Shadow of the Tomb Raider

 Xbox One
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 624 Ratings

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  1. Broyax
    Sep 21, 2018
    4
    Décidément, Tomb Raider est une série maudite et notre jolie petite Lara a certainement chopé le mauvais oeil... Pourtant le précédent (Rise) avait marqué quelques progrès sensibles mais encore à la fois trop timides et insuffisants : il se complaisait ainsi dans la médiocrité alors que ses aînés restaient confinés dans la fosse à purin, celle de la quasi-nullité selon les épisodes plus ouDécidément, Tomb Raider est une série maudite et notre jolie petite Lara a certainement chopé le mauvais oeil... Pourtant le précédent (Rise) avait marqué quelques progrès sensibles mais encore à la fois trop timides et insuffisants : il se complaisait ainsi dans la médiocrité alors que ses aînés restaient confinés dans la fosse à purin, celle de la quasi-nullité selon les épisodes plus ou moins hasardeux et foireux depuis 1994 !

    Eidos Montréal a donc repris le flambeau et amélioré ou tenté d'améliorer pas mal de détails mais tout en gardant l'ossature très inspirée des Unchartiep depuis le reboot de la licence TR en 2013 par Cristal Dynamics. On a donc quelques zones assez grandes mais fort peu ouvertes reliées par des séquences-couloirs qui font la part belle au spectacle et aux scripts. Ah les scripts ! avec les QTE de merde et tout le tremblement...

    Notons tout de même que dans les options, on peut les réduire significativement... mais pas entièrement hélas, loin de là. Le QTE foireux demeure et ne meurt pas. Shadow impose donc ses phases de combat ou d'infiltration et garde les mêmes défauts pour les combats, accentués ici par de nombreuses phases nocturnes. Ici, Lara ne peut pas tirer de la hanche mais épaule systématiquement et comme les ennemis vous foncent dessus, on se rend vite compte de la nullité du corps-à-corps... et de la confusion totale à ces moments-là.

    Par contre, l'infiltration a été bien améliorée avec une Lara dorénavant bien plus prédatrice qu'avant via quelques compétences très efficaces... Sauf quand il s'agit de jouer à cache-cache avec des piranhas bien sûr : là c'est tout simplement horripilant.

    L'exploration en tout cas m'a semblé dans ce Shadow bien plus importante que dans le précédent et comme on est servi par des environnements sompteux et une escalade très gratifiante, on apprécie amplement la balade dépaysante à souhait. Car techniquement le jeu assure comme un prince (en 4K sur la X !) et en plus se permet d'étaler son bon goût à tous les niveaux, tout le temps : c'en est bluffant !

    Si l'histoire tient plus ou moins la route, la caractérisation de la célèbre héroïne se veut plus "réaliste", plus humaine, voire pleine d'émotion... or tout cela est raté, maladroit et d'une naïveté pitoyable... On aimerait en rire tellement c'est mauvais mais c'est bien trop mauvais pour ça. Qui a écrit des dialogues pareils ? on arrive pas à y croire ! sans doute un auteur de la collection Harlequin ou d'une telenovela quelconque.

    Enfin, les tombeaux sont devenus très casse-couilles et s'ils restent très optionnels, on ne comprend pas pourquoi ils sont devenus aussi chiants et tordus quand ceux de Rise gardaient un bel équilibre. Et donc lorsqu'on en a un ou plutôt l'équivalent d'un dans la campagne principale avec des miroirs et des chariots à pousser et tirer, là on craque. Sans doute parce que j'en ai fait trop à côté (presque tous je crois) et que celui-là est la goutte d'eau qui a fait déborder le vase...

    Tout cela est dommage donc, car l'ambiance est bien là et les décors sont splendides. L'infiltration est plaisante (en dehors des piranhas...). Mais que de scripts tout de même et de niveaux bien étriqués. Et de tombeaux qui me les casse. Il faudrait que Tomb Raider passe au monde ouvert, je ne vois que ça pour sauver une série qui reste moribonde depuis des décennies. Même en 4K.    … Expand
  2. inaeternam
    Sep 21, 2018
    9
    After finishing the game and non reading nothing about the game before, for me it has been the best Tomb Raider and Lara adventure in all ways: graphics, soundtrack, puzzles and exploration, environment, story, characters, hubs design, Lara's modeling, mechanicals and habilities.

    No innovation or continuity doesn't mean a bad game. I put my critic on what they offer to me not about what    After finishing the game and non reading nothing about the game before, for me it has been the best Tomb Raider and Lara adventure in all ways: graphics, soundtrack, puzzles and exploration, environment, story, characters, hubs design, Lara's modeling, mechanicals and habilities.

    No innovation or continuity doesn't mean a bad game. I put my critic on what they offer to me not about what I expect from an ideal. It could be better? Of course but what it does is really remarkable and outstanding.    … Expand
  3. calaveralma
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    I dont understand all the negativity, this game is simply gorgeous with a deep story, relatable characters, amazing graphics and fun gameplay. I love this new Lara, a smart, flawed character that its more than just good looks. The sense of adventure and wonder resonated with me and its simply one of the most awesome games Ive ever played. Kudos to square, eidos and cd. For this.
  4. ischtwan
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    Absolutely worth it! If you are into that kind of games it's a must-play. But be careful: the shooting is extremly reduced compared to the other 2 reboot games.
  5. Kenmei
    Sep 20, 2018
    6
    The ending to the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy, a decent story and wonderful performances by the main characters, both in voice over and mocap, is dragged down by some completely stale gameplay that even for the time it came out was showing its age. Alot of people will also probably be upset that the combat was both toned down a ton, with the emphasis on stealth, and alot of it was cut fromThe ending to the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy, a decent story and wonderful performances by the main characters, both in voice over and mocap, is dragged down by some completely stale gameplay that even for the time it came out was showing its age. Alot of people will also probably be upset that the combat was both toned down a ton, with the emphasis on stealth, and alot of it was cut from the previous game. I'm more upset that literally nothing new was added to the gameplay. It's the same stuff from the previous two games, with almost literally nothing new added to it. I'm severely disappointed with Crystal Dynamics that they didn't add at least something new like a new weapon or new mechanic. It's an extreme let down.
    The story is ok, even if there are a few plot holes here and there. Basically if you've come this far with the new reboot, you almost have to finish the story up. Even if it's not the best story to begin with. The main draw to playing this game are the challenge tombs as they are easily the most refreshing part of the game. The puzzles are very well done and the environments in the puzzles are about as different as the game gets since its all set in central and south america. It got to the point with me that I only played to get from tomb to tomb and slogged my way through everything else. Its a shame too because I thought a couple of amazing performances by both Lara's and Jonah's actors were a bit wasted by the setting and the story in general.
    I don't know where Tomb Raider is going to go from here. I personally feel like its time for Crystal Dynamics to move on from the franchise. However, no matter who is in charge for the new game in the series, it needs a drastic refresh in terms of gameplay. They pushed this system as far as it would go, maybe even a little to far with this game. They've rebooted her story now they need to reboot her gameplay mechanics.    … Expand
  6. jamiezhiu
    Sep 17, 2018
    5
    A average game, but better than other 2. If rate this fairly it can be up to 6 and 7. But the greatest letdown was keeping the core same. Same way to play throw, same storytelling and same weak Tomb ( DLC ONLY). The only improvement might be the graphic,'
    Fanboys are pushing developer become lazy, like cod, AC and this one, nothing new, nothing interesting but got great SALE.
    Let's    A average game, but better than other 2. If rate this fairly it can be up to 6 and 7. But the greatest letdown was keeping the core same. Same way to play throw, same storytelling and same weak Tomb ( DLC ONLY). The only improvement might be the graphic,'
    Fanboys are pushing developer become lazy, like cod, AC and this one, nothing new, nothing interesting but got great SALE.
    Let's assume the publisher is EA how gamer will review this game?'
    "EA is destroying a great IP"    … Expand
  7. polaski
    Sep 15, 2018
    9
    Yes it's always the same game-play with Rise of the Tomb Raider, but it's a cool gameplay. Why change when it works. I really like a lot this game, a i like the two previous.
    It have a good story, with good characters. I've a very good time follow Lara in her journey.
    It's a very beautiful game. So, i hope for another trilogy with Lara and will replay this trilogy during this time.
  8. awokengenius
    Sep 15, 2018
    10
    Bigger and better than Rise, practically gave us everything people have been asking for minus the cargo shorts and duel pistols. Graphics on the XB1X are superb. Must have for true Tomb Raider fans.
  9. HMF_47
    Sep 15, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a pretty solid game until it suddenly takes a hard turn into the white colonialism it's supposedly criticizing. More specifically, it's rather racist in its depiction of pre-Hispanic civilizations. There's a secret indigenous army that are savages unable to talk and whose only purpose is to kill. Maya, Aztec and Inca cultures are treated as if they were basically interchangeable. Religious rituals (human sacrifices) are played for shock. Not to mention the fact that it's a story about a white British woman saving brown people from themselves.… Expand
  10. odysseus420
    Sep 14, 2018
    0
    A terrible follow up to Rise of the Tomb Raider that forgets every lesson that game learned from the original reboot. The level design is boring and dull, the game keeps interrupting with cutscenes at the worst times, controls are sluggish (that one is baffling, why didn't they just keep the controls from Rise?) and the art direction is all over the place as if several parts of the sameA terrible follow up to Rise of the Tomb Raider that forgets every lesson that game learned from the original reboot. The level design is boring and dull, the game keeps interrupting with cutscenes at the worst times, controls are sluggish (that one is baffling, why didn't they just keep the controls from Rise?) and the art direction is all over the place as if several parts of the same levels had been contracted out to different people without any design guidelines. It honestly feels like Core got their B-team making this, it's the Andromeda of the Tomb Raider series.… Expand
  11. Beto544X
    Sep 14, 2018
    6
    Average, more or less the same as previous tomb raider games nothing revolutionary. Would recommend waiting for a price drop before buying.
  12. DXHelios
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    I have played previous 2 games. Rise of the Tomb Raider was very good. But this one - this one is probably a perfection. It is if you combine what best from other games:
    - DeusEx stealth and attack planning mechanics
    - God of War mythology and ancient environment - Far Cry foliage density and precision - CoD WWII facial animation and cinematics - add good story on top - add excellent    I have played previous 2 games. Rise of the Tomb Raider was very good. But this one - this one is probably a perfection. It is if you combine what best from other games:
    - DeusEx stealth and attack planning mechanics
    - God of War mythology and ancient environment
    - Far Cry foliage density and precision
    - CoD WWII facial animation and cinematics
    - add good story on top
    - add excellent execution by graphics engineers on top
    - add game design suitable for casual and hardcore gamers
    - and of course stunning, higher than Hellblade level, soundtrack
    and you will get Shadow of the Tomb Raider. I played first 3 hours without getting up.

    It is amazing high quality game. Bravo Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal. This is how it is done. I was playing this on Xbox One X, though highly recommend it to PlayStation owners as well.    … Expand
  13. MovieFiend0
    Sep 13, 2018
    7
    Rise of the Tomb Raider was the peak for me. Where is all of the combat in this game? They replaced most of the combat with larger tombs, crypts, and NPC interactions. People who enjoy the tomb raiding aspect will love this game. And people like me who mostly enjoyed the combat will be very disappointed.
  14. piekedi
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    i was big fan TR , now i happy when play shadow of the tomb raider , it so amazing . i love all in it . hope i can play next part of TR as soon
  15. AwfulThings
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    it's a mastapieceeeeeeeeee. ez pz lemon squeezy lamborghini 10/10 perfection. just right amount of water. -IGN
  16. solidsnakenet2
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    Epic chapter to end the Reboot Trilogy, Shadow of The Tomb Raider returns in a dark way to face Lara's Evolution.
    Great Graphics, but the Sound Effects with Dolby Atmos is awesome. A must have you owns a Xbox One X.
  17. TerraSave
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    Finally, a next gen Tomb Raider game. The environments are gigantic, you actually feel like you could get lost in the jungle. Every tree has an animal attached to it, there's so much life in the jungle and it looks amazing, the graphics unlike anything else on Xbox One X. The tombs are epic and beautiful, I took about 50 screenshots over the course of the campaign. I completed the game inFinally, a next gen Tomb Raider game. The environments are gigantic, you actually feel like you could get lost in the jungle. Every tree has an animal attached to it, there's so much life in the jungle and it looks amazing, the graphics unlike anything else on Xbox One X. The tombs are epic and beautiful, I took about 50 screenshots over the course of the campaign. I completed the game in one day, I didn't want to stop playing and I already want to start over again which I will do tonight. Seeing is believing 9.5/10… Expand
  18. Tenacidad963
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    La continuación de Tomb Raider es un buen juego. Esta vez busca diferenciarse más de la saga de Uncharted de la cual esta estigmatizada con su primer juego del 2013. En esta ocasión la bella Lara Croft es más letal mostrando como se convierte en la heroína que se recuerda de los juegos de hace veinte años. Aunque, la aventura se desarrolla en Latinoamérica. Que es una forma de rememorar loLa continuación de Tomb Raider es un buen juego. Esta vez busca diferenciarse más de la saga de Uncharted de la cual esta estigmatizada con su primer juego del 2013. En esta ocasión la bella Lara Croft es más letal mostrando como se convierte en la heroína que se recuerda de los juegos de hace veinte años. Aunque, la aventura se desarrolla en Latinoamérica. Que es una forma de rememorar lo de las primeras aventuras de la Lara Croft clásica. Se observa que hay NPC´s que hablan en idioma de la región, ya sea castellano o quechua por ejemplo. Otro aspecto que resalta más es la opción de ajustar la dificultad de la historia, los puzles, los enfrentamientos, y la exploración. Esto hace que el juego pueda ser más versátil.

    En la jugabilidad se prioriza el sigilo. Aunque, pudo mejorar en las misiones secundarias y no poner las misiones de recadero, pero es un placer jugar con Lara.

    In English
    The continuation of Tomb Raider is a good game. This time it seeks to differentiate itself from the Uncharted saga of which it is stigmatized with its first game of 2013. This time the beautiful Lara Croft is more lethal showing how she becomes the heroine that is remembered from the games of twenty years ago. Although, the adventure takes place in Latin America. This is a way of recalling the first adventures of the classic Lara Croft. It is observed that there are NPCs that speak in the language of the region, be it Spanish or Quechua for example. Another aspect that stands out more is the option to adjust the difficulty of the story, the puzzles, the confrontations, and the exploration. This makes the game more versatile.

    In the gameplay, stealth is prioritized. Although, it could improve in the secondary missions and not to put the missions of messenger, but it is a pleasure to play with Lara.    … Expand
  19. Ekko
    Sep 12, 2018
    5
    Not as good as Rise, but better than 2013 TR. It's good. Not liking the silly story much, which takes itself way too seriously. Presentation is grand, though. Pacing a bit wonky and personally, I don't like all these many human interactions. I wanna be alone with those puzzles in some weird ass remote place, changing water levels in illogical caves 'n **** Which this still has, luckily.
  20. Leon2703
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This is the best Tomb Raider yet. I have no idea why critics are being so tough on it. I will say that some things could be better (animations, hand-to-hand combat, etc), but the good outweighs the bad by a large margin. Honestly, this game is a solid 9,0 I did put 10 to push the score up a bit. But don't worry, this game is spectacular.
  21. vaan23
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful .
  22. ek79
    Sep 12, 2018
    9
    Story, pace, graphics, gameplay... This is the best Tomb Raider yet. Great experience.
  23. Ztardust
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    So far, the best tomb raider game of the serie. Massive thumbs up for the tomb, the environment and the story. I will beat and grind the game to have all achievements.
  24. Vanys
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    is a sequel worthy of the previous 2, same game system if you like the previous ones you would like this, there is not much risk in the purchase insured
  25. thegza22
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    this game is a beast in grafics,ameplay,sound and fun factor , also the close the trilogie perfectly and its one of those games that when finish the game , you want to replaying it again
  26. Dr_9658516
    Sep 12, 2018
    0
    The most disappointing game of the year.
    First game is good, but Shadow of the tomb raider just so bad.
  27. luckermegore
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    The game is clean, lightweight, optimized, and beautiful. Since I started to play I try to find elements that could harm the quality of the game and I still can not find it. It is true that the game takes its predecessor as a structure. But Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a new mood, dark and violent, is the most aggressive game in the trilogy. From the initial presentation until now I haveThe game is clean, lightweight, optimized, and beautiful. Since I started to play I try to find elements that could harm the quality of the game and I still can not find it. It is true that the game takes its predecessor as a structure. But Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a new mood, dark and violent, is the most aggressive game in the trilogy. From the initial presentation until now I have no doubt that this is the best game in the trilogy.… Expand
  28. Byrne2020
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Gotta say that this is an amazing game. The graphics are beautiful and the story is fun if not a bit over the top but what do you expect from a Tomb Raider game :) loves the previous games and this one is even better. A must buy.
  29. gabrievin
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Simply the best adventure of Lara Croft so far. If you have played the previous ones, know that this is a great homage to the classics, in addition to following the tradition of quality that came with the reboot. Be sure to play!
  30. SteauaFortza
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This is going to be legen......wait for it.....dary, legendary!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 9, 2019
    80
    It’s a very solid game, lacking any surprises or a wow factor, but boasting outstanding level design, very satisfying exploration and beautiful graphics. [11/2018, p.68]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 21, 2018
    60
    Solid yet underwhelming, shadow fails to send Lara out on a high. [Dec 2018, p.75]
  3. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Sep 26, 2018
    85
    Dark and dirty but also full of fun and discovery, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is rife with jungle mysteries, embellished history, gratifying puzzles and Lara Croft's personal struggles. With more open world exploration, more climbing, more tombs and more options for combat, it's a familiar but improved adventure and a gripping conclusion to the trilogy.
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