Rise of the Tomb Raider

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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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!!!
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. gyigyo2
    Nov 11, 2015
    5
    Maybe one of the best looking game out there right now BUT the game dosnt make any sense cystal dynamics said this story of LARA is prequel to the others like TR legend annyiversary etc... but this Rise of tomb raider is clrealy show us there is no connection between this new TR games and the old ones, Richard Croft died different way in old TR games, plus when LARA was young(OLD TR) sheMaybe one of the best looking game out there right now BUT the game dosnt make any sense cystal dynamics said this story of LARA is prequel to the others like TR legend annyiversary etc... but this Rise of tomb raider is clrealy show us there is no connection between this new TR games and the old ones, Richard Croft died different way in old TR games, plus when LARA was young(OLD TR) she have friends like Amanda,anaya etc..The gameplay is pretty repetitive, LARA is just an idiot killer,gameplay is repetitive like kill,kill,blablabla talk, the again,again, the TOMB raiding is not a story mission just stupid side missions, nearly the whole.game setting is ICE winter **** I was hope this Tr game is gonna be different than 2013 was I hoped LARA will travel to many different place in the world like OLD TR GAMES was! Syria was amazing sadly short was. I hope the next trilogy will be different game more like LEGEND was and we get back mature LARA with the same voice actor Keeley Hawes.And the same unique game soundtracks like Legend was.

    Positive: graphics,story (but do not call his tomb raider)
    Syria place

    Negative: GAME setting **** .
    Lara is jut a stupid killer
    Music (don't even fit for the game I want back musics like LEGEND was)
    Camilla Luddington voice
    Crystal D is too obsessed with Camilla sadly.
    Gameplay is repetitive badly    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  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. 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.
  24. 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..
  25. umaumai
    Nov 10, 2015
    6
    Not as strong as I had hoped. Somewhat broken even after a sizable update on launch day. The linear "tutorial" part in the very beginning was some what frustrating as it felt like the controls where not quite as smooth as the last game. I kept dying during QuickTime events and when I finally past it I swear I was doing the exact same thing I had been trying every time I died.

    I don't    Not as strong as I had hoped. Somewhat broken even after a sizable update on launch day. The linear "tutorial" part in the very beginning was some what frustrating as it felt like the controls where not quite as smooth as the last game. I kept dying during QuickTime events and when I finally past it I swear I was doing the exact same thing I had been trying every time I died.

    I don't think that the visuals are ground breaking and so far the story telling is trite at best. Both of these issues are really too bad as the last entry to this game was excellent with both.

    If I had to simply sum up the game it would be, "remember the last game? Good because you will be doing exactly the same thing in almost the exact same locations at the same pace as the last game with a slightly less compelling story.

    The one thing that is being pond off as this cool new feature is the "natives" have tasks for you. While completing them gives you more to do and helps you level up I think you could get away with not doing them, but honestly why wouldn't you. This is after all a Tomb Raider game and helping out put you in a position to explore.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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