Rise of the Tomb Raider™

Muy nice de jugar. Muchas sorpresas para explorar. Es tanto un juego de avanzar, como de explorar basado en curiosidad.

No es para todos, ya que hay que estar dispuesto jugar y no saber cual es el camino... es un juego donde tu encuentras la salida, no es estrictamente un gameplay lineal.

The scenery wasn't interesting enough for me, and I wasn't interested in doing side quests or collecting items. The game's story was fine, but the snow scene that made Lara wear skimpy clothes was not interesting at all.

This review is based on 100% completion and 63.2 hours of gameplay.

Recommendation:

Would I recommend this game? Absolutely. I admit I’m heavily biased when it comes to anything related to Lara Croft, but even without that bias, this is a well-crafted game with a strong narrative, amazing graphics and solid gameplay, so I would recommend it regardless.

Like other Tomb Raider games, this one boasts an engaging and well-written narrative that will keep you hooked from start to finish. The superb sound design and audio, paired with stunning graphics, really enhance the overall experience and work to complement each other in such an amazing way.

The gameplay is familiar if you’ve played other entries in the series. It feels intuitive and works well, with everything complementing each other smoothly. The puzzle-solving elements are not too difficult, and some puzzles are quite unique and enjoyable. The gunplay is decent, although it can feel a bit off on a controller due to the strength of the aim assist and the speed of the reticle movement. However, this can be adjusted and tweaked slightly in the settings, and you’ll get used to it over time.

The DLCs, such as Baba Yaga and Blood Ties, offer interesting additions to the game's narrative and are fun to play through. While the other DLCs, like Endurance Mode and Cold Darkness, didn’t add much beyond achievements, they weren’t bad either.

Unfortunately, like other Tomb Raider games, this one includes challenge modes. I’m not a fan of challenge modes in any game, and as you would expect this features your typical score and time challenges. If you enjoy that sort of thing, there’s plenty here for you to get into.

For issues with the game, I had quite a few crashes, mainly during expeditions. A big problem was that all my screens would go black, and then my GPU would throttle to the max. I was unable to diagnose the problem, so I’m not sure of a specific fix for it—it was basically a 60/40 chance of crashing when it happened. (Again, this was only during Expeditions for me)

Also, the game has an issue with the UI when using a controller—it can be a bit hit or miss, especially when trying to select cards and other items before a score attack or endurance run. So, just keep in mind that sometimes it’s best to use your keyboard and mouse in the menus, as it may throw you straight into the game when you’re trying to select a card to use.

One thing to note: if you’re planning to play Endurance Mode in co-op, you might need to roll back the game to version 811.3 (beta) to connect properly with another player. We had connection issues and found this solution online, so it might help if you run into the same problem.

Overall, this is a fantastic game with an amazing story and solid gameplay to back it up. If you take your time and play through thoroughly, you can easily invest many hours into it. The base price is reasonable for the amount of content you get, but since it’s an older game that frequently goes on sale, I’d recommend waiting for a discount if you can. However, if you’re eager to jump in, the base price is fair.

Achievements:

DLC is required for 100%, and there are also co-op achievements that will require one other player. Be mindful of a few missable achievements as well.

This game has a large number of achievements spread across the campaign, challenge modes, and DLCs. For my playthrough, I followed an excellent guide on TrueAchievements by Tranierx, which has detailed descriptions, pictures and videos to help with everything you need. The guide is well-organised, making it easy to find specific sections, such as the DLC content. You can view the guide here.

As for the achievements themselves, thanks to the guide, they are relatively easy, though some are missable. I didn’t encounter any major issues with achievements during my playthrough. However, for the co-op achievements, as mentioned earlier, we had to roll back the game to version 811.3 to play together, so keep that in mind.

The main hurdle you’ll face is the score attack achievements tied to the challenge modes. There are a lot of them, and if you’re not a fan of challenge modes like me, they will be tough to get through. They’re the reason I took such a long break between starting and finishing the game. These achievements will take some time, so it’s best to chip away at them gradually and take breaks when needed.

Overall, while the achievements might seem daunting, but thanks to the well-crafted guide by Tranierx, the journey is and was enjoyable—aside from the challenge mode achievements, of course! 

its a good game, the tomb raider trilogy cant dissapoint. got it for less then 3$ well worth it even if not on sale the graphics is better than sottr imo try it out

I cannot escape from the archive because the game mechanics are messed up. When I am running and climbing away from the arrows there is a part where you are suppose to jump and grapple to a wall where you scramble up and grab a ledge but I've tried over 20 times and looked up how to complete it but it is impossible. The wall is too high. Its extremely frustrating when your half way through a game and its impossible to complete. 0 out of 10.

Quite good game overall. Definitely an improvement over the 2013 version, I like the stunning environment as well as its very intricately designed open world aspect. I like how they implemented side missions too that could easily be missed. Unfortunately my baba yaga dlc was a bit buggy, for some reason Lara kept getting stuck in the frickin rope and I had to keep reloading my save file to get her unstuck lol. At that point I just didn't bother with the dlc but yeah no, overall I had a good time with this game.

I like this game. Theres so much to do. The Story have great length and a lot of side missions. I played this for about 15 hours. But I could play this so much more bc of the amount of side missions/Tombs. I Recommend!

First playthrough review time.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is the sequel to the 2013 game Tomb Raider. The game builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor and delivers an even more immersive and action-packed experience. Players will explore larger areas and experience a rich and engaging narrative. The graphics are stunning, and the environments are beautifully designed. The game keeps players engaged throughout, and the improved features add depth to gameplay.

In Rise of the Tomb Raider, players can access different downloadable content (DLC). The Baba Yaga and Blood Ties DLCs offer extra story content, while Cold Darkness Awakened and Lara's Nightmare focus on zombie modes with less story impact. Additionally, some players have found that they get better performance with DirectX 11 compared to DirectX 12; if you have low FPS issues, try switching from DX12 to DX11. These additions not only expand gameplay but also give players more ways to engage with the game, enhancing the overall experience.

In conclusion, Rise of the Tomb Raider offers immersive adventure with improved graphics, similar gameplay, and DLC content.

The graphics improvements from the 2013 Tomb Raider are great, and I’m glad they added the option to reduce unnecessary camera shakes. This version introduces a new crafting system, skill trees, and more exploration, which is a nice addition.

For me, the story isn’t as interesting as the previous game, and the puzzles are still boring. I also encountered several bugs, like being unable to interact with NPCs and enemy bosses not appearing in the DLC, though these were fixed after restarting.

Played on Steam Deck and frequently experienced performance drops, even when just circling around the same map.

6.5/10
Worth it when on sale at dollar store prices.
Feels similar to Ubisoft Games though a bit better.
Entertaining enough for a few hours, though nothing stands out in particular. Non-memorable characters, enemies, puzzles, and story. Difficulty was not high.

Absolutely loved this game - it was even better than the previous one. Much fewer quick time events, no forced 'boss' fights really until the end. Just great exploration, puzzle solving, combat, crafting and tomb raiding. This entry in the rebooted Tomb Raider series has a great story, lots of fantastic voice acting and some fun DLC included. The graphics have even held up well over the years.

My only critique is that the writing of Lara and her behaviour is very odd. She arrives in the valley and has no real explanation as to why she is here, other than following her dad's plan which is no comfort to the locals. Minor spoilers: She arrives in the territory of the people guarding The Source. They keep questioning her and yet she never gives them a real reason why she's here and doesn't even bother reassuring them that she doesn't want it for nefarious purposes. If I was the Remnants I would have been way more suspicious of her. At least Indiana Jones has the stated purpose of "it belongs in a museum!" lol

Other than that one incongruence, this was a really fun game and still a top-notch gaming experience in 2024.

A good mixture of action, puzzles and exploration. The story was a bit cliche but still delivered a nice cinematic atmosphere.

If you want to spend quite some time with an inspiring game, this title is for you.

9/10 this is by far the best tomb raider game ever made
the game play is amazing and improved from previos game
skill and gun and upgrades are realy usefull
overall its realy fun and stroy is good too
bit its hard when comess to achivemnts and if u like me want to get them all u will suffer alot

Even after 8 years, this is still an all-time favorite. Graphics still stand up to the best from 2024! Gameplay is action packed with some puzzle solving with flavors from the original. Didn't care much for the writing of the story, since it leans too heavily on real world things. An original story would have been much better without basing it on these things. The cinematography is top notch, along with the graphics which helps relieve you from the story that was written. Leaving that aside, the endurance mode is quite a bit of fun, and can be a game all of its own. After playing a game for quite awhile, you can feel the tension if you are attacked by a bear for example, or trying to navigate around a spike pit, knowing you will have to start all over again if you die. If you are a tomb raider fan, this is a must buy game. It will keep you coming back for more even after many years have passed. This game does feel like a tomb raider movie, and even with the eye roll worthy story, it is well worth adding to your collection if you missed this on release.

This is just another amazing Tomb Raider game. I so recommend it. The story, graphics, its just amazing.

i played this religiously thru ahem..various means back in the day, i thoroughly enjoyed every moment with it, minus some optimization issues.

9/10
Rise of The Tomb Raider is an improvement in almost every way over the first game! The story is meh imo but the gameplay and areas to explore are fun to traverse!

I've been going back and forth during my most recent playthrough of the Survivor trilogy to say which of the 3 is the best, but i still think "Rise of" is the best of the 3, but i wouldnt recommend playing them together too close to eachother because you will notice something thats kinda annoying.

First game has WWII bunkers and stuff with radio masts and all that, "Rise of", has early cold war gulag's and concrete buildings and thats pretty much the same artstyle that the first game had, and ofc the final act of all 3 games requires you to climb a tower where magic happens on top.

It just made me realize that 'Rise of', feels like a remake of the first game. They are too similar.
So if you spread them out a bit you probably wont notice it as much.

Again, the gameplay is solid, just like the first game, with added bonus of more tombs to go through.
The story is ok i guess, not something im particularly interested in myself, im playing tomb raider games for tombs, enviroments and gameplay, and thats something you get quite a fair bit of in 'Rise of'.

My enjoyment score for this one is 87%

Like my TR13 review, i would recommend playing on normal or less because of the AI being shit.
Theres stealth in all 3 games, but the AI is lacking too much for stealth to fully come into fruition, it feels a bit shallow and never really fully working. Still can be fun to use the bow and poison arrows to play around with.
This game also looks fantastic in 3D, but you have to use an earlier build (build 813) for the 3D to work properly, i also recommend using 3Dfix Manager as well since it will fix the shadows not rendering in both eyes.

Nothing new, when you've played a tomb raider you've played them all.

Gameplay:

The devs have created a new map, but what else?
Nothing!
Always the same story, always the same graphics, always the same stunts.
There are developers who want to do something new with every game in the same license, and sometimes they fail and the community is angry, so you decide not to do anything new. It's smart, but offering us to look at Lara's pretty little ass isn't enough to make a good game.
Well, you don't need to play this game to know how it ends.
Lara has defeated the big bad and won back the Sangraal. WOW! I can't believe I didn't see that coming.

Graphic design:

It's beautiful but already played.

This game is nothing more than a little DLC for the previous game, with the same story pumped up from Indiana Jones but without Indiana.

If you like RPG games and Adventures Games, come and discover what's available on steam.

https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45213988-SeniGaming-RPG-Aventures/

As the title said, the rise of Lara Croft. In this game Lara's upgraded to be a one-man army. They improved so much since TR2013.

Bigger exploration, puzzle, tomb, combat. Lara's face model is different than TR2013, on the other side she's more expressive tho. Has a lot of backtrack as well if you want 100%.

Definitely an upgrade since TR2013 and more focused on combat, has a lot of combat and less stealth. From survivor to annihilator.

The game is really nice game.
There are many missions and if you are looking for a open world game just go for it.
:)

Easily the best and most content filled Tomb Raider. If you didnt liked 2013 instalment or Shadows, this game most likely wont convince you to have a good time with it.

RoTR never really does anything fantastic. The exploration is fine, the gunplay is fine, the story is fine. It has an unnecessary crafting system and level tree but its not egregious.

6/10 It wasn't a bad time

Absolutely love this game. The graphics are nice, the gameplay is easy to understand, and the story is entertaining and got me hooked. This was my first Tomb Raider game and I fell in love with the series. After completing the main story, I had the urge to just collect every collectible, finish every mission and just explore. I would recommend this game a lot!

Rise of the Tomb Raider is alright. That's the best way to put it. A lot of this review will be comparing Rise of the Tomb Raider to Tomb Raider (2013), the game to which it is a sequel. And in that sense I would consider this a step down in quality, though not enough to earn it a bad review outright.

The story is barely sufficient. While Tomb Raider was a tight narrative that involved Lara's friends trying to survive and fight against the landscape and its inhabitants, developing relatively compelling, if slightly cliche, characters along the way, Rise of the Tomb Raider does not put in the work or position itself to have the same interesting cast worth being invested in. The new array of characters are rather flat and dull. While you discovered the true nature and history of your opponents gradually along with Lara in Tomb Raider (2013), in this game there is little development of the "good guys" and "bad guys", who remain known quantities throughout. The crux of the game, racing to acquire a mystical macguffin, feels very unmotivating, particularly because the nature of the macguffin feels strangely obscure and undefined, and not in the intriguing way but rather the confusing way. There seems to be a disconnect between what we as the players know and the motivations of the characters. The setting and narrative also seem less grounded and plausible than the previous game (although that may be partly due to the luxury that the initial game had of being able to begin tabula rasa). The subtle world-building efforts through relics, texts, and recordings felt less interesting and more forced this time. It was a chore to collect them all, and it didn't feel like there was a mystery lurking between the lines as in Tomb Raider (2013). In this entry, Lara Croft is somehow even more invincible than before, sustaining major traumatic injury repetitively and even swimming in icy water without any insulated clothing or recovery afterward. It certainly damages the realism and takes me out of the game, but I know it is a work of fiction.

The graphics, voice acting, and environment were the boons that carried the lagging story. The voice acting was up to snuff, matching the previous entry. The graphics were also top notch and made the grand and ambitious setpieces and environments come to life. However, while the game did take the opportunity to stretch its legs with a larger map and more playable area than Tomb Raider (2013), it felt a bit overstretched. While Tomb Raider felt compact and dynamic, Rise of the Tomb Raider feels bloated. There is too much filler; the world got bigger by putting more "stuff" in it: more crypts, collectibles, and little distracting challenges. It made the game feel like more of a hassle to navigate and totally complete than Tomb Raider (2013). The addition of more extensive resource collection and crafting mechanics did actually help here a bit, a feature that I thought would feel tacked-on and just muddle up the otherwise fluid gameplay of the original.

The controls, platforming, and combat were much the same as Tomb Raider (2013), so there is little to say in that respect. The addition of a slow, high-powered rifle was nice as a change of pace to the assault rifle, although I found that I had about reached my limit with the numerous different versions of guns and bows, each with its own upgrade tree. The extra content here did not do much to enhance the game for me. The tombs and puzzles are once again excellent showpieces without much serious challenge, I had no trouble completing each one.

It took a bit under 50 hours to complete this game for me. While that is over twice the time I spent on Tomb Raider (2013), I would not say this game had twice as much content worth playing. It seemed like the sequel beefed up the quantity without commensurately increasing the quality. Although Rise of the Tomb Raider in many ways follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, it does not match the expectations that Tomb Raider (2013) set. All that being said, I think there is still enough of a solid game at the core, especially for those who enjoy the genre and much of what the previous Tomb Raider did, to recommend it, although not without some reservations.

I would say that Rise of the Tomb Raider is worth buying, but I would have to strongly recommend getting it on a sale. Ultimately, the game improves a lot on some of the stuff from the first game. Lara doesn't suffer insane torture every half an hour, it feels like she is treated a lot more fairly by the game devs, she still gets hurt but it doesn't feel like it is someones fetish anymore. Additionally, the gun play and puzzles seem a little bit better. Finally, I also feel like Lara being up against an organization feels a lot more "tomb raider" than fighting cultists from the first game, the antagonists feel like they should be against her.

However, this game has a lot of cons which is why I am recommending it on sale. Firstly, for a game that has been out since 2016, there are a TON of bugs. The game spontaneously crashed on me twice during my playtime, for seemingly no reason. The light would go absolutely crazy in the lost city while you're exploring. Lara wouldn't connect to a lot of the environment sometimes causing you to lose time or immersion for no reason. A ton of the achievements are bugged, I somehow got the achievement for collecting all of the Baga Yaga documents and never unlocked the one for collecting half? A bunch of the situational ones like the tree tower chair or the funeral never clicked even though they should have. A lot of strange bugs that shouldn't exist in a game where they were given plenty of time to fix them.

When it comes down to the narrative, I also feel like this one is just weaker overall. While the primary bad guy is pretty solid, and I enjoyed his performance, Matthias from the first game still felt like a more intimidating villain. When it comes to our heroes? Lara is always pretty good, Jonah is completely underutilized, and Jacob is the stand out character without a doubt. Beyond that? Well, you have one not-so surprise villain and another "hero" that doesn't really stand out at all. The character roster is boring, and the story is pretty convoluted.

The hubs in this game? Completely unnecessary. The scripted combat sequences were pretty enjoyable most of the time, when the enemies aren't t-posing while climbing a tower, even though it was entertaining. However, they decided to expand your arsenal of weapons (to encourage buying DLC for them) and give a lot more depth to upgrades, but in doing so made more cluttered open world hubs than even the first game had. The challenges felt more annoying and frustrating to complete than rewarding, and finding unnecessary coin caches and survival caches just to get 100%? It took a lot of the enjoyment out of collecting everything.

Overall, this isn't a bad game, it is still a really solid one. While the story isn't anything to write home about, it is still entertaining and is worth playing through. However, if you asked me if this was worth full price for? No. The Baba Yaga and Bloodties DLCs are pretty entertaining though and I would recommend getting those two if you do get the game.

Easily the best Tomb Raider game ever made. The story is much more focused, the gameplay is more fluid, and the graphics are the most beautiful in the trilogy. The open world is also more engaging than the 1st game, and there is a lot of fun post game stuff to do. The only potential downside is this game is much more combat heavy (which I personally didn't mind at all)

An Unforgettable Journey Through Ancient Secrets

Rise of the Tomb Raider is nothing short of a masterpiece. Building on the stellar foundation laid by its predecessor, this game propels Lara Croft’s adventures into exhilarating new heights. From the moment you step into Lara's boots, you’re thrust into a breathtaking world brimming with mystery, danger, and awe-inspiring beauty.

Graphically, the game is a marvel. The environments are meticulously crafted, from the snow-capped peaks of Siberia to the lush, hidden temples. The attention to detail is staggering, making every location feel vibrant and alive. The dynamic weather and day-night cycle further immerse you into Lara’s world, heightening the sense of adventure.

Gameplay-wise, Rise of the Tomb Raider strikes a perfect balance between action and exploration. The combat mechanics are smooth and exhilarating, allowing you to tackle enemies with a variety of strategies. Meanwhile, the intricate puzzles are challenging but fair, rewarding your curiosity and cleverness with a deep sense of accomplishment. The variety of tombs to explore adds a welcome layer of depth, each one a testament to the game’s dedication to creating a compelling and immersive experience.

Lara Croft’s character development is a highlight, showcasing her growth from a driven survivor to a formidable adventurer. The narrative is gripping, with a story that weaves together myth, history, and personal stakes. The voice acting and motion capture bring a level of authenticity that makes Lara’s journey feel deeply personal.

In addition, the game’s crafting system and upgrade mechanics add another layer of engagement, allowing you to tailor your experience to your playstyle. The collectibles and side missions offer plenty of content for those who love to dig deeper into the game’s rich world.

Overall, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a triumph. It not only builds on the incredible success of the previous installment but also establishes itself as a shining example of how to craft a modern adventure game. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the franchise or a newcomer, this game is an absolute must-play. Prepare to be captivated by a thrilling narrative, stunning visuals, and gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.

Rating: ★★★★★

Fantastic Game does feel a bit slow when you try to 100% it, but overall, if you are speed running through the game, it's quick and easy.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is an amazing game. While I preferred the setting of the 2013 Tomb Raider due to my personal dislike for snowy environments but, this is purely a matter of preference. Despite that, Rise of the Tomb Raider gets almost everything right. The story is solid, the puzzles are engaging, and the gameplay is well-executed. The weapon choices are also decent.

Now, I’m moving on to the final installment in the trilogy, Shadow of the Tomb Raider. So far, this reboot of the series has been impressive, and I definitely recommend Rise of the Tomb Raider to anyone considering it.

OKay... so let's start with the positives:

1. This one is less torture-porn esque than the first. There's less violent deaths/situations for Lara overall than the first game in 2013.

2. The story is more cohesive and the setting, I would argue, is much more interesting than 50 shades of Asian horror island. I like all the civilizations and languages you interact with and learn about here.

3. Lara's design here is the same as the third game, so again, that cohesion piece. This story also ties back into her connections with her father and her revelations that the world isn't what she thought it was at the start of the 2013 game.

Now the bad... and it's gameplay stuff...

1. You have 5 million arrows and grapple functions (okay, 2 grapple/swings that are similar, but if you get them wrong, you plummet to your death and have to start the sequence over, sometimes from a campsite). The arrows are annoying too as well since center click on your mouse does your selected special arrow, but left and right click launches the necessary climbing arrow (rope or the one that you can sit on and bunny hop a wall on). This is an annoying mechanic because if you get it wrong, and you will, you may wind up a while back from the spot. You have to sit through the death cutscene too. Irritating.

2. The mechanics are kind of floaty. I mean that Lara doesn't always attach to things like walls with her axes or her arrows or even the swings that your camera is trained on and the game is directing you towards. If you're in a long chase scene, one mess up of a climbing wall sends you back to the middle of the chase or sometimes the start. I know that's old school (fellow 90's people, I understand), but... again, for the price of the game on release, this should've been fixed, especially since parkour and acrobatics are part of the TR experience.

3. Ironically, despite CD painting the town white to show you where to go, they sometimes miss the mark and it isn't obvious. There's a point where you have to crash through a burning wall. Given that TR 2013 was brutal, I forgot that this was a thing in this game and I kept dying until I looked it up and saw that, no, you don't die if you fall through the burning wall. Cohesion and understanding is key in a game like this where you have fast-paced chase sequences and shootouts, so maybe... just think of that in the future.

4. This plot doesn't make any sense. So, you are helping a guy known as the Prophet protect something known as the Divine Source from the evil corp of this game, Trinity, which has high-power military equipment and a lot of cannon fodder to chuck at you. Konstantin, the villain, is high-ranking in Trinity and trying to help Ana, his dying sister. There are holes in the story the more you learn about the characters and their motivations, and especially with Ana's background involving the Croft family. Why didn't Jonah stay home instead of risking his neck on another of Lara's neck-breaking adventures? How did he live on his own in the wilds while Lara was off doing the plot of this game? I won't spoil anything, but the plot itself makes me scratch my head. I wish Lara's allies she gets later on at least spoke something more accurate than American English, but budgets will do that.

5. How has Lara not frozen to death yet? She should be dead after all that wading through frigid water, but okay. She needs a heavier coat, something like down. She shouldn't be freezing in Siberia... girl will die.

Do I recommend this one? For plot reasons and the smoothness of combat, plus cohesion of story, this game is often a favorite among fans of the survivor trilogy and TR generally. On a replay years later, I just cannot recommend this game in good faith due to the mechanical issues and the fact that this plot will be reused later. I hate formulas. I DO, however, like the rebooted TR as new Lara fits the modern era. She is a well-rounded, messy person with her own backstory and motivations. This is more than 90's/2000's cheesiness with explosion and booty shorts. I like that. I think depth is a good thing, especially for video games like this franchise. I also like the tombs, but as stated... it's just messy.

I would've had more fun with this game if the mechanics were better. If there's a complete edition or something, get that and skip this.

amazing game, definetely a step up from tomb raider. mechanics make it feel very similar to horizon zero dawn

Super good adventure game,Highly recommended

Game is amazing, great story line, greater development of abilities, weapons and craftables from the previous game. I played the game on extreme survivor and my only despise for the game is the parkour! Randomly glitching on jumps is the absolute worst way to waste your time But I got there and thanks to the amount of campfires which so far I have picked up 40 compared to the last games 12 it wasn't too annoying as camp fires are your save points, if you miss one you go all the way back to the point you sat down at the camp point. Combat isn't hard so I doubt you'll be complaining on that end.

The baba yaga extention was great fun and 100% pick up the trilogy for 7£ when you can.

I feel they should also remove multiplayer achievements as the game is dead in that area so the trophy hunters don't have the hardest task

8/10

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This is a precautionary ‘No’ for macOS users: the game is somewhat unstable, and crashes every now and then. In my 54h, I've seen about 20 crashes, so I save a bit more often. It's also far less optimized than the first title, which played super smoothly. This one lags a lot in some areas, even if you're just looking down and there's nothing on-screen.

I really liked the first game in the series. ‘Rise’ seems to have gone in the direction of throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. There's more of everything, but I didn't think it was as enjoyable. There's more stuff and, consequently, more bugs. They really messed up the object detection, so pressing e.g. ‘E’ to interact with something is super finicky. I'm often walking back and forth to see if the object is picked up.

Some things are clearly better, for example the stealth mechanics and some interesting level design. It's a very good game, and a great purchase with the frequent sales.

Honestly one of the best games I've ever played. The Story, Gameplay, graphics, and the overall feeling when playing the game are just awesome. 10/10 would erase my memory just to play it again for the first time.

I thought it was a boring game at first, but as you go along and unlock more stuff, it kinda reveals itself to be open world, and I love open world games. Upgrade your weapons and tools slowly and hone your skills. there's some parts of the map you need to go back to to unlock stuff and open new areas, so that's pretty fun