Tomb Raider
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Action, TPP, TPS, remasters/remakes, crafting, action adventure, Game Pass, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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The tenth iteration of adventures of Lara Croft, released as a reboot of the original, cult action-adventure series - Tomb Raider. The game was developed by Crystal Dynamics Studios under the auspices of Eidos Montreal. Their goal was to re-imagine the heroine in a new, grittier way. The game is set on an island near the coast of Japan, where young Lara Croft came in search for relics of ancient civilizations.
Last Update: March 11, 2013
Tomb Raider Game Guide
This unofficial guide to Tomb Raider details everything there is to know about the game, and most of all contains an extremely comprehensive walkthrough of the single-player campaign.
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Digital Spy: 5 / 5 by Liam Martin
A lack of decent bonuses makes the Definitive Edition a hard sell for existing fans, but for newcomers it's a slice of platforming perfection that will make the wait for next-gen blockbusters easier to bear.
God is a Geek: 9 / 10 by Mick Fraser
Without question, the full retail price is too high for a slightly shinier version of a game you clocked 10 months ago, but if you missed the original release for whatever reason, or even played it back in March last year and really feel it's worth another go around, the Definitive Edition is recommended.
We Got This Covered: 4.5 / 5 by Chad Goodmurphy
With Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Square Enix has provided action gamers with an impressively upgraded version of one of the best games in existence.
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Storyline: Many users praised the game's gripping narrative, focusing on Lara Croft's transformation from a vulnerable young woman to a hardened survivor. The emotional depth and character development were highlighted as key strengths.
- Gameplay Mechanics: The combination of action, exploration, and puzzle-solving was well-received. Users appreciated the balance between combat and environmental challenges, with fluid controls and a satisfying combat system.
- Visuals and Atmosphere: The graphics were considered impressive for its release year and even held up well in 2024. The game's environments were described as beautiful and immersive, contributing to the overall experience.
- Replayability and Exploration: Players enjoyed the incentive to explore the world for collectibles and upgrades, enhancing the gameplay experience and encouraging backtracking.
- Cinematic Experience: The game was noted for its cinematic presentation, with dynamic camera work and engaging cutscenes that added to the storytelling.
The main cons of the game
- Technical Issues: Several reviews mentioned bugs and glitches, particularly in the multiplayer aspect and game crashes that hindered the experience. Some players experienced issues with the camera shake, which caused discomfort.
- Difficulty Level: Some users found the game to be too easy, especially on normal difficulty, with enemies being described as simplistic and not challenging enough.
- Linear Gameplay: A few reviews pointed out the linear nature of the game, feeling that it lacked the open-world exploration that some players prefer.
- Multiplayer Challenges: The multiplayer component was criticized for being nearly impossible to complete due to a lack of active players, making it difficult to achieve certain achievements.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Deeper Character Relationships: Some users expressed a desire for more exploration of character relationships, particularly between Lara and her friend Sam.
- Enhanced Puzzles: While the puzzles were generally well-received, a few players wished for more challenging and varied puzzle elements instead of focusing heavily on combat.
- Improved AI: There were comments regarding the AI of enemies, with some players feeling that it could be smarter and provide a better challenge.
- Crouching and Sprinting Mechanics: A few players noted the absence of basic movement mechanics like crouching or sprinting in single-player mode, which they found frustrating.
Summary
- Overall, Tomb Raider (2013) is celebrated for its storytelling, character development, and engaging gameplay, despite some technical issues and desires for additional features.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 15144 votes. 2910 players anticipated the game.
Tomb Raider Description
Tomb Raider is the latest installment of the classic action series game spiced with adventure elements. The game was developed by Crystal Dynamics, the same studio that created three previous installments, i.e. the Anniversary, Legend and Underworld.
This game is a series reboot so you play as young Lara Croft before she became the famous adventurer. Powerful storm damages Lara’s research vessel and our heroine lands on a mysterious island near the coast of Japan. The player’s task is to survive in wild and hostile environment.
This time Lara is both the hunter and the prey. This aspect is stressed owing to new brutal combat mechanics and various applications for available weapons, i.e. a bow. To survive, players must use everything they have at hand, while found ropes, hooks and machetes may be essential when exploring the game world. Additional feature is a new movement system enabling almost any possible move that only comes to the player’s mind. The Tomb Raider series has been renowned for its platform game elements and the latest installment significantly raises the bar in this regard.
Tomb Raider breaks the linearity of its predecessors and offers large, open and constantly changing world divided into a number of smaller sites unlocked as the player progresses. A new feature, i.e. character development through the distribution of skill points and the ability to create objects of different elements the players find during the exploration of the island has been introduced. For the purpose of the series reboot, the developers decided to quit the automatic aiming system and replace it with a completely new one, forcing player to aim at the enemies and fire.
The game runs on Crystal Engine offering breathtaking views, high-resolution textures and detailed character models. Moreover, animation has been improved just as physics engine.
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Tomb Raider Series
A series of TPP action adventure games, whose main character is archaeologist Lara Croft. Through video games, comic books and movies, Tomb Raider is among the most recognizable brands of contemporary popular culture.
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Tomb Raider Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows March 5, 2013
PlayStation 4 January 28, 2014
Xbox One January 28, 2014
PlayStation 3 March 5, 2013
Xbox 360 March 5, 2013
Developer: Crystal Dynamics / Nixxes Software (PC) / Nixxes Software (PS3)
Publisher: Square Enix
Tomb Raider System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core i5 2.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM (4 GB RAM - Vista/7), graphic card 1 GB (GeForce GTX 480 or better), 10 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8
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October 18, 2021