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. LaurenW.

   Nov 23, 2008

   9

   I really enjoyed my play through of Tomb Raider Underworld. The only thing stopping this title getting 10/10 was the fact it's short and I really enjoyed my play through of Tomb Raider Underworld. The only thing stopping this title getting 10/10 was the fact it's short and the camera is still funny at times. Thought we still have download content coming for the 360 version :-) The environments were beautiful, Lara looks better than ever before and the game play was such a joy. A must have for Tomb Raider fans and an ideal start for those new to the franchise.… 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. 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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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. GM.

   Nov 21, 2008

   5

   I'll give the game a 5 out 10 because it feels like half a game. It's short, and it's all too obvious that Eidos decided to I'll give the game a 5 out 10 because it feels like half a game. It's short, and it's all too obvious that Eidos decided to cut an amount off the end that they could offer as DLC without much effort on their part, which I'm sure we'll see in the months to come, at least, 360 owners will. PS3 owners who were unfortunate enough to buy this game will be left with the poorly implemented end cutscene, nothing resembling a boss battle or satisfying ending exists here. After Anniversary, I had high hopes for Underworld, it seemed like they were finally back on track with the Tomb Raider series. Sadly, that doesn't appear to be the case. I would recommend PS3 owners not even think about buying this game, you are only half the story at best, and officially at this point you won't be getting the other half. XBox 360 owners, I will say whether or not you buy the game should depend largely on how much you're willing to pay down the line in order to get the full story. What's on the disc isn't worth $59.99, that's for sure. The camera is also pretty abysmal at times, and the game seems to assume what you were wanting to do in some cases, and even if you're off the mark, it will shift perceptibly to put you where you want to be. I guess for a casual gamer, it would be good and fine, but for a gamer who enjoys the challenge of trying to land a difficult jump, it removes the challenge while offering up more frustration in the process when you realize what it's doing on the backend to push you through an already short game (less than 6 hours in more cases) Again, not recommended, sorry Eidos, time to go back to the drawing board I suppose.… 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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