Tomb Raider

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!

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

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

---{ 𝔸𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕠 }---
☐ 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

---{ 𝔾𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕫𝕖 }---
☐ 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

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

---{ 𝔾𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕕 }---
☑ 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

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

---{ 𝔾𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕋𝕚𝕞𝕖 }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕖 }---
☐ 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

---{ 𝔹𝕦𝕘𝕤 }---
☑ 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.

Wow. I just finished my first playthrough of Tomb Raider, and after 23 hours of diving, climbing, and surviving alongside Lara, I'm honestly a bit speechless. This game is an absolute masterpiece, and I'm already itching to dive back in and see what I missed.

Lara Croft's Story - Emotional & Raw
This isn’t just your typical action game. Watching Lara go from a fresh-faced explorer to an unstoppable survivor was unexpectedly emotional. I thought it would be all about action, but her journey is intense and personal, and I found myself totally hooked on her story. I genuinely cared about her and rooted for her the whole way through.

Gameplay that Nails Exploration & Combat
The combat is so satisfying, and using the bow quickly became my favorite. There’s a real sense of progression as you upgrade weapons, making each encounter feel more rewarding than the last. But it’s not all combat—the exploration in this game is just as exciting! The hidden tombs, which I didn’t expect to enjoy so much, actually became some of my favorite moments. They have a mysterious, eerie vibe, and the puzzles were challenging without being frustrating.

Graphics & Atmosphere - Beautifully Crafted
This game looks and feels amazing. Even though it’s a few years old, the visuals hold up incredibly well. There were so many moments where I just had to stop and take in the view. The island itself feels alive, with weather changes, day and night cycles, and little details that make you feel like you're really there. The sound design is equally impressive—every footstep, every rustle, and every intense soundtrack moment just pulls you in deeper.

Worth Every Second of Exploration
I love that Tomb Raider isn’t a game you just rush through. There are so many little secrets and collectibles that add layers to the story.

If There’s One Thing…
The only thing that could have been better is if the achievements were adjusted since the multiplayer aspect doesn’t seem to be working anymore in 2024. It’s a minor detail compared to how incredible the main story experience is, but it’d make going for 100% completion feel a bit more achievable.

Bottom line: Tomb Raider is way more than just an action game—it’s an unforgettable experience. If you love games with heart, grit, and a whole lot of adventure, do yourself a favor and play this one.

Tomb Raider (2013) is an absolute masterpiece and a perfect reboot of the iconic franchise. This game hooked me right from the start with its gripping story, intense action, and incredible atmosphere. Playing as a young Lara Croft, you feel every challenge she faces—from harsh environments to brutal combat—as she transforms from a stranded archaeologist into a hardened survivor.

The gameplay is a fantastic mix of exploration, combat, and puzzles, with a leveling system that lets you build Lara’s skills as you go. The island is a hauntingly beautiful place, filled with hidden tombs, secrets, and deadly foes. The graphics are still impressive even years later, and the soundtrack pulls you right into the tension of each scene.

If you enjoy action-adventure games with a strong story and character development, you’ll love Tomb Raider. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, this game is an unforgettable experience that’ll have you on the edge of your seat until the end! Highly recommended.

JUST FINISHED THE GAME AND IT WAS AMAZING, really loved how yu could loot every person you killed and the graphigs vere wonderfull my game was running good and just wow.

It's a buggy mess at every turn, the cutscene camera is giving me motion sickness, and the button mashing quick time events not only cause me physical pain but mental pain because the time window is over before you can even read the quick time prompt so it becomes a shitty memory game and lessens the over all experience because everything has to stop until I can succeed.

Played on Normal and enjoyed the experience. Had 3 glitches that stopped play. But the steam community had answers to get me past. Thanks guys.

Even though it's 13 years old at the time of writing, this game still has it. You can see the developers poured their heart and soul into it. I'm playing in 4K on an RTX 3070 and the game plays so smoothly and looks fantastic. I can't recommend it enough if you like linear shooter action adventures.

genuinely great introduction to the franchise. gameplay and story was great, worth playing if you havent played any of the series before

As someone who sank dozens of hours into this game around 10 years ago, it felt like a step forward back then when it came to action/adventure games and the reboot version of Lara Croft is very likeable. Only managed to buy it now on steam on sale and it is just as good as I remember!
Easy 9/10 game.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

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

---{ Audio }---
☐ 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

---{ Game Size }---
☐ 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

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

---{ Grind }---
☐ 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

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ 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

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

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☐ 10

Terrible game play, bad mechanics, bad controls, bad story. This game sucks, Not worth a second of your time or a cent of your money.

Gameplay is very fun. Story is ok in my opinion but this is worth playing.

Back in the day when this game launched .. i never got to play it properly due to lack of hardware ... now that i got the chance ... i got to say that im satisfied with it ... great game .. i enjoyed it a lot ...

Has a great story with an interesting cast of characters. Plays like a cinematic movie and there's lots of great action sequences and set pieces. The pacing is excellent. Combat is engaging with fun gun play and different approaches taking down the enemies. Found the puzzles to be mostly straightforward without being overly frustrating.

Thoroughly enjoyed this, gets you genuinely thinking about what you're doing, no moment in the game where i felt like it was underwhelming, though i did get stuck with a few simple puzzles :D overall would recommend this to anyone who loves a good story driven game that plays well and feels rewarding with the further you progress in-game with upgrades & extra costumes.

A great game that will please both Veteran TR players who played the old games before their remasters and those who have yet to touch a TR game. The single player gameplay and narrative is quite solid and the action is quite nice as well. Overall, a solid 8/10 game for me, if not for some buggy stuff that I experienced, mainly in multiplayer that is now almost nonexistent and if you are hunting for achievements, you will have to find someone to help as it will be hard to obtain those achievements without any help. Also be prepared to crash a lot if you play multiplayer with friends, it will need a lot of patience to grab all of them.

The story isn't long but it will at least take around 12-15 hours in regular gameplay depending on how fast you progress the game. As for completionists, maybe around 30-50 hours depending on your progress as there are some achievements easy to get and some of them are a bit tricky to do and might require some grinding. You will have to play twice or play post game to grind those achievements but overall achievable. One advice for completionist who want to get all achievements on this game is that you shouldn't take the [Dodge Kill] skill until you get the achievement [Former Adventurer]. It will make your life easier.

Gamebreaking bug in geothermal caverns, check your settings before entering there. Can't be arsed to restart. Amazing that still not fixed in 2024

8/10
Great game! Highly recommend if you are looking for a solid story driven game. Only personal critique is the constant shaky camera and janky movement on M&K.

Having playing the original Tomb Raider and sequels back in the day, it was a refreshing and pleasant return to the franchise with this one. It's a different take on the genre, but I quite enjoyed it. A Origin tale of the legendary Lara Croft character, that delivers.

It's a cinematic experience. You feel like the main character on a Tomb Raider movie, going through the plot at your own pace. If feels like an open world game, but it's actually a very linear progression, even though it doesn't feel like that in the first playthough.

Difficulty wise, it ain't that challenging, at least in normal mode. You struggle in a few timed events and some battles, but overall it ain't too punishing.

It's a fun ride. Good playability, and you feel rewarded as Lara grows as a badass, and the story keeps up the pace with great cinematic moments.

My first Tomb raider game that I played, damn the graphics is good, the gameplay is thrilling, 100% recommended, I am looking forward completing this game, it's series.

Is a good game
the story it intresting
the game play is very good
the puzzel are very good

it still playable in 2024
yes

Playing this game again after almost ten years hit me with all the nostalgia! The gameplay still holds up really well, it doesn’t feel outdated at all. The action, puzzles, and exploration are still a blast, and the whole experience just reminds me why this game is a classic.

+/- The graphics are still good in 2024 but the optimisation is a joke. 35-50 FPS on an RTX3080TI in 4K. Many similar complaints on the Internet.
- Enemies are dumb, deaf and blind. Upgrades and Survival Instinct may be useful if it's your very first videogame, the game is - easily beatable with just the pistol.
- The Fast Travel was designed for gamepads.

Men in this game:
One died by jumping off a cliff.
One died because he forgot that he had a second gun.
One died protecting a wrench and a screwdriver - hilarious!
One is a coward and a traitor.
One is a big soft cuck.

Women in this game:
One is a strong black woman who became the leader of the group. A walking checkbox.
One is an asian woman who's a journalist but who somehow knows how to shoot and stand up for herself.
One is Lara Croft. I must admit that unlike those ugly toxic aggressive bossy gremlins depicted in modern games as the definition of a strong woman, you are inclined to believe Lara because you see how she overcomes herself to survive through the whole situation but - only in cutscenes; outside of the cutscenes, she's literally a Rambo which doesn't make any sense.

this game keeps closing out randomly. its not my pc or anything. it is the game. it only closes out at one part and i cant even get past it bc it closes out in the middle of it

BEFORE YOU BUY:
- it has a lot of QTE
- QTE is buggy, sometimes so much you have to mess with the Settings
-WOLF CAVE QTE IS LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT LOOKING UP HOW TO DO IT

other than that, it's been ok this far.

only buy on sale

Many details are not very logical, there is no mystery when every place has been there before. However, it is still attractive enough to play until the end.

Unless you want to get things done the right way and dont care if it costs your soul, play this game. I mean only for the 100% else its good fun 8 hour game in triology with bad graphics. Again only play if you want to do the whole triology. Online achivements was when i sold my soul to get them and convert my game save from epic games to steam cuz equinox decided to flush this game.

Overall Score: 6.4/10

It's a good game the mechanics are a bit clunky and the graphics aren't the best but what do you expect from a game made in 2013. The story in this game is really well done probably the second best out of the trilogy, i'd recommend to anyone interested in a good story game

the game is an action packed adventure where you try to leave this island your stuck on
cool yes..... HOW IS THE MAIN CHARECTER ALIVE DURING ALL THAT
LIKE SHE SHOULD NOT BE ALIVE FOR THE AMOUNT OF PURE BS SHE PULLS OFF
cool game tho
story is cool, the charecters are mostly likeable and the island of Yamatai is just the perfect setting.
Would recommend to anyone as this game is genuinly super fun and entertaining.

This game is truly a masterpiece. I dont mind lara's crying as anyone would have been this scared when stranded in an island , knowing that the chances of them escaping arent good. But , the puzzles , the action , the tomb raiding and the overall story is gold standard. the atmosphere is amazing , makes the whole feel of the game quite unique (at least for me as i havent played uncharted or any other action adventure games except warframe).

One of the best written protagonists and off course awesome gameplay.

As someone who really loved playing the Uncharted games, Tomb Raider is very similar with a larger world to explore.

The game is fluid and advanced in exploration,
An excellent game series in the story genre, you can enjoy it if you devote yourself to the story of the game.

Great game if you want adventure and shooting at the same time

Tomb Raider review (2013)

Conclusion:

The game breaks at the bear trap or wolf in the cave, it tells you to spam button but that doesn't work I tried a workaround plugging controller in but that didnt work also game is just bugged out.

A fantastic revival of a great classic. A compelling story paired with great survival and exploration elements, grueling combat and neat action sequences. The game does everything right, loving it!

Pretty great cinematic experience. If you played a drinking game for every time you fall into a mud slide, slide down a river, slide down structures, or jump across collapsing structures you might die of alcohol poisoning.

This game took every hot thing at the time in gaming and meshed it all together. Auto jumping, Batman's vision, useless collectibles, puzzles for idiots, over the top action, formulaic story etc. It's a generic AAA game devoid of any personality. Also, all the characters, including Lara, are at best incredibly boring, at worst just annoying. On the upside, the shooting mechanics are okay and there are some horror elements entwined here and there.

The end credit started with,
"We hope you enjoyed playing Tomb Raider. We have worked our hardest to bring you the best game we could possibly make. Thank you for taking time to complete our game."

This is exactly what is missing from most of the modern game dev companies. They have no passion for their games and the game companies don't even care about creating "the best game they can possibly make". They are just busy forcing crappy propagandas and microtransactions with their games.

This is one of the best adventure games I have ever experienced. Crystal Dynamics really poured their heart and soul to create a masterpiece. I can't believe this is an 11 years old game, this still feels better than most of the modern AAA games.

I loved this story! I knew nothing about Lara Croft or Tomb Raider going in, but I quickly found myself loving this game and its story. Whether you already know about Tomb Raider, or you know nothing about it, I would recommend this game

One Heck of a Way to Bring Lara Back

• The quick-time action scenes are absolutely thrilling.
  
• Vertical exploration is a blast. Climbing feels smooth and satisfying.
  
• The tombs are back! Love the treasure hunting and puzzles.
  

Great game with some minor bugs on PC version, lowering the refresh rate at certain places fixes most if not all of them