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November 2015
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The editors liked
Multiple open-world maps to play in
Loads of missions to complete
A great
Traditional Lara Croft story
The return of tombs
Glorious environments to explore
A better thematic fit with the franchise
Solid stealth
Combat
And platforming mechanics
Still a fantastic adventure
One year on
Smoother action and rock-solid frame rates
Surprisingly good Endurance mode
Enjoyable new Croft Manor modes
So many game types
All delivered with panache
Breathtaking scenery
Tombs are exactly as they should be (minus blow darts)
Just keeps delivering immensely highquality moments
Brimming with intense action
Balance of open-world discovery
And story
Lara Croft remains one of gaming's best protagonists
Visually stunning
Solid mechanics
From climbing mountains to stealthily dispatching soldiers
Beautiful graphics
Deep and exciting adventure
Wellwritten and performed
The editors didn't like
Longer than the last outing but still a bit short considering there's really only the single-player campaign
Not enough puzzle solving for some
Combat occasionally frustrating
Not all the DLC feels that essential
Blood Ties can feel like it's leading you by the nose
Far too many collectibles everywhere
It's very
Very similar to the previous game
Lara's ridiculous survival skills break immersion
Retreads familiar ground from previous title
“Survival vision” strips much of the challenge out of puzzles
Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Alex , review by: tomsguide.com
Entertaining puzzles, Complex heroine, Less gratuitous death, Plentiful Save points
Story fails to connect narrative themes, Small open-world maps, Some major disconnect between narrative and game design
Lara's grunts of pains were some of the most memorable moments of the 2013 game, but in Rise of the Tomb Raider, her most memorable moment comes when she tells a character to bar a door just as she moves through it. Lara Croft, utilizing some of the most...
Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Sean , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: Almost three years ago, I visited with Crystal Dynamics, the developer behind the reboot of the Tomb Raider series at CES in Las Vegas. I had always been a fan of the series, but felt that it had run its course. Lara Croft was a staple of the industry, a...
Abstract: OutfitsAchievements and TrophiesRise of the Tomb Raider follows up on Crystal Dymanics' redefining prequel/reboot to the Lara Croft saga. In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara becomes more than a survivor as she embarks on her first great Tomb Raiding expediti...
Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Jeff , review by: wccftech.com
Usually sequels are marred with the idea that they'll never be as good as the original. Rise of the Tomb Raider takes that stereotype and crushes it, smashing it with an ice-climbing axe and setting it on fire. The story brings us to classic Tomb Raider t...
Rise of the Tomb Raider is a competent sequel. There are some nice additions to the design, and the familiar mechanics from the previous game are the strongest aspects of the experience. But Lara's new adventure isn't interesting, and the serious tone doe...
Published: 2015-11-09, Author: Eric , review by: gamingtrend.com
Introspective, thematic narrative, Emergent gameplay areas, Tons of tombs to explore, Beautiful settings and aesthetic, Both shooting and stealth are rewarding
Occasional frame hitching, A few too many forced shootouts
Rise of the Tomb Raider continues Crystal Dynamic's standard of excellence, and creates an introspective and engrossing journey that combines a compelling narrative with fluid, exciting gameplay. Lara Croft is back, better than ever, and this series defin...
Published: 2015-11-13, Author: Patrick , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: Surprise – Rise of the Tomb Raider is the best game release of the holiday season. Yes, it's better than Halo 5 , Fallout 4, and even Battlefront, this Fall's three other big titles.Crystal Dynamics' 2013 Tomb Raider pulled off the impossible: The game su...
