After the franchise peak with Core Design's Tomb Raider II (1997), the series fizzled via redundant sequels and mediocrity. Then came Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend (2006) with Lara Croft's creator, T… Read more
Decided to finally tackle this franchise after my recent Uncharted series replay. Tomb Raider doesn't match the polish of those games, or even approach it, but the game is fun in its own right. Traver… Read more
Every form of work put forth is ultimately part of the context in which it was conceived, be it some kind of artistic creation or simply something that serves a more objective nature. Sure for me vide… Read more
Every form of work put forth is ultimately part of the context in which it was conceived, be it some kind of artistic creation or simply something that serves a more objective nature. Sure for me vide… Read more
This is kind of like Crystal Dynamics' take on the Uncharted formula (which itself took inspiration from earlier Tomb Raider games). Comparisons of the gameplay are easy to make, and though it doesn't… Read more
Reboots and re-imaginings seem to be all the rage across both Hollywood and the video games industry these days, and if there’s one heroine who was due such treatment then it was probably Lara Croft.… Read more
I've never played any of the first Tomb Raider games back in the Playstation, nor did I ever beat that Anniversary edition on the Wii. Every time I played those games there was just something that wou… Read more
This is a long review. It has four sections: History, Pros, Cons, Conclusion. Feel free to skip the parts that don't interest you. Introduction: Some History Tomb Raider was one of my favorite PSX ser… Read more
I've seen the rise and fall and rise of the Tomb Raider series over the years, but I never got into the games myself. Either I didn't have the technology for it or I just didn't have the interest. I d… Read more
Tomb Raider, A game released in 2013, offers a decent amount of hours that pack your first play through of a story that deliver's adventure, finesse, characters that are alright, gunplay, action seque… Read more
Originally written 2-1-14 Lara Croft, a young archaeologist is searching for the lost city of Yamatai with her expedition team. The ship is heavily damaged by a raging storm and they're forced on an i… Read more
Originally written: 8-9-13 Lara Croft, a young archaeologist is searching for the lost city of Yamatai with her expedition team. The ship is heavily damaged by a raging storm and they're forced on an… Read more
In keeping with the reboot rulebook, Tomb Raider aims to offer a more realistic interpretation of the series’ gameplay, which was starting to feel as ancient as the tombs themselves hahaX1000. Essenti… Read more
Tomb Raider is Uncharted. The similarities can be seen with every step, from the movement and traversal of the protagonist to the action set pieces. Where Tomb Raider fails to deliver is the lackluste… Read more
I haven’t played a Tomb Raider game since the first one came out on the PC. At the time, the graphics were pretty mind-blowing: it was the first 3D game I had ever played. Guiding the angular Lara Cro… Read more
Lara's newest adventure took us back to her origins, shipwrecked on the mythical island of Yamatai and out to save our crew members. Right away, the plot sounds a bit cheesy, but it's not so much the… Read more
Despite having owned, and still owning, every generation of Playstation consoles I don’t really have any affection for the Tomb Raider franchise. Though the original game and its sequels were released… Read more
The 2013 reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise isn't a very special or unique game, but its a good one. If you haven't played the game, take a look at some screenshots. Both graphically, and in style, t… Read more
I first played Tomb Raider about 4 months ago and I got 1.7hours into the game on steam. At that point I found the game very boring and I thought the quick time events were ruining the game somewhat.… Read more
An arc is very important to any fictional character. At the end of their journey the hero must have changed either for better or worse as the narrative dictates. A few games have undertaken this narra… Read more
It'd be easy to look upon Tomb Raider with a cynical eye, one tinted with the knowledge that the men and women of Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal had at some point, played the highly successful Un… Read more
It’s hard to ignore the deep impression that the Tomb Raider series and its rough-and-tumble protagonist have made on gaming, but it must be admitted that Lara and her adventures seem closely bound to… Read more
It is finally time to see how Lara Croft got her start, and in this game you get to peer behind that very curtain. You of course will be playing the part of Lara, a very, very reluctant archeologist/a… Read more
I got my first game console when I was 12. Back then, my parents weren’t fond of the prospect of games taking up my free time. However, I was able to convince them that all I wanted for that 12th birt… Read more
Something occurred to me during my time with Tomb Raider. As I repeatedly saw the numerous hard surfaces of Tomb Raider play hot potato with the new, young Lara Croft, it was like the team at Crystal… Read more
The first Tomb Raider practically redefined the action adventure genre. For such an old game, it was brimming with adventure and discovery as you guide Lara Croft through ruins and ancient tombs. Lara… Read more
Lara falls off a cliff and is caught by a rushing mudslide. As mud and debris rush down around her, she pulls out her shotgun to blast away a man-made barrier that is for some reason in the middle of… Read more
We can almost assume that everybody knows by now that cut-scene bullets are the real deal, they cause pain and/or death and lead to "real life" repercussions in the game world that we are experiencing… Read more
Lara Croft has had something of an interesting career in the video game industry. Once a pinnacle in the original Playstations' library of games, the Tomb Raider series began to lose some steam after… Read more
The original Tomb Raider games we're fun and offered PlayStation players one of the best playable female protagonist characters with Lara Croft, an adventurous, dual pistol wielding explorer who could… Read more
Crystal Dynamic’s latest Tomb Raider offering is a complete reboot on the series, and attempts to create a more gritty and realistic world for, and character in, Lara Croft. The story starts you off o… Read more
Spoilers are Present Tomb Raider has always been about free form puzzles that encourage the player to use their knowledge of the game mechanics and design to solve obstacles with little input. This pr… Read more
Great adventure, though I don't think they quite succeed with the whole "a survivor is born" story arc that they were ambitiously aiming for. But they were admirably close. It's a game that borrows he… Read more
Lara Croft is no longer the cocky, cold-blooded killer she once was. After she’s forced to make her first kill in the new reboot of the Tomb Raider series, she doesn’t spout a cheeky one-liner, instea… Read more
I have never played any of the previous Tomb Raider games. I have seen some of the first couple played from time to time, but nothing about them caught my interest at all. So I can not do any comparin… Read more
Reboot. The word can give mixed feelings to an audience. The potential is huge as a once great series that has lost steam can be rejuvenated when a good reboot happens. On the other hand, if done badl… Read more
Tomb Raider and I have had an interesting, if fleeting, past. I really did not play the original games in the late 1990′s, not sure why exactly. Likely I was deep into other games at the time. I actua… Read more
[Warning: Some spoilers might follow] The Tomb Raider reboot is overall a rather uneven mix. It completely fails to find a consistent tone. It start out like a horror movie. After getting ship wreaked… Read more
Reminiscing about this game is honestly a challenge. I cannot say that there was any one moment from the campaign that stuck out to me. The entire game was just one solid piece of content from start t… Read more
Reboots have it rough these days. Trying to appease both fans of old and series newcomers is a balancing act I don't envy. Crystal Dynamics set out to redefine how people perceive Lara Croft in their… Read more
The Rad Good balance of combat, puzzle solving and platforming. Good characterization, voice acting. Great visuals. The Bad Unnecessary multiplayer. Open world and survival aspects severely downplayed… Read more
The Tomb Raider franchise has been all over the place in the decade and a half since it began. The first three games were quite loved, but soon the quality started to decline and followers began to dr… Read more
Lara Croft's been through some shit in her storied career as a beloved video game character. Angel of Darkness , sure, but I also mean figuratively. The newest Tomb Raider game, from studio Crystal Dy… Read more
I'm probably like most of y'all, who were quite skeptical with how this game will turn out based off the early previews and footage, but by the end of the ~10 hr game, I feel like I quite enjoyed it.… Read more
It’s become rather conventional for today’s games to open with a roller coaster of CG animation, scripted sequences and quick time events. It’s just what big name titles have to do these days to engag… Read more
I can't say I didn't like Tomb Raider. In fact, I can't say I fully liked it either. The game is solid overall: the graphics are great, the cinematic action sequences are honestly amazing, the gamepla… Read more
AHHHHHH Lara just fell onto a piece of rusted rebar. It's okay, she got it out. Wait, she's bleeding out. It's okay, she put her hand over the wound. OOOOOOH Lara just stepped onto a bear trap. She's… Read more
Tomb Raider is an alright game. In fact, in many ways, it's pretty good. But for everything it does right, it does something a little wrong, and the main impression the game leaves is one of "Imagine… Read more
Tomb Raider (2013) (Xbox360) REVIEW ____________________________________________________________________________ Long time veteran of the medium Lara Croft is no stranger to adventure, but in Crystal… Read more
Let me start by saying I have never been a fan of the Tomb Raider series before now. I always thought there was more they could do with the character of Lara Croft. She always came off to me as a shal… Read more
It's actually risky to reboot an iconic character. Not only do you need to bring fresh ideas, but to make sure that he character still has those traits that make the character memorable in the first p… Read more
With the latest, freshly rebooted Tomb Raider game, a lot of emphasis is placed on rebuilding Lara Croft as a character. Lara begins the game insecure, inexperienced, and indecisive. She was created a… Read more
The original Tomb Raider emerged as a significant and influential early 3D action game, taking the market by storm and spawning an industry of merchandising, sequels, and adaptations. She sprang into… Read more
This game is the answer. If that sounds like a fun time to you. Just get it and play it. You will not regret it. When you start the game you find Croft on a boat looking for a island, something goes w… Read more
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