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Rise of the Tomb Raider
Released On: Nov 10, 2015
86
8.0
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 103 Critic Reviews
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93% Positive
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6% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 103 Critic Reviews
86
93% Positive
96 Reviews
96 Reviews
6% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Rise of the Tomb Raider is an epic adventure, and it’s a story well told and well played.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 1,637 User Ratings
8.0
79% Positive
1297 Ratings
1297 Ratings
7% Mixed
120 Ratings
120 Ratings
13% Negative
220 Ratings
220 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 1,637 User Ratings
8.0
79% Positive
1297 Ratings
1297 Ratings
7% Mixed
120 Ratings
120 Ratings
13% Negative
220 Ratings
220 Ratings
Where the previous game is an over-the-top whirlwind, Rise of the Tomb Raider is better as a savored experience.
The last Lara Croft adventure comes with basic adjustments to its gameplay that make it an enjoyable and memorable experience. We loved the tombs, we loved the puzzles, we loved the exploration, we loved the world, we loved the combat. Even though not everything is completely perfect in Rise of The Tomb Raider, it’s a step in the right direction for the franchise.
An essential purchase, and although it's a case of simply being more Tomb Raider, lessons have been learned along the way to make this one of the most refined and enjoyable blockbuster rides available.
Lara truly shines in her newest game, with a sprawling world to explore and a great set of skills at her disposal. If only the world had been even bigger, with more hub areas and even more to do, this could easily have been a truly astonishing game.
A crowd-pleasing game, which offers only glimpses of what could be if this team were only allowed to take some braver risks with Croft’s next expedition.
I don't think I've ever played any better Adventure game except Uncharted Series but yea as xbox time exclusive it well represented the console
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Xbox One
It'sa solid game, but the controls, mechanics, and camera are junk. Modern games feel this way, where the character you're playing as is sluggish, weighty, and an all-around pain to maneuver. I guess devs are going for the more realistic feel, which is cool, but I'd have more fun with a character who actually is faster, and actually maneuvers correctly when I press a specific button. The delayed mechanics are frustrating, too. Sometimes, Lara won't even grab a ledge when I press the right button. Ugh!
The first section is awful, as it hits you with platforming, on top of QTEs. Terrible mix to start a game with. I get they need to keep people's attention, but they could've started it with a free roaming section with combat. Instead of icepick climbing up a mountain, have a combat heavy section going up a mountain. The combat is actually very minimal. Not a big complaint, just frustrating.
The stealth mechanics work really well, but it only can be used in certain sections. The survival aspects are cool where Lara has to hunt her own prey is cool, too, but the prey seem overly tanky. The checkpoint/campfire aspect is cool in theory, but weirdly executed, along with the upgrading system.
Also, the objectives in-game aren't obviously stated and I find myself questioning where to go next in these little mini-arenas the devs have created. I don't know exactly where Lara has to platform, or which ledge she's supposed to grab. Especially frustrating when there's time limits on where to move in certain sections.
Even with all the negatives, I still felt the need to progress in the game. The game is very linear, and doesn't leave much room for exploration. At least from what I can tell so far. I find the game to not be punishingly difficult and I'm playing on Hardcore, which is a good thing. When you die, you return to a checkpoint, which is normally not too far from where you die. There's literally a checkpoint every 10 to 20 steps.
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Xbox One
The Rise of the Tomb Raider game has improved in some sections compared to the previous game of this franchise, but some weaknesses are still repeated from the previous game in this title and even have new weak point. Exactly what I mean is the super clichéd, repetitive and ridiculous story and antagonist that get worse the further you go through the game. And also in the meantime, the low variety of environments and some AI problems, prevent this title to use its full potential.
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Xbox One
This is a very expensive interactive movie with boring gameplay. Not nearly as good as other Tomb Raider games. I guess if you really like watching all CGI movies with very little quality as far as gameplay is concerned, then this game is for you. Otherwise, yet another overhyped and overrated and EXPENSIVE movie. Nice story, little anything else.
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Xbox One
Summary Conquer a world strenuously protecting its secrets, endure dangers conditions and unstable landscapes, face viscous wildlife that act as guardians to ancient tombs, and explore massive interactive environments. Utilize the environment to your advantage, climb trees and go underwater to avoid or accost enemies, configure Lara's gear, weap...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 4
- PC
Initial Release Date: Nov 10, 2015
Developer:
- Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
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