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Tomb Raider Review (Digibytes)

Digibytes.me: "Video games have a lot of well-known characters, but while a lot are well-known, some do not have the legacy that Lara Croft has. She’s so popular that even non gamers know about her thanks to the movies. Unfortunately, the last few Tomb Raider games didn’t do Lara justice. Many series can benefit from a reboot and that’s all it took for Lara to reclaim her spot as the Queen of video games. The reboot of Tomb Raider got a TOTAL makeover and we should rejoice."

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joab7774062d ago (Edited 4062d ago )

All i can say is that this year has started with a bang for me. Ni No Kuni was one of the best jrpgs i have played in years with its own original identity. Tomb Raider has exceeded every expectation and in 2 weeks i get to play the spiritual successor to my fav game this gen...bioshock. Hell, Dragons Dogma was maybe my favorite game of 2012 and its releasing and expansion in April. With GTA5 and the ps4, this yr is gonna be epic.

Now, i agree mostly with the review but it got me thinking about the inevitable next gen sequel, given the quality and the sales so far. Where do u go from here? It isnt focused on tombs or puzzles, even as much as Uncharted is. Its open but not entirely. Also, its a very personal origin story that wont exist next time. Maybe they can make a game about her evolution to world famous archeologist who is fearless. It will be hard to duplicate this games emotion. Also, the island was key and i dont see them crashing a ship on an island again. Maybe someone she loved gets kidnapped and she is forced somewhere...or she is. One possibility for a story could be her relationship with her father and her love for archeology. It would allow a refocusing on tombs and treasure.

It is a fantastic game but i worry that without a focus on tombs, origin, or emotional gripping story about Laras coming of age, a sequel may be difficult to pull off without feeling like she is just another action star on a hunt for treasure killing hundreds with ease before finding what she is after. Maybe this game just stands on its own. Either way, i am currently enjoying one great ride and i know that if anyone can pull off a sequel, it is crystal dynamics.

VersaVulture894061d ago

The sequel could be great if they do it right. As long as they have an amazing story and a lot of the emotional elements that this game had, Crystal Dynamics will make another hit! It's great to have a game where I can connect with the main character. That helped me want to keep playing. That was a positive with Ni No Kuni. I loved the characters in that game.

Like you said, there needs to be a focus on tombs. After all, the game is called Tomb Raider!! Besides that, this is easily my favorite Tomb Raider. It's early in the year, but this will be praised during game of the year awards!

ShaunCameron4062d ago

I just beaten the game. Very well-made.

OWWO4062d ago

game of the year contender for sure

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Tomb Raider I, II, III Remastered Review – To The Freezer ⏐ Nerdy Bird Games

Tomb Raider I, II, III Remastered is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Lara Croft is back in a classic remaster of the original PlayStation 1 hit title. Is the remaster any good though?

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The Best Tomb Raider Games Ranked

We've gone on many adventures with Lara Croft. With another reboot in the making, Wealth of Geeks felt it was a good time to go down the nostalgia rabbit hole and remember the best of those tomb-raiding thrills.

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Sonic188158d ago (Edited 58d ago )

I do agree that Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness was the worse one 😂 I remember playing some of it and I took it back. That game was just awful in every way. I bought it used at gamestop and glad they had that 7 day return policy for used games 😂

Pyrofire9558d ago

Would it be worth saying why?

ZeekQuattro58d ago

Simple. He's been hating on the Tomb Raider reboots for years. I can't imagine seeing them at the top of a best TR game list let alone being on the list in general sitting well with him because of it.

-Foxtrot58d ago

Zeek

“Hating”

No no, just pointing out how TR mutated into a generic action adventure game losing the appeal of what it once was when it was more about puzzles and platforming over going Rambo, slaughtering waves of enemies

But hey, continue being a dick and speaking about me like I’m not going to see the comment.

MeatyUrologist57d ago

Foxtrot, I'm curious if you have played the most recent games. Sure the 2013 reboot was hugely focused on combat, but each follow up became less and less about combat to the point where outside of a few large scale story missions I don't even remember combat being a part of shadow of the tomb raider. Shadow was so puzzle focused it actually was a bit much for me and I love the TR puzzles.

I still feel like Rise was the best of the series and I was a huge fan of the originals. To me it struck the perfect balance of exploration, platforming, puzzles, and combat. Not saying your opinion is wrong I'm just curious what you think they should have done different. Games do need to evolve somewhat to stay relevant. Would you prefer small linear jumping platform levels like the original?

RavenWolfx58d ago

I would agree Rise for 1 and the reboot as 2. Shadow is a bit high, though.

Sonic188158d ago (Edited 58d ago )

I think Shadow wasn't even develop by crystal dynamics. I thought it was the worse in the new trilogy

Pyrofire9558d ago

That's right. Shadow was developed by Eidos Montreal who who went and made Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy next. (Great game)
Meanwhile after Rise of the Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics made Marvels Avengers. (bad game)

MeatyUrologist58d ago

Agrees. First two are correct but Shadow should be around 5-6.

terstomp58d ago

For me, Legend should be alot higher (along with the other two ). Shadow, I enjoyed it, but has too much has fluff, as modern games tend to do. Playing the remastered series, and apart from the controls, is very good.

jznrpg58d ago

I really enjoyed the first 2 games, Legend and the first of the reboots and the rest I didn’t get into so I never finished.

robtion58d ago

Completely subjective list. I really liked Underworld, I preferred Lara's design. That said I loved the horror/uncharted feel of the reboot. I think all the TR games have strengths and weaknesses. None are objectively better in every way.

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The Best Video Game Reboots of All Time

Like the film or television industry, the world of gaming has seen its fair share of reboots over the years. While some of these video game reboots have had

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