Tomb Raider

Only playable if you use the the Underworld Shorts Lara mod

Very good game and got it for an absolute bargain!

If you enjoy third-person action games, this is an easy recommendation, even after 11 years. There's a lot that's been said about the story and gameplay. So instead, I'll say that Tomb Raider is still worth playing today. And the game runs really good! I hit some very minor jankiness, like related to a few textures. I played through the main story line and it really is like playing through a movie. Also, it's nice to play an older game where the bad dudes are chunky and simple, lol.

Game Review

→ Graphics 8/10
→ Story 10/10
→ Plot 6/10
→ Characters 9/10
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I recommend this game since its on sale :)

This was a blast, actually. I originally played it in 2016 and I don't remember liking it all that much. Maybe I wasn't in the right mood or my tastes changed, who knows.

Either way, it's good. Very different from previous entries in the series and heavily influenced by popular games from the 7th generation, such as Uncharted and Far Cry. But it's still its own thing and the execution is more than solid. Just moving the character around is satisfying which is not a given.

I'd say it employs what they call wide linear design (think Metro Exodus, but somewhat narrower). It has a metroid-vania element to it where you need to acquire certain skills before you can access certain areas. Tons of collectables, so it constantly makes you feel that you are making progress, which is, admittedly, addictive. It might get a bit old towards the end, but mostly it keeps things exciting.

Combat is fun too, with the bow being particularly satisfying to use. I didn't have too much issues playing on hard and I played with a gamepad too. I think the normal setting might be too easy.

Certainly technically impressive for its time and still doesn't look too bad, although its 7th gen roots are certainly evident. TressFX (the tech they used for Lara's hair) may still cause some performance issues in closeups.

Story is also solid and well executed. I remember thinking that Lara's transformation from bookworm to cold-blooded killer was a bit contrived - one moment she's hysterical about killing a person in self-defence, the next she's dropping dudes left and right without batting an eye. Now, however, I think they did a decent job of balancing story and gameplay considering it's a mainstream action-adventure game.

Highly recommend. Just don't go in with any expectations based on the older games in the franchise. It's a different experience.

This is my second time beating the game. The first time that I beat the game I was around 9-10. So since the big Tomb Raider game bundle was available for the Autumn Fall, I bought all 3 main games with all their additional content. But the point is, is that the game was incredible. It held up even now that I'm finishing high school. Great story, great characters, and overall fun experience. There is a bunch of side content that I didn't do, but even though I didn't I could progress the main story without any hinderance. So you can really choose whether to do side content or just focus on the story. Overall great game.

Cool Game with some great moments.
Good story and graphics.

IMO this is the best Tomb Raider game from the recent trilogy.
I just replayed it for the first time since launch, and it really holds up well. Lara is badass, the combat is brutal and the game dosnt suffer from modern day bloat game design.

This is a tight well paced action platformer. While I did rush through the main story, I plan on going back and finishing up the tombs and collectables that I missed.

I also want to add that I played this game on my Rog Ally X and it ran at a steady 100 fps throughout. Great performance on the handheld.

Recommendation:
This game is a must-play for fans of action-adventure and puzzle-solving. It offers a gripping story paired with dynamic gameplay that still feels fresh. Even though it’s been around for a while, the polished visuals and immersive sound design make it a standout experience.

Playtime and Experience:
I personally really enjoyed this game, the combination of an engaging storyline and puzzle-like gameplay kept me hooked from start to finish. Despite it's age, it doesn’t look or feel outdated at all, thanks to its outstanding graphics and audio.

Pros:
Engaging Storyline: A compelling narrative that showcases Lara Croft’s journey and character growth.
Puzzle-Like Gameplay: Clever tomb puzzles and challenges that are fun and satisfying to solve.
Stunning Graphics: The environments are beautifully rendered, with great attention to detail.
Excellent Sound Design: Atmospheric audio and music heighten the immersion and tension.
Fluid Gameplay Mechanics: Combat, movement, and exploration are all intuitive and satisfying.

Cons:
Linear Progression: While there’s some exploration, the game follows a relatively fixed path.
Limited Tomb Exploration: Optional tombs are great but feel too brief and leave you wanting more.

Gameplay Highlights:
The gameplay stands out with its blend of intense action sequences, stealth elements, and environmental puzzles. The dramatic set pieces—like escaping collapsing ruins or fighting through enemy ambushes—are exhilarating and memorable. Exploring tombs adds a slower, more thoughtful pace to the action, making the experience varied and engaging.

Final Verdict:
This game is a timeless action-adventure experience with a captivating story and satisfying gameplay. It’s aged remarkably well, offering a level of polish and depth that rivals even newer titles. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer, this is a game that you shouldn’t miss.

Good game, loving this shit so far, snagged it for 2$ great financial investment but now im going to have to buy the rest of the definitive series smh

Loved the story and I really loved the gameplay. I didn't like how often my GPU setting kept going to the highest settings, but overall I enjoyed the game and can't wait to play the others

meh 50/50 it's okay I guess. Once you complete the main story line there isn't much else to do and even if you do complete all remaining tombs and collect all the remaining artifacts you don't get a reward for completion. Also the camera wobble is atrocious 5 minutes into gameplay and you immediately want to stop.

I have to admit, I was quite skeptical in the early hours of this game. The gameplay was unsatisfying, the story was progressing at a snails pace and the characters all seemed to be bland archetypes with no flair.

That said, I am glad I stuck with it. Somewhere from the middle onwards, Tomb Raider turned into a delightfully exciting video game. The gameplay remained somewhat simple and unexciting throughout, but the story became more densely packed and was interesting enough to keep me hooked.

I think I'd recommend it to most people who enjoy games like Uncharted and the more recent God of War. It's the lesser of these three franchises, but in such mighty company, that isn't saying much.

very good game amazing graphics and story

I 100%'d the game and I have to say it's underwhelming.

I've encountered several bugs during my playthrough that required restarting from the checkpoint because I couldn't progress along the intended path. The DLC Tomb couldn't be completed because out of several burnable objects, the devs only envisioned and tested one order of burning them.

The plot is simple at best and completely transparent within the first fifth of the game, though it takes Lara until the very end to piece it together. The plotholes are numerous. Lara is captured or knocked out about five times during the game and only survives because no one bothers to put a bullet in her head and instead hang her up by her feet as a Christmas ornament. The main villain could have been killed several times during the game but wasn't for reasons unknown. General incompetence and poor judgement is a great description for all in-game characters.

Gameplay is the classic dumbed down RPG mechanics pioneered by Ubisoft, alongside their shopping list of meaningless collectibles. There is no single valuable skill available for unlocking and weapon upgrades just turn an already very easy combat system into something slightly easier. The only way to turn combat in this game challenging is to farm the combat achievements in a single run.

On top of that, they fumbled Lara's character hard. Even with the vision of seeing her turn into the unflappable adventurer we've known her as for a decade and a half, they failed to hit the mark by longshot. Despite all her achievements, her attitude remains that of a college student thrown straight out of her dorm into the fire as if she wasn't already an explorer with thorough survival training. Just because she's inexperienced, doesn't mean her entire personality needs to be torn down and replaced by a stereotypical white girl urbanite. The character we play as isn't Lara Croft by any stretch of the imagination. She isn't smart enough, isn't resilient enough and definitely isn't collected enough.

And to top it all off, they took away her signature dual pistols. You only get to fire two pistols for a few seconds during a quick time event at the end. There were few ways this reboot could've been fumbled harder.

I'd say play this only if you are a diehard Tomb Raider fan, but if you are, you'll be saddled with the constant feeling of everything being off from what you know to be a proper Tomb Raider game.

OML I LOVE LARA CROFT! also the story is very fun with many unexpected turns. very good story game!! although ive only played 3 hours ive really enjoyed it so far, 8.9/10

One of the best games I've played. Great storytelling, decent combat, good graphics.

its a very engaging and interesting plot. ngl the music makes me clench my cheeks

The Biggest Meh Game.

My Issues with this game are mainly with it's gameplay, it is a fairly weak and repetitive cover shooter with enjoyable exploration and an alright story, i like this version of Lara a lot honestly but i didn't feel much for any of the other character's. i think the game's strong suit is exploration but it feel's like there is way less because of the game's over abundance of enemy encounter's. The game also has a hastly thrown together rpg levelling up and skill system which aren't useful in the slightest.

i'd reccomend this game on sale if you like TPS a lot.

This game is carried by one of the best female characters ever written, Lara Croft. She's a perfect mix of strength and vulnerability, making her a relatable and admirable female protagonist. Which is rare.

Lara is portrayed as strong and capable of beating all odds, but she hesitates, she doubts, and she worries about her abilities. She's faced with terrifying situations (I would've gave up as soon as I looked down from a height), with bravery all whilst grappling with the emotional weight of death and being their only hope. She shows compassion for those she doesn’t want to kill, but when it comes to protecting her friends, she acts without hesitation. I felt as if her bravery wasn’t just about the danger, but pushing through fears, knowing she must succeed, no matter how overwhelming it feels. That balance of sensitivity and strength is what makes her so relatable and lovable.

The game play itself is fun, very action packed.

The graphics too are breathtaking. I often paused just to take in the stunning landscapes and Lara is beautiful in this edition.

However, I do have one disappointment. Achieving 100% completion is impossible due to a number of achievements being tied to online play, which sadly has no activity.

Highly recommended for pretty much anyone I would say. Quiet different of an experience from the generic formula of most games falling in these categories. A lot of gore, but makes a lot of sense. I personally put off the game for a long while, but ultimately 100% it, and can't complaint, well worth the money spent. Lara Croft is a well written character, and her development from an experienced adventurer to a die hard survivor, using every bit of her last breaths is magnificent. I suggest playing the game on Hard if you are willing to die a couple times, but the challenge you get on hard difficulty is perfect fun.

Almost every collectible you can collect throughout the game unfolds the story little by little, providing some background info and gives clues to the mystery behind the scenes. Just a tip, collectible hunting might feel like a chore to some extent during story play through, but you can collect everything after main story. However, it is not all like most other games, where you have to spend useless hours collecting random, boring, meaningless stuff.

As for the multiplayer part of the game, it is dead. So achievement hunting for those are nigh impossible.

The best game! Simply a masterpiece of the game industry. While playing you get deeper into nature and the environment. The game has a lot of secrets and mysteries that are very interesting to search for. 100/10 ❤️❤️ Lara 🥰

its fun for an older game. Graphics are not bad and gameplay is solid, does feel a bit arcade-y though.

This is the first TR game I played and I loved it. Just about every bit of this game is amazing. The only thing I don't like is the multiplayer achievements. It's a (mainly) single player game that happens to have multiplayer, and then there's achievements that take SO long to do just because barely anyone plays multiplayer! It sucks, but if you aren't looking to 100% you won't have to worry about it. If you are wanting to 100%, I suggest joining the Tomb Raider discord and finding people to help in there. Despite my hatred for the multiplayer achievements, it's still a 10/10 game. Worth it.

Came in with low expectations, but has easily become one of my favorite games ive played. For being nearly 12 years old, it holds up really well. In depth story, great graphics for the time!

Variable game play allows everyone to complete. Story, voice acting, and animation top notch. Loved the game and put the next 2 of the trilogy on my wish list.

Very cool game, the story line was exciting the gameplay was fun. Lara is such a cool strong character, love it!

Damn good story in 2024 with ultra wide settings. Good game play and action dynamics. 10/10 if you are looking for a good AAA campaign with an immersive story, i recommend this.

try this game if you are looking for a good combat , single player , low end pc game def worth it

Great game 9/10
Wanted to finish all the achievements but I don't really want to play this game in multiplayer.

The game can be difficult sometimes, but I enjoyed playing it. Although I didn't get 100% completion, I had fun playing it up to 94%. I can't wait to play the rest of the games.

Wish there was a yes or no reccomendation as game seems good enough for what it is, but ran into graphics issues (NVIDIA 4090) and couldn't finish.

Absolute magnificent,fantastic, and heck of a game. Even though im late by 11 YEARS this game has shown its top notch graphics for its time.

It is unacceptable for there to be this many game breaking glitches in a title that's been out for more than a decade.

It's old, but it aged well. Definitely playing the next two instalments.

There are few games that can offer players a truly unique experience—the sense of inhabiting a body. Perhaps the second The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption, and Tomb Raider stand out in this regard.

Medieval historians like Jacques Le Goff and Alain Corbin have long examined the body from various perspectives: the body and religion, society, sexuality, medicine, play, power. Similarly, in the recent Tomb Raider games, Lara Croft’s body tells its own story, not through overt sexualization, but through something far more intimate. The trembling of her hands as she shakes off water, the mud clinging to her skin, the way she hugs a wounded stomach, shivering from cold rain, and warming herself by the fire—all this transforms her body into a powerful cultural symbol, a means of communication. The camera no longer lingers on her hips or accentuates her chest as it did in earlier iterations. Instead, in cutscenes, there is a subtle focus on her neckline, suggesting an awareness of her femininity that refuses to diminish her strength. In moments when a hostile enemy pins her to the wall, scrutinizing her vulnerable figure with predatory intent, the game communicates a striking modern message: the confrontation between masculine and feminine is played out, and the latter is revealed not as fragile but as strong, whole, and determined.

Lara's body now possesses a social power reminiscent of Michel Foucault’s ideas on the body as a site of struggle. What once was an object—a body alienated from its owner—has now become a symbol of autonomy and resilience. There is a visible symbiosis between spirit and physical strength. In earlier games, Lara’s body did not entirely belong to her; it was subjected to the disciplinary gaze, manipulated by a series of power structures. The revival of her physicality, the integrity of the individual, is possible now because of a shift—an application of what Foucault might call a technology of self-care.

In terms of stealth and combat, Tomb Raider has achieved a new level of realism. Enemies now behave with a tactical awareness, ducking behind cover, firing in short, precise bursts, and sending arrows with deadly accuracy. The game doesn’t just immerse you in a world; it brings you into the flesh, the sweat, the sensation of being truly alive amidst danger, heat, and cold.

This evolution in Tomb Raider isn't just about survival; it's about reclaiming identity through action and consequence. Lara’s journey is a testament to resilience—a physical and emotional transformation that mirrors the changes in the player’s own experience. Every bruise and scar, every desperate climb and frantic scramble for cover, becomes a narrative of endurance. The landscapes she traverses, whether dense jungles or icy peaks, are not just backdrops but adversaries themselves—testing her limits and demanding a raw physicality. The game’s world feels alive with tension, challenging the player to read environments, anticipate threats, and make split-second decisions. In a sense, Tomb Raider becomes a dialogue between the character and the landscape, between the past and the present, between who Lara was and who she is becoming. The intimacy with her body—its exhaustion, pain, and strength—turns every leap into a statement of defiance, a declaration that she is not only surviving but mastering a world that sought to overwhelm her.

Fun for a while until you realize how insanely repetitive the game is. I easily get bored of the shuffling of stealth and enemy waves being a constant in almost every single area. It would be fun if the gameplay would change into something else more often.

The MP achievements are a terrible grind. In SP, in the Tomb of the Lost Adventurer, when climbing on the plane, something was wrong - like the coefficient of friction was 0. I managed to get Lara on top of the plane 3 times out of about 30 tries and she slid right off. Had to close and restart game to proceed.
Very early in game!

There are autosaves, which overwrite the previous autosaves. You can manually save. If you care about 100% achievements, you should autosave a lot or fast travel later in the game. HOWEVER, If you miss one conversation in the Chatterbox achievement, you will need to restart the game from the beginning to be able to unlock it.

Great reboot to a franchise from the 90s. The physics and game engine are still impressive over 10 years later. Best game of the reboot trilogy in terms of story and impact on the series.

In Tomb Raider, players control a young Lara Croft on a dangerous island adventure filled with secrets, enemies, and puzzles. Exploration is key—collecting items like relics, documents, and salvage is essential for earning XP and upgrading weapons. The game offers flexible combat, with the bow being ideal for stealth and firearms for intense encounters. Environmental kills, cover, and strategic movement are crucial in combat. Skills in the Survivor, Hunter, and Brawler trees improve survival, combat, and resource gathering, and Base Camps serve as save points where you can fast travel, upgrade skills, and craft.

Crafting and upgrading weapons, particularly the bow and pistol, help in facing tougher challenges. Optional Challenge Tombs offer rewarding puzzles with additional resources. Overall, the game combines action, survival, and exploration, making it a rewarding experience for players eager to explore and evolve Lara’s story.

Mediocre!
The story is so flat and uninteresting.
Boring simple puzzles, almost no tombs to raid.
it is generic 3rd person shooter basically
average at best!

My first time playing a Tomb Raider title. Great place to start! Gripping emotional story, likable protagonist, got killed many time however.

Finally after playing 12 games that had their potentials squandered in varying degrees by development crunch, studio meddling, and a lack of identity.
This Tomb Raider experience is the first that feels fully realized.
No more half baked tomfoolery like unstable glitches, or underdeveloped mechanics, or bad conveyance, or unfair design.
It feels like a breath of fresh air honestly, and while this reboot takes a slightly different aim at a tomb raider experience, it executes it very well.
What we have here is a first for the series, a cover based shooter with a proper leveling system that rewards you for general exploration, and not just a simulated key and lock system so you can "feel stronger now."
Much like the legend trilogy we have the systems and mechanics in place to make the game feel like an action film rather than try to fill the puzzle platforming niche that the original filled so well, but my expectations of that being the focus again are long gone at this point.
And when I say "action" movie Lara is less of a James Bond and more of a Die Hard this time around, embracing a kind of metraoidvainia style to it as you find useful traversal upgrades to access previous areas mixed with a feeling of being isolated as this Tomb Raider to be has the worst day of her life.
Couple that with the "Hunter Vision" mechanic that highlights points of interest, enemies, and collectible goodies I was reminded of Batman Arkham Asylum a number of times.
Of course that's just when it came to navigation and tone, when you're doped into one of the games many combat arenas it's hard not to draw Uncharted comparisons, but unlike Nathan Drake this is certainly not a tale of globe trotting and daring do.
So yeah, this is a different take on the franchise, but it marches forward with such confidence that I recommend it for sure. Much like the Bethesda Doom games, if you have an affinity for the classic formula, those games are getting some pretty robust remasters soon so it's a win for both sides of the camp

Tomb Raider is amazing! Great story, intense gameplay, and excellent character development for Lara. Highly recommend!

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☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful [for 2013, still beautiful 2024]
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

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☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

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☐ Eargasm
☑☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ 𝔸𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ ℙℂ ℝ𝕖𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕣𝕖𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☑ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

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☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

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☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

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☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

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☐ No Story (It's open world, do what you want)
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

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☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

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☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

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☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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Amazing game, the story is great, gorgeous graphics, runs and plays silky smooth. It has some incredible set pieces and lots of action. This is the beginning of the story of Lara Croft so there are a lot of tutorials at the start, which means the introduction is kinda slow, but once you learn the basics the story keeps you engaged and entertained. There are a few bugs here and there and the AI isn't too smart, but those element didn't degrade my experience. 9/10

I have always liked games like this. It's a great action/adventure game! I also played it on my YouTube channel, I leave the playlist of the game below (played by me on my YouTube channel)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_yT9k-Ale6GACIYVnQNXBgUiXnvzq6Sd

This the first Tomb Raider game I have ever completed and this was absolutely amazing. Has amazing characters, atmosphere, setting story and action sequences. Definitely worth playing!

Very nice story line. Graphics are stunning. The game is a carefully-crafted piece of work!

One of the best games ever made. You get plenty of action but especially ,,HOW does she live trough this!?'' moments. I love Lara and this trilogy is insane. 100% game completition in less than 30 hrs wow, I enjoyed every last piece of it.