I cannot help to call this reboot of Tomb Raider in 2013 anything but remarkable.
Do not get confused with my playtime, I already have played this game on Xbox one.
Rise of the graphics:
First of all, this game looks absolutely stunning. This is without doubt one of the best looking games out on the market now. Whether it is the lifelike snow where you can see the miniscule ice crystals, the way the sun rays shine through a massive cave system or the elegant painted on the walls of ancient tombs… It simply is just gorgeous. But also the small details will make you fall in love with this game, like Lara wringing her hair out after taking a swim.
Rise of the gameplay:
Rise of the tomb raider has smooth controls, comparable to the previous title. It plays the same but you have more options now: for the first time you can climb in trees (hello assassin’s creed) and more weapons are available. Especially the bow and arrow feel really good compared to the one in Tomb Raider 2013. By improving previous features and adding new ones, Rise of the Tomb Raider plays like one of the old tomb raiders but still has a pleasant fresh feeling to it.
Rise of the tombs:
In the previous titles, tombs were small caves where you could find some extra ammo or some goodies, or a little experience if you’re lucky. The tomb design in this game is really powerful and makes me wonder why they are optional. They all contain memorable puzzle that will provide variety from all the action. Don’t expect any mind-bending puzzles that force you to look up a guide, but they all are gold-grabbing-finger licking good.
Rise of the conclusion:
Crystal Dynamics created a dazzling exciting adventure which exceeds her predecessors in every aspect. A magnificent action-adventure game with more freedom, both in exploration and gameplay.
The real Lara has risen!