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Rise of the Tomb Raider: Baba Yaga - The Temple of the Witch
Released On: Jan 26, 2016
73
7.3
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
73
60% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
40% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
73
60% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
40% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
If you didn't like Rise of the Tomb Raider, the Baba Yaga DLC isn't going to change your mind, but fans of the base game will find plenty to love here.
It’s an exhilarating finale that’s made even better in the smaller moments that highlight how Lara Croft continues to grow as a character.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 55 User Ratings
7.3
64% Positive
35 Ratings
35 Ratings
22% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
15% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 55 User Ratings
7.3
64% Positive
35 Ratings
35 Ratings
22% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
15% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Xbox One
Baba Yaga is a good excuse for another adventure with Lara, but it doesn’t hook quite as deep as its base game. Besides an excellent boss fight and a few major moments, nothing here stands out from the fold.
Baba Yaga repeats all what we've seen before in Rise of the Tomb Raider, but has a great final boss battle.
It was thoughtfully constructed even if it comes up a bit short in some places (and another bonus tomb would not have been remiss), but should not be missed by those who enjoyed the base game.
Rise of the Tomb Raider – The Baba Yaga: Temple of the Witch DLC’s content could have been a little meatier, but it should be satisfying enough for those looking for more adventures with Lara Croft.
How does it manage to be over too soon and still find time to recycle levels? It has to be witchcraft. [Apr 2016, p.92]
I didn't opt for the RotTR Season Pass as I was not interested in clothing ensembles and Endurance Mode. I am however interested in more adventure in the world of Lara Croft. Baba Yaga did not disappoint. The dev said it was a 2-3 hour campaign and I easily completed it in just over 3 hours, 100% map completion. Two tricky parts put me over: hunting for required deer, and a super confusing rope puzzle. Beyond that I found the environment to be engaging and the final boss fight was pure fun and not too tough. I played BY on my "Normal" difficulty saved campaign and will replay the entire game from square one on Survivor mode. I just hope Crystal Dynamics will provide more campaign DLC in the near future.
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Xbox One
There was a point in the climax of this story when I felt it matched the quality of Mass Effect add-ons which are arguably the best in the industry. This was during the final boss fight which is downright fun. But as to be expected the earlier moments felt too normal for the game. I'm talking about the point in which Lara must return to the soviet installation;one of the main hubs, and get some supplies to concoct a little recipe. The act of acquiring the materials wasn't so bad as was the part when a patrol of enemies come out to fight. This reminded me too much of the main game and felt out of place in DLC which is supposed to offer,well, new content. One of the more unique segments early one is when Lara walks through a forest in a hallucinogenic trip. As she briefly walked through her old mansion I recalled exploring the beautiful buildings of Columbia in Bioshock Infinite. But the whole sequence didn't come close to the story-driven immersion of the aforementioned game. And then there's the fact that I was able to easily predict the identity of the witch, which was supposed to be a big reveal. One of my favorite lines is when Nadia;a decent new character, says how Lara probably knew all along and how obvious it was. So there you have it. Lets hope the next DLC is better :)
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Xbox One
I don't necessarily mind the supernatural aspect in this game, but this one was way over-the-top.
Also, gathering the materials was just annoying and felt like a chore in my opinion.
Granted, I liked the creepy atmosphere, and the boss fight was something different.
Final Rating: "Average" ~ 5/10.
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Xbox One
**** this "dlc!" It is way too short! I mean come on 1 hour for 10 dollars. Don't even get me started on the story! The whole thing thing is just a lazy cash grab by crystal dynamics and square enix! Other far better dlcs like The Last of Us: Left Behind **** all over this turd!
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Xbox One
Summary Deep in the wilds of Siberia, there is a forbidden forest that no man will enter, where a Soviet expedition vanished without a trace. Lara enters the Wicked Vale in search of a missing man, but what she finds is a nightmare that she cannot explain. Is the witch, Baba Yaga, truly haunting the forbidden forest? Or is there more to the lege...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- PC
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date: Jan 26, 2016
Developer:
- Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
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