Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

Oct 28, 2016

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Rise of the Tomb Raider is an amazing game that looks amazing, plays like a dream, and has a story that will pull you in and not let go until you are done. The base game on its own is worth your time but throw in all the content that comes with the 20 Year Celebration Edition and you can see why the game is praised so much.

Oct 10, 2016

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The game is far slicker and more balanced than the 2013 reboot. The smart trade-off between rollicking action and exploration makes for a cohesive, confident and satisfying adventure. The game's title is apt.

Oct 10, 2016

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There's simply no denying that this is an exceptional package, and although it may be a year overdue, it was absolutely worth the wait.

Oct 12, 2016

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a thrilling adventure game that brings Lara back in top form. The addition of an upgrade system is nice, but not complemented by other features. The desire to upgrade and find collectibles leads to backtracking and brings the world to life. The enormous attention to detail in animation and presentation, along with Camilla Luddington's voice acting, keeps the player focused on the screen. The action gameplay is similar to the 2012 reboot, with good shooting and platforming mechanics. The story is vague and not to be spoiled, but the point is that the player is Lara, there are enemies, and the setting is adventurous.

Oct 10, 2016

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration on PS4 is absolutely worth picking up if you haven’t played through Lara Croft’s latest adventure yet. The game is a packed, enthralling adventure that raises the bar set by Lara’s last outing. The Blood Ties DLC adds further details and backstory to Lara's life pre-Tomb Raider and the Croft family as a whole, which deepens the understanding of Lara's character. The game also increases the emphasis on puzzle solving and exploration. However, the mandatory combat doesn't distinguish itself with challenging enemies unless you crank up the difficulty. The game has gorgeous vistas and Croft Manor is a gorgeous location to explore in first or third-person perspective. The VR experience in Blood Ties can be impressively immersive, but the Free control scheme can cause nausea. The game has replayable modes such as Lara's Nightmare and the online cooperative version of the Endurance DLC, but combat can lose its luster quickly enough.

Oct 30, 2016

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The review praises the 20 Year Celebration edition of Rise of the Tomb Raider for its great adventure that balances out complaints from both old and young gamers. The additional content is described as something special that sells the game again as a fantastic experience. The game is highly recommended.

Oct 10, 2016

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a great game overall, with excellent graphics, solid gameplay, and a good balance between open-world exploration and story-driven action. The additional content adds to the game's replay value, making it a must-play for adventure game fans.

Oct 12, 2016

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a fantastic value package that effortlessly proves that Lara Croft has once again earned her place as one of PlayStation's greatest. The main campaign would have been enough to suffice, but the extra DLC toppings make this gripping action-adventure all the more sweeter. Don't miss it.

Oct 10, 2016

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Rise of the Tomb Raider is still a journey well worth taking. Crystal Dynamics erases barriers between gameplay and story, making an almost seamless experience in the process. There is a tragic, harrowing, uplifting story at play here, and Rise of the Tomb Raider tells it through details. The game excels as a third-person adventure game, with a stunning world and a variety of options available in any given firefight. There are more actual tombs than in 2013's reboot, and the game incorporates three skill trees. The framerate did stutter several times during cutscene explosions and quick camera cuts, but they weren't frequent enough to mire the cinematic experience. There are also DLCs available, including the Croft Manor section and Endurance mode, additions that flesh out Lara's backstory and drop you into the wild to fend for your life, respectively.

Oct 10, 2016

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a fantastic package that any Tomb Raider fan will adore. The main story is possibly the best that the entire series has offered yet, and the sheer amount of additional and worthwhile content both inside the main game and outside of it with Expeditions is staggering. The series’ future may have been in question a few years ago, but it now finds itself standing firmly with the best that the action-adventure genre has to offer.