Rise of the Tomb Raider

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1565 Ratings

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  1. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    One of the best adventure games. Restart saga. Win UNCHARTED in everything.
  2. Kostas_Spirou
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    A grand sequel, this game is an improvement over the first game in every single way.
    I'm very satisfied with the fantastic set-pieces and the high amount of action, some pretty cool moments here and there.
    The biggest improvement here is the gameplay, it's more accessible, and feels grounded with additional mechanics that make it feel more like a survival game where you have to manage    A grand sequel, this game is an improvement over the first game in every single way.
    I'm very satisfied with the fantastic set-pieces and the high amount of action, some pretty cool moments here and there.

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

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

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

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

    Final Rating: "Very Good" ~ 7.5/10.    … Expand
  3. Sadra_The_Gamer
    May 19, 2023
    7
    The Rise of the Tomb Raider game has improved in some sections compared to the previous game of this franchise, but some weaknesses are still repeated from the previous game in this title and even have new weak point. Exactly what I mean is the super clichéd, repetitive and ridiculous story and antagonist that get worse the further you go through the game. And also in the meantime, the lowThe Rise of the Tomb Raider game has improved in some sections compared to the previous game of this franchise, but some weaknesses are still repeated from the previous game in this title and even have new weak point. Exactly what I mean is the super clichéd, repetitive and ridiculous story and antagonist that get worse the further you go through the game. And also in the meantime, the low variety of environments and some AI problems, prevent this title to use its full potential.… Expand
  4. Yabujin6_
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Jogo muito bom, ótima mecânica, belos gráficos, o ruim só foi alguns bugs, mas tirando isso é um belo jogo e recomendo bastante
  5. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  6. cchenders40
    Oct 19, 2022
    9
    This game is amazing and deserves all the love. They took the combat, stakes, tomb raiding, and traversal from the first game and turned it up to 11. The story picks up and you are introduced to more of Lara's past, she gets even more development here which is awesome to see. This game also has more travel in it, instead of being in one place (like the island from the first game) you go toThis game is amazing and deserves all the love. They took the combat, stakes, tomb raiding, and traversal from the first game and turned it up to 11. The story picks up and you are introduced to more of Lara's past, she gets even more development here which is awesome to see. This game also has more travel in it, instead of being in one place (like the island from the first game) you go to several locations which was also a great expansion.

    The tombs in this game are so fun, way bigger and better than the last game, with much harder puzzles that are absolutely worth your time as they give you good loot.

    My only critique is that if you are looking for a game that is as focused as the first, this one opens up quite a bit and does not feel as zoned in on the cinematic story as the first. Don't get me wrong, the story is great and cinematic, but there is more to be distracted by in this game than the last. If you like a more open world this won't bug you, but I have open world fatigue and loved how focused the experience was in the original game. I think the first game is better over all to me for that reason.    … Expand
  7. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 10, 2022
    9
    This installment refines and expands upon its predecessor. A bigger and better sequel. The action has been increased and the scripted events rival the best of Uncharted. In this sequel, Lara is on her way to becoming the strong iconic character we've all come to know. This time, she's on the hunt for a mythical Holy Grail-type object hidden somewhere in the wilderness of Mongolia.This installment refines and expands upon its predecessor. A bigger and better sequel. The action has been increased and the scripted events rival the best of Uncharted. In this sequel, Lara is on her way to becoming the strong iconic character we've all come to know. This time, she's on the hunt for a mythical Holy Grail-type object hidden somewhere in the wilderness of Mongolia. Unfortunately for her, it's also being sought out by a paramilitary army that descend from an ancient order of knights. Visually, the game is amazing. It showcases the Xbox One's graphical capabilities. Overall, "Rise" is one of the best action games of 2015. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.… Expand
  8. leofravoline
    May 15, 2022
    3
    Chato pra caralho, o 1 é um pouco melhor mas ainda assim não é lá grandes coisas. Esse então é pior ainda.
  9. Rayees
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Best game!

    One of the best action and adventure games!!! Full ratings are less. The stealth tactics, the zipline and much more! New themes and things appear once you move further into the game. Enjoyable scenes.
  10. RoverDiscover
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Very good game. It is better than the previous Tomb Raider, in every way possible.
  11. edMR
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    a good continue from the previous one, is better in much ways, and that graphics! damn.. this game needed more attention
  12. Kostas101
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    The story is nothing special but the gameplay is very satisfying, stealth mechanics are decent, the environment looks incredible, stunning graphics & character models, exploring areas, collecting treasures and uncovering secrets feels great. This game is very good, definitely my favorite Tomb Raider.
  13. Badr90s
    Oct 2, 2021
    9
    A better Tomb raider than the first, highly recommended, a great adventure game that still needs a better story and characters
  14. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    I think it's everything this generation of Lara Croft should be. It has great cinematics, fantastic cliffhangers, shooty bits, and some puzzles.
  15. Sianobocian
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    I don't think I've ever played any better Adventure game except Uncharted Series but yea as xbox time exclusive it well represented the console
  16. mlnsn
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 9/10
    Design (video + audio) : 8/10
    Story : 8/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  17. zezeljmare
    Jun 30, 2021
    8
    EN:
    Nicely done AAA game. Extremely high quality continuation of the previous part. The story is interesting, as are the missions. The ambiance is simply beautiful. The mechanics are good, the puzzles are not too heavy.
    SRP: Lepo urađena AAA igra. Izueztno kvalitetan nastavak prethodnog dela. Priča je interesantna, kao i misije. Ambijent je jednostavno prelep. Mehanika dobra, puzzle    EN:
    Nicely done AAA game. Extremely high quality continuation of the previous part. The story is interesting, as are the missions. The ambiance is simply beautiful. The mechanics are good, the puzzles are not too heavy.

    SRP:
    Lepo urađena AAA igra. Izueztno kvalitetan nastavak prethodnog dela. Priča je interesantna, kao i misije. Ambijent je jednostavno prelep. Mehanika dobra, puzzle nisu preterano teške.    … Expand
  18. oldmaster1818
    Jun 10, 2021
    8
    The second offering of Lara Croft hopes to build on the fantastic reboot game from a couple of years earlier. The scale of Trinity has now expanded to fill an entire game and memories from the past haunt our lovable Tomb Raider girl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall Score- 8    … Expand
  19. Broyax
    Apr 16, 2021
    3
    Le précédent volet « rebooté » a tenté maladroitement de rénover une licence moribonde… Or, avec cette suite, on reste dans la continuité ici et malgré quelques efforts, Crystal Dynamics reste la même équipe de bras cassés à nous gaver de séquences et de mécaniques de jeu encore éminemment ringardes et indubitablement désagréables.

    Le plus paradoxal est que ce couloir très linéaire à    Le précédent volet « rebooté » a tenté maladroitement de rénover une licence moribonde… Or, avec cette suite, on reste dans la continuité ici et malgré quelques efforts, Crystal Dynamics reste la même équipe de bras cassés à nous gaver de séquences et de mécaniques de jeu encore éminemment ringardes et indubitablement désagréables.

    Le plus paradoxal est que ce couloir très linéaire à scripts n’assume toujours pas son statut et s’égare en remplissage à faire mourir de honte les farmidables (à farmer) free to p(l)ay : le jeu est en effet rempli ras la gueule de conneries à ramasser qui décideront de votre capacité à améliorer Lara et ses flingues.

    Pourtant, ce nouveau Tomb Raider a sensiblement ralenti sur le nombre de QTE (et de scripts) mais revient hélas toujours ici et là sur ses vieux tics qui tyrannisent le joueur comme dans un abominable kevin of duty (tu suis mon couloir comme je le dis ou tu crèves, connaaard…). C’est évidemment regrettable, car par ailleurs, on a d’assez grandes zones à explorer (bien qu’encore cloisonnées), quelques missions annexes et des tombeaux intéressants.

    Evidemment l’histoire, l’espèce d’histoire est indigne d’un sous-Indiana Jones de pacotille et l’infiltration très optionnelle connaît de graves soucis d’équilibrage mais l’ensemble de ce point de vue s’avère plus convaincant que les Unchartiep. Si les combats sont un peu moins pénibles qu’auparavant, le maniement, la caméra et le comportement des ennemis restent toujours aussi peu engageants, alors que vers la fin -et sur la fin elle-même qui n’en finit pas- les développeurs démontrent leur incompétence en balançant des hordes et des hordes puis un boss en deux fois trois phases d’une lourdeur sans commune mesure.

    Bien sûr, le couloir à largeur variable est encore plus beau que le précédent et d’une direction artistique d’un bon goût indiscutable, qui s’est gavée sur les détails d’un environnement souvent alambiqué ainsi que sur le popotin de la grognasse fort bien modélisé, laquelle ne geint plus autant que jadis (quand même !). La musique dans le ton et les voix françaises ne déçoivent pas non plus, cela dit.

    En conclusion, et malgré quelques progrès sensibles, je propose donc que la licence soit rachetée pour un euro symbolique par Ubisoft ou Bethesda (ou n’importe qui d’autre) qui sauraient en faire quelque chose de bien plus intéressant dans un monde ouvert avec des mécaniques de TPS digne de ce nom. Pour autant que ces conneries de Tomb Raider s’avérassent jamais un tant soit peu intéressantes, cela va sans dire et ça se discute.    … Expand
  20. MrPajamas
    Mar 23, 2021
    8
    This is what the sequel should look like. It takes more or less everything that worked in the previous work and tunes it to the maximum. This is exactly, in my opinion, Rise of the Tomb Raider. At first glance, what fascinated me was the graphics. An incredible shift. The game from 2015 and even today looks wonderful. You will also enjoy the opportunity to play the game on 60FPS. A classicThis is what the sequel should look like. It takes more or less everything that worked in the previous work and tunes it to the maximum. This is exactly, in my opinion, Rise of the Tomb Raider. At first glance, what fascinated me was the graphics. An incredible shift. The game from 2015 and even today looks wonderful. You will also enjoy the opportunity to play the game on 60FPS. A classic for PC players, but not so obvious for consolists. I played the game on Xbox One X, where you can play with better visuals, but 30FPS or worse with 60FPS. I (like most) prefer worse graphics, but smoothness in the form of 60FPS, so I welcomed this change and it improved my gaming experience. I mainly praise the graphics and the possibility of choosing FPS on consoles, but the story has also changed and in my opinion for the better. The plot is much better with better characters and those locations have also undergone a change and it cannot be said that they are bad. The locations are beautiful and in addition to the main storyline, you have slightly more open places here and there, where you can do various side activities, thanks to which you can, for example, improve Lara. The improvements were already in the last part, but there is perhaps even better. In short, Tomb Raider from 2015 takes all the good that the one from 2013 offered us, but still takes it to a completely different level. Great game that I recommend.… Expand
  21. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 14, 2021
    8
    Продолжение приключений Лары Крофт теперь в Сибири в поисках таинственного мифического Китеж града и источника вечной молодости. Ну так, сойдёт, очень сильно не оригинально ну да ладно. На деле имеем всё тот же замечательный раскрасивый экшн от третьего лица. Хотя конечно после AC Origins красота уже не настолько захватывающая, но всё же по прежнему приятно радующая глаз. Лариска всё такПродолжение приключений Лары Крофт теперь в Сибири в поисках таинственного мифического Китеж града и источника вечной молодости. Ну так, сойдёт, очень сильно не оригинально ну да ладно. На деле имеем всё тот же замечательный раскрасивый экшн от третьего лица. Хотя конечно после AC Origins красота уже не настолько захватывающая, но всё же по прежнему приятно радующая глаз. Лариска всё так же куда-то летит, гавно роняя, ну и по старой доброй традиции оставляя за собой руины сплошь из памятников культуры и архитектурного исторического наследия. В плане геймплея сильно ничего не поменялось, появилось чуть больше разновидностей вооружения да и только, которыми всё равно особо не пользуешься. Заметно снизилось количество врагов в угоду квестовым заданиям, что сделало игру скучнее предыдущей части. От локации к локации мы попадаем на мини-карты с небольшим открытым миром на каждой. В этом открытом мире мы можем нарыть допзадания от вечно несчастных русских или найти тайные пещеры с утерянными реликвиями. Не сильно всё это увлекательно вышло, с Байеком допов набомбили на часов 40 и хотелось ещё, тут же как-то тянуло зевать. Основная ветка всё же интригует и содержит больше сюрпризов. Вторая часть после перезагрузки не сказать чтобы разочаровала, но как по мне сделала шаг назад.… Expand
  22. zNeverSleeping
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    ---{Graphics}---
    X Beautiful
    ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ---{Gameplay}--- X Addictive ☐ Good ☐ Mediocre ☐ Mehh ☐ Irresponsible ---{Audio}--- ☐ Very good X Good ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids X Teens X Adults ☐ All ---{Difficulity}--- ☐ Easy X Significant brain usage ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Difficult    ---{Graphics}---
    X Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it

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

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

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

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

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

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

    ---{Price}---
    ☐ It’s free [or i get free]
    ☐ Worth the price
    X Worth it in a promo
    ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ---{Bugs}--- ☐ Never heard of X Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved    … Expand
  23. Filmanwalt
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tomb Raider 2: Review Date 13.02.2020

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

    Story

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

    Gameplay

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

    Scenery

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

    Summary

    For me this is even better than the first one and one of the best action-adventures out there 9/10.    … Expand
  24. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    6
    Despite the numerous complaints I had about the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, I really enjoyed my time with it and was really looking forward to playing the sequels. I think generally, this game was better where it counted but there are some things I think the original did better.

    Gameplay wise, this game is definitely my preferred one. There's less combat, which I like. The combat in general    Despite the numerous complaints I had about the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot, I really enjoyed my time with it and was really looking forward to playing the sequels. I think generally, this game was better where it counted but there are some things I think the original did better.

    Gameplay wise, this game is definitely my preferred one. There's less combat, which I like. The combat in general is also better, with some new additions like a bigger variety of weapons as well as different ammo types for most of them. There's a lot more exploration and puzzle solving this time, both mandatory and optional. The game is also a lot more open ended this time, you can do side quests, explore bigger areas and there are incentives for revisiting places you already explored before with new abilities. Where it lacks I think is the story. It's not very good. It's not horrible or anything but I was more interested in the first game's story, as generic as it was. I don't think most people play these games for the story though. Personally, I'm much much more focused on gameplay and I think there's some significant improvement here over the original. Not to mention, the graphics are absolutely stunning. I'm very excited to play the last entry of the trilogy.
    I beat this game in March of 2020.    … Expand
  25. Cjmolina007
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    i fully enjoyed the reboot game of 2013 and when I finally picked up this sequel I was excited to see what can they do next. If I'm being totally honest I thought the first couple hours of the game was boring and I really had no desire to keep playing. Eventually I buckled down and continued my play through and I'm happy to say that this game is pretty epic. After *for me* those firsti fully enjoyed the reboot game of 2013 and when I finally picked up this sequel I was excited to see what can they do next. If I'm being totally honest I thought the first couple hours of the game was boring and I really had no desire to keep playing. Eventually I buckled down and continued my play through and I'm happy to say that this game is pretty epic. After *for me* those first couple of boring hours the story picks up fast and becomes pretty insane that slightly reminded me Uncharted 2. Laura also brings new weapons along with a more open world environment and side stories that make this game feel more alive than the first one. Even though I still prefer the first game over this one, it's still a worthy sequel that keeps this rebooted series alive.… Expand
  26. bear00766
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best video game . the best open world, fun puzzles. the history is very good muy bueno
  27. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Rise of The Tomb Raider was better than the first in every way. Game play and story were real highlights here.
  28. Jessicaw
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This game and its story was a great follow up to the first one. I loved it, but part of me was hoping to see Lara traveling the world rather than having one linear map. It still turned out amazing, that is really just a personal preference stemmed from the original games. There was also a big that kept me from completing it, so that definitely irked the score a little, but my secondThis game and its story was a great follow up to the first one. I loved it, but part of me was hoping to see Lara traveling the world rather than having one linear map. It still turned out amazing, that is really just a personal preference stemmed from the original games. There was also a big that kept me from completing it, so that definitely irked the score a little, but my second playthrough had no issues.… Expand
  29. Byrne2020
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    Great sequel to a great 1st game. Amazing graphics. Breath taking at times. I power played through this game as I couldn’t put it down. 100% recommendation from me.
  30. piscesperiod
    May 8, 2020
    8
    Rise of the Tomb Raider is Tomb Raider done right - a complex, suspenseful storyline, innovative game mechanics, an immersive experience that doesn't feel like it is dragging on too long. Not my favorite franchise, but I definitely didn't regret buying it.
  31. Miguelbpaes
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    Mais ambicioso que o 1º, Rise of the Tomb Raider consegue novamente tudo o que a saga conseguiu reviver em 2013 e com muito mais conteúdo. Com um mapa muito maior, uma Lara mais madura e séria, os amantes da franquia irão gastar muito tempo- com muito prazer- em um dos melhores Tomb Raiders até o momento.
  32. JpSouza
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Jogo de bonito, história bem construída, personagem simpático e carismático, belo jogo.
  33. MauryEdson
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    o melhor da saga ..............................................................................................
  34. DaviCastro
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Jogo maravilhoso, o sistema de upgrade é viciante toda hora eu quero caçar pra aprimorar meus recursos, tem uma historia boa e merece reconhecimento!!
  35. nichi
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    The Great Evolution of Tomb Raider 2013 , the game unites adventure and action expanding the formula by Tomb Raider 2013! Lara shows her strength and has grown in history! The fluid gameplay, the beautiful graphics and arts, the fantastic soundtrack and the story are very good!. There are more 50 hours for complete the 100% of the game in hard mode, and I liked so much!!, I didn't tiredThe Great Evolution of Tomb Raider 2013 , the game unites adventure and action expanding the formula by Tomb Raider 2013! Lara shows her strength and has grown in history! The fluid gameplay, the beautiful graphics and arts, the fantastic soundtrack and the story are very good!. There are more 50 hours for complete the 100% of the game in hard mode, and I liked so much!!, I didn't tired and there are still some achievements and two DLC for me!.
    Graphics: 10/10. Art/Design/: 10/10. Music/Soundtrack: 8/10. Gameplay: 10/10. Story: 8/10 interface: 10/10 World: 8/10;    … Expand
  36. tom974
    Nov 6, 2019
    7
    Good evolution of the graphics since the first episode.It's still a pleasure to control Lara through a new adventure, nevertheless I couldn't help thinking at some stage : "well it's like the first episode but in the snow .."
    Still, I must admit the mechanics still work and it was a pleasant experience.
  37. edwardolardo
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    Playing in 2019...Great sequel to the first game of the reboot series. More tools and weapons to vary up the gameplay. Provides more options for stealth or you can just go Rambo on everyone. Graphics is amazing! on the Xbox One X. Not as much suspense as the last one. Optional tombs are great
  38. fait
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Eu achando que esse jogo não ia superar o de 2013 me surpreendi , uma história cativante com uma Gameplay viciante e tumbas desafiadoras pode resultar numa das minhas sequências favoritas
  39. Hutake
    Jul 21, 2019
    9
    It is in fact one of the greatest graphics of its generation. Very good campaign, soundtrack, characters, gameplay... it is a very good sequel! Personally I prefer the 2013 tomb raider 'cause is darker but Rise of the Tomb Raider is indeed a improviment.
  40. cabbages
    Jun 25, 2019
    2
    I got this for free as part of the game pass on the xbox, and even though it's free i don't recommend this game. The previous one was way better, I really like the jumping around and solving puzzle and the occasional combat of tomb raider, this issue with this one is that there are certain part of the game where you can to shoot about 20 guys, but the combat system is just broken, lara isI got this for free as part of the game pass on the xbox, and even though it's free i don't recommend this game. The previous one was way better, I really like the jumping around and solving puzzle and the occasional combat of tomb raider, this issue with this one is that there are certain part of the game where you can to shoot about 20 guys, but the combat system is just broken, lara is simply not equip for fighiting and you end up having to repetiveily repeat the mission 20-30 times trying to pass it, at which point all enjoyment is gone and it just feels like work.

    I've notice alot of games doing this in recent years, they somehow thing annoyance its something gamers want, so they add this **** missions in there, e.g. where they know the moment control is so bad, they add missions where you have to get to places, it's just shoddy.    … Expand
  41. Misaghjrh
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Honestly, I finish this game a long time ago, and I don't have my game analysis paper with me right now :(

    But I give this game a score of 9 out of 10
  42. Bernak1000
    May 22, 2019
    8
    History 8.7
    Gameplay 8.5
    Fun 8.7
    Graphics 8.5
    Final Score 8.6 Good Game !!! Try to play it
  43. Matias8654
    Jan 12, 2019
    8
    Un juego muy bien logrado siguiendo la linea de su predecesor, aunque encuentro que le falto mas tumbas y darle un impetud un tanto mas desafieante
  44. LordOsyrys
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    A very fun game! I really enjoyed exploring different areas and solving all the puzzles. There is a little bit too much of an emphasis on combat, as the best parts of the game are the stealth and the puzzle/platforming, but it is very fun.

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

    The graphics are also incredible. The landscapes are great, the art is great, the effects (such as snow falling or water shooting out from somewhere) are very well done, and Lara herself looks incredible. They did an excellent job of bringing this game back to what it is supposed to be.    … Expand
  45. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Great game, too intuitive, pay attention to details, many hours to full-fill it. Bad is the micro transactions always kill a good game
  46. aljirik1992
    Nov 3, 2018
    5
    Верной дорогой идёте товарищи? (Rise of The Tomb Rider)

    Казалось бы... Каким может быть правильное продолжение перезапуска TR? Грамотное исправление недочётов? Переработка и доведение до ума мультиплеера? Или же возможность дать Рианне Пратчетт полностью раскрыть своё видение Лары Крофт? Нет! Тогда бы РоТТР был идеален. Сиквел который верен своей первой части, должен не просрать хотя бы    Верной дорогой идёте товарищи? (Rise of The Tomb Rider)

    Казалось бы... Каким может быть правильное продолжение перезапуска TR? Грамотное исправление недочётов? Переработка и доведение до ума мультиплеера? Или же возможность дать Рианне Пратчетт полностью раскрыть своё видение Лары Крофт? Нет! Тогда бы РоТТР был идеален. Сиквел который верен своей первой части, должен не просрать хотя бы то, что было. Если отталкиваться от стартового слова в названии проекта с новыми похождениями Расхитительницы Гробниц, то наблюдается далеко не подъём, а охеренное падение в пропасть! Вектор развития оказался сбит, где нагромождения базовых механик с наслоением повторяющегося контента, вытесняют уникальные моменты на корню, которые хоть как-то оправдывают то, чем величают игрулю после словечка RISE. Изничтожение онлайн составляющей ни чем не компенсируется! Клюква, что улыбает русскоязычный сегмент, и не уходит в фарс, как Red Alert, и не даёт колориту раскрыться на всю катушку, что по итогу только заставляет развести руками и вприсядку почапать до Мавзолея.    … Expand
  47. Dragonfly44
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    It has it's issues, sure. But every time I open up the game I can guarantee that I'm going to have fun. I've never not had fun playing this game. On top of that, the game is beautiful and god damn is Lara Croft beautiful too. Rating - 93%
  48. SKSK
    Jul 25, 2018
    9
    The feeling of adventure you get in this game is incredible. The story is pretty good, such as the gameplay and the graphics.
  49. Metayerju
    Jul 17, 2018
    8
    NICE GAME. About 15 hours good gameplay. No flaws. Syberia part a bit Long though. For 10 bucks Super game
  50. balding
    Jul 11, 2018
    7
    Continuación del reboot a cargo de Crystal Dynamics de Tomb Raider. Cierto es que mejora en determinadas cosas a su predecesor, expandiendo posibilidades jugables, la escala de los mapeados y las tumbas. Aún así, ha sido un retroceso en cosas como el guión, la historia y los personajes. Los diálogos están fatalmente escritos y Lara no resulta creíble. Aquí no hay evolución que valga delContinuación del reboot a cargo de Crystal Dynamics de Tomb Raider. Cierto es que mejora en determinadas cosas a su predecesor, expandiendo posibilidades jugables, la escala de los mapeados y las tumbas. Aún así, ha sido un retroceso en cosas como el guión, la historia y los personajes. Los diálogos están fatalmente escritos y Lara no resulta creíble. Aquí no hay evolución que valga del personaje que tanto se está vendiendo, en lugar de eso es completamente artificial. El elenco de secundarios nada acompaña. Hay determinadas situaciones donde se busca el clímax y la implicación del jugador, pero el guión no acompaña para nada, perdiendo uno el interés en los personajes y las situaciones que los rodean. Luego, el ritmo general de aventura deja mucho que desear (el haber apostado por un diseño más abierto tiene mucho que ver), las secuencias de acción no son nada contundentes y el gun-play no es nada satisfactorio, con un control con mucho margen de mejora. Sinceramente, apuntar es toda una odisea. Otro problema relacionado con ampliar el abanico de opciones, es que Lara es invencible pero los enemigos no tienen progresión ¿de qué sirve introducir elementos RPG si el juego no está diseñado para tal? Hace que la experiencia sea un paseo en bastantes momentos y tenga uno que imponerse dificultades, nada lógico.

    En resumen, un juego bueno, con muchísimo margen de mejora    … Expand
  51. Underpants158
    Jul 7, 2018
    8
    Another good Uncharted esque game. I'm not too big of fan of Uncharted and the Tomb Raider reboots, at most I just think they are good games not great. I do however prefer the Tomb Raider series. Something about the gameplay feels better to me.
  52. Dalray3s
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Lara 2.0
    Puntos fuertes:
    - Exploración mucho mas abierta con cantidad de objetos - Sistema de mejora mucho mas extenso - Ambientación como pocos juegos he visto - Traduccion al español muy buena Puntos Debiles - Facil hasta en nivel dificil - Corto - La historia no es ninguna maravilla - Escasez de armas Un juego que todo amante a los uncharted debe tener, Lara vuelve con    Lara 2.0
    Puntos fuertes:
    - Exploración mucho mas abierta con cantidad de objetos
    - Sistema de mejora mucho mas extenso
    - Ambientación como pocos juegos he visto
    - Traduccion al español muy buena

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

    Un juego que todo amante a los uncharted debe tener, Lara vuelve con mas fuerza que nunca y con ganas de dar mucha guerra    … Expand
  53. kaiserkiwi
    May 18, 2018
    9
    If would even say it’s better than the first title of the reboot. Pretty fun and the enhanced version on the Xbox One X looks just stunning.
  54. CenkAlp
    May 11, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 8
  55. MANDIRIGMA
    Mar 5, 2018
    9
    Pretty good graphics... almost great. Stunning landscape. Story is interesting enough. Somewhat forces player to be a completionist. Combat is ok, seems like there's no place to hide well when you're engaged. The tomb puzzles aren't too hard but satisfying enough. Great game overall.
  56. Direwolf73
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    Square enix and Crystal Dynamics upped the ante with Rise of the Tomb Raider, XBOX ONE exclusivity and coming out against Fallout 4 hurt its early sales but ROTR is easily one of 2015s best games. The sequel delivered all the good things from the reboot and then made it better. Rise of the Tomb Raider is a top notch game and a 2018 third installment hopefully will add more to Lara's adventures.
  57. jeffbizloc
    Nov 9, 2017
    9
    Lara searches for the Divinity in this prequel. Its a mix of shooting, stealth, climbing, collecting, and puzzles. All in gorgeous environments. Recommend playing on Survivor mode.

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

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

    Cons:
    - A couple of forced action (no stealth available) put me in a bind
    - Almost too many collectibles, even on Survivor didn't really "need" them    … Expand
  58. chocapic
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Buenos gráficos, excelente jugabilidad, desafiante en máxima dificultad, gameplay espectacular, me gusta el cambio de Lara a la actual, la historia me encanta... Creo que es de lo mejorcito que ha salido para xbox en los últimos años, y recomiendo jugarlo a todo aquel que sea fan de la saga o de este tipo de juegos, y aunque no lo seas, JUÉGALO.
  59. Locke_Cole
    Aug 27, 2017
    7
    El anterior Tomb Raider me dejó un muy buen sabor de boca. Pienso que era un juego intachable en lo técnico, el diseño de niveles, la música y lo jugable, aunque hacia el final se tornaba un poco repetitivo. Lo miraba con optimismo, pues pensaba que para una siguiente entrega Crystal Dynamics puliría los dos grandes errores que tenía la primera entrega: lo básico de los tiroteos, y laEl anterior Tomb Raider me dejó un muy buen sabor de boca. Pienso que era un juego intachable en lo técnico, el diseño de niveles, la música y lo jugable, aunque hacia el final se tornaba un poco repetitivo. Lo miraba con optimismo, pues pensaba que para una siguiente entrega Crystal Dynamics puliría los dos grandes errores que tenía la primera entrega: lo básico de los tiroteos, y la mala narrativa. Y digo mala narrativa pues no creo que el primer Tomb Raider -después del reboot- tuviera una mala historia, si no que mas bien estaba mal contada tanto en el guión como en las acciones de Lara.

    Rise of the Tomb Raider pule y agrega muchas cosas a lo que hacía su antecesor, pero lamentablemente profundiza también sus errores. Comencemos por lo negativo: la historia continua con Lara intentando arrojar algo de luz sobre las investigaciones de su padre, de esta manera llega a las frías montañas de Rusia buscando la ciudad donde murió "El Profeta" una persona que vivío en la época Bizantina, que podía curar a los enfermos y concentraba mucha sabiduría. Como inicio de historia está bien, el problema es que posterior a esto se presentan personajes que no conocemos y se espera que nos preocupemos por ellos, así como que odiemos a los villanos y queramos salvar a los buenos. Sin embargo estas motivaciones nunca llegan a quedar claras ¿Porqué lo haríamos si nuestra meta es otra? ¿Realmente me deben importar estas traiciones? El problema es que la narrativa ni siquiera nos sitúa en la historia, las cosas ocurren y nosotros las vemos, el problema es que es muy poco interesante.

    Por otro lado lo único malo del juego es que los tiroteos son muchos pero poco desafiantes y para nada variados. Esto pasaría desapercibido al lado de la increíble jugabilidad, exploración, diseño de niveles y sobre todo la exquisita resolución de puzzles salvo por un problema: la mayor parte de las misiones de la historia son solo tiroteos. Lo mejor de este juego es lo "alternativo" en ves encontrar un equilibrio entre todas sus mecánicas. Al final los tiroteos se tornan muy repetitivos y es lo único que harás el ultimo cuarto del juego.

    Es una pena, porque los dos fallos de este juego son enormes, pero sus aciertos están al primer nivel dentro de la industria. Técnicamente es un portento, su rendimientos es increíble así como sus físicas. La ambientación y el diseño artístico tienen un gusto maravilloso. En cuanto a los puzzles y la exploración el juego es una obra maestra. Si desde el estudio arreglan los dos garrafales fallos de esta saga estaríamos ante juegos de una calidad incuestionable. Por ahora estamos ante juegos divertidos, pero no imprescindibles.    … Expand
  60. orkinen
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    Es un juego fantástico , sigue la estela de su predecesor eleboot de 2013 , tiene una historia que atrapa , y las tumbas son de lo mejor del juego , de echo hay gran cantidad tanto de tumbas como dse documentos y misiones secundarias , lo mejor.. los dos DLC del juego..
  61. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    Another great TR game by Crystal Dynamics. Taking the formula of the reboot Tomb Raider and revamping some things it plays and feels a lot better to play. Also the story was much better and really fun to play.
  62. noxiousd
    May 5, 2017
    9
    Excellent design, rewarding gameplay and gorgeous to look at, the entire package is near perfect for a hybrid survival/action game. A poor story the only slight disappointment, but thats only a small mark on a top game.
  63. ILCAVALIERE
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    Le pongo un 8 por su gran jugabilidad que me parece lo mejor del juego,te lleva por railes pero parece que eres tu el que decide como hacer las cosas,te "engaña" muy bien,graficamente esta muy bien tambien,se nota trabajo ahi,solo me parece que peca de ser igual al anterior,cambia un poco la historia pero la estructura es exactamente igual incluyendo la parte final pero aun asi es muyLe pongo un 8 por su gran jugabilidad que me parece lo mejor del juego,te lleva por railes pero parece que eres tu el que decide como hacer las cosas,te "engaña" muy bien,graficamente esta muy bien tambien,se nota trabajo ahi,solo me parece que peca de ser igual al anterior,cambia un poco la historia pero la estructura es exactamente igual incluyendo la parte final pero aun asi es muy recomendable 13 horas solo con la parte principal de la campaña.Esta muy bien… Expand
  64. NexusTsunami
    Jan 22, 2017
    7
    Ein nettes Spiel. Dreckig und blutig geht Lara´s Neuauflage weiter. Es ist in erster Linie ein Survival Action-Adventure. Mit der Betonung auf Survival. Lara muss alle Register ziehen um ihre Gegner zu überwältigen. Dosen, Flaschen und Gaskanister führen zum Sieg :-).

    Eigentlich ein tolles Setup... vorallem in den eisigen Gefilden von Sibirien... Allerdings hat mich die Story irgendwie    Ein nettes Spiel. Dreckig und blutig geht Lara´s Neuauflage weiter. Es ist in erster Linie ein Survival Action-Adventure. Mit der Betonung auf Survival. Lara muss alle Register ziehen um ihre Gegner zu überwältigen. Dosen, Flaschen und Gaskanister führen zum Sieg :-).

    Eigentlich ein tolles Setup... vorallem in den eisigen Gefilden von Sibirien... Allerdings hat mich die Story irgendwie etwas kaltgelassen... hehe Wortspiel :-)    … Expand
  65. TotalSound
    Nov 4, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final boss fight was incredibly irritating. I am so tired of game designers having such little imagination that the only thing they can come up with is to take away all weapons and fight a boss with grenades and a fricking machine gun. Lara can't even fight him hand to hand but has to make grenades for God's sake. it's OK to be able to manufacture grenades but she can't have a gun. Annoying to say the least.The entire thing just pissed me off. The rest of it was a re-hash of plots and puzzles I have seen many times before in other games.… Expand
  66. Tuskymon
    Oct 15, 2016
    7
    В целом, очень даже неплохо, это мой первый опыт в мире Tomb Raider и мне прям-таки ну очень понравилось. С нетерпением буду ждать других частей и обязательно их пройду. Очень красивая и приятная графика, хорошо подобрана цветовая гамма и музыкальное сопровождение, а также захватывающий сюжет! Еще очень впечатлила русская озвучка, которая реализована на очень высоком уровне. Несмотря наВ целом, очень даже неплохо, это мой первый опыт в мире Tomb Raider и мне прям-таки ну очень понравилось. С нетерпением буду ждать других частей и обязательно их пройду. Очень красивая и приятная графика, хорошо подобрана цветовая гамма и музыкальное сопровождение, а также захватывающий сюжет! Еще очень впечатлила русская озвучка, которая реализована на очень высоком уровне. Несмотря на море багов и недоработанных деталей, плюсов в этой игре, несомненно больше! Кстати, очень сильно напомнила мне Thief, до сих пор не понял чем именно, но что-то общее есть (кроме жанра). Достижения в игре слишком простые, думаю, что можно было бы придумать что-нибудь и посложнее. ;)

    Что касается DLC, то интересным является только Баба Яга, хотя я и там не понимаю за что отдал такие деньги (это небольшиая сумма, но все равно оно того не стоило), испытание на выносливость добавлять в отдельный контент - низкий поступок со стороны разработчиков, а также камень в огород тем, кто собирается завершить игру на 100% достижений (я вхожу в это число).

    Кстати, пожалуйста, исправьте баг с локацией "Советская база" после прохождения, в центре карты, где спавнятся воины "Троицы" почти всегда один странным образом застревает в текстурах и стоит, словно распятый на кресте. Вторая недоработка, которая сильно бросается в глаза - вынимаемые стрелы, когда я прибил кого-то стрелой, она явно торчит у него в голове, я подхожу и со способности получаю стрелу обратно в инвентарь, однако на теле она до сих пор какое-то время будет находится (я не придираюсь, просто так этот момент был бы более продуманным). Есть, конечно, и еще недочеты, которые бы я с удовольствием описал, но так получится скорее антиреклама игры. Приятными моментами является поведение Лары после выныривания из воды, а также захода в сугробы, ну и при подходе к костру. Также перемещение по снегу является очень приятным моментом в игре! Разработчики, вы молодцы! =)

    Если честно, я бы склонился к оценке 7/10, и я каждому рекомендую в нее поиграть!    … Expand
  67. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 13, 2016
    8
    Rise of The Tomb Raider
    A Step Back From Greatness
    Tomb Raider 2013 is one of my most favorite games ever.. Needless to say I was excited to play the sequel.. Unfortunately, they dropped the gritty tone of the original to chase uncharted…. Lara sets out to uncover a mystery her father was mocked for.. This game starts out in the Serbian mountains and the majority of the game keeps you    Rise of The Tomb Raider
    A Step Back From Greatness
    Tomb Raider 2013 is one of my most favorite games ever.. Needless to say I was excited to play the sequel..
    Unfortunately, they dropped the gritty tone of the original to chase uncharted….
    Lara sets out to uncover a mystery her father was mocked for..
    This game starts out in the Serbian mountains and the majority of the game keeps you in the snow covered mountains…
    And of course there are bad guys after the same artifact you are..
    So youre not alone…
    The tomb raider reboot introduced a crafting system which has been brought back, but this time feels much more in the background..
    You can gather items and hunt animals for materials to craft bandages and upgrade your weapons…
    But none of this is forced…
    And much like the past game you upgrade your weapons at a campfire, which also acts as a fast travel point and a place for you to spend your skill points as you level up…
    Rise of the tomb raider feels much more linear this time around..
    The world doesn’t really feel as connected as the original…
    Its for the most part a linear path that you traverse with climbing aces and ropes..
    The game feels much more like assassins creed this time around because of this…
    It gives uncharted 4 a run for its money with how much climbing you actually do here…
    As well as the series as a whole during the few epic chase sequences qhich are easily some of my favorite moments in the entire game…
    When you aren’t climbing there are a few openish sections you can explore but the mistake the original made is back as well with secrets being locked off until you progress further in the story to unlock the needed tool and come back...
    This is a cheap tactic to prolong gameplay hours…
    but more so its frustrating and ironically discourages exploration…
    Why look around when 1 in 2 areas is going to tell me to come back later?
    I might as well just ignore everything and run forward..
    This is what I ended up doing..
    Fortunately rise of the tomb raider is gorgeous, and traversing the parquor sections and solving environmental puzzles old fans will be happy to see returned outside of just being secrets is a great deal of fun…
    And the 3rd person shooter combat feels decently nice, its not uncharted good, but its passable.. you have the option to stealth or shoot your way through most sections… you can also dodge attacks and counter….
    The puzzle pieces are all here for this to be a masterpiece of a game…
    except theyre missing the center piece… the one thing that makes all of this come together and work for uncharted in such a beautiful way…
    And that’s character…
    Theres not a single well written character in this entire game…
    This includes lara…
    The original this wasn’t so.. the game felt so real and you felt so vulnerable.. not only having to survive enemies but the environment.. I cared the entire way.. here however youre just a girl Nathan drake with 0 personality…
    Which ultimately makes this feel like just a generic third person shooter experience…
    There was no reason to stray away from the unique gritty adventure they had going on with tomb raider 2013, but they did and the feel of the game suffered for it
    And Im not sure if this story was game of thrones inspired, but it felt pretty copy and paste making every turn so predictable, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if again the characters had character, but they didn’t.. I wasn’t invested in the story at all…
    The PS4 20 year celebration version also comes with all of the dlc…
    Endurance which can be played either single or co op where youre tasked with surviving by eating food and gathering resources.. Very fun idea, but the challenges for the trophies wont unlock unless they are an active challenge, which if youre trophy hunting kills all reason to continue if there are no more trophy related challenges to do…
    cold darkness which is a stealth zombie dlc where you have to infiltrate a research base for a chemical weapon
    as well as Baba Yaga and Blood ties which ill be reviewing on their own as they are each about an hour long expansion with their own stories..
    While I do wish the characters were better written in Rise of The Tomb Raider, I still feel is a quality experience, well worth your money if youre a fan of action adventure…
    I Give Rise of The Tomb Raider..
    an 8/10    … Expand
  68. alialbash
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    [Nice Gameplay+story+character+GRAPHICS] , better than uncharted 4. similar to FARCRY PRIMAL.
    the game was boring at the beggining, i kept playing then i get so excited .(shooting+adventure+Archaeologist+survival)
  69. Grimm12
    Oct 12, 2016
    0
    Why can't I just buy the core game for $20?

    What if after the core game, I am good, and don't need/want any additional content. What is the worth of the DLCs and others that I will not play? As a PS4 consumer, I don't have the option to just have the core game and decide later if I would like additional content. Why make it a bundle, just to justify the $60 price tag.
  70. runn67
    Oct 10, 2016
    9
    This is really a beautiful game. I really enjoyed playing it and this was my second real Tombraider adventure. I hope they continue the story in the style of the current reboots. I loved Tomb Raider and I love Rise of The Tomb Raider even more.
  71. bigsavva
    Sep 28, 2016
    10
    WHAT A GAME - Whether you're a casual gamer or a full-blown gamer, this game is perfect for all. Completion is monitored in an easy to understand fashion and the game is so much fun. Movement is fluid and the restrictions it does have you'll get used to and ignore. Missions are entertaining and deep. Also, if you're a history buff then you'll be even more in sync with Rise of the TombWHAT A GAME - Whether you're a casual gamer or a full-blown gamer, this game is perfect for all. Completion is monitored in an easy to understand fashion and the game is so much fun. Movement is fluid and the restrictions it does have you'll get used to and ignore. Missions are entertaining and deep. Also, if you're a history buff then you'll be even more in sync with Rise of the Tomb Raider, from Cold-War, WW2 > Ancient Greek, Syrian and Mongolian, it will keep you satisfied the whole way. A bench mark platform game.… Expand
  72. Alex_Pilgrim
    Sep 23, 2016
    9
    This sequel to the 2013 gritty reboot is a rare case of bigger AND better. Like “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves”, it’s an improvement over its predecessor in not only story and character, but in action as well.  And just like in “Thieves”, it’s a visual feast mainly set in a snowy landscape. In “Rise”, Lady Croft is no longer green, but a few steps closer to being the strong iconic characterThis sequel to the 2013 gritty reboot is a rare case of bigger AND better. Like “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves”, it’s an improvement over its predecessor in not only story and character, but in action as well.  And just like in “Thieves”, it’s a visual feast mainly set in a snowy landscape. In “Rise”, Lady Croft is no longer green, but a few steps closer to being the strong iconic character we’ve all come to know. This time, she is on the search for a mythic Holy Grail-type object hidden somewhere in the wilderness of Mongolia. Unfortunately for her, it's also being simultaneously sought out by an evil paramilitary organization that descend from an ancient order of knights. The whole thing recalls “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, but that’s okay because Lara has always been a female Indy.

    The gameplay is a refinement of the formula established in the first game and there’s just more of everything this time out. There are more tombs and caverns to explore, more puzzles to solve, more firearms to equip and more upgrades to use. Additionally, developer Crystal Dynamics has made this TR even more cinematic with huge, dazzling action sequences reminiscent of those featured in "Uncharted 2". Beyond the excellent 20 hour campaign is "Expeditions", an arcade-style spin on each level that players can modify to be more  difficult or easier with RPG-like cards. The cards can be purchased with real money or with earned in-game currency. You can also tackle user-created Expeditions and /or create your own which you can share with others online. However, unlike the first game, there are no multiplayer modes included.

    As I stated before, the game is graphically gorgeous. There is very little screen tear and framerate issues are virtually non-existent. In the audio side, the musical score, voice acting and sound effects are all top notch. The overall presentation is nothing short of amazing. In the end, “Rise of the Tomb Raider” turned out to be one of the best action games of 2015. If you were a fan of the ‘M’ rated reboot, then you’ll be a fan of this more explosive follow-up. I’d rank it with a 9 out of 10    … Expand
  73. SNESStarter
    Aug 27, 2016
    0
    This game looks absolutely incredible on the Xbox One. Square Enix made an incredible choice in choosing to put it on the best console on the market, making it FIRST on Xbox One and making sub-optimal platforms wait a year.
  74. BFM
    Aug 26, 2016
    4
    To scripted. I expexted more freedom. Lara does everything on her own - if the game doesn`t take over control.

    The climbing is like in Assasins Creed - just hold forward and watch.
  75. xvvolf
    Aug 23, 2016
    9
    This was my first Tomb Raider game since the original on the PS1. I almost didn't bother with this game but MS put out a demo for the Xbox and I fell in love with it straight away.

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

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

    As someone who owns both a PS4 and Xbox One, I will say that this game being a timed exclusive does leave a sour taste in my mouth. While I encourage PS4 users to pick this game up at some point (especially since you're getting all the DLCs), I can't argue against many who are boycotting it purely because of the timed exclusivity.    … Expand
  76. pasha4ur
    Aug 11, 2016
    0
    Even previous tomb raider 2013 was better. Trash. No sense. Boring.

    Even previous tomb raider 2013 was better. Trash. No sense. Boring.

    Even previous tomb raider 2013 was better. Trash. No sense. Boring.
  77. queka
    Jul 24, 2016
    9
    With an uncanny performance by Camilla Luddington reprising her role as adventurer and pop-icon Lara Croft, the second instalment of developer Cristal Dynamics's reboot, Rise of the Tomb Rider follows a solid and consistent formula to create one of the best looking and most thrilling games on the xbox one. Equipped with an engaging storytelling and a organic gameplay that focuses a lot onWith an uncanny performance by Camilla Luddington reprising her role as adventurer and pop-icon Lara Croft, the second instalment of developer Cristal Dynamics's reboot, Rise of the Tomb Rider follows a solid and consistent formula to create one of the best looking and most thrilling games on the xbox one. Equipped with an engaging storytelling and a organic gameplay that focuses a lot on the character progression and their development; Lara's latest adventure plays with some throwback elements from pre-reboot tomb raider and gives the player more freedom of exploration than his predecessor, setting what this franchise is going to be in future installments. A well planned and executed adventure that every xbox one owner should try at least one time… Expand
  78. Carles
    Jul 11, 2016
    9
    Not a perfect Tomb Raider for me, but definitely much better than the last one. For me, more puzzles and tombs and it would be the perfect Tomb Raider. I hope the next one will continue this good evolution, and will be more like the old Tomb Raider.
  79. fallouts
    Jul 5, 2016
    8
    Wow...this was actually very good. It started out rather slow and tedious, but picked up after the first three hours. The graphics are some of the best I've seen this generation, and the game play is refined with new mechanics. The game's maps are even bigger than before. Unfortunately, it's a 2 steps forward and 2 steps back kind of situation with this game as the story and setting areWow...this was actually very good. It started out rather slow and tedious, but picked up after the first three hours. The graphics are some of the best I've seen this generation, and the game play is refined with new mechanics. The game's maps are even bigger than before. Unfortunately, it's a 2 steps forward and 2 steps back kind of situation with this game as the story and setting are less interesting than the last game, but the gameplay and exploration is much improved. Hopefully, next time they will get everything right.… Expand
  80. MagMachina
    Jun 30, 2016
    10
    Lara became one of the most real and believable characters in video game history. Square Enix did a fantastic job bringing her to live, and building a perfect open world that is somehow straight forward and explorable at the same time. On top of that you get great atmosphere, fluid gameplay and tricky tombs. The only downside is the cheesy story, but it doesnt do the game much damage in myLara became one of the most real and believable characters in video game history. Square Enix did a fantastic job bringing her to live, and building a perfect open world that is somehow straight forward and explorable at the same time. On top of that you get great atmosphere, fluid gameplay and tricky tombs. The only downside is the cheesy story, but it doesnt do the game much damage in my eyes, because it shines so bright when its just you, Lara, the wilderness and the dangers and puzzles that await. Rise of the 10 out of 10!!… Expand
  81. alex007
    Jun 15, 2016
    9
    This sequel to the 2013 reboot is a slightly more refined and bombastic game than its predecessor. It features a Lara Croft that is a few steps closer to being the character we've all come to know and love. And just like the gritty reboot, it is an 'M' rated game complete with F-bombs and occasional spurts of bloody violence. In this installment, Lady Croft is on the search for a mythicThis sequel to the 2013 reboot is a slightly more refined and bombastic game than its predecessor. It features a Lara Croft that is a few steps closer to being the character we've all come to know and love. And just like the gritty reboot, it is an 'M' rated game complete with F-bombs and occasional spurts of bloody violence. In this installment, Lady Croft is on the search for a mythic "Holy Grail"-type object which is also being sought out by an evil paramilitary organization. It's the type of plot that would be right at home in an Indiana Jones movie. The gameplay is the same as before, but everything has been expanded upon. There are more tombs to explore and puzzles to solve as well as weapons and useful items to discover. Additionally, developer Crystal Dynamics has made this TR even more cinematic with over-the-top scripted events that are reminiscent of those featured in "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves".

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

    "Rise of the Tomb Raider" is an improvement over "Tomb Raider". It ranks up with "Batman: Arkham Knight", "The Witcher 3" and "Metal Gear Solid V" as one of the best action-adventure game of 2015. So it naturally is a must have for XBOX ONE owners. 9.2 out of 10.    … Expand
  82. kestasjk
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    The story is about as good as you can expect a Tomb Raider to be, but less hard-hitting than its immediate predecessor. The combat is quite easy on normal, but still fun, and the tombs are puzzling in a satisfying way. The world is expansive with lots of extra quality tombs and missions, which the last game lacked. Great action sequences, gorgeous graphics, good voice acting.

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

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

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

    I think the previous game paced itself better in that the movie-like sequences emerged from the game and built up and up to the end, rather than starting huge and then settling into the game. This is a minor gripe though, it's still a must play.    … Expand
  83. Akrinnatus
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    Epic unrealistic great fun from start to finish, with lots of fun side quest stuff and solid dlc content should you choose the dlc stuff, visually incredible, utterly breathtaking graphics at times, with excellent gameplay, where you can choose to dodge half the enemies in sight, shoot like a maniac at all of them or do a ton of stealth skills the choice is yours, Lara looks great, theEpic unrealistic great fun from start to finish, with lots of fun side quest stuff and solid dlc content should you choose the dlc stuff, visually incredible, utterly breathtaking graphics at times, with excellent gameplay, where you can choose to dodge half the enemies in sight, shoot like a maniac at all of them or do a ton of stealth skills the choice is yours, Lara looks great, the snow on this game with the footprints and all is just so satisfying, exploring the beautiful tombs is very satisfying. I certainly got lost in this beautiful looking adventure.… Expand
  84. Free1oader
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    Awesome! Looks great, plays really well, comtrols are simple, everything is responsive. Has a great story to drive through, and after that theres a plethora of secrets to go find for 100% completion. Xbox's answer to uncharted, it seems, and every bit as good.
  85. worldcitizen19
    May 30, 2016
    10
    This is probably the best game I've played. The graphics, gameplay and story all make this an awesome game. Love the way Lara builds up her arsenal gradually until she's a one woman fighting force and thrn it becomes strategy. Enjoyed the stealth, so awesome creeping up on guy after guy and taking thrm out one by one until none left. So much more immersion than Unchartered 4 which was veryThis is probably the best game I've played. The graphics, gameplay and story all make this an awesome game. Love the way Lara builds up her arsenal gradually until she's a one woman fighting force and thrn it becomes strategy. Enjoyed the stealth, so awesome creeping up on guy after guy and taking thrm out one by one until none left. So much more immersion than Unchartered 4 which was very disappointing.

    This is Tomb Raider at its best and is my game of the year.    … Expand
  86. Critikal
    May 24, 2016
    8
    What a great game. I love the fluidity of Lara's movement, I love the flow of the game. The visuals and vistas are stunning. The pace is electrifying. I am very impressed by some of the faces, they are so realistic, the eyes are perfect. Note when I say some, not all. The main quest is great, with a good amount of variety in the sides too. I've knocked two points off because the game isWhat a great game. I love the fluidity of Lara's movement, I love the flow of the game. The visuals and vistas are stunning. The pace is electrifying. I am very impressed by some of the faces, they are so realistic, the eyes are perfect. Note when I say some, not all. The main quest is great, with a good amount of variety in the sides too. I've knocked two points off because the game is just a little bit too much like the last two, ( I know, it's the same franchise, it's got to be tough being 100% original).
    On a very much plus side, it's enjoyable to watch Lara Croft in full motion, she looks great!
    BTW I meant to submit this months ago, :) !!    … Expand
  87. DarKz_MeTaLx
    May 17, 2016
    10
    So let's start off with the Tomb Raider, just a beautiful game. The story line, everything about it was just on point. The Rise of Tomb Raider, is something I didn't expect. The graphics, the visual affects are just beautiful. You feel like you are part of the game when you are playing, the story line keeps you at the edge of the chair. The music, the smallest of details is justSo let's start off with the Tomb Raider, just a beautiful game. The story line, everything about it was just on point. The Rise of Tomb Raider, is something I didn't expect. The graphics, the visual affects are just beautiful. You feel like you are part of the game when you are playing, the story line keeps you at the edge of the chair. The music, the smallest of details is just extraordinary. It's worth it's value, if not more. 10/10 or whatever the max rating would be.… Expand
  88. Mudindavid
    May 17, 2016
    10
    This is the best Tomb Raider I´ve ever played and i was very impresed with the last one, fast, brutal and very addictive, i really like the way Lara Croft has taken, rejecting the femme fatale model and changing to a beliveable character with fears, weaknesses and strengths
  89. Roinell
    May 17, 2016
    0
    I bought an Xbox One just to play this, and it turn out it horrible, it does not live out to the expectation, tomb raider 2013 was way better in every aspect, I spent 6 hours playing this game, trying to find an attachment to it but failed, I'm going to sell my Xbox One
  90. Drachmalius
    May 17, 2016
    7
    Before you jump on me, 7 means this is a good game. I'm enjoying it and there's a lot of things to like here. My issue with the game is that it's pretty superficial both in gameplay and story. It's just not that deep, which is fine but ultimately there are better games out there. I'd recommend this now since the price has dropped, it's a good buy but don't expect it to be game of the yearBefore you jump on me, 7 means this is a good game. I'm enjoying it and there's a lot of things to like here. My issue with the game is that it's pretty superficial both in gameplay and story. It's just not that deep, which is fine but ultimately there are better games out there. I'd recommend this now since the price has dropped, it's a good buy but don't expect it to be game of the year or anything.

    They've built up Lara well as a character, she's coming into her own more with this game. The controls are fine, but sometimes Lara moves on her own without the player's input or does something unexpected. Kind of like the newer assassin's creed games where you feel like more of a passenger than taking an active role in things.

    The challenge tombs have been great, I've completed 7 out of 9 and can easily say it's the best part of the game. If you're going to get this, play the optional tombs. Can't stress that enough Crystal Dynamics has done some really good level design here. If Tomb Raider 3 comes out at some point it will be interesting to see where they go next (hopefully more Tombs and less combat).

    Overall, if you liked the first Tomb Raider reboot this is more of that. It's a good game but short lived and not the best thing out there. But for a quick, fast paced romp that doesn't outstay its welcome this fits the bill!

    Recommended    … Expand
  91. HPnorth
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Best game of this generation so far! Everything I wanted! Great graphics! A cliff hanger in the end that makes you want to know who killed who and why someone killed someone. This game is a buy!
  92. SeaOfSin
    May 16, 2016
    2
    Bulgarian titles in Siberia just killed me. Developers simply don't respect the players thinking we swallow anything they make. Well, I guess all these "10/10 MASTERPISS" say that many people do.
    Plot is also on a weak dogebola level written by a "writer" Pratchett.
  93. tim_spooker
    May 15, 2016
    9
    My favorite game, or at least one of them, on the Xbox 1.......

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

    Just a blast to play.... really fun
  94. Jonny5784
    May 11, 2016
    8
    Yep solid good alround game for me, still feel it's a total copy of uncharted lol but who cares right, it's a good game in it own right, the one thing I don't like is weapon upgrade system, it just feels a bit silly to be, I would prefer if it wasn't there to be honest, but that just my opinion
  95. sbruanfan2
    May 11, 2016
    0
    Jeu couloir, aucune innovation, on se fait bien chier, micro transaction à gogo, What else...
    Comment regretter un achat en un jeu ...
    Dernière fois que je me fais avoir
  96. xxSolidifyedxx
    May 6, 2016
    9
    If you are a fan of the previous Tomb Raider, or games like Drake's Uncharted, then this is a can't miss game. Stunning visuals, great controls, great story, plenty of loot, and tons of fun! Highly recommend this game!
  97. bushy1214
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    I've only played a few hours of the game, but so far it's great! I was drawn to the game because I wanted to play a Indiana Jones/Uncharted like game. This game fulfills all that I wanted in a treasure/ tomb raiding game. The graphics are outstanding. Some of the best I've seen on a console. As many have mentioned this game is really a survival game. In the 2 hours I've played theI've only played a few hours of the game, but so far it's great! I was drawn to the game because I wanted to play a Indiana Jones/Uncharted like game. This game fulfills all that I wanted in a treasure/ tomb raiding game. The graphics are outstanding. Some of the best I've seen on a console. As many have mentioned this game is really a survival game. In the 2 hours I've played the game I have literally been scared for my character as she is running away from a bear or avoiding booby traps. I highly recommend this game if you're into the treasure hunting games.… Expand
  98. Ryanl
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Out of all the games I have played this year, this is the best, outstanding graphics, amazing plot, fantastic characters. It is also of the the best games I have ever played in my life! I'm a huge Tomb Raider fan and this met and exceeded all of my expectations, totally worth the money.
  99. ToxicLuma
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    When I first started this game and played the first mission, I was astounded. This game is one of the best looking game on Xbox One that I've played. When walking up the mountain, the sunlight shining, the snow creating tracks underneath Lara’s feet, it was astounding. The mechanics and the engine that run this game are breathtaking. But this game isn’t just pretty (like Lara Croft), it’sWhen I first started this game and played the first mission, I was astounded. This game is one of the best looking game on Xbox One that I've played. When walking up the mountain, the sunlight shining, the snow creating tracks underneath Lara’s feet, it was astounding. The mechanics and the engine that run this game are breathtaking. But this game isn’t just pretty (like Lara Croft), it’s a beast.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    *This is my opinion. You are free to think differently    … Expand
  100. PseudoSonyer
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    I.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E Game.

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

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

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

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

    Every gamer should play this game, either on PC or wait forever for the PS4 version.    … Expand
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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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