Rise of the Tomb Raider

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  1. derkonig6
    Apr 14, 2016
    8
    If you enjoyed the 2013 game, you will surely enjoy this. The story is a clasic tomb raider story,maintaining the same combat system as the previous game.But the best part about this game is the atmosphere.I often stopped to admire the quality of the snow and ice.I saw comments about people selling their xbox cause the game was bad, lol if this is bad what about other games ?
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Drake_Gunjin
    Apr 12, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nuestra inmortal Lara Croft.

    Rise of the Tomb Raider es la nueva aventura de nuestra amiga Lara, donde en esta ocasión nos situamos en la fría Siberia y buscamos el secreto de la inmortalidad, impresionante verdad pues la verdad no tanto como analizaremos a continuación.

    Crystal Dynamics la empresa desarrolladora nos vuelve a sorprender un su saga Tomb Raider. Lara luce más real que nunca y controlarla es una completa maravilla, nuevos movimientos, nuevos objetos, sistema de crafting, etc hacen que este título destaque un su aspecto jugable. Es completamente opuesta a mi anterior reseña "Life is Strange" donde critiqué duramente la poca jugabilidad de ese juego. El apartado artístico, diseño de niveles, secuencias de acción, exploración son muy buenas sin duda estan en lo más alto, conforman una demo técnica que muy pocos pueden igualar y menos aun superar.

    En este análisis no caeremos en lo habitual de compararlo con otros títulos de la saga o de otras franquicias, considero que cada obra debe ser juzgada por lo que es y no por lo que otros esperan que sea. Es sin duda ambicioso y en tu recorrido sentirás la sensación de progresión del personaje y por supuesto tu propia progresión como jugador, si bien antes destaque su aspecto jugable también es importante destacar que posee fallos, uno de ellos es la dificultad de los combates la cual es bastante baja lo que obliga a modificar la jugabilidad al nivel más alto para sentir un nivel de desafío aceptado.

    Dentro de los defectos del título están su historia algo simplona y que no sorprende en la más mínimo, personajes secundarios clichés y un desenlace que se huele desde la primera mitad del juego. Estos puntos son un fallo que arrastra desde el anterior reboot. El multijugador es un relleno innecesario para este genero, en este caso nos encontramos con un modo desafío individual que invitan a repetir secciones del juego con un set de cartas que varían la experiencia inicial. Lamentablemente el juego posee micro-transacciones para obtener dichos sets de cartas ya que las que se consiguen por jugar la campaña son insuficientes para completarlas todas.

    En resumen Rise of the Tomb Raider es un muy buen título que dejará conforme a varios jugadores, posee un apartado gráfico y sonoro de alto nivel y un excelente sistema de juego. Por el contrario salvo Lara los demás personajes y la historia están por debajo de la media. Recomiendo esta obra para los fans del genero acción/aventura, de la saga y en general siento que es un título que todos deberíamos jugar y juzgar de acuerdo a nuestras propias experiencias.    … Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. ChazzRabble
    Apr 4, 2016
    7
    This game has fantastic graphics. Really smooth and the movement is pretty awesome overall. My pet hate with this game is the sound of the guns. The machine guns quite literally sound like typewriters or someone popping pop corn! It's so confusing that at one scene where there was shooting going on in the background - I literally was searching for 5 minutes trying to find out why thereThis game has fantastic graphics. Really smooth and the movement is pretty awesome overall. My pet hate with this game is the sound of the guns. The machine guns quite literally sound like typewriters or someone popping pop corn! It's so confusing that at one scene where there was shooting going on in the background - I literally was searching for 5 minutes trying to find out why there was a typewriter going. Still - other than that it's pretty good!… Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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 !
  13. sgy0003
    Feb 23, 2016
    7
    Ehh.....

    I mean, the game is fun and all, and the story is decent, but as a open world game, it commits two sins. First, there's nothing much going on in each area. There are human settlements here and there and you can see animals walking around, but that's about it. 85% of the time it'll be just you and the great outdoor that is pretty to look at, but there is nothing going on. The    Ehh.....

    I mean, the game is fun and all, and the story is decent, but as a open world game, it commits two sins.

    First, there's nothing much going on in each area. There are human settlements here and there and you can see animals walking around, but that's about it. 85% of the time it'll be just you and the great outdoor that is pretty to look at, but there is nothing going on. The only time stuff is happening are those only-happens-once action sequences and occasional enemy soldiers chatting.

    Two, it loses replay value. Once you get all the challenges, collectibles, and gear upgrades, there really is nothing else to do. Oh there are side missions, but they all utilizes the basic mechanics of the game such as track something down, hunt animals, shoot something, etc. Since it lacks "do whatever you want" style like GTA 5, the only thing left to do is starting a new game, and begin the cycle all over again.    … Expand
  14. Rubius25
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    Square-Enix has a unique style when creating incredibly well-designed worlds. The new and enhanced exploration of Rise of the Tomb Raider gives a fresh and amazing take to the series, and while it is more direct in its conception, it doesn’t lose an ounce of depth. Rise of the Tomb Raider is an extremely engaging adventure, with excellent combat, innovative climbing, and fascinatingSquare-Enix has a unique style when creating incredibly well-designed worlds. The new and enhanced exploration of Rise of the Tomb Raider gives a fresh and amazing take to the series, and while it is more direct in its conception, it doesn’t lose an ounce of depth. Rise of the Tomb Raider is an extremely engaging adventure, with excellent combat, innovative climbing, and fascinating exploration. I want to keep playing, I want to discover all of its secrets, I want to fight every enemy, plunder every crypt, hunt, and explore as many challenge tombs as possible. To put it plainly, I want to bleed the game dry, and there's a lot to bleed. So far I've put over 40 hours into Rise of the Tomb Raider, and there's still a little more to do.… Expand
  15. Alahad23
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    This game was excellent, I loved the first one and think that this one improves on every single aspect, I'm dying to play the DLC Tomb Raider vs Baba Yaga, but haven't had the chance. 10/10
  16. 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
  17. HanzoHasashi
    Feb 16, 2016
    7
    The several technical limitations of the xbox one console take a toll on this game. The game itself is really well done and, despite not having an old school tomb raider feel, it's a proper successor to the 2013 reboot.
    As I said, the only downside is due to the console poor performance and not the game's fault.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. ThevideogamesFN
    Jan 20, 2016
    10
    fantastic game the atmosphere the tombs exploration combats story the best game i've played this year so far it brings back the feeling of the old tomb raiders
  22. 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
  23. Morpheus7
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei! Desde que comprei meu Xbox One em dezembro passado junto com este game não paro de jogá-lo. É uma experiência diferente e melhor que Uncharted sem dúvidas!
  24. Ghoster
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    First game where getting XB1 make sense. Until now XB1 exclusives was really bad. OK, Tomb raider coming soon to other platforms, so not really exclusive but this one was really fun to play. If you liked last instance, this one is twice better. Better gameplay, better puzzles, not too easy, not too hard! A MUST PLAY GAME!!!
  25. jackparmar
    Jan 12, 2016
    7
    Fantastic game. Much better than the 2013 version. BUT it's still missing that tomb raider feeling. Lack of "figure a way out of this area to move on" is clearly missing still. Also there are no where near enough tombs. 9 is not enough an neither is 12! Hint hint. But in general the games fab. And it's even better that the multiplayer was scraped. Well done.
  26. Krakoos
    Jan 10, 2016
    7
    I'm a big fan of the original TR game (2013). During the Rise of the Tomb Raider I had a feeling it is just a good copy of the previous adventure, quickly made. The result is not so special. I expected more crafting, more animal hunting, where we have to kill to survive, not only to make bigger ammo bag. Even in storyline we may find many similar accents. Lara moves and silent kills areI'm a big fan of the original TR game (2013). During the Rise of the Tomb Raider I had a feeling it is just a good copy of the previous adventure, quickly made. The result is not so special. I expected more crafting, more animal hunting, where we have to kill to survive, not only to make bigger ammo bag. Even in storyline we may find many similar accents. Lara moves and silent kills are the same. Some parts are really challenging, but we get deja vu to often. Obviously the game looks amazing and I really liked small things like when Lara makes her ponytail perfect after swimming, but it's not the point. Overall the game is only good, but comparing with the previous one, a little disappointment.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. ITZZZPERRY
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is a game I did not expect to like as much as I did. Everything about it just seemed to work. I never wanted to stop playing, as it was so much fun. I stayed until at least 1:30 AM for multiple nights because I was so hooked on this game. This game is an amazing game that no gamer should miss.
  29. Roldaddy78
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    Let's just get to the point before I pick it apart. If you liked the first one, you will love this one. The first hour of the game is like a Michael Bay movie. It sets a tone that I liked, but eventually evolves into what you expect. If you like Assassin's Creed, Uncharted or the first game, you will be satisfied. The graphics are amazing. The control is more polished than the firstLet's just get to the point before I pick it apart. If you liked the first one, you will love this one. The first hour of the game is like a Michael Bay movie. It sets a tone that I liked, but eventually evolves into what you expect. If you like Assassin's Creed, Uncharted or the first game, you will be satisfied. The graphics are amazing. The control is more polished than the first game, but still a little loose. The Tombs are 200% better than the first game. You actually have to think a little more to find the final solution. The game play eventually evolves into an Uncharted feel. There are some good plot twists during the game that may or may not surprise you. Ultimately, the game comes off as a 2.0 version of the first game, but if you immerse yourself into all the Tombs, you'll find an extra layer of game play and some really good puzzles.… Expand
  30. aLpHaTeChNiCiAn
    Jan 4, 2016
    10
    Simply put, this was my favorite game this year. Wonderful Gameplay, Outstanding Graphics!!! A must buy for any one wanting to embark on an adventure!!!
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. Max22193
    Dec 31, 2015
    9
    This is a solid sequel to the 2013 reboot, and a good sign for the series as a whole. The gameplay builds on the already great mechanics of its predecessor while still feeling new and satisfying. The graphics and voice acting are impressive, and the set pieces are just breathtaking and some of the best I've seen. More opportunities for exploration are now available as well as more tombsThis is a solid sequel to the 2013 reboot, and a good sign for the series as a whole. The gameplay builds on the already great mechanics of its predecessor while still feeling new and satisfying. The graphics and voice acting are impressive, and the set pieces are just breathtaking and some of the best I've seen. More opportunities for exploration are now available as well as more tombs and crypts, though they are optional. Hunting has been made more important due to things like, hides and pelts being necessary for improving on weapons and crafting certain outfits. Lara can now make grenades and Molotov cocktails from scrap lying around. The story isn't anything new but it is done well making it easy to enjoy, and the devs even put some effort into making the villains somewhat complex and sympathetic. All in all this is a great game and a must have if you enjoyed the first one.… Expand
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. SeenNotScene
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    I'm glad i finally got around to playing this game! Far better than the first, which was very good itself. Is it Naughty Dog/Uncharted level? Not yet, but I'm real excited to see what they do with the next entry in the series now. Played it on Survival difficulty, wasn't really that hard, but the game was long enough to feel like I didnt waste my money.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. Alex283zs
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    Rise of The Tomb Raider no solo podría ser fácil el mejor juego de Xbox actualmente, si no que podría entrar en esa discusión por el mejor del año.

    Como fan del primer juego, es agradable ver como se tomo al primer juego y se le mejoro en todo aspecto, el poder de la One hace que los escenarios sean espectaculares, una historia lo suficiente para enganchar de principio a fin, y la Lara    Rise of The Tomb Raider no solo podría ser fácil el mejor juego de Xbox actualmente, si no que podría entrar en esa discusión por el mejor del año.

    Como fan del primer juego, es agradable ver como se tomo al primer juego y se le mejoro en todo aspecto, el poder de la One hace que los escenarios sean espectaculares, una historia lo suficiente para enganchar de principio a fin, y la Lara Croft mas espectacular de toda la saga hacen de este juego un obligatorio para cualquier jugador, y como poseedor de One, es una lastima que los que tienen PS4 no puedan disfrutar (aún) de esta maravilla.

    La justa combinación y balanceo entre acción, aventura y hechos sobrenaturales.

    Más y mejor.

    Si el primer juego acertó en algo, fue en lograr tener un juego de acción sin dejar a un lado el espíritu de sus predecesores con las tumbas, en este juego regresan, más y mejores.

    El nuevo sistema de crafteo le da una variedad fresca, teniendo que buscar determinados animales para poder fabricar objetos. Los diferentes atuendos de Lara no solo son para hacer lucir mejor a una ya bella Lara, si no que tienen determinadas bonificaciones.

    La historia es lo suficientemente buena para mantenerte al filo por querer saber que pasara a continuación, y con un villano que cumple desde principio a fin, la variedad de objetos y coleccionables añaden mucha rejugabilidad por zonas que ya se visitaron, si bien los combates no son tan épicos, cumplen con hacerte sentir esa adrenalina que un juego de este tipo debería brindar, la durabilidad es maravillosa, pasaran bastantes horas para que lo termines y si eres como yo que les gusta terminar un juego al 100%, bueno, serán varias semanas coleccionando todo.

    Este juego ya no cuenta con su incomprendido pero buen multijugador que tenia su antecesor, en cambio, se enfocaron en la campaña y un sistema de "Microtransacciones" que no es obligatorio y que no arruina la experiencia del juego... ejem, Halo 5...
    podremos repetir misiones y comprar con puntos del juego o dinero real tarjetas para hacer mas difícil estas misiones o hacerlas mas divertidas con diferentes bonificaciones. Si bien no es la gran modalidad, brinda unas buenas horas de juego.

    Rise of The Tomb Raider es una compra obligatoria para cualquier poseedor de One, y la envidia (sana) de los que no tienen one, y podrán disfrutarlo a fines de 2016.

    No hay que cometer el error de compararlo con otras sagas, comparémoslo y juzguémoslo con si mismo y con lo que pudo/podía/puede ofrecer, y, siendo así, supero a su predecesor, siendo el mejor juego de la saga.

    Este juego se merece un 10 de 10, siendo lo mejor de One este año.

    Y por dios, es inevitable enamorarse de Lara.    … Expand
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. MooseSpoon
    Dec 15, 2015
    9
    I rarely play console games, but gave this one a try with a friend.

    It's great. If you like anything like tomb raider, give this game a chance. Likable characters, beautiful environments, immersive story, easy to pick up controls. I feel this game is very polished and deserves the praise compared to most games this year that were pushed out quickly with unstable release versions that    I rarely play console games, but gave this one a try with a friend.

    It's great. If you like anything like tomb raider, give this game a chance.

    Likable characters, beautiful environments, immersive story, easy to pick up controls. I feel this game is very polished and deserves the praise compared to most games this year that were pushed out quickly with unstable release versions that had to be seriously patched up later.    … Expand
  45. sbraughton
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Other than Halo 5, this is by far the best game I've played in 2015. That's saying quite a bit as I've played Fallout 4, Destiny:Taken King, and Batman:Arkham Knight.
    If anyone gave this a score under an 8, they didn't play it or are still crying that their favorite platform won't see this game for a year or so.
    Freaking awesome! This is worth your money and time - neither of which I    Other than Halo 5, this is by far the best game I've played in 2015. That's saying quite a bit as I've played Fallout 4, Destiny:Taken King, and Batman:Arkham Knight.
    If anyone gave this a score under an 8, they didn't play it or are still crying that their favorite platform won't see this game for a year or so.
    Freaking awesome! This is worth your money and time - neither of which I have much of. If you have to wait a year for this game, an XB1 is only $350, so ... you have only yourself to blame.    … Expand
  46. franciscofve
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Great game, this game have a great graphics, good history, easy and intuitive game play, Im very happy plating this awesome adventure game, the best in xbox one.
  47. DrZomboid
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    The best Tomb Raider and best current gen game so far. Anyway It is not perfect, graphics not always top notch, I would like more horror moments with some kind of creatures. Also I mind that many outfits looks bad and boring. The rest of game is awesome.
  48. SamOllieB
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    Rise Of The Tomb Raider Review

    Pros: . Amazing Visuals (the developers are aware of this!) . Impelling and fantastic storyline . Plenty of gameplay content to fulfill your gaming needs Cons: . Restriction of exploration . QTE’S . Lara’s Hair To put it simply; Rise Of The Tomb Raider is a must have christmas game for any gamer looking for a story driven adventure into the    Rise Of The Tomb Raider Review

    Pros:
    . Amazing Visuals (the developers are aware of this!)
    . Impelling and fantastic storyline
    . Plenty of gameplay content to fulfill your gaming needs

    Cons:
    . Restriction of exploration
    . QTE’S
    . Lara’s Hair

    To put it simply; Rise Of The Tomb Raider is a must have christmas game for any gamer looking for a story driven adventure into the world of Lara Croft; or even a game for those who just want to shoot em up, because there is plenty of that. If you have played the 2013 Tomb Raider Enhanced Edition then this game won’t disappoint, offering the same experience in gameplay but with a fresh palette of visuals and interesting characters.

    Xbox One being the only platform to offer Rise Of The Tomb Raider right now holds up fantastically in visuals, especially when it is regarded as the lesser of the three platforms; PC, Playstation and Xbox. In short; Rise Of The Tomb Raider is the best looking console game I have ever played and I often found myself feeling inclined to take screenshots for all my friends to see, and I have never felt the need to do that in any game. Every spare moment which I had in the game was consumed by short pauses to embrace my surroundings in the crisp snow littered with Lara’s footprints, the incredibly detailed costumes offered in a wide variety and the simply stunning landscape wherever you were in the game. However, Lara’s hair seems to have it’s own personal wind machine and shines like it’s covered in a thick layer of oil. I even found myself distracted during important cutscenes laughing at the grease ball that is Lara’s hair. Overall, if you’re looking for a visually stunning game then look no further than Rise of The Tomb Raider.

    Just like it’s predecessor Rise Of The Tomb Raider allows you to explore a vast open world sprawling with plenty of enemies to kill, but be careful as these enemies are very smart. This game is not completely open world as each area is it’s own divided section filled with things to do. Though certain areas are gate locked by ability which highly frustrated me in my playthrough when i found the urge to complete a tomb, but was not allowed access because I had not unlocked a certain piece of equipment. A common plague amongst open worlds is plenty of things to do, but with no incentive to do them. Make no mistakes every collectible or tomb provides huge advantage to the playthrough.

    Unlike it’s previous the game is not linear as such, but is a restricted open world cut off into sections you may or may not be able to enter based on your progress.
    Lara seemed to develope an annoying habit of ensuring her bobble was always in, triggering an animation that would play for what seemed every two minutes. Very distracting.

    This time around there are certainly more tombs to explore, which in itself offers a whole new book of gameplay. I found myself challenged enough to pace back and forth between each puzzle to find where I had gone wrong and why the damned door won’t open! The puzzles are difficult but not to the point of frustration and you will find yourself whipping out that phone to google the solution ( we have all done it). However, once you do complete the puzzle; Tomb rewards are worth it for both the physical reward but also the mental reward of completing a tomb.

    Three Skills are on offer for Lara’s “customisation”. Hunting, brawling and survivor. Each comes with it’s own perk tree and branching skills of 3 levels. Level 1 being a basic skill and level 3 being advanced. Each contributes differently, with survivor making crafting easier and brawling making combat a much more brutal experience, with two arrows rather than one. I found myself not caring for the skills as I progressed through the game as each skill never offered anything to the game too drastically for me to notice. I ended up just find a skill I thought looked cool and went with it, no care into if it was the best option. The skills just feel a bit lackluster for me.

    The process of resource gathering becomes tedious and a chore during the game, pressing the same button to skin a rabbit or gather a branch. I found it a huge distraction to hunt for resources during stunning moments, and it completely broke me from my immersion into the game.

    Rise Of The Tomb Raider tells it story through amazing character development and attention to detail. The Villain in this particular game is close felt and allows you to feel hatred alongside Lara, making you want to push through and achieve Lara’s aims. But it’s the way Lara grabs her gun during cutscenes or the way passion flares off characters eye’s that tell the true story. If a game has ever wanted to tell a story within every action, then this games does exactly that. The ending feels satisfactory and perhaps missing something, but the build up is phenomenal and has laid some great foundations for future titles.    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. Obdurodon
    Dec 7, 2015
    1
    The story, graphics, and gameplay are all great. I want to love this game. Unfortunately, as of this writing (December 2015) there are *multiple* progression-stopping bugs. Many of them have to do with objects being in unusable positions, and one occurs right near the end which must be very frustrating for those who've gotten that far. I haven't. Guess why. Apparently the problem hasThe story, graphics, and gameplay are all great. I want to love this game. Unfortunately, as of this writing (December 2015) there are *multiple* progression-stopping bugs. Many of them have to do with objects being in unusable positions, and one occurs right near the end which must be very frustrating for those who've gotten that far. I haven't. Guess why. Apparently the problem has to do with corrupted saves, and the developers say no in-game repair is possible. Not sure if it's X360-specific or affects other platforms. The response to user complaints on Square Enix's forums has also been a bit deficient. No game that subjects users to this level of frustration could get more than 2/10 from me, no matter what other promise it showed.… Expand
  51. 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.
  52. Iky009
    Dec 5, 2015
    8
    The new adventure of Lara is an amazing beauty, graphically speaking the game is wonderful, from the forest to the snowy peaks, exploring unknown and danger-filled tombs. With a good storyline and exhilarating gameplay, Rise of Tomb Raider shown very dynamic, however, is still rather not large enough to show their true potential, maybe the next game can raise your level and bring theThe new adventure of Lara is an amazing beauty, graphically speaking the game is wonderful, from the forest to the snowy peaks, exploring unknown and danger-filled tombs. With a good storyline and exhilarating gameplay, Rise of Tomb Raider shown very dynamic, however, is still rather not large enough to show their true potential, maybe the next game can raise your level and bring the franchise back heights and to restore one of the best of its genre.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. Eliut
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    You liked the first Tomb Raider? Then you'll love this new adventure, it is almost the same, but with a better game play, more weapons and scenarios are larger. The game has many innovative things, taking personal items to be different from other games like Uncharted, leaving the unnecessary action to choose or be as stealthy to pass a scene.

    This game is almost perfect, Crystal    You liked the first Tomb Raider? Then you'll love this new adventure, it is almost the same, but with a better game play, more weapons and scenarios are larger. The game has many innovative things, taking personal items to be different from other games like Uncharted, leaving the unnecessary action to choose or be as stealthy to pass a scene.

    This game is almost perfect, Crystal Dynamics did a great game with many elements take up the personality of Tomb Raider. You must buy and play this game if you own a Xbox One.    … Expand
  55. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    4
    This is a very expensive interactive movie with boring gameplay. Not nearly as good as other Tomb Raider games. I guess if you really like watching all CGI movies with very little quality as far as gameplay is concerned, then this game is for you. Otherwise, yet another overhyped and overrated and EXPENSIVE movie. Nice story, little anything else.
  56. CaptainRaz
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    A wonderful scenario and graphics, a thrilling history with very nice villains and an epic finale. The world is huge and with lots of well developed side missions. Plus, the combat could have some improvement, but it's good and challenging.
    This entry to the franchise keeps the "novelty" sense of the reboot, but also has much more of the old "Tomb Raider" felling, with a strong main    A wonderful scenario and graphics, a thrilling history with very nice villains and an epic finale. The world is huge and with lots of well developed side missions. Plus, the combat could have some improvement, but it's good and challenging.
    This entry to the franchise keeps the "novelty" sense of the reboot, but also has much more of the old "Tomb Raider" felling, with a strong main character addressing several tombs and looking for old-time relics by compulsion and stubbornness. Even so, we get to see a new depth to Lara's character.
    There's also a "challenge" mode that gives a lot of replay value and will make you keep playing the game forever, much better than the multiplayer attempt of the previous entry.    … Expand
  57. Valhura
    Dec 3, 2015
    10
    Amazing, some of the best graphics in a game. Anyone giving this game a 0 should be ashamed of themselves and need to get out more. It improves on everything over the original. They have thrown down the gauntlet to UC4
  58. Mogwai76
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is an incredible game. In my first playthrough i managed 85% completion and clocked in about 30 hours - brilliant amount of entertainment and replay value for money. The story is quite good, voice acting is superb and the game just has tons and tons of things to do. Unlike some (more) open world games, you don't constantly do the same thing in Tomb Raider - or atRise of the Tomb Raider is an incredible game. In my first playthrough i managed 85% completion and clocked in about 30 hours - brilliant amount of entertainment and replay value for money. The story is quite good, voice acting is superb and the game just has tons and tons of things to do. Unlike some (more) open world games, you don't constantly do the same thing in Tomb Raider - or at least it does not feel like it. Whenever you go leave the main story trail and explore (hunting, scavenging, crafting, exploring), it has a genuine benefit to Lara or her gear and you find some really cool parts of the story. Side missions are well constructed and (unlike other games), Tomb Raider does not provide the player with generic, repetitive and always repeating side missions. Overall it's a fantastic single player experience that builds really well on the last game. The things that prevent me from giving it a 10/10 are the time trials and microtransactions - i don't think the game needs that at all and it would have been better to spend the time on an additional area that perhaps unlocks after completing the game.… Expand
  59. zisisaxl
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    One of the best action adventures games of all time. Even better of the first one at all sections. Fantastic graphics, art design, places, gameplay. A must buy
  60. leopoldo
    Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is an amazing game of microsoft. This game has a compelling story, but simple. The gameplay is better than the last, the puzzles are much better. The graphics and the soundtrack are wonderful. Overall, Rise of the Tomb Raider is the best exclusive game of xbox this year, and one of the best games of the year as well, the only problem is the weak story. 9/10
  61. Kenmei
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    A very solid 3rd person action adventure game, they could have just called this Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade re-imagined. The story is so similar to that movie it's hard to imagine them using anything else as a base for the story. That is not a bad thing but it got to a point later on in the game where it just became rediculous how similar they were. As for the game itself, theA very solid 3rd person action adventure game, they could have just called this Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade re-imagined. The story is so similar to that movie it's hard to imagine them using anything else as a base for the story. That is not a bad thing but it got to a point later on in the game where it just became rediculous how similar they were. As for the game itself, the gameplay is solid but the framerate and some game crippling bugs showed up quite a bit more than I was expecting with this game. I had multiple freezes and crashes throughout my playthrough and that's not something I can recommend to anyone right now. But honestly the worst thing this game did was releasing on the same day that Fallout 4 did. That alone will cost them sales and that was definitely a dumb move for a company that's trying to get on the same level as Bethesda. Still I liked this game. It's nothing I'll remember for years to come but, like the first Tomb Raider game that Crystal Dynamics did, it's very solid and definitely well worth your time.… Expand
  62. B5HARP
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    Great graphics! All games on these next gen consoles should look to this game as a litmus for graphics. Game is just beautiful. Controls easy enough to manage without developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I played the last on on the Xbox One and decided that this series is for me. This one is just as great with a few more tools in her belt to help traverse the world. I have a fewGreat graphics! All games on these next gen consoles should look to this game as a litmus for graphics. Game is just beautiful. Controls easy enough to manage without developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I played the last on on the Xbox One and decided that this series is for me. This one is just as great with a few more tools in her belt to help traverse the world. I have a few complaints that prevent me from giving this game a 10/10. 1. LOAD times!!- why on these new gen consoles do we still have ridiculous load times? When "Fast" traveling from campsite to campsite, it takes forever. What is going on here? 2. If you build your achievements list to explore every tomb, mission, challenge on one play through, why have these tasks unavailable to you until far further into the game? Example, Laura will need a re-breather (oxygen apparatus) in order to access certain Crypts/Tombs fairly early in the game, however; the re-breather is not unlocked/provided to you until about 55% through the story. Couple this with the ridiculous load times once you unlock the rebreather and then have to "fast" travel back to the level to use it and it becomes quite frustrating. Don't let those two complaints deter you from playing the game. I absolutely love it, but it's not Perfect, therefore cannot give it a 10/10… Expand
  63. BetterThanSonic
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    A well done sequel that is more fully developed than its predecessor. It's defiantly loads better than Sonic Adventure, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Boom, and Sonic Unleashed.
  64. Youmustdienow
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    My biggest gripes with the last Tomb Raider have been addressed in this game. Challenge is handled reasonably well this time. Found the puzzles too short in easy in the last game and it had very little tomb exploration. It was more about combat. This one has a decent mix of combat, exploration, puzzle solving, and collecting. It doesn't drag on too long in one direction. After beating theMy biggest gripes with the last Tomb Raider have been addressed in this game. Challenge is handled reasonably well this time. Found the puzzles too short in easy in the last game and it had very little tomb exploration. It was more about combat. This one has a decent mix of combat, exploration, puzzle solving, and collecting. It doesn't drag on too long in one direction. After beating the game I was happy to explore additional challenge tombs. The only complaint I can think of is that is the over world sections are not set in particularly exciting locations. Would have liked an island setting better. Maybe the next game will let you travel the world more often. Imagine if you relived areas like the great wall of China. Also, where's the duel wielding desert eagles?… Expand
  65. 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.
  66. MissSlxyer
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This game has to be one of the most brilliant adventure survival games of 2015. The graphics, the storyline, and the freemode is all excellent. "10/10 IGN" :p
  67. Dylan_
    Nov 29, 2015
    0
    Loving the game until I hit a game breaking bug that Crystal Dynamics refuses to fix. I will revise this review if I am ever able to complete the game.
  68. 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
  69. McGillotine
    Nov 25, 2015
    8
    An improvement in all aspects of the original, Rise of the Tomb Raider is an immersive and fun, cinematic gaming experience

    Originally holding of on this game due to the shared release day with Fallout 4, I was heads or tails as to whether or not i should buy post-release or wait until Christmas had settled in and get it then, fortunately boredom settled in first and Rise of the Tomb    An improvement in all aspects of the original, Rise of the Tomb Raider is an immersive and fun, cinematic gaming experience

    Originally holding of on this game due to the shared release day with Fallout 4, I was heads or tails as to whether or not i should buy post-release or wait until Christmas had settled in and get it then, fortunately boredom settled in first and Rise of the Tomb raider was essentially another excuse to get playing once again.

    The first thing i will start with in this review is praising the voice acting, which was a major complaint i had with the first game, with Lara sounding more or less like a broken record, with the assortment of screams followed by the yelling of the word Sam. essentially outdoing Frodo Baggins with Samwise Gamgee in the LOTR trilogy. It was honestly nice to hear some decent voice acting for a change, which had helped in my opinion drive the story along, by delivering dialogue that didn't make you want to reach for the skip button

    Gameplay has since also improved, which i am pleased to say unlike the definitive edition of the original game hasn't crashed once, which comes as a massive relief when your actually able to complete an intense action sequence without having to reset your console half-way through due to the game seizing. Aside from that combat and climbing seemed much more refined as i find myself falling to my death less frequently and my bullets landing exactly where i want them to (once I've lowered the sensitivity)

    Story is by all means interesting but is otherwise undermined by predictability, as i ended up calling most of the games major plot twists early on in the game, leaving me rolling my eyes when it came to fruition. As most of these related back to the antagonistic organisation introduced in the game known as trinity i found myself not at all intimidated by their presence within the game as i struggled to find whether they were a poorly organised secret society or the byproduct of sloppy writing.

    But otherwise Rise of Tomb Raider is a fun campaign based experience that has a lot of content and worth to ease your bordom    … Expand
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. alexmc666
    Nov 23, 2015
    0
    Crystal Dynamics has identified a bug that will obligate many people who have played more than half the game to restart all over from the beginning. Search online for'Tomb Raider Acropolis Bug' for details. So far they are offering nothing beyond 'Gosh we're really sorry' for the worst time-wasting bug I've encountered in over twenty years of game playing. They even have the nerve toCrystal Dynamics has identified a bug that will obligate many people who have played more than half the game to restart all over from the beginning. Search online for'Tomb Raider Acropolis Bug' for details. So far they are offering nothing beyond 'Gosh we're really sorry' for the worst time-wasting bug I've encountered in over twenty years of game playing. They even have the nerve to term it 'resolved' on their web site.… Expand
  73. CreamyyStreams
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    Can you say 'dark horse game of the year contender'?

    Captures the essence of adventure better than any other game to have come out this year, which is a big ask when you're standing toe-to-toe with open world heavy-hitters TW3, MGSV and FO4. There's a true sense of stranded desperation for the first few hours, followed by a distressed urgency that follows through right up to a    Can you say 'dark horse game of the year contender'?

    Captures the essence of adventure better than any other game to have come out this year, which is a big ask when you're standing toe-to-toe with open world heavy-hitters TW3, MGSV and FO4. There's a true sense of stranded desperation for the first few hours, followed by a distressed urgency that follows through right up to a satisfying - if slightly predictable - conclusion while a few well-executed twists and turns along the way prevent the story from feeling tired.

    Most of the less involved mechanics from TR2013 have been updated, leaving crafting in a much more robust state and environment traversal considerably more varied (especially in the late game). Optional tombs make a return in much the same fashion as before but are joined this time by crypts, which are essentially smaller equivalents. Exploring is more rewarding this time around as there are more immediate rewards for doing it, from weapon parts to skills to rare coins that can be exchanged for early or otherwise unobtainable equipment unlocks.

    It handles reasonably well; Lara will occasionally turn the wrong way or drop off a ledge instead of turning on the spot, but it's not too obtrusive and most of the time everything flows nicely. Control mapping has a single flaw in that you'll often accidentally pick up a tin can or glass bottle instead of looting a corpse, which can be a little frustrating especially if you're trying to scavenge ammo mid-fight. Quicktime events are a thing that exists but they're unintrusive and don't break the pace of the game too badly.

    Visually it's entirely beautiful - well above and beyond what you'd expect from an Xbox One game. It falls down a little on 'generic NPC' models, but all of the named characters are modelled and animated wonderfully and the environments are stunning without fail. There seems to be some TressFX-style hair animation at work; how they got that working on a console I've no idea. Framerate is stable at 30, which isn't perfect but at least it's consistent - noticeable drops are very, very rare.

    It's very nearly technically perfect, but here's a list of little niggles that resulted in a 9 instead of a 10:
    >(X) button will occasionally pick up environment trash instead of looting a corpse or containers
    >QTE counterattack that triggers after dodging in melee combat isn't very well telegraphed; you'll occasionally press something before the animation starts and it'll result in you 'failing' the QTE
    >very occasional sound stuttering (three brief instances in 20 hours)
    >one instance of hang time (game froze and appeared to crash for 8-10 seconds before resuming)

    9/10, if it were a true exclusive and not timed it'd be the XBONE's first real system seller. I fully intend to play through it again when it releases on PC next year.

    Also it's better than Fallout 4.    … Expand
  74. pinball123
    Nov 22, 2015
    7
    Solid game, plays well and nothing to complain about gameplay wise. The story was mediocre and by the time I finished I was left thinking we only got a 20 minute tv show episodes worth of actually story as opposed to a full movie's worth most games give. Well worth playing but I wish the story had been better done as I'm not one to go for all the collectibles (although the hidden tombs areSolid game, plays well and nothing to complain about gameplay wise. The story was mediocre and by the time I finished I was left thinking we only got a 20 minute tv show episodes worth of actually story as opposed to a full movie's worth most games give. Well worth playing but I wish the story had been better done as I'm not one to go for all the collectibles (although the hidden tombs are great fun). The story is also very short, I finished the story in 8 hours first, I've spent more time doing the hidden things and exploring but just be aware it's short if you power through.… Expand
  75. WildFire15
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    Tomb Raider 2013 brought Lara Croft back with a bang. Rise of the Tomb Raider proves it wasn't a fluke, the first lady of adventuring is well and truly back.

    Everything good about the 2013 game is back with it's combination of action, climbing and Metroid-esqe exploration with new equipment opening new areas in places you've already explored. While not the most original plot in the    Tomb Raider 2013 brought Lara Croft back with a bang. Rise of the Tomb Raider proves it wasn't a fluke, the first lady of adventuring is well and truly back.

    Everything good about the 2013 game is back with it's combination of action, climbing and Metroid-esqe exploration with new equipment opening new areas in places you've already explored. While not the most original plot in the world, the story's delivered better then in the 2013 game with plenty of additional logs to flesh things out, though some scream story twists well ahead of them being revealed.

    The game also looks and runs brilliantly on the Xbox One. We hear so many stories of games being released buggy and unfinished but Rise of the Tomb Raider is solid from the get go (bar the occasional second or two pause that made me think the game had crashed which I had about 3 times during my first play through, though at least not in major moments). The game looks beautiful as well with plenty of nice little touches such as trails left in the snow and Lara's habit of wringing her hair out when she climbs out of water.

    Simply put, get the game now.    … Expand
  76. maxsterling
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    There was very little room for improvement, but Rise actually pulls it off. Aside from being one of the most beautiful looking games ever, it's a masterpiece of balance and pacing. Superb camerawork also adds to the drama considerably. The gameplay owes much to the Uncharted series as everyone knows...but I think it manages to set a new bar.

    2 fairly minor issues: The late addition of    There was very little room for improvement, but Rise actually pulls it off. Aside from being one of the most beautiful looking games ever, it's a masterpiece of balance and pacing. Superb camerawork also adds to the drama considerably. The gameplay owes much to the Uncharted series as everyone knows...but I think it manages to set a new bar.

    2 fairly minor issues: The late addition of the truly absurd "climbing arrows"...and Lara's dull, humorless(borderline grating)do-gooder personality. I was kinda hoping she'd start evolving a bit into the cocky heroine from the original games. Nope...same mopey tormented soul we found in the last release.    … Expand
  77. RVAngelus
    Nov 20, 2015
    5
    Is the copy/paste of the first chapter! playing it you will have the constant feeling of playing the first chapter... cute , but I would recommend buying it at 20 $
  78. silencer
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    TL:DR: Worth playing once, and that's about it.

    First of all, let me say - I loved TR(2013). It was a great origin story, with an exciting mystery to uncover, good action and variety of environments. It was truly amazing to see Lara go from a naive girl to hardened adventurer. ROTR has none of those things. Sure, the graphics have improved, and the open areas are bigger. But the    TL:DR: Worth playing once, and that's about it.

    First of all, let me say - I loved TR(2013). It was a great origin story, with an exciting mystery to uncover, good action and variety of environments. It was truly amazing to see Lara go from a naive girl to hardened adventurer.

    ROTR has none of those things. Sure, the graphics have improved, and the open areas are bigger. But the environments in the game are really boring, the story is lackluster, and the tomb challenges are incredibly simple. There's no 'rise' of anything in this game - it's the same Lara we saw at the end of TR, and now that she doesn't have to fight for survival (she's armed to the teeth and the enemies are actually scared of her), she's kind of... dull. She has none of Nathan Drake charisma, even Jolie's portrayal of Lara Croft was more engaging. She's not a 'powerful' woman, not a 'survivor', she's just some 20-30s woman who's really good at jumping and massacring tons of soldiers.

    Still, the mechanics which made TR(2013) a success are there - the platforming is fun, combat is good and stealth is fun. However, having finished the game there's 0 reason to go back unless you are a completionist. I'm gonna trade it in tomorrow and preorder Uncharted 4.    … Expand
  79. 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!
  80. 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.
  81. busbfran
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Plays and looks like a next gen Tomb Raider. Lara is back and more bad ass! This sequel essentially tops the previous title with better machines, visuals and environments. We are also given a much stronger cast that really grow as the game plays out. Rise of the tomb raider is just the beginning of something much more special.
  82. weasleye
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    hichaman- did you even play the game? i feel like you are trolling. The game never crashed on me once and ran smooth as butter 95% of the time. I ran into two at max three character to wall interaction glitches and that was it. I thought the ending left a little bit more to be desired but the meat and potatoes of the games extra content and story driven quests were amazing. I would not sayhichaman- did you even play the game? i feel like you are trolling. The game never crashed on me once and ran smooth as butter 95% of the time. I ran into two at max three character to wall interaction glitches and that was it. I thought the ending left a little bit more to be desired but the meat and potatoes of the games extra content and story driven quests were amazing. I would not say the game is any better than the first game mechanically (which was great) but the game expands its boundaries into a more open world creating a more colorful experience with loads more missions and tombs to be explored.… Expand
  83. Slevin310
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    There was one major complaint regarding 2013 Tomb Raider, the lack of tombs to raid. Some would also say the game had a lot of cover shooting segments and it needed more exploration. Nonetheless that game was amazing and it set the bar pretty high for any future sequels. That feedback had reached their ears and so Rise of the Tomb Raider now features a lot more emphasis on exploration andThere was one major complaint regarding 2013 Tomb Raider, the lack of tombs to raid. Some would also say the game had a lot of cover shooting segments and it needed more exploration. Nonetheless that game was amazing and it set the bar pretty high for any future sequels. That feedback had reached their ears and so Rise of the Tomb Raider now features a lot more emphasis on exploration and a lot more tombs to raid. The action combat is still there, it's actually been improved, but the game balances these segments perfectly.

    Stealth has become a fully fleshed out mechanic that offers the player to either ghost around enemies, take them head on in a gunfight or stealth kill them all one by one. Stealth rewards the player more with XP though so you have a good reason to try it. The map of this game is much larger than the previous title as well, it's also jam packed with tons of collectibles that you'll want to find. Collectibles offer lots of XP and items you can use to craft. Hunting animals rewards you with important crafting materials, but the materials are not just limited to weapon upgrades meaning they'll prove useful no matter what.

    (This story section isn't a spoiler, it's shown in the open cutscene)
    The story (in my opinion) is absolutely incredible. Lara is determined to find the Divine Source, an artifact that may hold the secrets to immortality. She isn't doing this just to seek treasure though, she wishes to redeem her father while also making sure such a powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Her father went crazy after searching for this very item, he became obsessed with it and lost sight of what was truly important to him... his daughter. Lara's friends are worried she is following down the same path of insanity, chasing after ghost stories.

    Of course how could we forget... the graphics. This is without a doubt one of the best looking games so far. THIS is what I call next gen. If you thought 2013 Tomb Raider looked amazing you'll be in awe at this game's visuals.

    That's a lot of pros, how about cons? Well... not that many really. I do wish the story mode was a bit longer but I keep forgetting this isn't exactly an open world RPG. This is an action adventure game so the length is fine but, actually this is just making the game sound even better cause I don't want it to end! There are some bug and glitches though, mostly things you expect to see in a brand new game. One issue I have is sometimes Lara not jumping when I tell her, making me miss jumping gaps. Lastly the gunfights, while they are fun, are not really on par with other shooters BUT for me this isn't a big issue because I prefer stealth. Besides I don't know about you but I'm getting burned out with all these shooter games.

    Would you believe this game actually had heavy time restrictions and not enough of a budget? Yeah apparently this is what they produce when they're under pressure. I hope this series will spawn a trilogy. I just can't get enough. They blend awesome scripted linear events while also providing an open world exploration mechanic. Stealth, gunfights, exploring, discovering, sight seeing, cinematic story and puzzles. Can't ask for much more than that!    … Expand
  84. tankfrank244
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    The Dislikes are PS fanboys mad that Rise is not on PS4.

    Ignore the BS, if you have an xbox one and are looking for a great action adventure game.

    Well Look no further than Rise of the Tomb Raider.
  85. MrBelin2377
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    Solid entry from SE that ups the original reboot. Outstanding graphics/visuals with an extremely stable frame rate. Superb story telling and challenging game play. Would not be surprised if this got a nomination for game of the year....not saying it will win, but could be a contender.

    My only gripe playing the game was the constant dialogue of Lara talking to herself. But if I were in    Solid entry from SE that ups the original reboot. Outstanding graphics/visuals with an extremely stable frame rate. Superb story telling and challenging game play. Would not be surprised if this got a nomination for game of the year....not saying it will win, but could be a contender.

    My only gripe playing the game was the constant dialogue of Lara talking to herself. But if I were in the dire situations she experiences, I suspect I would be talking to myself as well.

    Great: Story telling, graphics, robust areas to explore.
    Good: Game play
    Bad: Lara's voice can get annoying.    … Expand
  86. 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..
  87. Ben121212
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    10/10 Лучшая игра этого года, очень понравилась, геймплэй и картинка супер, всем любителям качественных игр рекомендую, это настолько же хорошо, насколько и анчартед 3 и не сомневаюсь, что не хуже чем будущий анчартед 4, по больше бы таких качественных игр.10/10 Лучшая игра этого года, очень понравилась, геймплэй и картинка супер, всем любителям качественных игр рекомендую, это настолько же хорошо, насколько и анчартед 3 и не сомневаюсь, что не хуже чем будущий анчартед 4, по больше бы таких качественных игр.
  88. Lionkitten
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I couldn't love this game any more than I do. I love exploring in games, and this has it in spades. Exciting, beautiful, different enough from the first "new" TR. Great animations and voice acting performance for Lara. Play on higher difficulty if you like combat. Default setting is way easy.
  89. AidanSnelling
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This game is such an an achievement for the tomb raider franchise and the xbox one console, graphically pushing the limits of the system. This game is truly showing the xbox one at it's best. The story is well written and comes across in a way that makes you want to stay until the end. This game is well thought out and well made. Quite honestly, this is one of the best games I have everThis game is such an an achievement for the tomb raider franchise and the xbox one console, graphically pushing the limits of the system. This game is truly showing the xbox one at it's best. The story is well written and comes across in a way that makes you want to stay until the end. This game is well thought out and well made. Quite honestly, this is one of the best games I have ever played, and I can't say that about most games anymore. Simply amazing.… Expand
  90. cwatz
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Crystal Dynamics delivers again. Much like the first TR, it is a game that balances cinematic action, exploration, combat (or stealth), platforming, collecting and puzzles. Constantly shifting pace so the experience is fresh start to finish, regardless if you rush through the story or try to complete everything.

    Lara as a character shines, though the secondary cast is more    Crystal Dynamics delivers again. Much like the first TR, it is a game that balances cinematic action, exploration, combat (or stealth), platforming, collecting and puzzles. Constantly shifting pace so the experience is fresh start to finish, regardless if you rush through the story or try to complete everything.

    Lara as a character shines, though the secondary cast is more forgettable.

    Combat, despite being very easy and not having the control of a twitch shooter, it is always entertaining and very satisfying. Be it through the use of craftables, stealth shanking, or pulling off headshots.

    The only downside is the collectibles seem to have gotten slightly out of control this time around. You may find yourself constantly backtracking, often back to the same areas multiple times. While collectible hunting can be fun, it borders on become a chore.

    Regardless, its one of the best games of the year and highly recommended for just about any gamer.    … Expand
  91. nachomellamo
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    it´s the best game of this part of years. The graphics, the sound, the history, the dialog it´s awesome. The best tomb raider from the rebot. It´s better than fallout 4.
  92. sylvester75
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Rise of the Tomb Raider in my eyes definitely earns a spot in the running for GOTY. Probably the best looking game for the Xbox One to date. Aside from the normal praise from beautiful graphics, little touches like Lara fixing her hair after swimming or seeing her shiver in the colder areas and her jaw noticeably shivering even at the base camps makes the game all the more immersive andRise of the Tomb Raider in my eyes definitely earns a spot in the running for GOTY. Probably the best looking game for the Xbox One to date. Aside from the normal praise from beautiful graphics, little touches like Lara fixing her hair after swimming or seeing her shiver in the colder areas and her jaw noticeably shivering even at the base camps makes the game all the more immersive and impressive to look at.
    Gameplay feels even better than Tomb Raider 2013. Lara feels very responsive and the combat feels nice and smooth. The crafting mechanics are nice to have and you will probably need it to make mostly to make arrows but it's not complicated and if you pick up everything you see you should always have enough. materials. I also like the ability to heal yourself during combat with using herbs. Even though there is health regen, you don't have to hide in a corner and wait when your badly hit if you got the herbs and cloth which makes it quick and easy to heal and stay in the fight.
    For me the story is great it really felt like an Indiana Jones style adventure that quickly evolves into something greater. Lara is extremely likable and considerably more badass from the last game but she isn't flawless. She has a bad habit of telling everyone to stay behind while she handles it and no one ever listens to her (you can probably make a drinking game out of it). We also get more backstory into Lara's past and her relationship with her father and how it all connects to the game which is cool. The villain is pretty standard but sh!t gets real after a twist in the early hours that really pulled me in. Even the historical background of what Lara's after is interesting and I searched every corner I could to find the document collectibles to learn more.
    You can say it becomes even more comparable to the Uncharted series than the last game but that shouldn't be taken as a negative. It has all the best parts of Uncharted and elevates it to a level even better.It goes deeper than just killing dudes and climbing rocks. The exploration, upgrading, collecting and everything else makes for one of the best games out for the Xbox One. This game is absolutely worth full value and for those waiting on the PC or PS4 version, you may want to consider getting one of the bundles this holiday, especially those who have been waiting to upgrade. Otherwise, you're in for a hell of a time when it does release.    … Expand
  93. scruffy_77
    Nov 16, 2015
    6
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is a great game, but its not a true Tomb Raider game - it feels more the answer of Uncharted competition. As a fan of the original Tomb Raider, it seems the developers have lost their way into a more crowd pleasing title rather than sticking to the game that led the field. If this game were called something else and Lara a different character I would score it a 10.Rise of the Tomb Raider is a great game, but its not a true Tomb Raider game - it feels more the answer of Uncharted competition. As a fan of the original Tomb Raider, it seems the developers have lost their way into a more crowd pleasing title rather than sticking to the game that led the field. If this game were called something else and Lara a different character I would score it a 10. But because they use the Tomb Raider name, in what is an action packed and at times shoot em up my score is less. Lara was an explorer of Tombs, rather than shooting enemies with sawn off shot guns and placing climbing axes in enemies skulls. The story is about Lara finding peace from her fathers demise, but the story looses focus as she ends up mass killing waves of enemies in brutal fashion. The Tombs are optional, in my mind the Tombs are what the game was always about at heart - working out intricate puzzles to move forward and feeling some sense of satisfaction of working out the logical solutions, discovering ancient mysteries. In all, a great game which is mainly benefiting from Tomb Raider marketing - but not a true Tomb Raider game, a title to please the masses rather than the fans.… Expand
  94. Richie_0717
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This is how there must be a sequel. There's plenty to discover in the game. Even though all the work as well as the 2013 section. No longer hated by many QTE .
  95. SPARTAN_M74
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This Game is absolutely awesome. I love the grahics, the storytelling, the athmosphere and the action. From the first minute you're right into the game! Really a good reason to buy an XO!
  96. beckllymabr
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    O jogo é espetacular! Sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos do ano. Sabe aquela impressão de que o segundo jogo da heroína poderia não ficar tão bom quanto o esperado? Esse jogo faz você engolir de vez essa sensação. Perfeito!
  97. Tirah
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is a reboot of a reboot. After the lukewarm reception of the new cast of the previous game, Crystal Dynamics wisely got rid of all of them (except for the Maori guy who has no personality still), and introduced new characters. They're as bland and underdeveloped as ever, a definitive proof the writers at Crystal Dynamics couldn't come up with a deep and engagingRise of the Tomb Raider is a reboot of a reboot. After the lukewarm reception of the new cast of the previous game, Crystal Dynamics wisely got rid of all of them (except for the Maori guy who has no personality still), and introduced new characters. They're as bland and underdeveloped as ever, a definitive proof the writers at Crystal Dynamics couldn't come up with a deep and engaging character if their life depended on it, but they're still million times better than the generic hot Asian chick and the generic angry black lady from the last game. If you ignore the cliched story and soulless characters, you will have a blast, though.

    Rise takes everything that was good in Tomb Raider, and makes it bigger and better. The controls are tight and responsive, the gameplay elements are still ripped off from the Batman Arkham series and Uncharted, but the blend is perfect and fun. The optional tombs are slightly more difficult this time around and very enjoyable as well.

    I was very annoyed that the survival instinct vision still only works while you're standing in place. I feel it would've been better if it worked in the same manner as Batman's detective mode does in the Arkham games. Again, not a deal breaker, but it gets annoying after a while.

    I'm still not a fan of the music, there's not a single memorable melody that would stick with me. Then again, it's hard to beat the original TR tune, so I won't judge too harshly.

    The game looks absolutely gorgeous, and the environments are incredibly detailed and beautiful to look at. I have nothing to complain about here.

    I can only recommend Rise to everyone, because this time around they finally got it right. If they start paying attention to the characters and give them an interesting and likable personality, Tomb Raider can easily surpass Uncharted as the greatest cinematic action game of all time. Not there yet, but close.    … Expand
  98. Brooks2000
    Nov 15, 2015
    4
    As a classic Tomb Raider fan who was a little disappointed with the 2013 reboot Crystal Dynamics had said all the right things leading up to the release of this game. I was looking forward to more tombs, exploration, less combat and fewer scripted action sequences. However that is not what I got, this game is near enough a carbon copy of the 2013 reboot.

    The game starts off well. It    As a classic Tomb Raider fan who was a little disappointed with the 2013 reboot Crystal Dynamics had said all the right things leading up to the release of this game. I was looking forward to more tombs, exploration, less combat and fewer scripted action sequences. However that is not what I got, this game is near enough a carbon copy of the 2013 reboot.

    The game starts off well. It sets up an interesting story and you find yourself exploring a tomb section within the first 30 minutes (even if it is a little linear).
    As with the 2013 reboot you eventually reach an open HUB area that you are free to explore.
    There are many things to search for and collect in each area (Strongboxes, treasures, relics, documents, murals, survival caches and coin caches). I found the quantity of these collectibles a little overwhelming, to the point in which I lost the motivation to actually search for them. The majority of them being pointless anyway.

    I found most of the areas in this game a little dull and uninteresting. I found myself getting bored of each area very quickly and wanting to progress on with the story, rather than hanging around and properly exploring.

    It wasn't long before the gameplay returned to that seen in the 2013 reboot (which is the generic gameplay found in most third person action games), scripted action sequences followed by seemingly endless gunfights, no tombs to be seen. The last third of the game is pretty much gunfight after gunfight. I really struggled to keep playing towards the end.

    The challenge tombs do this time have some interesting puzzles. There are even some fun little puzzle sequences along the main story path, but these are not frequent and are usually over far too quickly.

    Lara does also have some new abilities that are actually pretty cool, she can use her axe as a grapple to reach high ledges or swing to between platforms. She also gets arrows that can be shot into certain walls and act as platforms to reach higher places. These are fun to use (when you actually get a chance to between all the combat).

    I beat the game in around 9 hours. Although by the 6 hour mark I just wanted the game to end so began rushing through most sections.

    It's a shame that this is what the Tomb Raider series has become, considering how unique the games used to be. I hope at some point Crystal Dynamics make a decent attempt to return to the gameplay elements that actually made Tomb Raider games great. A game that actually focuses on platforming and puzzle elements, rather than generic action sequences and gun play. Although I am pretty sure that is never going to happen.

    I for one will not be buying another Tomb Raider game until I see some dramatic changes.

    tl:dr
    Pros:
    - The challenge tombs offer some very interesting areas/puzzles.
    - There are a few fun puzzles sections along the main story.
    - Lara has some cool new abilities.

    Cons:
    - Too few tombs and puzzle sequences along the main story, and all of these sequences are over far too quickly.
    - Too many gunfights and scripted action sequences.
    - Gameplay in no way resembles what makes Tomb Raider games great, and remains instead a generic third person action game.
    - Most areas are not very interesting places to explore.
    - Far too many collectibles, leaving you a little overwhelmed.
    - Skill and upgrade systems are completely redundant/unnecessary.
    - Gunfight after gunfight after gunfight.    … Expand
  99. Bleeding
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Can a game be too beautiful? Too visually breathtaking? Rise of the Tomb Raider brought up this question to myself multiple times - it is unquestionably the most visually impressive game I've seen thus far. This goes for the technical side of the game (with its crisp picture and fantastic volumetric lighting effects to the absolutely perfect character model of Lara Croft) but even more forCan a game be too beautiful? Too visually breathtaking? Rise of the Tomb Raider brought up this question to myself multiple times - it is unquestionably the most visually impressive game I've seen thus far. This goes for the technical side of the game (with its crisp picture and fantastic volumetric lighting effects to the absolutely perfect character model of Lara Croft) but even more for the game world Crystal Dynamics has created: it's gorgeous, filled with amazing detail and the vast areas absolutely beg to be explored for the next eye-opening vista. And here we come back to my initial question: I really dig amazing graphics in games and love to enjoy them by just looking at the game world. In Rise of the Tomb Raider, though, I get so permanently distracted from the gameplay it's almost ridiculous. Even in tense escape sequences, I tend to stop to enjoy a beautiful vista, gaze at the game's fascinating lighting or run around to see the traces Lara left in the deep Siberian snow. It sure would made for some surreal moments if you watched me playing in these moments - Lara just standing there, looking at this strangely beautiful burning trees in the dark Siberian Wilderness, while all hell breaks loose around her and the music reaching new dramatic heights. Now, in some games, this could be a good excuse for lacking gameplay or a sub-par storyline - luckily, non of this appies to Raise of the Tomb Raider. As in 2013's reboot, the gameplay is an excellent blend of stealth, puzzle solving, exploring, platforming and exciting cover-based 3rd-person-shooting (that still has one of the most unobtrusive and fluid cover mechanics in any game). The story is very well told, no matter if it's the main story or one of the stories told by documents you can collect. The amazing world makes searching for the documents fun, and finding them is actually very rewarding, as the story they tell is actually meaningful and exciting - even a little bit educational, if you take the time to look up some of the involved cultures. Of course, large parts of the story are pure fiction, but it's always based on at least a bit of real historic events or cultures. I also like the inclusion of non-enemy inhabitants in the game world as well, which makes exploring even more fascinating. Speaking of which, the new areas are huge and full of things to do - collecting, exploring, hunting and now even side-missions. Of course there is also no lack of (now more challenging) tombs. The beauty about it is that all of it feels right and not so much just about stretching game time. It's things I want to do, things I have lots of fun with. And where I can spend more time looking at such a beautiful game world - because, a game really never can be too beautiful.… Expand
  100. Sonicfishcake42
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, improves on the last tomb raider in almost every way. I'm 80% to completion and I can't seem to put it down! It's a shame there isn't more tombs, there's only 8 or so in the game.

    No issues with the game, it's everything I expected and a whole lot more. Visually stunning!
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#12 Best 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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