We’ve already shown one publication’s tremendously high review score for the impending Tomb Raider reboot – but now that reviews are everywhere, it’s time to take a look to see if the newly redesigned Lara has her own merits, or is just a full circle, re-appropriated Nathan Drake. Here’s what critic have to say.
Here are the scores!
CVG – 9/10
Destructoid – 8.5/10
Digital Spy – 5/5
Edge – 8/10
Gamespot – 8.5/10
Gametrailers – 8.5/10
GameInformer – 9.25/10
Eurogamer – 8/10
IGN – 9.1
Metro – 8/10
NowGamer – 8.8/10
OPM – 8/10
OXM – 8/10
Polygon – 9/10
“Beneath the noise there is an engaging story clamouring to be heard, and there are moments of true beauty, serenity and pathos fighting for attention,” says Eurogamer. “The game does get better as it goes on, and despite the distractions the last few hours are a pleasure to play. At the centre of it all is a brilliant character, still iconic but more human and believable than she’s ever been before.”
Destructoid’s Jim Sterling also heaped praise, saying “Tomb Raider could so easily have gone wrong, and its opening gambit looks like it’s heading down a most erroneous path. It starts off with some ambushing QTEs and absolutely pummels Lara Croft into the dirt to such a degree, you’d almost suspect the developers were getting off on it. This first impression is an awkward obfuscation, however, one that soon erodes to reveal a savvy, thoughtful, and above all, immensely enjoyable game. In fact, I’m happy to go on record as saying this is the best Tomb Raider game I’ve played.”
Giving the game a 9, Polygon says that ”It’s easy to point out the many ways that Tomb Raider borrows bits and pieces from other popular games of the last five years, but Crystal Dynamics has blended these disparate strengths into something remarkable. It’s cinematic yet open, intense yet laid-back, fresh yet polished. It’s a near-perfect embodiment of the age of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with a hint of what to expect next.
That sounds better than I had hoped, many reviewers have said the game’s one of the best action experiences in recent memory – and that Lara’s return is a triumphant one. Look out for our own review soon.
Welcome back, Ms Croft. You’ve ben gone for too long. Tomb Raider will be available locally for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in exactly a week, on March 5.
Last Updated: February 26, 2013
Admiral Chief Erwin
February 26, 2013 at 11:21
Impressed. Very impressed
Admiral Chief Erwin
February 26, 2013 at 11:21
Impressed. Very impressed
Johan Troffel Fourie
February 26, 2013 at 11:24
Never have been interested in the Tomb Raider franchise, but this one is one I’ll definitely get into. The game looks amazing. And after DX:HR I’ve been quite fond of Square Enix publications.
Tbone187
February 26, 2013 at 12:49
My sentiments precisely….
Tracy
February 26, 2013 at 11:34
Oh yay, my pre-order is justified! Now I don’t feel so bad.
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
February 26, 2013 at 12:10
You took a gamble and won… This time… Dun dun duuuuuuuuuuun
Kagutsuchi
February 26, 2013 at 11:35
Ooooh! Can’t wait for next week! >_<
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 11:36
Sounds awesome! Still not sure though. Will wait to see what the peeps here say.
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:05
If Jim Sterling gave it a 9 then its bloody marvelous as he would say. He was the only one who gave Final Fantasy XIII below a 5. That should give him authenticity lol
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 13:07
BUT, to pre-order or not! Arghhh! I loved my pre-order Farcry! I loved all the extras, and the Vass bobbled head!
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:10
DARN RIGHT PRE-ORDER. Its already out and reviewed. PRE-ORDER METAL GEAR RISING while you are at it also.
Just never pre-order before the game has been reviewed. I would say that Bioshock 3 is a sure bet but after Aliens one should only be fooled once.
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 13:13
Yeah, but it’s my birthday soon… I shouldn’t be pre-ordering SHIT! lol That being said, my family is about as reliable as the contraceptives used by Justin Beiber’s parents…
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:17
You dont have a birthday, you have a testube date. The only thing Im pr-ordering for your testube date is a Filipino male order male who looks like Geoff :p
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 13:23
HAhahaha! Well done, well done indeed sir. Just make sure the Filipino smells like cabbage.
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:27
and has a pedo beard
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 13:28
I just vomited in the back of my throat…
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:30
You loco
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 13:31
Hahahahah!
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:33
WHAT YOU LAUGHING AT 😛
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:34
POW!!
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 13:35
wtf. I’m having issues sleeping as is!
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:37
SO… You cant sleep after 5 hours of Darksiders a night?
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 13:40
Noooo! I can just imagine that BITCH Lightening going ‘Huh?’ Nay, more like ‘Ehhhuuuhuuu?????” And Snow, he’s not surprised, he’s just looking around for a girl that comes up to his knee to date… PS. You said the portal Puzzles were hard? BS! Piece of piss!
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:43
I know what you want for your birthday 🙂 🙂 🙂
It sounds like Frightning wii sperms.
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 13:18
http://www.gamespot.com/tomb-raider/reviews/tomb-raider-review-6404378/
DaxterZA
February 26, 2013 at 11:37
You folks might want to ad Machinimas disappointing 6/10
Mathias
February 26, 2013 at 11:37
Fuck it, I’m buying it for PC.
I’m so glad she’s back… I remember playing the hell outta the PSOne original games.
Sir Captain Rincethis
February 26, 2013 at 13:36
Just pre-ordered too 🙂
Dooza
February 26, 2013 at 11:47
If I wasn’t broke this would’ve been a definite 1st day purchase, guess it will have to wait 🙁
Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew
February 26, 2013 at 11:56
“Tom Raider reboot” Did she have a sex change? #trolol
OVG
February 26, 2013 at 12:05
WIN!
Daniel Keevy
February 26, 2013 at 15:49
Considering the fecal storm that hit them with the trailer, I am kinda happy they pulled this off without any more controversy. Even Susan Arendt, who initially critiqued the trailer, was very impressed with the final game.