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Platform: Xbox 360 | Edition: Standard Edition
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Tomb Raider is an Action-Adventure game that introduces players to the origin of one of the most identifiable video games icons of all-time, Lara Croft. The game features a blend of survival, stealth, melee and ranged combat, and exploration gameplay as a young Lara Croft is forced to push herself past her know limits to survive and unravel the dark history of a forgotten island. In the process she will unlock the adventurer within her. Additional game features include: weapons both familiar and new, upgradable items, a variety of play environments, and human and animal enemies.
Experience the origins of Lara Croft's adventurer's spirit in a reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise.
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A Survivor is Born
When the first ever Tomb Raider game launched in 1996 it was a revolution. Outstanding in terms of graphics, gameplay, and storyline, it changed the way that video games were played and developed forever. Fronting the games assault on the world was the central character, Lara Croft. Lara was also to have an incredible impact, quickly becoming the most recognized and celebrated female action heroine and an icon for the video games industry.
This newest rendition of Tomb Raider explores the intense and gritty origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a frightened young woman to the hardened survivor that she would become known as. Armed only with raw instincts and the ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, Lara must fight to unravel the dark history of a forgotten island to escape its relentless hold.
Key Game Features
- Tomb Raider Rebooted - The new version of Tomb Raider is designed to reboot the game series for both the new generation of gamers, as well as longtime fans
- The Origins of Lara Croft - Set before even the earliest of classic games in the series, Tomb Raider serves as an origin story for Lara Croft, detailing her metamorphosis from an unsure young woman, to a superstar adventurer
- Diverse Gameplay - The game incorporates a variety of gameplay genres, including survival, stealth, melee and ranged combat, exploration, and more
- Weapons - Utilize a variety of weapons, including bow and arrow, an ice ax, and pistol
- Xbox LIVE Achievements - Grow your Xbox LIVE gamer score as Lara pushes beyond the limits of human endurance and unravels the dark history of a forgotten island
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After a brutal storm destroys the boat she was travelling on, a frightened young woman is left washed ashore on an unknown beach. On her own but not alone she has only one goal, to survive. Here begins the first adventure for a young and inexperienced Lara Croft in a story which charts the journey of an ordinary woman who finds out just how far she must go in order to stay alive.
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160 of 190 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The short of it is, this game is fun. It takes all the best elements present in other action-adventure games, including past installments in the Tomb Raider series, and throws them into one package. It's plot and story are excellent - the dark tone and convincing visuals, voice acting and soundtrack all draw you into Lara's adventure. This game is totally worth playing through the campaign. You'll be challenged, stressed, sickened, and, most importantly, highly entertained.
The long of it is...
1. If you like the Uncharted series, you will love Tomb Raider and you need read no further. The gameplay, character design, cinematography, and more are all very reminiscent of Uncharted. I would say Tomb Raider ripped off Naughty Dog (publisher of the Uncharted series)... Let's just say team Tomb Raider was really, really inspired by Uncharted and wanted to pay them a deep compliment by borrowing generously from the Uncharted Formula.
2. The graphics are stunning. I'm amazed that the XBOX 360 can render some of the graphics this game pulls down. It's gorgeous. Great skys, mountain vistas, creepy tombs and caves, and convincing animals. When it's supposed to be lovely (think exotic jungle, stunning mountain range, colorful sunset, or Lara), it's lovely. When it's supposed to be grimy and gross (think tombs, caves, wolves, and ... again, Lara - after a kill), it's grimy and gross. It's just motion-picture quality production.
3. Also presentation-wise, the voice acting is superb. I wasn't too keen on Lara's new voice when I saw the trailers, but the voice actress really sells the whole story. You're right there in the action, thanks to the voice work.
4. The soundtrack is awesome! It really sets the mood perfectly. At turns emotionally moving, tense and suspenseful, and sweepingly adventurous. Speaking of mood ...
5. If this Lara Croft becomes the amazing, unbeatable, super-heroine of "later" Tomb Raider games, it's because of her experiences in this reboot. "Harrowing" doesn't begin to describe the journey this character takes. This is, I would say, the one departure from the Uncharted formula (whose protagonist is very happy go lucky, and the subject matter dramatic, but light). Tomb Raider is dark, scary, bloody, and tense. I was 100% drawn into the story because they did such a good job with the tone. Gone are the hokey, cartoony (in retrospect) tombs of the PS1 days - this adventure is a nail-biter. When Lara is hurt, you believe it, from the blood and the cries. When she dies (which can be often - the game has its share of difficult parts), the deaths are stomach-turning, gruesome, and violent. There's no gloss to the violence in this game. You'll know what I mean when Lara kills her first human.
6. The gameplay in the single player campaign is phenomenally fun. It's the perfect mix of puzzles, action, exploring, all without getting too bogged down in one or the other. There are quick-time events (press X, quick! press y, quick! shake the L stick back and forth, quick!), but they're not too frequent, I don't think. Anyone familiar with Uncharted will probably find fewer here than on that PS3 series. I think they're necessary for the edge-of-your-seat sequences in which they're employed, to keep you in the story.
7. The story is short. I rented Tomb Raider from Redbox and finished the campaign in about 12 hours (hey, what can I say, it's Spring Break). I only did three of the optional tombs, and played the online multiplayer for about 1/2 hour. I would say rent it, if you can. Why spend $60 on a game that, while awesome, can be finished in a few days (you'll still only spent $6 if you keep it three days). Unless you REALLY want to take your time with this or want to buy it to support Square Enix so they can fund a sequel (which, I'll grant you, would be awesome), just rent and save it from sitting on your shelf. If the multiplayer were better, that would be a different story, but ...
8. The multiplayer is not very fun. Part of the great thing about the combat in the campaign is that it's short and sweet, used sparingly, where appropriate. And some of that is the more "stealthy" combat. When it's all combat, all the time, like in online multiplayer, it loses its charm, and just isn't fun. Multiplayer in third person can be hard to pull off (just ask Rockstar about Max Payne 3). I enjoy a good deathmatch online, but I didn't find one here. Again, rent it to see for yourself, but I thought the multiplayer was the only weak link in this chain.
9. Play this game. It was the most fun I've had with a video game since Uncharted 2.
UPDATE:
Originally, when I wrote this review, just after the release, I recommended that you rent instead of buy. Now that the Amazon price has dropped from $60 to around $45, the reasons I had for suggesting rental don't hold as much water. At $45, I would say it's probably worth it to buy the game, take your time luxuriating in the world Square Enix and Co. have developed, dabble in the subpar multiplayer, and get the 100% completion. It still may be a toss up at $45 (I haven't bought it myself yet), but as the price creeps closer to $30 - it will be a no-brainer to buy.
The long of it is...
1. If you like the Uncharted series, you will love Tomb Raider and you need read no further. The gameplay, character design, cinematography, and more are all very reminiscent of Uncharted. I would say Tomb Raider ripped off Naughty Dog (publisher of the Uncharted series)... Let's just say team Tomb Raider was really, really inspired by Uncharted and wanted to pay them a deep compliment by borrowing generously from the Uncharted Formula.
2. The graphics are stunning. I'm amazed that the XBOX 360 can render some of the graphics this game pulls down. It's gorgeous. Great skys, mountain vistas, creepy tombs and caves, and convincing animals. When it's supposed to be lovely (think exotic jungle, stunning mountain range, colorful sunset, or Lara), it's lovely. When it's supposed to be grimy and gross (think tombs, caves, wolves, and ... again, Lara - after a kill), it's grimy and gross. It's just motion-picture quality production.
3. Also presentation-wise, the voice acting is superb. I wasn't too keen on Lara's new voice when I saw the trailers, but the voice actress really sells the whole story. You're right there in the action, thanks to the voice work.
4. The soundtrack is awesome! It really sets the mood perfectly. At turns emotionally moving, tense and suspenseful, and sweepingly adventurous. Speaking of mood ...
5. If this Lara Croft becomes the amazing, unbeatable, super-heroine of "later" Tomb Raider games, it's because of her experiences in this reboot. "Harrowing" doesn't begin to describe the journey this character takes. This is, I would say, the one departure from the Uncharted formula (whose protagonist is very happy go lucky, and the subject matter dramatic, but light). Tomb Raider is dark, scary, bloody, and tense. I was 100% drawn into the story because they did such a good job with the tone. Gone are the hokey, cartoony (in retrospect) tombs of the PS1 days - this adventure is a nail-biter. When Lara is hurt, you believe it, from the blood and the cries. When she dies (which can be often - the game has its share of difficult parts), the deaths are stomach-turning, gruesome, and violent. There's no gloss to the violence in this game. You'll know what I mean when Lara kills her first human.
6. The gameplay in the single player campaign is phenomenally fun. It's the perfect mix of puzzles, action, exploring, all without getting too bogged down in one or the other. There are quick-time events (press X, quick! press y, quick! shake the L stick back and forth, quick!), but they're not too frequent, I don't think. Anyone familiar with Uncharted will probably find fewer here than on that PS3 series. I think they're necessary for the edge-of-your-seat sequences in which they're employed, to keep you in the story.
7. The story is short. I rented Tomb Raider from Redbox and finished the campaign in about 12 hours (hey, what can I say, it's Spring Break). I only did three of the optional tombs, and played the online multiplayer for about 1/2 hour. I would say rent it, if you can. Why spend $60 on a game that, while awesome, can be finished in a few days (you'll still only spent $6 if you keep it three days). Unless you REALLY want to take your time with this or want to buy it to support Square Enix so they can fund a sequel (which, I'll grant you, would be awesome), just rent and save it from sitting on your shelf. If the multiplayer were better, that would be a different story, but ...
8. The multiplayer is not very fun. Part of the great thing about the combat in the campaign is that it's short and sweet, used sparingly, where appropriate. And some of that is the more "stealthy" combat. When it's all combat, all the time, like in online multiplayer, it loses its charm, and just isn't fun. Multiplayer in third person can be hard to pull off (just ask Rockstar about Max Payne 3). I enjoy a good deathmatch online, but I didn't find one here. Again, rent it to see for yourself, but I thought the multiplayer was the only weak link in this chain.
9. Play this game. It was the most fun I've had with a video game since Uncharted 2.
UPDATE:
Originally, when I wrote this review, just after the release, I recommended that you rent instead of buy. Now that the Amazon price has dropped from $60 to around $45, the reasons I had for suggesting rental don't hold as much water. At $45, I would say it's probably worth it to buy the game, take your time luxuriating in the world Square Enix and Co. have developed, dabble in the subpar multiplayer, and get the 100% completion. It still may be a toss up at $45 (I haven't bought it myself yet), but as the price creeps closer to $30 - it will be a no-brainer to buy.
99 of 121 people found the following review helpful
By Jacob Warren
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
After being forced into a corner of mediocrity and shameless attempts and polygonal "sex appeal" the Tomb Raider franchise is finally given the chance to start anew with a fresh look at the beginnings of series protagonist Lara Croft.
To keep a long story short, this series reboot showcases Lara's transformation from an inexperienced young woman in search of adventure into a strong and unstoppable survivor. This isn't the unrealistically large-breasted Angelina Jolie look-alike who runs around in short-shorts with her belly button on display to appeal to lonely fanboys. This is Tomb Raider matured and honed to perfection. Adventure, danger, suspense, terror. And all centered around a well-rounded character (yes, Lara is finally a real character now).
Visually Tomb Raider is magnificent. Sure, there's a lot of browns and grays in many settings, but when the game opens up to the island the graphics showcase the wonderful designs crafted with such care at Crystal Dynamics.
Voice acting is great. Lara's portrayal (in both voice and motion-capture) is ahead of previous games by leaps and bounds. Sound design and music are generally excellent.
Finally, we have gameplay. Tomb Raider offers a welcome mixture of shooting, platforming, sneaking, and cinematic quick time events (QTE's). Many gamers dislike QTE's, and I understand why, but I personally welcome them when they are placed sensibly within the game. Tomb Raider gets it right, using these events to keep you on the edge of your seat. One wrong move and Lara dies, sometimes rather graphically.
On the whole developer Crystal Dynamics and publisher Square Enix have crafted a gem of a game that can be enjoyed by a new generation as well as series veterans. Tomb Raider is a force to be reckoned with once again, and I pity the next big action-adventure game that tries to do better.
To keep a long story short, this series reboot showcases Lara's transformation from an inexperienced young woman in search of adventure into a strong and unstoppable survivor. This isn't the unrealistically large-breasted Angelina Jolie look-alike who runs around in short-shorts with her belly button on display to appeal to lonely fanboys. This is Tomb Raider matured and honed to perfection. Adventure, danger, suspense, terror. And all centered around a well-rounded character (yes, Lara is finally a real character now).
Visually Tomb Raider is magnificent. Sure, there's a lot of browns and grays in many settings, but when the game opens up to the island the graphics showcase the wonderful designs crafted with such care at Crystal Dynamics.
Voice acting is great. Lara's portrayal (in both voice and motion-capture) is ahead of previous games by leaps and bounds. Sound design and music are generally excellent.
Finally, we have gameplay. Tomb Raider offers a welcome mixture of shooting, platforming, sneaking, and cinematic quick time events (QTE's). Many gamers dislike QTE's, and I understand why, but I personally welcome them when they are placed sensibly within the game. Tomb Raider gets it right, using these events to keep you on the edge of your seat. One wrong move and Lara dies, sometimes rather graphically.
On the whole developer Crystal Dynamics and publisher Square Enix have crafted a gem of a game that can be enjoyed by a new generation as well as series veterans. Tomb Raider is a force to be reckoned with once again, and I pity the next big action-adventure game that tries to do better.
30 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By W. freeman
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I played a few of the Tomb Raider games and really didn't get into them much, i'm not sure if it's because I was playing as a girl? Not to sound sexist, or i just preferred Indiana Jones, and Drakes Fortune over her. I really enjoyed the Uncharted games and could probably go through them again. I think this game is actually better in different ways. Graphically I do find it to be better, and Square Enix have always been known for great graphics and atmosphere. One of my favorites being Just Cause 2. The game mechanics are smooth as silk, the aiming and shooting accuracy are much better than Drakes Fortune, along with the controls. Not to discredit those games, but this game seems more plausible (for a game), and has more of a humanistic side to it. You really feel what Lara is going through, and it has a lot more emotional in a survival sense. This game is more staying alive then just searching for things and shooting people. Although there is a lot of that as well. The hunting is great, even when your just doing nothing you can simply shoot rabbits, deer, birds and wolves to gain skill points. And find salvage to upgrade simple things like a knife or axe. Even though i'm somewhere in the middle of the game, i don't see my opinion going anywhere but up, but it's already as far as it can go.
This game, much like Drake, Resident Evil, Dead Space etc. is "extremely" engrossing, and just a joy to play. Without having some of the tedious tasks that the for mentioned games have. Yes there are many quick time events, but they are easy, and not nearly as frequently annoying as say Resident Evil 6. Save points are all over the place, and the autosave does more than enough so that you don't have to continuously repeat a task over and over. And the game is "fairly" easy. On another note when i say Mature i mean it, this isn't the innocent Lara portrayed in the other games, or even the movies. The is the rated R version. There is LOTS of violence, cursing, and other elements that make the game for adults. Which is great. It's about time we have an adult platforming adventure game, without going so overboard it's not enjoyable. Well this is the game. The graphics as i said are just amazing, i have it on PC, so i could test out my rig, then got it for 360, to enjoy sitting on the couch in front of the big screen with surround sound. Both look amazing, but of course the PC has higher resolution, and the detailing while amazing, can make it, well, almost unrealistic looking. Also platformers are much more fun on consoles IMO. I use my rig for FPS mostly. So pick this game up, there is plenty of gameplay time, and even downloadable content to keep you busy for many hours. I rarely buy "new" games, i always get used or wait till the price comes down. But Tomb Raider is definitely worth it. The only other game i plan on purchasing "new" is Bioshock Infinite, which looks also to be amazing.
Other perks
Using the bow, climbing, scaling cliffs, weapon upgrades, the thrill of the kill, the will to survive, and oh yeah. This is one of the hottest versions of Lara to date. You're just wanting a scene to watch her bathe, even though she's a bunch of pixels and polygons. HA. Maybe that will come later, or we'll have the Naked Raider DLC. Either way, incredible game, which i'll probably go through again, sometime in the summer. ;o) Play on!!
This game, much like Drake, Resident Evil, Dead Space etc. is "extremely" engrossing, and just a joy to play. Without having some of the tedious tasks that the for mentioned games have. Yes there are many quick time events, but they are easy, and not nearly as frequently annoying as say Resident Evil 6. Save points are all over the place, and the autosave does more than enough so that you don't have to continuously repeat a task over and over. And the game is "fairly" easy. On another note when i say Mature i mean it, this isn't the innocent Lara portrayed in the other games, or even the movies. The is the rated R version. There is LOTS of violence, cursing, and other elements that make the game for adults. Which is great. It's about time we have an adult platforming adventure game, without going so overboard it's not enjoyable. Well this is the game. The graphics as i said are just amazing, i have it on PC, so i could test out my rig, then got it for 360, to enjoy sitting on the couch in front of the big screen with surround sound. Both look amazing, but of course the PC has higher resolution, and the detailing while amazing, can make it, well, almost unrealistic looking. Also platformers are much more fun on consoles IMO. I use my rig for FPS mostly. So pick this game up, there is plenty of gameplay time, and even downloadable content to keep you busy for many hours. I rarely buy "new" games, i always get used or wait till the price comes down. But Tomb Raider is definitely worth it. The only other game i plan on purchasing "new" is Bioshock Infinite, which looks also to be amazing.
Other perks
Using the bow, climbing, scaling cliffs, weapon upgrades, the thrill of the kill, the will to survive, and oh yeah. This is one of the hottest versions of Lara to date. You're just wanting a scene to watch her bathe, even though she's a bunch of pixels and polygons. HA. Maybe that will come later, or we'll have the Naked Raider DLC. Either way, incredible game, which i'll probably go through again, sometime in the summer. ;o) Play on!!
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game of the year
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I hope they make more like this one.
I hope they make more like this one.
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This game for Tomb Raider is the most real and the graphics are execellent
A beast of games of this beautiful women..
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A beast of games of this beautiful women..
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did not try the MP
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