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The editors liked
If you liked the last two
Not much has changed
Some of the puzzle-centric tombs feel delightfully retro
Great at stringing you along from collectible to collectible
Unforgettable visuals
Immersive audio
Dark introspective storytelling
Lots of authentic Tomb Raider content
Great level of challenge
Game streams to avoid load screens
Fun arcadestyle chase sequences
Challenge tombs are impressive and satisfying to solve
Dense
Beautiful environments and hub areas are exciting to explore
Tense traversal setpieces highlight great level design
The editors didn't like
If you liked the last two
Not much has changed
Noticeably sub-par voice acting in some scenes
Much of the story feels contrived
Or full of holes
HDR is a hassle on PC
Various glitches on PC waiting for patch
Xbox performance struggles in places
Lengthy load times during fast travel
Stealth feels inconsistent and unsophisticated
Combat mechanics feel clumsy and unsuited to most encounters
Shadow of the Tomb Raider does a great job at being the definitive experience in this trilogy. While the ending could've used a little bit more explaining, the overall story is solid. Lara's challenges and sacrifices all come full circle here, even offe...
Published: 2018-09-08, Author: Leo , review by: gamecrate.com
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a perfect example of a modern AAA video game. It has all the polish and extraordinary visuals you'd expect from the third entry in a huge franchise, but it's also held back by uninspired writing and an emphasis on archaic vide...
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Published: 2018-08-10, Author: Dean , review by: venturebeat.com
Above: Badass.Image Credit: Square EnixShadow of the Tomb Raider takes Lara Croft into a new stage of character development. Fortunately, she is nowhere near the previous incarnations of Lara Croft (like the arrogant and swaggering Angelina Jolie characte...
Ultimately, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a triumphant test of Lara's mind, body, and spirit. Intertwining story and gameplay, Eidos Montreal successfully completes Lara's long and tiring arc. They tie things up in a way that this could be a satisfying con...
Abstract: Square Enix®, Eidos-Montréal™, and Crystal Dynamics® delivered a new, never-before-seen video for Shadow of the Tomb Raider™ at the Square Enix E3 Showcase 2018. Featuring new gameplay and developer insights, the new footage showcases the high-octane acti...
Published: 2018-06-10, Author: Dean , review by: venturebeat.com
Above: Shadow of the Tomb RaiderImage Credit: Square EnixLara's story is moving along a timeline toward greater experience and veterancy. I find the middle of the journey to be the most riveting, when she has doubts and anguish. It's so much more interest...
Is Shadow of the Tomb Raider a worthwhile experience? I am a little torn on this one in part because of the criticisms I have for the story. It really does leave me feeling like it is more of just a 'game' than a deeper experience. It definitely has good...
It's unsatisfying, is all. Shadow of the Tomb Raider, as I said up top, isn't a bad game—at least by traditional metrics. It's just not a good game either. It falls in that weird gray area of okay, like Mad Max or a Shadow of War. There's not much of subs...
