Tomb Raider: Anniversary

1. RenanS

   Apr 5, 2009

   10

   amazing game, they get elements of the classic tomb raider and a new gameplay where you don't have hatefull delays on jumping a point to amazing game, they get elements of the classic tomb raider and a new gameplay where you don't have hatefull delays on jumping a point to another, i love it… Expand

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2. NavinC.

   Nov 22, 2007

   10

   This is a brilliant game! I enjoyed it the most out of all the Tomb Raider games, second only to Legend. This game definitely builds on the This is a brilliant game! I enjoyed it the most out of all the Tomb Raider games, second only to Legend. This game definitely builds on the immense success of Legend and solidifies faith back in the Tomb Raider franchise, after some disappoinments (read: Tomb Raider 3 to Angel of Darkness). I love it, and I highly recommend it to everyone!… Expand

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4. Dobian

   Oct 21, 2014

   9

   Anniversary is the middle chapter of Crystal Dynamics' trilogy that began with Legend and concluded with Underworld. It's a faithfulAnniversary is the middle chapter of Crystal Dynamics' trilogy that began with Legend and concluded with Underworld. It's a faithful re-imagining of the original Tomb Raider from 1996, while deftly tying it into the story of the other two games that take place in the present (it's still 1996 in this remake). Anniversary is visually beautifiul and the puzzles are incredibly elaborate and complex. Lara travels the globe to places like Peru, Greece, and Egypt, while you solve the mysteries of some of the most enormous and intricately designed tombs ever in a Tomb Raider game.
   
   The story is a rehash of the original, with Lara hired by the mysterious Natla Corporation to find an artifact. What's good about it is the way they tied this into the back story about Lara's mother.
   
   The only knock I can give is that on the pc there is a well-known bug in one of the Egypt levels that prevents you from making a simple jump to a ledge so you can exit the level. I had to download a cheat to let me move Lara past that point. Then there is the infamous "pyramid tower of terror" segment near the end which had me smashing my mouse and keyboard in frustration. Even watching You Tube videos and knowing exactly what to do, it still took dumb luck on one of the jump sequences to make it after about a hundred tries. The problem is that they made grapple wall running/jumping to the next handhold very unforgiving, and you are constantly fighting the camera angles and the controls to get Lara to do what you want her to do. It's hard enough to get enough momentum, jump from the right height and the exact right moment so you can barely reach the ledge, but then to have Lara jump back instead of to the side, or to the side instead of back, because according to the camera angle that's what the game thinks you want her to do...that can be maddening.
   
   Despite late game bugs/control issues, Anniversary is still a great game and very satisfying to finish.… Expand

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5. BryanK.

   Jun 6, 2007

   8

   I've been playing it for a few hours now and I'm having a blast. The puzzles are fun, the levels seem beautiful and it truly I've been playing it for a few hours now and I'm having a blast. The puzzles are fun, the levels seem beautiful and it truly captures what was so fun about the original. If I had to pick something to complain about however it would have to be the enemies. The AI appears to be a little lackluster but the game isn't about gunning down bad guys, it's about exploring the intriguing environment around you. So all and all it's a very enjoyable experience.… Expand

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6. impure

   Mar 26, 2012

   8

   I've played this game for a few hours and it's pretty good. However, this game has quite a few minor problems, most notably the camera. ItI've played this game for a few hours and it's pretty good. However, this game has quite a few minor problems, most notably the camera. It tends to get stuck behind me when I try to look behind my character when about to jump off a ledge. It would be nice to see behind me, but most of the time there's a conveniently placed ledge there. Also, if you want to do well early on, you better pay close attention to the tutorials that flash by the screen as some commands such as dodging are critical later. Although maybe it's just that this is my first Tomb Raider game. Overall, this is a great game. The graphics are still quite nice and the gameplay is fun and challenging. I just wished some of the bugs were fixed. And there isn't much story here so don't buy this game just for that.… Expand

   • 3 of 4 users found this helpful
7. urisvesk

   Nov 5, 2013

   7

   Could be a better game. Combat is kinda silly, and the controls aren't that good. It has nice puzzles and secrets stuff for exploration.Could be a better game. Combat is kinda silly, and the controls aren't that good. It has nice puzzles and secrets stuff for exploration. Overall it is worth playing. Its fun, cause of its challenge. Still better than the latest ones in my opinion.… Expand

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8. ShinyT.

   Jun 26, 2007

   0

   The brought back all the bad things about old games which were about punishing the player and made it worse. The lame combat system, pole The brought back all the bad things about old games which were about punishing the player and made it worse. The lame combat system, pole jumps and rope walk are all new things which make the game worse. I liked all the old Tomb Raider games (except Angel of Darkness which I never played) and love Legend but I hate this one more than any other game I can remember.… Expand

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