
Tomb Raider (2013) is an exceptional Action that raises the bar for the genre.
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Verdict
96%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 262K reviews)
Healthy player count of 1,477 concurrent
Rich open world to explore
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
No significant drawbacks reported
Tomb Raider is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix's European branch. It is the tenth main entry and a reboot of the Tomb Raider series, acting as the first instalment in the Survivor trilogy that reconstructs the origins of Lara Croft. The game was released for PlayStation 3, Windows, and Xbox 360 on 5 March 2013. Gameplay focuses on survival, with exploration when traversing the island and visiting various optional tombs. It is the first game in the main series to have multiplayer and the first game in the series to be published by Square Enix after the latter's acquisition of Eidos Interactive in 2009.

Runs well on modern hardware.
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TR 2013 is actually a pretty solid reboot, but it’s got some massive issues. The gameplay is the best part. The combat feels smooth, the bow is satisfying, and the action is constant. It looks great and the set pieces are huge, making it a fun ride from start to finish. But the story is a mess. It has the worst ludonarrative dissonance I’ve ever seen. One second Lara is crying over a deer, and the next she’s a cold-blooded killing machine stacking bodies like she’s the Punisher. It makes no sense. Plus, the side characters are bland and there are way too many Quick-Time Events.
The game was a 9/10, this rating only because of the controls, i didn't like em'. Rest assured this is an absolute banger. "A SURVIVOR IS BORN"
This is probably the weakest of game of the trilogy. I love this game, but coming into it, you struggle with the foliage, constantly getting turned around, unable to find objectives. For some gamers like myself, using the hint system that turns the screen gray and highlights the objective for an extended period of time combined with said foliage can make you nauseous. That notwithstanding, the game is a fine experience. Combat is nothing new, but it's always a pleasure getting new weapons, perks, and abilities that help change how you approach an encounter. The story is fine, if you've played the other games or seen the movies, you know what to expect. Like I said, the main crux of the game comes down to what I've previously mentioned. Overall, a 6/10, definitely get it on sale along with the 2 other games
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