Name: | Shadow of the Tomb Raider |
Release date: | September 14, 2018 |
Platforms: | PC, XONE, PS4 |
Genre: | Action Adventure |
Metacritics Rating: | 77 (PC) |
Our visitor's rating: | N/A |
Average playtime: | 13-30 h |
Our recommendation
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an action adventure game developed by Eidos Montreál and Crystal Dynamics and is a sequel to Rise of the Tomb Raider. The story continues the narrative from the previous entry in the franchise, as Lara Croft ventures to South America, to the legendary city of Paititi. On the way to unearthing its mysteries, Lara must battle a paramilitary organization going after her.
The game is played from a third-person perspective and is very much like the previous entry in the franchise - it features an open world, where you venture around the city of Paititi, solve tombs with puzzles, craft materials, and progress through the main story. Stealth plays a bigger role than last time, with Lara covering herself in mud or grass to conceal her from her enemies.
The game is very good for people who already like Tomb Raider and its strength. The emphasis this time is more on exploration and world-building than it is on combat, and the stealth elements help ground this game more and improve immersion. The hub areas are big this time and offer lots of satisfying little side quests. Some may dislike that the game is very similar to Rise of the Tomb Raider, but if you're not yet full of Lara Croft's adventures, this one is a solid entry in the series.
The Forge DLC offers a new tomb to explore, called Forge of the fallen gods. It is playable in solo or coop and lasts about an hour of gameplay. You also get a new Grenadier skill, a new Brocken outfit and Umbrage 3-80 weapon.
Usual price: | 4.99 $ |
Release date: | Nov 13, 2018 |
Trailer: | YouTube |
Platforms: | Classic store price: | Key store price: | |
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Standard Edition | PC, XONE, PS4 | N/A | 11.29 $ |
Digital Deluxe Edition | PC, XONE, PS4 | N/A | 44.11 $ |
Croft Edition | PC, XONE, PS4 | N/A | N/A |
Season Pass | PC, XONE, PS4 | 29.99 $ | 14.07 $ |
Standard Edition | Digital Deluxe Edition | Croft Edition | Season Pass | |
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