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November 2015
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The editors liked
Compelling journey for Lara Croft
Fantastic environments that demand exploring
Challenging puzzles and battles
Excellent replay value
Solid graphical performance
Expedition mode is gripping
Impeccably paced cinematic action
Varied blend of gameplay styles
Optional tombs filled with clever environmental puzzles
Continues Lara Croft's character development
Entertaining puzzles
Complex heroine
Less gratuitous death
Plentiful Save points
Lovely visuals and wonderful voice acting complement the enthralling storytelling
Gorgeous world worth exploring
Engaging combat scenarios
Well written story and characters
Excellent crafting and upgrade system
Stunning visuals
Amazing sense of exploration
Loads to see and do
Wonderful locations
More tombs and puzzles
Combat is still great
Tons to explore
Introspective
Thematic narrative
Emergent gameplay areas
Tons of tombs to explore
Beautiful settings and aesthetic
Both shooting and stealth are rewarding
The editors didn't like
Players don't have as much freedom for dealing with foes
Timed exclusivity on Xbox platforms
Occasional inconsistent hitboxes and glitches when walking or running
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Hammy storyline
Few reasons to return after beating the campaign
Story fails to connect narrative themes
Small open-world maps
Some major disconnect between narrative and game design
Published: 2015-12-08, Author: Mike , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Buried deep under the temple of Fallout 4, the city of Call of Duty: Black Ops III, the ancient arena of Metal Gear Solid V and the great library of Halo 5 comes the second in Square Enix's reengineering of Tomb Raider. Fans should dig enthusiastically an...
Abstract: There was a time where many in the games industry felt Lara Croft was a lost cause. After huge success in the late 90s and many successful games, it seemed like the franchise turned and many poor games were released that almost killed the franchise off. A...
Abstract: Halo 5: Guardians gameplayPlease Log in to update your video settingsTech reporter Tim Biggs takes a look at some of the expanded customisation options in the new Lara Croft adventure, and stumbles upon a hidden tomb (light spoiler warning if you want to...
Great Story, Graphically Impressive, Fantastic Gameplay
Sparse Framerate issues
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Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Tony , review by: nzgamer.com
Abstract: “This is basically the same game.”I found myself muttering this comment many times over during my playthrough of Rise of the Tomb Raider, and I'm not sure if this is a bad thing or not. I had high hopes for Lara Croft's second adventure - not just for the...
Still a fantastic adventure, one year on, Smoother action and rock-solid frame rates, Surprisingly good Endurance mode, Enjoyable new Croft Manor modes
Not all the DLC feels that essential, Blood Ties can feel like it's leading you by the nose
The PS4 version isn't quite the definitive edition, but the smoother frame rate and more responsive gameplay makes a great Tomb Raider even greater. The new Blood Ties mode is an interesting adventure that gives us time to go deeper into Lara's back story...
Abstract: The average gamer will be very familiar with the name Tomb Raider . After all, the Tomb Raider series has been around for nearly twenty years now. The latest game was released recently, and it's called Rise of the Tomb Raider. In this review, we'll inve...
