Tomb Raider: Underworld

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 361 Ratings

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  1. JaneNikoloski
    Nov 22, 2008
    10
    It is the best game right now(ever).All the way from gaphics to the way she looks and moves, i mean it is badass.The story is realy good and deep and it is made out perfectly.Of all the games out now and those thet are about to come out"They have no chance with Lara".
  2. SimonS.
    Nov 25, 2008
    9
    Superb game, a beautiful story in a beautiful surrounding (and Lara doesn
  3. jorgelin89
    Mar 6, 2013
    4
    En aspecto grafico un 10. Asi como en el modelado de Lara y sus movimientos.
    Sin embargo la historia es para mi una patata. Empieza bastante bien, prometedor pero se va deinflando poco a poco hasta acabar en patata. Los escenarios son excelentes (con alguna excepción). En general es jugable y divertido a ratos (aunque lo terminas en muy pocas horas), sin embargo no es un buen tomb raider    En aspecto grafico un 10. Asi como en el modelado de Lara y sus movimientos.
    Sin embargo la historia es para mi una patata. Empieza bastante bien, prometedor pero se va deinflando poco a poco hasta acabar en patata. Los escenarios son excelentes (con alguna excepción). En general es jugable y divertido a ratos (aunque lo terminas en muy pocas horas), sin embargo no es un buen tomb raider ni define a la saga.    … Expand
  4. KSFsNiPeR
    May 2, 2013
    10
    Underworld is arguably the best in the Tomb Raider series(haven't played the newly released Tomb Raider yet). Not only were there improvements from Anniversary, but you get what you expect from any Tomb Raider game: 1) Great story, 2) Great exotic locations, 3) "Puzzles" that make you think. Controls may "stick" due to extended hours of gameplay, but this is easily fixed by closing theUnderworld is arguably the best in the Tomb Raider series(haven't played the newly released Tomb Raider yet). Not only were there improvements from Anniversary, but you get what you expect from any Tomb Raider game: 1) Great story, 2) Great exotic locations, 3) "Puzzles" that make you think. Controls may "stick" due to extended hours of gameplay, but this is easily fixed by closing the game(after saving your progress) and restarting the game. Never had any issues beyond that. For best results make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements because in the end you cannot blame the game if your computer cannot keep up.… Expand
  5. markwhitton
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    Tomb Raider: Underworld is very visually appealing… No question! But the dodgy camera angles and obscure bugs in this game are a considerable negative… When Lara finds herself stuck in rocks and doing odd jitter dances it does get slightly tedious… However, the environments are absolutely brilliant and, when Lara is behaving, it’s an amazing adventure game. It also brings back to play someTomb Raider: Underworld is very visually appealing… No question! But the dodgy camera angles and obscure bugs in this game are a considerable negative… When Lara finds herself stuck in rocks and doing odd jitter dances it does get slightly tedious… However, the environments are absolutely brilliant and, when Lara is behaving, it’s an amazing adventure game. It also brings back to play some of the puzzles that we originally loved from the older generation Tomb Raiders… All in all this is a very decent game and feel it was a step in the right direction… And with the story finally complete from the trilogy I look forward to the future instalments.… Expand
  6. Dobian
    Oct 21, 2014
    8
    Underworld is the last chapter of Crystal Dynamics' trilogy that began with Legend and continued through Anniversary. As a whole, I thought they did an excellent job of capturing the spirit of the original Tomb Raider while significantly improving the graphics, gameplay mechanics, interface, and player control of Lara. Underworld improves on Anniversary visually with more naturalUnderworld is the last chapter of Crystal Dynamics' trilogy that began with Legend and continued through Anniversary. As a whole, I thought they did an excellent job of capturing the spirit of the original Tomb Raider while significantly improving the graphics, gameplay mechanics, interface, and player control of Lara. Underworld improves on Anniversary visually with more natural textures, reflections, and light/shadow effects. The Thailand segment of the game in particular is gorgeous. It also adds some terrific new gameplay mechanics like chimney climbing, walking on and vaulting from the top of poles, and rock climbing. It also made good use of the motorcycle in a couple of the later missions.

    Where Underworld falls short of Anniversary a little bit is that the puzzles on the whole aren't as intricate or elaborate. Anniversary really set the bar high with some of the most ambitiously designed puzzles I have ever seen in a game. But Underworld is still a fun challenge nevertheless. I also, as amazed as I am to say this, miss a real boss battle in Underworld. Boss fights in Tomb Raider have never been that impressive and success is always based on your figuring out the pattern to beat it. Still, having those occasional showdowns do provide a sense of closure to the bigger chapters of the game.

    The ending itself felt rushed, and I was surprised after completing the final puzzle (which was a fun and visually impressive scene), it went straight into cut scenes and then the game was over. Underworld would have benefited greatly from one final showdown between Lara and Natla to bring the trilogy to an epic conclusion. (she is there during the last puzzle, but merely as a distraction while you focus on completing it) The ending does wrap up the story about what happened to Lara's mother, but it doesn't feel satisfying the way it could have.

    Underworld is still a must-play for any Tomb Raider fan, it is entertaining throughout.    … Expand
  7. flobob33
    Sep 13, 2014
    7
    There are some good ideas in this Tomb Raider!
    - Big and open level
    - The motocycle is pretty fun
    - The atmosphere is suceeded
    - Graphisms are nice
    - The level design too

    However:
    -The ending is very bad
    - The story is disapointing
    - IA is failed
  8. SovietUnion38
    Oct 14, 2014
    7
    Несомненно, офигенная игра, но (пишу минусы, плюсы и так ясны):

    - ужасная система боя с врагами - точнее её попросту нет. Зажал ПКМ и стреляешь по супостату автоматически и маневрируя в сторону (или отбегая). - Игра вышла 2008 года,а графика - так себе. Игры 2008 имели несколько лучшую графику, нежели TR: Underworld. - Нет русской озвучки - не беда (хоть и неудобно), а вот то, что    Несомненно, офигенная игра, но (пишу минусы, плюсы и так ясны):

    - ужасная система боя с врагами - точнее её попросту нет. Зажал ПКМ и стреляешь по супостату автоматически и маневрируя в сторону (или отбегая).

    - Игра вышла 2008 года,а графика - так себе. Игры 2008 имели несколько лучшую графику, нежели TR: Underworld.

    - Нет русской озвучки - не беда (хоть и неудобно), а вот то, что половина всех клавиш представляют из себя квадратики - чертовски неудобно. В особенности когда разбираешься как стрелять канатом, кидать гранаты, использовать аптечку и прочие.

    7/10    … Expand
  9. bjaz
    Aug 28, 2013
    8
    one of my favorite game
    everything is great in the game story,graphics,game play,musics
    especially those puzzle and also the environment
    now a days those things are rare in games
    if compare it with tomb raider 2013,i still think underworld was far better faaaarrrrr...
  10. MikeH
    Jan 15, 2009
    6
    Pretty visuals, a problematic camera and gameplay that has been dumbed down (though not as much as PoP). Give me a few ways to solve problems, don't magnetically correct badly timed jumps, give me a challenge! TR: Legend and TR: Anniversary are both better games which are more deserving of your time. Legend had better combat, Anniversary had better level design - funny that, Pretty visuals, a problematic camera and gameplay that has been dumbed down (though not as much as PoP). Give me a few ways to solve problems, don't magnetically correct badly timed jumps, give me a challenge! TR: Legend and TR: Anniversary are both better games which are more deserving of your time. Legend had better combat, Anniversary had better level design - funny that, considering it was a remake of the original... St Francis' Folly is a perfect example of the kind of level design totally lacking in Underworld. Oh, and the plot? Whatever. New plot, please, that doesn't make me travel to Cambodia to go through Incan ruins to find Norse mythology or whatever that was all about...… Expand
  11. FrankV
    May 20, 2009
    10
    I really enjoyed this chapter in Lara's long career. The graphics and gameplay were the best yet.
  12. AndrewP
    Jan 19, 2009
    5
    A game with huge potential marred by bugs and inconsistencies. Leaps of faith and random deaths are the order of the day as one tries to discover which paths are allowed and which are decorative. Clumsy and over long character animations don't help matters and neither does occasionally getting stuck in the scenery. Disappointing (and short).
  13. WestLil0
    Apr 22, 2014
    7
    It's an ok game, for an older one. If you like puzzles and the challenge of running/grabbing/jumping, then this game is for you. About halfway I got a bit bored because every level was a puzzle...no action other than killing a few skeletons and spiders along the way. So I agree with the general rating of about 7.5. The newest Tomb Raider is of course way better.
  14. Cpt_Crusader
    Jan 26, 2013
    7
    This game is fun and the graphics are awesome. Anyone looking for better should hold their tongue.. You know this is as good as it gets till the 2013 release..
  15. Ghostgate
    Dec 19, 2013
    10
    Based on what other people have said about how "bad" this game is, I have to seriously disagree with that. I don't understand how this game is considered bad whatsoever! Graphics don't make a game, its the game's story-line and characters that makes the game what it is! Yet every now and then I see dorks who think graphics is what makes a game or just because they can't pass something theyBased on what other people have said about how "bad" this game is, I have to seriously disagree with that. I don't understand how this game is considered bad whatsoever! Graphics don't make a game, its the game's story-line and characters that makes the game what it is! Yet every now and then I see dorks who think graphics is what makes a game or just because they can't pass something they say its a bad game. Even though the game "starts" you off without a tutorial it actually teaches you tips and such along the way. If you need help with jumping and figuring out puzzles isn't that what walkthroughs are for? If you want to figure it out yourself keep trying until you get it or take a break and try again later. The Tomb Raider games obviously are for people who have to eventually stop and think on how to solve something in particular. I really enjoyed most of this series and I haven't finished the whole thing. The only issue I had with the game is the fact that there was so much water!!! I liked the classic running around, jumping on things, and not having to swim a whole lot. But other then that I seriously enjoyed the game!!! Just as I think I'll enjoy all the others.… Expand
  16. Pixelated
    Nov 24, 2008
    4
    We all know Eidos is not the greatest at making games. But after a dozen or so Tomb Raiders you would think they could fix the persistent problems the series has had. What's with the awful camera controls again? I mean this is an issue that goes all the way back to.. well, it goes back years! Just another publisher pushing a game out the door in time for the holidays. They say piracy We all know Eidos is not the greatest at making games. But after a dozen or so Tomb Raiders you would think they could fix the persistent problems the series has had. What's with the awful camera controls again? I mean this is an issue that goes all the way back to.. well, it goes back years! Just another publisher pushing a game out the door in time for the holidays. They say piracy is killing the industry but I think it's just forcing these studios to make good games. If they want to make money they need to release games worth $50, not buggy ports. EA is learning the hard way and a relatively small publisher like Eidos should take notice and polish their games a lot more or risk releasing another flop. Then blaming piracy for their money problems. The bottom line is that good games sell and sorry games get pirated instead.… Expand
  17. YannC
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    Very nice game, good gameplay and good story. Pc version is better than xbox 360 version !! I like this game ;)
  18. WarwickA
    Dec 2, 2008
    5
    Mindless pot-kicking repetitiveness. The demo contains all you'll experience in the game. Rated 5 just because the graphics are so good.
  19. ElBarto
    Dec 25, 2009
    5
    As said before, the camere controls are all over the place I bought the PC version Also the way how Lara moves, often she does not what you want her to do and have to put the camera position in the right place before to make a jump because the controls are worthless No option either to configure the buttons of a controller if you connect one, worthless configuration and a shame in these As said before, the camere controls are all over the place I bought the PC version Also the way how Lara moves, often she does not what you want her to do and have to put the camera position in the right place before to make a jump because the controls are worthless No option either to configure the buttons of a controller if you connect one, worthless configuration and a shame in these times. Allthough average 50% of my system resources are being used there is a significant drop in framerates sometimes, this is very typical for a game developed for the Xbox and poorly ported to the pc Without any doubt one of the better games of Tombraider but with some serious flaws which could have been solved if some more time was spend in the controls and movements of Lara… Expand
  20. jZero
    Jul 21, 2012
    5
    The graphics and sound are pretty good in the game. The puzzles and combat were on the easy side but were good enough to get me to finish the game. Story is bad and uninteresting. The controls and camera are TERRIBLE. They often feel like they are fighting against you when playing. It is especially frustrating when you are trying to make a jump. If they worked better game might be a 7, as is 5.
  21. PaulS
    Jan 23, 2009
    9
    This is the best of the series. The graphics are superb, layouts and scenery very realistic and puzzles more thoughtful. Less emphasis on shooting and more on thinking.
  22. shaunb
    Aug 3, 2009
    10
    this game is brilliant its much better than all the other tomb raider games. An well just as you think the would run out of idears for lara they come up with this its great. Also the graphics and control system are better than in anyother tomb raider yet. I dont get how people can rate it only a 6 or sumthin because its the best game in the franchise.
  23. DavidP
    Nov 28, 2008
    4
    Whan I saw the trailer I thought TR:U could be worth a test. The demo changed my mind. Lara and the graphics looks better than ever before. Who cares? While trying to adjust the camera you jump through an unreal world, do unreal moves (which means you press a button and Lara does the moves herself) and destroy everything you see, from tigers to sharks, from spiders to vases. No, you dont Whan I saw the trailer I thought TR:U could be worth a test. The demo changed my mind. Lara and the graphics looks better than ever before. Who cares? While trying to adjust the camera you jump through an unreal world, do unreal moves (which means you press a button and Lara does the moves herself) and destroy everything you see, from tigers to sharks, from spiders to vases. No, you dont have to aim yourself, the game does this automatically. Reloading? Nope. Give attention that you dont miss a treasure? No, the game shows you. Smooth movement? No, that would be boring wouldn't it? Nonlinear gameplay? No. Anything else that you dont know from all the other TR? No. So if you like to watch Laras curves while hanging from a cliff with one hand and automatically shooting bats (!) with the other hand you could play this game, but dont expect more.… Expand
  24. DrDecree
    Dec 5, 2009
    3
    For seasoned gamers who are new to the franchise, it's an unbearably old-school, slow snorefest with gameplay, simplicity, and issues that should have been grown out of 10 years ago.
  25. SDSSolaris75
    Nov 6, 2012
    1
    As game Designer this is what I seen in 1 hour of playing that already had me un install this terrible piece of garbage. Graphic and effects anyone with half a brain can do. The game play was beyond horrible, constant button issues that failed to deliver ease of play. Half the time I would press jump and do something else. I would get stuck nearly every ten minutes on geometry. ControlsAs game Designer this is what I seen in 1 hour of playing that already had me un install this terrible piece of garbage. Graphic and effects anyone with half a brain can do. The game play was beyond horrible, constant button issues that failed to deliver ease of play. Half the time I would press jump and do something else. I would get stuck nearly every ten minutes on geometry. Controls and person in charge of allowing this should be murdered in cold blood. Worst waste of money on a game I have played in ten year. WTF happened to this series!!… Expand
  26. ADHGO
    May 22, 2015
    9
    Full of monsters, Full of adventure and secrets, levels are wide and great, graphics colors environments are great as well,
    no doubt it is tom raider game so don't hesitate to get this
  27. [Anonymous]
    Nov 22, 2008
    0
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  28. Delta_Assault
    Sep 28, 2011
    2
    I don't think the Tomb Raider games have ever been good. Like, ever. They've never looked like the sort of quality game that I could embrace and point to as something appealing. Which is funny, because Naughty Dog basically took the Tomb Raider theme, made a gender change, and put out 2 really great games. That's kinda sad when you think about, that it had to take some pretenders to theI don't think the Tomb Raider games have ever been good. Like, ever. They've never looked like the sort of quality game that I could embrace and point to as something appealing. Which is funny, because Naughty Dog basically took the Tomb Raider theme, made a gender change, and put out 2 really great games. That's kinda sad when you think about, that it had to take some pretenders to the throne to actually make good games.

    Lara's a sex symbol in gaming, that's quite obvious. But that fact alone has never ever been able to get me to care about the games. Like, I'm as much of a red-blooded heterosexual male as the next gamer, but uh... if I want porn, I can find porn. It's all over the internet. Very easy to find. Even some super kinky stuff. I don't need it in my video games. And that whole idea of trying to sell the games based on Lara's massive boobs, that always turned me off, ironically. It just seemed very shallow and insulting and kinda desperate.

    Now, I've actually only played one Tomb Raider game, and it was the last one, Underworld. Is it fair to judge an entire franchise on one game? If you think about it, the latest game in a series is supposed to have all the improvements and refinements and perfected elements of each previous game, right? So if Underworld wasn't gonna do it, I doubt my opinion would have improved by playing the older ones.

    And uh, I hated Underworld. It really stunk to high heaven. I am really really glad I didn't play any TR games in the days of yore, judging by what I got in Underworld. First of all, the platforming is not that great. It felt pretty damn stiff and clunky. On its face, it's probably the strongest element of Underworld, but compared to contemporaries like Prince of Persia or Assassin's Creed, and it really fails. It's just not good enough anymore. Of course, there are people out there who actually dislike the sort of platforming in PoP/AC, so it's all personal preference. But I myself couldn't get onboard with it.

    Now, the combat. That's a really strong factor for me in games. The combat in Underworld is complete **** and far far worse qualitatively then the platforming. First off, manual aim seems almost nonexistent. The level of fidelity isn't there, you absolutely aren't capable of aiming at longer distances at anyone. Either it's too inaccurate or your bullets just seem to phase out of existence past 15 feet. 15 feet! How the hell can a developer only provide gunplay within 15 feet?

    So manual aiming is terrible. I guess they want you to use their lock-on aiming. But again, this only seems to lock-on within 15 feet. You can't fire at enemies at medium ranges. I have no idea why. And the whole idea of lock-on aiming is repugnant to me. I don't need to have the game aim for me. I didn't need it in Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake, Unreal, Rainbow Six, Battlefield, Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Crysis, Gears of War, Mass Effect, Uncharted, etc... I basically haven't needed or wanted it in about 17 years. Yet that seems to be how they want you to aim in Underworld. I hated that, it felt lazy and out of touch with reality.

    And the dual pistols contain infinite ammo. Why would pistols have infinite ammo? How does that make any sense? Where would Lara fit infinite ammo into her clothes? I hated it when Ubisoft gave infinite pistol ammo in Rainbow Six Vegas and SC Conviction and apparently they learned it from the Tomb Raider games. Also, the levels had a lot of peculiarities that really felt unpolished. Near the beginning of the game, Lara is onboard her fancy expensive yacht and is about to go diving for some treasure. Well, you can't actually explore this yacht, because there are invisible walls everywhere. There's some stairs leading up to the controls of the yacht, but you run into an invisible wall right at the stairs. Why would you do that? What the hell is the point of having all these boundaries on this boat? I dunno, but it was lame.

    So yea, all in all, Underworld seemed like a terrible game. I did not finish it. The combat felt awful and the platforming was merely clumsy. Not a good experience, or even a mediocre experience.    … Expand
  29. AngryConsumer
    Nov 28, 2008
    0
    I was all primed to buy this game... prior to eidos having a company artificially alter the metacritic score by lobbying reviewers to delay their scores. Seriously, what possible justification is there for a site like metacritic if publishers just game the system. Thanks, but this one will be a torrent, and I may send eidos a check for 20 bucks if it pass MY personal review. Otherwise,I was all primed to buy this game... prior to eidos having a company artificially alter the metacritic score by lobbying reviewers to delay their scores. Seriously, what possible justification is there for a site like metacritic if publishers just game the system. Thanks, but this one will be a torrent, and I may send eidos a check for 20 bucks if it pass MY personal review. Otherwise, they can suck a lemon. Way to lose a sale, brainiacs.… Expand
  30. RogerVernon
    Dec 22, 2008
    4
    This game sucks so hard not even photons can escape. Seriously. BAD. F'ing BAD. You get to a certain point and your saved games up and F'ing disappear. The code QA was s***canned in India. It crashed on a regular basis. Move along, do not give Eidos any money. They LOOSE.
  31. DalekW
    Dec 7, 2009
    0
    Worst game ever, I can't even get past the 2nd level. The camera controls are all over the place, and it just kicks you into the game without any training. Don't buy this game!
  32. FrancoG.
    Dec 3, 2008
    10
    Excellent game with a few quirks. Still great, best of the modern series so far. (Hey 0 rating Anonymous, rate the GAME, not a publisher's ethics, OK? For cryin outloud.)
  33. KarimZ
    Dec 21, 2008
    8
    Tomb Raider Underworld is a great follow-up to Crystal Dynamics' last two TR games; it's the catalyst directly linking the seemingly unrelated adventures in Legend and Anniversary. Visually, it is the best of the Tomb Raider games, boasting lush environments and vast scenery as well as detailed effects and character design. The flaws are most evident in the finicky camera and Tomb Raider Underworld is a great follow-up to Crystal Dynamics' last two TR games; it's the catalyst directly linking the seemingly unrelated adventures in Legend and Anniversary. Visually, it is the best of the Tomb Raider games, boasting lush environments and vast scenery as well as detailed effects and character design. The flaws are most evident in the finicky camera and some awkward control moments. Although some features seem to have regressed since TR Anniversary (namely the camera), overall it's a great effort from Crystal Dynamics.… Expand
  34. FrancescoP
    Dec 17, 2008
    8
    Yeah, the camera issue... not that big deal in my opinion: camera gets messy (maybe you just made an awkward jump) Lara falls, breaks her neck and then, in just 3 seconds, you're ready to start again a few steps back from where you were... so, no, you can't say it's totally annoying or that ALL the game is badly coded. I'd even say this one of the best multi-platform Yeah, the camera issue... not that big deal in my opinion: camera gets messy (maybe you just made an awkward jump) Lara falls, breaks her neck and then, in just 3 seconds, you're ready to start again a few steps back from where you were... so, no, you can't say it's totally annoying or that ALL the game is badly coded. I'd even say this one of the best multi-platform port one could ever wish for! The graphic on my pc (a good one but not at all a monster!) is really exciting and runs incredibly smooth (60 fps with AA4x): just as much as TR Anniversary! But everything is so well designed that's just far superior to anything seen before. The game is just plain fun, nothing particularly challenging but sets up good involvement, thanks also to the boomy sound effects, especially under water. I really think that arguments to blame software houses and hail to piracy are weaker than ever in this case.… Expand
  35. eyEZix
    Mar 8, 2012
    9
    I could give a flying burrito for any opinion that makes no sense to me. It's not why i do reviews. This game is fun thats number one.. number two is story and 3 is graphics and this game hits the mark on all 3. Tomb Raider stays true to its mark of excellence. As an avid Tomb Raider fan of many years since the first to be exact i can truly say i enjoyed this as much as the first if notI could give a flying burrito for any opinion that makes no sense to me. It's not why i do reviews. This game is fun thats number one.. number two is story and 3 is graphics and this game hits the mark on all 3. Tomb Raider stays true to its mark of excellence. As an avid Tomb Raider fan of many years since the first to be exact i can truly say i enjoyed this as much as the first if not more. However i am only giving it a nine because i do believe it could have been a bit better but its still worth the price and well worth the time.… Expand
  36. starsh3ro
    Nov 2, 2011
    9
    just finished it, after 12 hour with a little goofing arround on the motorbike and several death (caused by me, human error and some little bugs).

    i like it, the start is a bit boring, but the varying level design keept me going. the sounds and the music are nice, the riddles sometimes very tricky and time consuming- you get what you pay for, a real tomb raider game. the story is okay    just finished it, after 12 hour with a little goofing arround on the motorbike and several death (caused by me, human error and some little bugs).

    i like it, the start is a bit boring, but the varying level design keept me going.

    the sounds and the music are nice, the riddles sometimes very tricky and time consuming-
    you get what you pay for, a real tomb raider game.

    the story is okay for this genre, the graphics sweet for a 2008 production.
    the animations are mostly realistic, exept when you die, then lara becomes a bouncy ball.

    negative is that the steam in game overlay doesnt work for any reason, so you wont be able to take any screenshots, nor can you use the steam friends application. all together its still worth your money.    … Expand
  37. Budget_Security
    Oct 16, 2015
    5
    A decent entry in the Tomb Raider series, but no more than “average” overall.

    The story and atmosphere are decent but not great. Most of the gameplay is puzzle platforming. This sometimes gets a bit repetitive, but there is enough variation and cutscenes to prevent it from getting too tedious. The balance between platforming and other types of gameplay is better than in TR-Anniversary    A decent entry in the Tomb Raider series, but no more than “average” overall.

    The story and atmosphere are decent but not great. Most of the gameplay is puzzle platforming. This sometimes gets a bit repetitive, but there is enough variation and cutscenes to prevent it from getting too tedious. The balance between platforming and other types of gameplay is better than in TR-Anniversary (which was all platforming) but maybe not quite as engaging for the masses (and me) as the 2013 reboot (which had more action). The platforming difficulty is generally good for most of us, but on the easy side for hardcore gamers. I struggled with some parts, but always got through after a while. Some environments look really nice (Thailand), but others have rather bare and bland level design. The combat is fairly bad, as expected with this series. The checkpoint save system is also annoying, but not too bad.

    Though some of the veterans will scoff, I find the optional “field assistance” hints an improvement over the previous games that offered no help at all - now I am less likely to need to look up solutions online when I get stuck. There is still big room for improvement in this area though. At least there are difficulty settings for specific things like enemy health and fall damage.

    Lara's controls are a bit mixed. In some ways they are fine, but they also feel a bit nervous and she moves less natural (less inertia and animation flow) than in TR-Anniversary. As usual, sometimes the controls don't do what you want, causing many accidental deaths. Also, the camera behaviour can be disorienting, and the FOV is unpleasantly low. At least there is no mouse acceleration. The HUD is bad - you have to open your PDA to change weapon and see how much ammo you have. None of these flaws are game breaking though.

    Tip: To improve the graphics beyond the max ingame settings, i suggest forcing AF to x4 (ingame AF setting does not work) and AA transparency to 4x supersampling in nvidia control panel.

    I would say this is a game to get when on sale, and only if you are ok with a lot of puzzle platforming.    … Expand
  38. Speed4Runs
    Jan 3, 2013
    4
    Bad Tomb Raider game. Still, it's not the worst one (the worst one will probably be the new Tomb Raider Reboot). Very bad performance, as well as awful longevity. Gameplay is OK, but the graphics are dated and bad, and the plot is basic. They cut off all the best things of Tomb Raider. Graphics and performance: 3 + ½ (3.5); Longevity: 3- (2.75); Gameplay: 5- (4.75); Plot: 4 +Bad Tomb Raider game. Still, it's not the worst one (the worst one will probably be the new Tomb Raider Reboot). Very bad performance, as well as awful longevity. Gameplay is OK, but the graphics are dated and bad, and the plot is basic. They cut off all the best things of Tomb Raider. Graphics and performance: 3 + ½ (3.5); Longevity: 3- (2.75); Gameplay: 5- (4.75); Plot: 4 + ½ (4.5). OVERALL SCORE: 4- [3.88] (3.75 out of 10 [Bad-mediocre]).… Expand
  39. theaceagle
    Jul 30, 2013
    9
    On PC its a mind blowing game with graphics and simple and suttle touches that really make this game even greater than all Raiders before it Along with this there are some much needed gameplay fixes that this game fixed The story is fantastic and a great wrap up to the trilogy The only thing that lets this game down are the 2D charcters and the facts you still have to fight the cameraOn PC its a mind blowing game with graphics and simple and suttle touches that really make this game even greater than all Raiders before it Along with this there are some much needed gameplay fixes that this game fixed The story is fantastic and a great wrap up to the trilogy The only thing that lets this game down are the 2D charcters and the facts you still have to fight the camera more than the enimes Now for the camera the camera is constanly trying to show this beutiful world as you jump from ledge to ledge but the game does not do this correctly as it feels like this Yeah thanks mate pretty graphics but i have already fallen to my death ten times because i looked. Fear not Tomb Raider fans its a great game and it will feel true to the trilogy and series This game is innovative and exiting but still contains the natural Raider bugs… Expand
  40. Skylord_Somers
    Aug 3, 2014
    10
    Tomb raider Underworld is a fantastic game. Even though they ended the series and took a new approach with Lara this game is well worth the money its still one of my favorite games to date. 10/10
  41. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 29, 2018
    6
    Tomb Raider: Underworld
    Great ingredients with a poor recipe
    Tomb Raider Underworld is an action adventure game staring lara croft after thors hammer… And if youre expecting a great experience like that of Tomb Raider 2013 or Rise of the tomb raider… youre just not going to get that here.. It has all of the pieces of whats to come.. Its just that its all poorly executed… Youll notice    Tomb Raider: Underworld
    Great ingredients with a poor recipe
    Tomb Raider Underworld is an action adventure game staring lara croft after thors hammer…
    And if youre expecting a great experience like that of Tomb Raider 2013 or Rise of the tomb raider… youre just not going to get that here..
    It has all of the pieces of whats to come..
    Its just that its all poorly executed…
    Youll notice from the start that everything about this game is awakward…
    Its prince of Persia meets present day tomb raider with none of the smoothness…
    The camera is all over the place and the platforming is just extremely stiff…
    You never get a sense of where you should be climbing to or what you can and cant jump onto while traversing walls..
    That being said I still with there was much more focus on this as well as combat…
    Combat is sprinkled in here, you get unlimited ammo and some sticky bombs to take care of the rare encounter with enemies.. but theyre too rare…
    This game is entirely focused on puzzle solving and switch throwing and this is its ultimate downfall
    Tomb Raider Underworld feels like a chore…
    The gameplay and setting are mixed up so that it doesn’t feel boring..
    But the game just never gives you a break..
    every corner you turn its puzzle room after puzzle room…. Figure out how to climb to these 4 different locations, pull a switch, go forward and do this over and over for 8 hours
    It becomes an eyeroll and it feels overwhelming
    The pacing is awful and thankfully with the reboot the figured out how to pace these moments out..
    Let the player explore for 30 minutes or an hour not having to worry about switches and puzzles…
    Relax and enjoy the platforming..
    Despite again the platforming feel awkward, I would’ve taken moments like this over the constant climbing around the room like spider girl…
    Its interesting to go back and see where tomb raider used to be compared to where it is now…
    Unfortunately at least for this title.. it isn’t fun to go back though..
    I give Tomb Raider Underworld
    a 6/10    … Expand
  42. frankelbarbado
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    I really enjoy this game, the graphics are amazing, the story have a sad end but you enjoy all the pursuit of Thor´s hammer. Great game with a lot of adventures. If you love TB you will love this one too.
  43. M1kn1C
    Dec 15, 2017
    4
    Bad engine, camera and story. Worst Tomb Raider game. I now know, why Crystal Dynamics restart and create Tomb Raider and Rise of Tomb Raider. I dissapointed in this game.
  44. matthewe
    May 2, 2009
    10
    Probably the best in the series. Slightly underrated and probably not looked at by most people. The games keep getting better and better and it is unfortunate that this one didn't get a better look.
  45. robertdb
    Nov 29, 2008
    9
    The detail in game is much more advanced, and we found the great beauty of tomb raider again in this game! if the angle can moved more freely, it will be perfect!
  46. IanK
    Nov 30, 2008
    10
    Brilliant game! Probably the best Tomb Raider Ever. I like the direction Crystal Dynamics is heading with the series and hope they continue to push the envelope further graphics and gameplay wise. The best game I've played all year.
  47. FragTheL-T
    Dec 1, 2008
    8
    Overall, a very nice game with beautiful and varied locations. Tomb Raider got back to exploration in exotic locations which was lacking in some recent lackluster releases. The troubling issues are the same old ones though. Camera angles can be worse than frustrating, but that is thankfully a fairly rare occurrence. Controls are not always as sharp as they should be either. All things Overall, a very nice game with beautiful and varied locations. Tomb Raider got back to exploration in exotic locations which was lacking in some recent lackluster releases. The troubling issues are the same old ones though. Camera angles can be worse than frustrating, but that is thankfully a fairly rare occurrence. Controls are not always as sharp as they should be either. All things considered, I still would highly recommend this title to any gamer who has enjoyed Tomb Raider in the past. Crystal Dynamics has done an incredible job with the eye candy. Now if they can just tighten the nuts and bolts, they'll have a surefire winner.… Expand
  48. MarkM
    Dec 18, 2008
    8
    One thing Eidos hasn't mastered in Tomb Raider is the Human Vs Lara Combat. The combat usually feels clunky & unrealistic. basically stupid AI. But, before you look away and agree. The main thing is that this game prefers that you do a bunch of fancy moves, tumble around, and take them out quick. Do that fancy new kick in the groin then headshot in slow motion LOL. The better you are One thing Eidos hasn't mastered in Tomb Raider is the Human Vs Lara Combat. The combat usually feels clunky & unrealistic. basically stupid AI. But, before you look away and agree. The main thing is that this game prefers that you do a bunch of fancy moves, tumble around, and take them out quick. Do that fancy new kick in the groin then headshot in slow motion LOL. The better you are at this the more fun the experience. As for Animal AI it is better, but you will notice its flaws as well. There is also clipping problems for NPC & Lara alike. The story is interesting though, and the environments too amazing to pass up. Unfortunatly you do run into invisible walls, especially in the ocean, but most of them are hard to reach and find out about anyway. If you like to adventure more than you like combat, which is at the core of Tomb Raider series, you love exploring this world. new controls can be painful at times. I suggest a PC gamepad, if you can find a good one. I still like Anniversary the most, as far as story & gameplay… Expand
  49. BobWigless
    Dec 31, 2008
    9
    It's not perfect, but I really don't see the big problem with the camera. It's not perfect, neither are the graphics. At worst, hold off purchasing until after a few patches.
  50. MichaelE
    Dec 8, 2008
    8
    Although the camera can be tricky at times, the gameplay and stunning graphics in this game make up for any gripes I had about it.
  51. lennyR
    Dec 23, 2009
    9
    nice graphics. nice story good gameplay exept the camera controls. the controls for the camera are sometimes anoying. 1 of the best tomb raiders ever
  52. IntelliMoo
    Nov 21, 2008
    10
    You do get used to the quirky camera control, it's just the nature of the TR series. Combat is, well, kind of an afterthought for good measure, but good puzzle-break fun nonetheless. Underworld truly is epic and beautful -- the adventuring continues! I just hope it's longer than Legend.
  53. TonyB.
    Nov 24, 2008
    9
    Best Tomb Raider visuals and detail ever! Truly next-gen has arrived. Very well designed and challenging levels that are just pure joy for any Tomb Raider series fan. And luckily it isn't over in only 6 hours! Combat complaints are a bit overstated, it's no big deal, I just wish there was a sniper rifle to make it go faster sometimes.
  54. Arshad_S
    Sep 16, 2010
    8
    Yet again theres another tomb raider title... great graphics. Dying a million times is possible if u didnt make the game. Nicely laid out controls. More monsters here instead of humans so its kinda more exciting.
  55. R6ex
    Jun 3, 2013
    10
    The puzzles are puzzling. Its a love-it-or-hate-it kinda game. Great puzzles or frustrating puzzles its all up to you. For me, the puzzle sets are awesome! Got killed many times before solving them. However, they're frustrating as well as I don't have much time to play games, so the puzzles stops the progression of the story as a whole. So, basically, if you have the time and patience,The puzzles are puzzling. Its a love-it-or-hate-it kinda game. Great puzzles or frustrating puzzles its all up to you. For me, the puzzle sets are awesome! Got killed many times before solving them. However, they're frustrating as well as I don't have much time to play games, so the puzzles stops the progression of the story as a whole. So, basically, if you have the time and patience, TR:Underworld offers challenging puzzles for you to solve. Nice animated movements for Lara.… Expand
  56. Macdealer
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Revisiting this game I can tell you it is a masterpiece, it has so much elements that are lacking on modern games. Level design is just incredible and the exploration and solitude sensation is just perfect.
  57. JettoGaming
    Sep 18, 2011
    8
    I really like what was said about EA games and taking a lesson from them, as well as other companies whom seem to be "short changing" their consumers. The cameras still need work after all these years. The major thing I enjoyed about this game is the storyline. Perhaps it is because I have studied cultural anthropology and the correlations drawn are indeed interesting for mythology buffs.I really like what was said about EA games and taking a lesson from them, as well as other companies whom seem to be "short changing" their consumers. The cameras still need work after all these years. The major thing I enjoyed about this game is the storyline. Perhaps it is because I have studied cultural anthropology and the correlations drawn are indeed interesting for mythology buffs. In continuing the story of the Tomb Raider series, it serves this end well though, I haven't quite finished it. The graphics are pretty good and the fact that your not just jumping around ledges is nice also. It does fall short in terms of difficulty with climbing and sometimes you will die even though you don't fall far. The puzzles are not terribly challenging on the Tomb Raider mode, though I'm not sure about the other difficulty setting. It's worth a play through at least once or twice and easily fits well with the series. As for a comparison with Anniversary or Legend, in some ways (graphically, more combat, story progression) it excels but it's plagued with the same problems we have seen in other titles in the series. I really hope that the new Tomb Raider in 2012 will solve the problems with the camera and prove to be a better game overall. It's a move in the right direction, it just needs a little push. Hopefully when the new game is released in 2012, they will not have ignored the players. I think that could be a fatal mistake for the whole series, given it's age.… Expand
  58. LukeDukem
    Feb 9, 2012
    9
    I really like this game, but i think that old TR's are better (like TR2, TRTLR etc.) But still this is a good game with some interesting puzzles, great graphics, music, sounds are also great, story - not so much but still good, also Lara looks good but other characters looks bad to me (like Amanda in my opinion). All in all TR: Underworld is a really good game! Especially on PC with maxedI really like this game, but i think that old TR's are better (like TR2, TRTLR etc.) But still this is a good game with some interesting puzzles, great graphics, music, sounds are also great, story - not so much but still good, also Lara looks good but other characters looks bad to me (like Amanda in my opinion). All in all TR: Underworld is a really good game! Especially on PC with maxed out settings ;-)… Expand
  59. GamersLikeABoss
    Nov 10, 2012
    6
    they improved the graphics and i like how u dont need medical bags for ur health after a moment it just heal herself . i have been playing the Tomb Raider when i am like 4. (16 now) well cuz my dad force me to play he said its a brain exercises to solve the action problems in tomb raider and it used to scared the **** outta me whenever a enemy pop out from no where. are they gonna makethey improved the graphics and i like how u dont need medical bags for ur health after a moment it just heal herself . i have been playing the Tomb Raider when i am like 4. (16 now) well cuz my dad force me to play he said its a brain exercises to solve the action problems in tomb raider and it used to scared the **** outta me whenever a enemy pop out from no where. are they gonna make another tomb raider after underworld? cuz i dont like the ending in Underworld, i played the game 5 hours straight without resting just to see the ending. so plz make another game after Underworld!!!!!!
    i think the tomb raider series was so-so. my one thing i dont really like it is because i think i have to think too much in this game for wat to do next instead telling u wat to do like Uncharted.    … Expand
  60. RobbyP
    May 2, 2018
    8
    Fun, if repetitive, game with some really beautiful scenery throughout. I've always enjoyed the puzzle aspect of the Tomb Raider games more than the combat, and there were some satisfying pieces here. The story was interesting. However, stretches of the game felt uninspired and merely there to move the action along. Overall though, great addition to the TR portfolio.
  61. Zeeshan-Abid
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    It's a great game and great ending of the Trilogy that started with Legend, followed by Anniversary. Graphics are also improved from its predecessors. I agree they messed up the camera redirecting concept, which became really irritating and frustrating at times, but overall the game was a great experience. I will recommend this series to everyone. This trilogy truly represents 'TombIt's a great game and great ending of the Trilogy that started with Legend, followed by Anniversary. Graphics are also improved from its predecessors. I agree they messed up the camera redirecting concept, which became really irritating and frustrating at times, but overall the game was a great experience. I will recommend this series to everyone. This trilogy truly represents 'Tomb Raider' and the character of 'Lara Croft'.… Expand
  62. dandalis
    Jun 28, 2019
    8
    Underworld does plenty of things right as a Tomb Raider game, but compared to Legend, no pun intended, that came before it, somewhat fails to live up to and finish off Legend's set up narrative path. All and all Underworld is still a rather great Tomb Raider experience, but with a somewhat flawed story line and weird decision making on developers side when it comes to some of the plotUnderworld does plenty of things right as a Tomb Raider game, but compared to Legend, no pun intended, that came before it, somewhat fails to live up to and finish off Legend's set up narrative path. All and all Underworld is still a rather great Tomb Raider experience, but with a somewhat flawed story line and weird decision making on developers side when it comes to some of the plot points.

    Heart of the game, it being the tombs, puzzles, exploration, theyre all quite wonderful. Levels are really well designed, art style, graphics are great and hold up in 2019, atmosphere feels proper. The levels and tombs this time are more expansive and allow more freedom exploring them. Puzzles feel pretty satisfying and dont hold your hand. Platforming, despite some camera issues and some buggy sections, overall feels nice aswell. Lara's animations are really on point and feel suprisingly natural, she almost feels like a real person with her body language and facial expressions, that help grounding her into the game world. Lara's walking animation is somewhat glitchy though when youre holding down the walk button during gameplay, though in few cutscenes Lara takes some interesting angles aswell he he.

    There is one annoyance however that ties into into core experience of Underworld, and its collectibles. They are so many, and while normally that wouldnt be an issue, but what makes it an issue is that collecting them is almost pointless, as you get pretty much no useful gameplay related rewards, just unlocks in extras section such as concept art. What you would expect from clearing a level from collectibles would be something like a new outfit for Lara, as it is in Legend, but in Underworld, its not the case. Collecting everything in one level gives you nothing, you have to collect everything across all levels to unlock 1, ONE F**KING OUTFIT ! However the most scummy part is, Xbox 360 version got DLC outfits and expansions, while PC players got left with nothing. This is annoying, but as stupid as it is, it honestly doesnt detract from enjoying the core of the game too much.

    Combat in Underworld is lacking somewhat aswell, the similiar to Legend lock on gameplay returns, but it somehow doesnt feel that good here. It still gets the job done, but i would be lying if i said that combat was a blast. It can get especially cumbersome if you go for harder difficulty, as then the game will give you much less ammo for secondary weapons, give you less health while enemies become bullet sponges. Thankfully game allows you to custom tailor the difficulty, where you can adjust each individual difficulty aspect to your play style. One cool thing i liked is that the game gives you a tranquilizer gun if you for some reason want to spare animal foes like tigers, though the sleeping dart effect is so short that it almost renders the usage of the weapon meaningless, animals, or even tranquilized humans wake up very fast, they should've made the effect perma.

    The story is where my biggest gripes lie with Underworld. Where as in Legend you constantly had your crew on the ear piece producing interesting banter, in Underworld they cut tha aspect out, i really liked the chatty Lara so i was kinda disappointed. But i also can understand people who prefer a more silent Lara adding to the isolated feel while raiding tombs, which Underworld gives you in spades. Without spoiling anything, the story kind of failed to live up to my expectations, while Lara is forced to visit interesting places and raid cool tombs, the core narrative felt a bit shallow compared to Legend. I also didnt like how they treated a certain character's death in mid game. The core revelation that set Lara on her journey initially, while made sense contextually, still i felt like it could've been handled differently, in a more satisfying manner. I didnt quite like visual changes to returning characters like Amanda and Alister, they just look weird compared to their Legend versions, less appealing to the eye. The norse mythos was great in Underworld and it was interesting to see how the game handled the intersectioning between myth and reality.

    Lara herself still is the star of the show. She's tough as nails, sexy as hell, confident, intelligent and sassy. But she cant do it all, she has her limitations and has to work her butt off to reach her goals. She does have a character, a personality, and yes, she is relatable and likeable, despite how some extremely ignorant and vile people have smeared, marginalized and attacked her as a character in last 10 years.    … Expand
  63. Demon2017
    Jun 20, 2022
    6
    Очень крутая игра с точки зрения технического исполнения, приятная графика, красивые анимации, но во всём остальном уже не так радужно. Сюжет понять, не играя в предыдущие части, не выйдет от слова совсем: никакой экспозиции, предыстории или чего-то подобного. Геймплей неплохой, но совсем не мой жанр. В принципе, разнообразие локаций, механик и геймплейных ситуаций радует, нравитсяОчень крутая игра с точки зрения технического исполнения, приятная графика, красивые анимации, но во всём остальном уже не так радужно. Сюжет понять, не играя в предыдущие части, не выйдет от слова совсем: никакой экспозиции, предыстории или чего-то подобного. Геймплей неплохой, но совсем не мой жанр. В принципе, разнообразие локаций, механик и геймплейных ситуаций радует, нравится прыгать, лазить и всё такое, но всему этому мешает очень тяжёлый для восприятия левел дизайн, постоянно не понятно куда идти, что делать и что происходит. Управление очень плохое даже на геймпаде, присутствуют неприятные баги. Подсказки практически не приносят пользы, стрельба сделана максимально аркадно и консольно, но так или иначе, игра оставляет положительное впечатление. Если уж и проходить эту игру, то крайне желательно ознакомиться с предыдущими частями хотя бы в плане сюжета.… Expand
  64. alexfsmw
    Mar 18, 2017
    7
    This game is great in terms of the story and graphics, I really enjoyed it in this respect and this is what made me finish it. The locations are really great and I loved them. The puzzles were very interesting, but too trivial, they could make them more challenging.
    On the bad side, the jumping system is just plain horrible. I don't recollect any other game in which I cursed so much at    This game is great in terms of the story and graphics, I really enjoyed it in this respect and this is what made me finish it. The locations are really great and I loved them. The puzzles were very interesting, but too trivial, they could make them more challenging.
    On the bad side, the jumping system is just plain horrible. I don't recollect any other game in which I cursed so much at the game and at the character, just every time she would jump to her death! When you realize how bad it is you kind of try to do things very carefully but still it doesn't work way too often. I'd think it is because it's an older game, but then Assassin's Creed was out a year earlier and the jumping there was pretty smooth as far as I remember.
    Plus, I think it's pretty stupid to expect you to collect some so-called treasures which have absolutely no meaning and purpose (besides unlocking some artwork as I read online and a bit of pleasure of finding a kind of a hidden spot). To me, it just made it worse. I didn't even bother picking those up even if I was running past them.
    Another thing that frustrated me was that even if you were standing next to an object you still couldn't use it unless a hand sign appeared, very frustrating!

    Overall, the game is worth playing even now in 2017 especially if you like adventure and exploring, and if you are not easily frustrated by other aspects of the game and can find patience to put up with them.    … Expand
  65. KARF4GEN
    Nov 20, 2019
    6
    Эту игру можно купить для сравнения с новым перезапуском и понять, что Лара не изменилась
    На самом деле нет.
    Из расхитительницы гробниц она превратилась в Беар Гриллса из какого-то симулятора выживания
  66. Gelaos
    Jul 12, 2021
    7
    Underworld, just like Legend and Anniversary before, is overall a decent modernization of original Tomb Raider formula. Out of the trilogy, Underworld has the best story and stunning locations. Puzzles unfortunately aren't as elaborate as in Anniversary and camera is really messy sometimes which makes controlling Lara frustratingly harder. The final mission and ending are a let down (IUnderworld, just like Legend and Anniversary before, is overall a decent modernization of original Tomb Raider formula. Out of the trilogy, Underworld has the best story and stunning locations. Puzzles unfortunately aren't as elaborate as in Anniversary and camera is really messy sometimes which makes controlling Lara frustratingly harder. The final mission and ending are a let down (I expected them to be more challenging and epic) but despite its flaws Underworld is a good (but definitely not great) and fun conclusion to this Tomb Raider trilogy.… Expand
  67. SilverOrlov
    Oct 9, 2019
    9
    A little worse than the previous games in terms of atmosphere and perception of such a gloomy plot, but still it is as interesting as other successful games in this series.
  68. KrauserFear
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Here find out which one best from trilogy tomb raider

    Icon(Tr legend,Anniversary,Underworld);- Tomb raider anniversary cause this one is remake Puzzle:-Tr legend 4/10(Hard),Tr anniversary 10/10(Ultra hard),Tomb raider underworld 5/10(Hardest) Gameplay:- Tr legend(Good),Tr anniversary(Very good and solid),Tomb raider underworld(Realistic) Regular ultra Gfx:- Tr legend 8/10,Tr    Here find out which one best from trilogy tomb raider

    Icon(Tr legend,Anniversary,Underworld);- Tomb raider anniversary cause this one is remake

    Puzzle:-Tr legend 4/10(Hard),Tr anniversary 10/10(Ultra hard),Tomb raider underworld 5/10(Hardest)

    Gameplay:- Tr legend(Good),Tr anniversary(Very good and solid),Tomb raider underworld(Realistic)

    Regular ultra Gfx:- Tr legend 8/10,Tr anniversary 9/10,Tomb raider underworld 10/10

    Next gen gfx:- This option only available on tomb raider legend

    Boss fight:- Tr legend 6/10,Tr anniversary 10/10(Ultra hard),Tomb raider underworld 2/10

    Story;- All good story pretty emotional for this lara losing father and mother same way ;(

    So Anniversary is best,Tomb raider underworld better,Tomb raider legend good

    Official review year of 2020 TM :)    … Expand
  69. Babutto
    Feb 28, 2020
    8
    Yet again Lara is trying to reach her dead mother, but... Here we go through the same bugs again.

    Pros.: - Lara and the model, voice. Stunning! - The story is finished. - Some nice ideas with traps and tombs. Puzzled (gears, open sesame, etc.). However, far from the first one. - Underwater finally! - Old characters are back. Cons.: - The game AGAIN contains many bugs closer to    Yet again Lara is trying to reach her dead mother, but... Here we go through the same bugs again.

    Pros.:
    - Lara and the model, voice. Stunning!
    - The story is finished.
    - Some nice ideas with traps and tombs. Puzzled (gears, open sesame, etc.). However, far from the first one.
    - Underwater finally!
    - Old characters are back.

    Cons.:
    - The game AGAIN contains many bugs closer to the end.
    - The final level and the boss fight is more than annoying.
    - Physics sometimes is way too glitchy. Lara can jump too far or can just fall from the closer distance. Lara will drop without holding the proper object. Lara will not be able to jump high where she should. QC is **** in this game again.
    - Lara's ice-cold water swimming outfit. Yes, we like fanservice, we like to see Lara's body, but not in ice-cold water guys. You should have played with various outfits earlier in the game.
    - The way several characters ended... Pathetic storytelling.    … Expand
  70. trumplean
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    Неплохая графонистая для своего времени часть серии Лары, среднячок
    Геймплей: 3
    Сюжет: 2
    Звук: 4
    Графика: 4
    Итог: 6.5/10
  71. marpolaris
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    realmente me parece una propuesta muy entretenida y una aventura con dificultad moderada, muy buen juego dinámico y divertido si haz jugado un tomb raider antes este no te costara nada
  72. RockerKR
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Decent Game llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
  73. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    5
    Повёлся на обложку и остался без нормальных игорей хах один ноль в пользу военной разведки

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#36 Best PC Game of 2008
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#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. VideoGamer
    80
    A visually stunning, epic adventure that continues Crystal Dynamics' excellent run. We reckon it's the best completely original Tomb Raider (Anniversary was, of course, a remake) we've had in years, and is only let down by the odd control quirk and camera issue.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    80
    We like the way she moves – Lara excels in both body and environments visuals that are great. It’s still the good old Tomb Raider cliché, but is there anything wrong with that? We don’t think so. Do not underestimate the Underworld! [Dec 2008]
  3. IGN
    80
    While the PC version has much sharper visuals and some tighter control, the camera can still hamper gameplay.
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