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. bens

   Nov 22, 2008

   6

   What a shame. I have been playing the tomb raider games back since the original, and have loved them - sometimes over my better judgement. ButWhat a shame. I have been playing the tomb raider games back since the original, and have loved them - sometimes over my better judgement. But come on Eidos: do you really think we do not know we are playing the same game year after year. You need to be innovative. Incase you did not notice many of the best games today are just that. It's just plain lazy, and clearly a business desicion not to innovate. I can no longer play the same game again. I knew every jump, every more before i even came to it. Just stop now as Lara deserves better treatment than this cut and copy gameplay over the past few years. And i like short games but 6-7 hours just does not cut it for a full priced game. I am a long time fan and you have finally lost me. I look forward to prince of persia, he mas not be as "sexy as lara" but he is a hell of allot more fun.… Expand

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6. harryjc

   Oct 29, 2014

   6

   This game could've been really good, but it's held back by a few things (in no particular order):
   
   1. There are plain errors and bugs in theThis game could've been really good, but it's held back by a few things (in no particular order):
   
   1. There are plain errors and bugs in the game. There are parts where you get stuck, or jitter, or you can't control yourself. They can be overcome but they detract from the experience.
   
   2. The combat is awful. The targeting stinks, especially when there are multiple enemies. Your character doesn't know which enemy to stick to it seems. Also, what happened to the 'bullet time' that they had in the last game?
   
   3. Awful camera angles. This is a huge, huge annoyance. You're required to jump here and there, but sometimes you just can't see. This game doesn't even have a transparency effect so you can see properly. It's hard to hit landings a lot and it feels very unfair. This makes the game feel overly repetitive. Due to bad camera angles you die over and over again, and you have to keep trying.
   
   4. Your preferences don't save. Camera controls won't stay inverted. They keep going back. What the heck? First time I've encountered this in a game.
   
   5. Awkward menu and navigation. It's a pain to select what you want. I have no idea why they thought this wheel would be a good idea.
   
   6. Constant loading. Hate it. Every time you die it has to reload. Why don't they just let Lara have multiple lives, so she can get back up, and keep going?
   
   7. Saves don't save at a specific spot. There's really not point in having custom saves. It's identical to autosave. You just go back to a checkpoint area.
   
   However, it wasn't all bad! I liked the story and I liked how you could get clues to help you along. Also, it was fun to explore, even though it was sometimes a pain.… Expand

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7. TheIcemanCometh

   Jun 10, 2011

   5

   I am a fan of this type of game - exploring, climbing, navigating, puzzle solving etc. Some of my favorites in this regard are Uncharted andI am a fan of this type of game - exploring, climbing, navigating, puzzle solving etc. Some of my favorites in this regard are Uncharted and Enslaved. Tomb Raider: Underworld holds no candles in comparison. The two largest problems with this game are the camera angles and controls. Many times, the game expects you to be perfect in the platforming, but the controls don't allow you to be. And if you're not perfect? You're likely dead, because you're too high off the ground. I have died likely HUNDREDS of times in my playthrough because of the problems with this game. Some of the graphics are great, and some are not. The story is OK and I have run across no glitches.… 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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