Tomb Raider: Underworld

1. wpx

   Apr 4, 2011

   10

   Puzzles are great only real problem is I hate scaling the poles and doing them over and over and over again. I know it requires skill butPuzzles are great only real problem is I hate scaling the poles and doing them over and over and over again. I know it requires skill but CMON ! I don't like to take 3 hours or more to get across a room. Do they test these games on people?… Expand

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2. ChrisD.

   Nov 28, 2008

   9

   The Tomb Raider series has gone through many changes, ups and downs and after playing through Tomb Raider: Underworld, I firmly believe the The Tomb Raider series has gone through many changes, ups and downs and after playing through Tomb Raider: Underworld, I firmly believe the series is still on an upswing. The graphics, gameplay, story and sounds have continued to improve since Legend. I'll just cut to the chase and explain why it doesn't get a 10. As just about everyone has mentioned, the camera still has some issues. It felt like there weren't as many confining areas as in Anniversary where this really became an issue, but it's still a minor annoyance when you can't get the camera to do what you want in order to make a jump. At other times, the camera may suddenly move into a position you didn't ask for and might not want! Still, it's far from the worst ever and was only a slight annoyance on the harder levels. I've recently been playing Lego Batman and the camera in that game is FAR more terrible, in my opinion. Next, the glitches. During my playthrough I ran into a few graphical glitches, which are to be expected in most games, however, there was a point where Lara was completely invisible for the better part of a puzzle, which made jumps rather difficult! I just feel that shouldn't have slipped through the cracks and made it into the final release. So, those are really my only complaints about the game. I feel like it was a well-rounded adventure, which built in intensity and difficult without ever becoming obnoxiously difficult or insultingly easy. The customizable difficulty settings are an excellent balancing tool, as well, for those who seem to complain either way (it's too hard! it's too easy! wahhhh!!). One other thing I don't get is why other people seem to be making a big deal about the downloadable content. Even if those levels were originally going to go into the game, the fact of the matter is lots of games have features and levels that get cut. The difference would seem in this case that rather than wasting the stuff that didn't get into the game, the developers finished it up and will offer it for those who are interested. It's like the deleted scenes feature on the DVD release of a movie. You don't get to see those scenes when you see it in the theatre, but people don't complain about it not being a complete or finished story! And to the "reviewer" who gave it a 0 because of the marketing snafu, you're just as bad as they are. You're supposed to rate the game here, not the company. You said nothing about the game, probably because you didn't (and won't) even play it.… Expand

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4. fallouts

   Jul 1, 2016

   9

   I'm mind blown by the mixed rating score on this one. My first Tomb Raider was the reboot and I decided to try out the previous titles in theI'm mind blown by the mixed rating score on this one. My first Tomb Raider was the reboot and I decided to try out the previous titles in the series to see what the fuss was about and I can honestly see why many people prefer the old style of TR games. This game makes the reboot look like a child's play when it comes to level design, exploration and rewarding game play. The levels are huge in this, and jam packed with secrets and puzzles. The game favors meaningful exploration where you keep delving deeper into a location to find a treasure. I had forgotten the joy of pure exploration in a game until I played this game. I want to see the next TR return to its roots as I now prefer this style of old TR over the current Uncharted clones.… Expand

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5. wesker2012

   May 28, 2012

   6

   Game was decent.

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6. 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 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).… Expand

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7. MJaques

   Apr 12, 2011

   5

   A sub-par effort from Crystal Dynamics. Underworld does a few things right in it's next-gen leap - some well designed areas, and some niceA sub-par effort from Crystal Dynamics. Underworld does a few things right in it's next-gen leap - some well designed areas, and some nice graphical effects. Sadly, it chooses to copy and paste it's level design every few hours of gameplay. AI is functional, but very much braindead. Soldiers will stand in the open soaking up bullets, and animals will run at your in a straight line, rotate, and repeat. Puzzle elements are what you would expect - scaled up versions of the last-gens, which mostly work well, and are enjoyable, but they get brought down by glitches that sometimes make the puzzle harder, and frustration builds up quickly for most gamers who play this. Overall, a half-decent game not really worth picking up. TR fans, this might be for you, otherwise, not recommended.… Expand

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8. BrandonM.

   Nov 22, 2008

   0

   If the publisher is trying to force the reviewers to keep their mouths shut until after the game is released, so they can increase sales, If the publisher is trying to force the reviewers to keep their mouths shut until after the game is released, so they can increase sales, then it's an obvious ploy to sucker gamers into buying a low quality game. I personally will not allow myself to be cheated by shotty companies anymore. Plus, tomb raider is out dated. How much longer can they keep this franchise going? Every Tomb raider game after the 2nd one, has seen decreasing game sales. It's time to come up with a new IP.… Expand

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