lara to find the source of the aerial hallucinogen. I loved this DLC and the story kept me going. The hallucinations added in new types of enemies and it made the game looked like it was being played through an Instagram filter. It also brought a bit of Lara’s past as she started seeing visions of her father and past.

    The third is Cold Darkness Awakened, which involves infected Soviet Soldiers and Lara having to infiltrate the base to shut down the chemical causing the infection. This DLC is insane. The ominous music and the cues when the infected soldiers start swarming is definitely something terrifying and kept my adrenaline pumping.

    If you couldn't tell, I LOVED ROTTR. This is the first game where I decided to 100% complete and also the first game I instantly bought the season pass for. I got access to everything Rise related and I have not been happier on any DLC.

    Now what about other games? The reason this game was my #1 game of 2015 was because games like Fallout 4 and Witcher III just lacked that true "wow" factor Rise gave me. Sure those games were phenomenal (I'm not taking anything away from them), but Rise told a better story and was much more compelling to play. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. There were no scenes where I got bored and the action was always coming at me. I've beaten the story 3 times now and I'd do it again. 5 months later and I still play it.*

    *This is my opinion. You are free to think differently    … Expand
  63. xxSolidifyedxx
    May 6, 2016
    9
    If you are a fan of the previous Tomb Raider, or games like Drake's Uncharted, then this is a can't miss game. Stunning visuals, great controls, great story, plenty of loot, and tons of fun! Highly recommend this game!
  64. tim_spooker
    May 15, 2016
    9
    My favorite game, or at least one of them, on the Xbox 1.......

    Great graphic and gameplay .......
    The story did a good job of keeping me engaged......
    The extra modes and content added some replay ......

    Just a blast to play.... really fun
  65. HPnorth
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Best game of this generation so far! Everything I wanted! Great graphics! A cliff hanger in the end that makes you want to know who killed who and why someone killed someone. This game is a buy!
  66. DarKz_MeTaLx
    May 17, 2016
    10
    So let's start off with the Tomb Raider, just a beautiful game. The story line, everything about it was just on point. The Rise of Tomb Raider, is something I didn't expect. The graphics, the visual affects are just beautiful. You feel like you are part of the game when you are playing, the story line keeps you at the edge of the chair. The music, the smallest of details is justSo let's start off with the Tomb Raider, just a beautiful game. The story line, everything about it was just on point. The Rise of Tomb Raider, is something I didn't expect. The graphics, the visual affects are just beautiful. You feel like you are part of the game when you are playing, the story line keeps you at the edge of the chair. The music, the smallest of details is just extraordinary. It's worth it's value, if not more. 10/10 or whatever the max rating would be.… Expand
  67. Akrinnatus
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    Epic unrealistic great fun from start to finish, with lots of fun side quest stuff and solid dlc content should you choose the dlc stuff, visually incredible, utterly breathtaking graphics at times, with excellent gameplay, where you can choose to dodge half the enemies in sight, shoot like a maniac at all of them or do a ton of stealth skills the choice is yours, Lara looks great, theEpic unrealistic great fun from start to finish, with lots of fun side quest stuff and solid dlc content should you choose the dlc stuff, visually incredible, utterly breathtaking graphics at times, with excellent gameplay, where you can choose to dodge half the enemies in sight, shoot like a maniac at all of them or do a ton of stealth skills the choice is yours, Lara looks great, the snow on this game with the footprints and all is just so satisfying, exploring the beautiful tombs is very satisfying. I certainly got lost in this beautiful looking adventure.… Expand
  68. kestasjk
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    The story is about as good as you can expect a Tomb Raider to be, but less hard-hitting than its immediate predecessor. The combat is quite easy on normal, but still fun, and the tombs are puzzling in a satisfying way. The world is expansive with lots of extra quality tombs and missions, which the last game lacked. Great action sequences, gorgeous graphics, good voice acting.

    As an old    The story is about as good as you can expect a Tomb Raider to be, but less hard-hitting than its immediate predecessor. The combat is quite easy on normal, but still fun, and the tombs are puzzling in a satisfying way. The world is expansive with lots of extra quality tombs and missions, which the last game lacked. Great action sequences, gorgeous graphics, good voice acting.

    As an old Tomb Raider I/II/III fan who had lost interest I love that the franchise has surged back to life in a way that does justice and sticks to its roots, while being everything you expect a triple-A 2016 blockbuster game to be. Keep it up Crystal Dynamics!

    One note though, after reading familiar thoughts from others: The game's opening sequence is indeed just so epic and gripping that once you get into the meat of the actual game itself it is guaranteed to lose pace for a bit.

    I think the previous game paced itself better in that the movie-like sequences emerged from the game and built up and up to the end, rather than starting huge and then settling into the game. This is a minor gripe though, it's still a must play.    … Expand
  69. MagMachina
    Jun 30, 2016
    10
    Lara became one of the most real and believable characters in video game history. Square Enix did a fantastic job bringing her to live, and building a perfect open world that is somehow straight forward and explorable at the same time. On top of that you get great atmosphere, fluid gameplay and tricky tombs. The only downside is the cheesy story, but it doesnt do the game much damage in myLara became one of the most real and believable characters in video game history. Square Enix did a fantastic job bringing her to live, and building a perfect open world that is somehow straight forward and explorable at the same time. On top of that you get great atmosphere, fluid gameplay and tricky tombs. The only downside is the cheesy story, but it doesnt do the game much damage in my eyes, because it shines so bright when its just you, Lara, the wilderness and the dangers and puzzles that await. Rise of the 10 out of 10!!… Expand
  70. xvvolf
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    This was my first Tomb Raider game since the original on the PS1. I almost didn't bother with this game but MS put out a demo for the Xbox and I fell in love with it straight away.

    It is arguably one of the best looking games on the Xbox One. The graphics are beautiful, good storyline and fun, smooth gameplay. I look forward to replaying it again in the near future. As someone who    This was my first Tomb Raider game since the original on the PS1. I almost didn't bother with this game but MS put out a demo for the Xbox and I fell in love with it straight away.

    It is arguably one of the best looking games on the Xbox One. The graphics are beautiful, good storyline and fun, smooth gameplay. I look forward to replaying it again in the near future.

    As someone who owns both a PS4 and Xbox One, I will say that this game being a timed exclusive does leave a sour taste in my mouth. While I encourage PS4 users to pick this game up at some point (especially since you're getting all the DLCs), I can't argue against many who are boycotting it purely because of the timed exclusivity.    … Expand
  71. bigsavva
    Sep 28, 2016
    10
    WHAT A GAME - Whether you're a casual gamer or a full-blown gamer, this game is perfect for all. Completion is monitored in an easy to understand fashion and the game is so much fun. Movement is fluid and the restrictions it does have you'll get used to and ignore. Missions are entertaining and deep. Also, if you're a history buff then you'll be even more in sync with Rise of the TombWHAT A GAME - Whether you're a casual gamer or a full-blown gamer, this game is perfect for all. Completion is monitored in an easy to understand fashion and the game is so much fun. Movement is fluid and the restrictions it does have you'll get used to and ignore. Missions are entertaining and deep. Also, if you're a history buff then you'll be even more in sync with Rise of the Tomb Raider, from Cold-War, WW2 > Ancient Greek, Syrian and Mongolian, it will keep you satisfied the whole way. A bench mark platform game.… Expand
  72. oldmaster1818
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    The second offering of Lara Croft hopes to build on the fantastic reboot game from a couple of years earlier. The scale of Trinity has now expanded to fill an entire game and memories from the past haunt our lovable Tomb Raider girl.

    Pros- Much larger hubs than the first game- allowing more exploring Combat is awesome! Upgrades and skill trees are necessary and fit perfectly Heaps    The second offering of Lara Croft hopes to build on the fantastic reboot game from a couple of years earlier. The scale of Trinity has now expanded to fill an entire game and memories from the past haunt our lovable Tomb Raider girl.

    Pros-
    Much larger hubs than the first game- allowing more exploring
    Combat is awesome!
    Upgrades and skill trees are necessary and fit perfectly
    Heaps of underground exploring- small crypts and caves
    More sneak sections in this game
    I enjoyed the extra costumes via DLC
    Blood Ties was great to see more backstory of Lara
    Heaps of collectibles to find
    Larger number of challenges and side quests
    Less heavy breathing and screaming from Camilla Luddington (SAM!!!!)

    Cons-
    Siberia was a poor location choice- absolutely zero mythology and history there
    Baba Yaga DLC was horrible and very short
    Optional tombs are still very small- where are the multi level dungeons?
    Music was not as good as previous game
    Last section was a copy and paste- deathless ones have just replaced the Oni. Boring!

    As far as the story went I enjoyed the antagonists- Konstantin and Ana were quite good, and I was pleased that Crystal Dynamics tried to put them in a grey zone where they had their own motives and goals, separate from Trinity. It worked good enough for me and gave me reason to push through the game. The Divine Source become slightly annoying but tied together with Jacob and the tribe.

    Game Content- 9 out of ten
    Fun Factor- 7 out of ten

    Overall Score- 8    … Expand
  73. jeffbizloc
    Nov 9, 2017
    9
    Lara searches for the Divinity in this prequel. Its a mix of shooting, stealth, climbing, collecting, and puzzles. All in gorgeous environments. Recommend playing on Survivor mode.

    Pros: - Just a smooth and easy to play game overall - Stealth play is my favorite, and Rise did it well - if not enough of it - Using the bow is just boss - Great mix of climbing and hunting and    Lara searches for the Divinity in this prequel. Its a mix of shooting, stealth, climbing, collecting, and puzzles. All in gorgeous environments. Recommend playing on Survivor mode.

    Pros:
    - Just a smooth and easy to play game overall
    - Stealth play is my favorite, and Rise did it well - if not enough of it
    - Using the bow is just boss
    - Great mix of climbing and hunting and encounters

    Cons:
    - A couple of forced action (no stealth available) put me in a bind
    - Almost too many collectibles, even on Survivor didn't really "need" them    … Expand
  74. Dragonfly44
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    It has it's issues, sure. But every time I open up the game I can guarantee that I'm going to have fun. I've never not had fun playing this game. On top of that, the game is beautiful and god damn is Lara Croft beautiful too. Rating - 93%
  75. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 10, 2022
    9
    This installment refines and expands upon its predecessor. A bigger and better sequel. The action has been increased and the scripted events rival the best of Uncharted. In this sequel, Lara is on her way to becoming the strong iconic character we've all come to know. This time, she's on the hunt for a mythical Holy Grail-type object hidden somewhere in the wilderness of Mongolia.This installment refines and expands upon its predecessor. A bigger and better sequel. The action has been increased and the scripted events rival the best of Uncharted. In this sequel, Lara is on her way to becoming the strong iconic character we've all come to know. This time, she's on the hunt for a mythical Holy Grail-type object hidden somewhere in the wilderness of Mongolia. Unfortunately for her, it's also being sought out by a paramilitary army that descend from an ancient order of knights. Visually, the game is amazing. It showcases the Xbox One's graphical capabilities. Overall, "Rise" is one of the best action games of 2015. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.… Expand
  76. Direwolf73
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    Square enix and Crystal Dynamics upped the ante with Rise of the Tomb Raider, XBOX ONE exclusivity and coming out against Fallout 4 hurt its early sales but ROTR is easily one of 2015s best games. The sequel delivered all the good things from the reboot and then made it better. Rise of the Tomb Raider is a top notch game and a 2018 third installment hopefully will add more to Lara's adventures.
  77. chocapic
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Buenos gráficos, excelente jugabilidad, desafiante en máxima dificultad, gameplay espectacular, me gusta el cambio de Lara a la actual, la historia me encanta... Creo que es de lo mejorcito que ha salido para xbox en los últimos años, y recomiendo jugarlo a todo aquel que sea fan de la saga o de este tipo de juegos, y aunque no lo seas, JUÉGALO.
  78. Hutake
    Jul 21, 2019
    9
    It is in fact one of the greatest graphics of its generation. Very good campaign, soundtrack, characters, gameplay... it is a very good sequel! Personally I prefer the 2013 tomb raider 'cause is darker but Rise of the Tomb Raider is indeed a improviment.
  79. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best video game . the best open world, fun puzzles. the history is very good muy bueno
  80. Matias8654
    Jan 12, 2019
    8
    Un juego muy bien logrado siguiendo la linea de su predecesor, aunque encuentro que le falto mas tumbas y darle un impetud un tanto mas desafieante
  81. Dalray3s
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Lara 2.0
    Puntos fuertes:
    - Exploración mucho mas abierta con cantidad de objetos - Sistema de mejora mucho mas extenso - Ambientación como pocos juegos he visto - Traduccion al español muy buena Puntos Debiles - Facil hasta en nivel dificil - Corto - La historia no es ninguna maravilla - Escasez de armas Un juego que todo amante a los uncharted debe tener, Lara vuelve con    Lara 2.0
    Puntos fuertes:
    - Exploración mucho mas abierta con cantidad de objetos
    - Sistema de mejora mucho mas extenso
    - Ambientación como pocos juegos he visto
    - Traduccion al español muy buena

    Puntos Debiles
    - Facil hasta en nivel dificil
    - Corto
    - La historia no es ninguna maravilla
    - Escasez de armas

    Un juego que todo amante a los uncharted debe tener, Lara vuelve con mas fuerza que nunca y con ganas de dar mucha guerra    … Expand
  82. nichi
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    The Great Evolution of Tomb Raider 2013 , the game unites adventure and action expanding the formula by Tomb Raider 2013! Lara shows her strength and has grown in history! The fluid gameplay, the beautiful graphics and arts, the fantastic soundtrack and the story are very good!. There are more 50 hours for complete the 100% of the game in hard mode, and I liked so much!!, I didn't tiredThe Great Evolution of Tomb Raider 2013 , the game unites adventure and action expanding the formula by Tomb Raider 2013! Lara shows her strength and has grown in history! The fluid gameplay, the beautiful graphics and arts, the fantastic soundtrack and the story are very good!. There are more 50 hours for complete the 100% of the game in hard mode, and I liked so much!!, I didn't tired and there are still some achievements and two DLC for me!.
    Graphics: 10/10. Art/Design/: 10/10. Music/Soundtrack: 8/10. Gameplay: 10/10. Story: 8/10 interface: 10/10 World: 8/10;    … Expand
  83. SKSK
    Jul 25, 2018
    9
    The feeling of adventure you get in this game is incredible. The story is pretty good, such as the gameplay and the graphics.
  84. fait
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Eu achando que esse jogo não ia superar o de 2013 me surpreendi , uma história cativante com uma Gameplay viciante e tumbas desafiadoras pode resultar numa das minhas sequências favoritas
  85. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Great game, too intuitive, pay attention to details, many hours to full-fill it. Bad is the micro transactions always kill a good game
  86. edwardolardo
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    Playing in 2019...Great sequel to the first game of the reboot series. More tools and weapons to vary up the gameplay. Provides more options for stealth or you can just go Rambo on everyone. Graphics is amazing! on the Xbox One X. Not as much suspense as the last one. Optional tombs are great
  87. LordOsyrys
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    A very fun game! I really enjoyed exploring different areas and solving all the puzzles. There is a little bit too much of an emphasis on combat, as the best parts of the game are the stealth and the puzzle/platforming, but it is very fun.

    The graphics are also incredible. The landscapes are great, the art is great, the effects (such as snow falling or water shooting out from somewhere)    A very fun game! I really enjoyed exploring different areas and solving all the puzzles. There is a little bit too much of an emphasis on combat, as the best parts of the game are the stealth and the puzzle/platforming, but it is very fun.

    The graphics are also incredible. The landscapes are great, the art is great, the effects (such as snow falling or water shooting out from somewhere) are very well done, and Lara herself looks incredible. They did an excellent job of bringing this game back to what it is supposed to be.    … Expand
  88. zNeverSleeping
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    ---{Graphics}---
    X Beautiful
    ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ---{Gameplay}--- X Addictive ☐ Good ☐ Mediocre ☐ Mehh ☐ Irresponsible ---{Audio}--- ☐ Very good X Good ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids X Teens X Adults ☐ All ---{Difficulity}--- ☐ Easy X Significant brain usage ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Difficult    ---{Graphics}---
    X Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it

    ---{Gameplay}---
    X Addictive
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Mediocre
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Irresponsible

    ---{Audio}---
    ☐ Very good
    X Good
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{Audience}---
    ☐ Kids
    X Teens
    X Adults
    ☐ All

    ---{Difficulity}---
    ☐ Easy
    X Significant brain usage
    ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Difficult

    --{Story}---
    ☐ No Story
    ☐ Some lore
    X Average
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Lovely
    ☐ It‘ll replace your life

    ---{Game Time}---
    ☐ Short
    X Average
    ☐ Long
    ☐ To infinity and beyond

    ---{Price}---
    ☐ It’s free [or i get free]
    ☐ Worth the price
    X Worth it in a promo
    ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ---{Bugs}--- ☐ Never heard of X Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved    … Expand
  89. Kostas101
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    The story is nothing special but the gameplay is very satisfying, stealth mechanics are decent, the environment looks incredible, stunning graphics & character models, exploring areas, collecting treasures and uncovering secrets feels great. This game is very good, definitely my favorite Tomb Raider.
  90. MauryEdson
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    o melhor da saga ..............................................................................................
  91. Bernak1000
    May 22, 2019
    8
    History 8.7
    Gameplay 8.5
    Fun 8.7
    Graphics 8.5
    Final Score 8.6 Good Game !!! Try to play it
  92. Misaghjrh
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Honestly, I finish this game a long time ago, and I don't have my game analysis paper with me right now :(

    But I give this game a score of 9 out of 10
  93. Miguelbpaes
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    Mais ambicioso que o 1º, Rise of the Tomb Raider consegue novamente tudo o que a saga conseguiu reviver em 2013 e com muito mais conteúdo. Com um mapa muito maior, uma Lara mais madura e séria, os amantes da franquia irão gastar muito tempo- com muito prazer- em um dos melhores Tomb Raiders até o momento.
  94. Filmanwalt
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tomb Raider 2: Review Date 13.02.2020

    This Game is brilliant. I loved it from the beginning to the end and only have some little complainments.

    Story

    This is what a good action-adventure narrative is all about. You are on the way to the source of immortality and on that way you learn more about trinity and your family. Good collectibles forming the story more and giving more flesh to it.

    Gameplay

    Modern good working action-adventure. I cant complain here much, but the ressource management could have been a bit better (more space, more ways to farm etc.). The Tombs were a little boring at beginning but at the end they were challenging and interesting.

    Scenery

    The Graphics are even in 2020 stunning. I love the diversity of sibiria but I would have wanted more places to see or to travel too (but its connected with the plot).

    Summary

    For me this is even better than the first one and one of the best action-adventures out there 9/10.    … Expand
  95. JpSouza
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Jogo de bonito, história bem construída, personagem simpático e carismático, belo jogo.
  96. DaviCastro
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Jogo maravilhoso, o sistema de upgrade é viciante toda hora eu quero caçar pra aprimorar meus recursos, tem uma historia boa e merece reconhecimento!!
  97. piscesperiod
    May 8, 2020
    8
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is Tomb Raider done right - a complex, suspenseful storyline, innovative game mechanics, an immersive experience that doesn't feel like it is dragging on too long. Not my favorite franchise, but I definitely didn't regret buying it.
  98. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Rise of The Tomb Raider was better than the first in every way. Game play and story were real highlights here.
  99. Jessicaw
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This game and its story was a great follow up to the first one. I loved it, but part of me was hoping to see Lara traveling the world rather than having one linear map. It still turned out amazing, that is really just a personal preference stemmed from the original games. There was also a big that kept me from completing it, so that definitely irked the score a little, but my secondThis game and its story was a great follow up to the first one. I loved it, but part of me was hoping to see Lara traveling the world rather than having one linear map. It still turned out amazing, that is really just a personal preference stemmed from the original games. There was also a big that kept me from completing it, so that definitely irked the score a little, but my second playthrough had no issues.… Expand
  100. Cjmolina007
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    i fully enjoyed the reboot game of 2013 and when I finally picked up this sequel I was excited to see what can they do next. If I'm being totally honest I thought the first couple hours of the game was boring and I really had no desire to keep playing. Eventually I buckled down and continued my play through and I'm happy to say that this game is pretty epic. After *for me* those firsti fully enjoyed the reboot game of 2013 and when I finally picked up this sequel I was excited to see what can they do next. If I'm being totally honest I thought the first couple hours of the game was boring and I really had no desire to keep playing. Eventually I buckled down and continued my play through and I'm happy to say that this game is pretty epic. After *for me* those first couple of boring hours the story picks up fast and becomes pretty insane that slightly reminded me Uncharted 2. Laura also brings new weapons along with a more open world environment and side stories that make this game feel more alive than the first one. Even though I still prefer the first game over this one, it's still a worthy sequel that keeps this rebooted series alive.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#5 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#3 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 102 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 102
  3. Negative: 0 out of 102
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    85
    It’s basically the same great game we’ve played before but prettier and even more enjoyable. Actually the Tomb Raider series never offered so much fun. [13/2015, p.32]
  2. games(TM)
    Jan 9, 2016
    70
    It is an enjoyable game, but if only Crystal Dynamics could have resolved its conflicts by focusing its attention on what Tomb Raider does best and cutting out anything that got in the way of that, it could have been something far more special.
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  3. ICXM
    Jan 8, 2016
    85
    A great experience that is let down by its voice acting and certain key junctures in the story when the developers just tell us so much that we can guess what's going to happen next. The good news is that these are few and far between and the spectacular final missions make up for everything.
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