Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the best game in this trilogy and was well worth the wait.

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Gameplay focuses on exploration and discovery through the expansive South American rain forests making for a stunning adventure.

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Despite some minor issues with the otherwise solid story, this is Lara’s most defining adventure yet.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is definitely darker than its predecessor but that doesn't hurt its awe-inspiring setting, fun stealthy combat, oodles of rewarding collectibles, and suspenseful action that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

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If Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the last installment in the line of Tomb Raider reboots, I’d be fairly happy where the story leaves off.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider ends the series reboot, and it serves as a wonderful final chapter, bringing back all of the things that made the franchise a hit, while adding so much more.

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The best way to play Shadow of the Tomb Raider is to embrace all of it and take some time to sink into the world Crystal Dynamics has crafted so that Lara 's journey feels more filling.

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Fortunately, the core fundamentals of climbing, looting and puzzle-solving remain as enjoyable now as they were twenty years ago, which helps make Shadow of the Tomb Raider a must-play for action-adventure and Tomb Raider fans.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider may not innovate the Tomb Raider formula, but you know how the saying goes—if ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

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Exciting from the title screen to the closing credits, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a tremendous thrill ride.

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Fans of the rebooted Tomb Raider series are sure to be pleased, and if you’re someone who has yet to get into the franchise, maybe now is the time to do so.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is more of the same Tomb Raider experience we’ve known since 2013, and that’s precisely why you should be making the trek to Paititi.

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It was a fun and visually stunning game from beginning to end.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider offers up a powerful finale to Lara Croft's origin trilogy.

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Visually spectacular from beginning to end, the jungle backdrop and Mayan apocalypse setting serve as the perfect stage for a conclusion to an excellent trilogy.

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This Lara Croft memoir ends in a good way, and I’ll miss this version of Lara more than any of them.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider succeeds in giving Lara the character growth she needed and also brings the reboot trilogy to a satisfying closure.

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A reassuringly solid trilogy third act, Shadow of the Tomb Raider will certainly prove familiar.

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A solid follow up that proves there’s life in the franchise and its heroine.

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If you’re fan of the previous Tomb Raider entries or looking to jump in for the first time, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is Lara’s finest adventure yet.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a perfect example of a modern AAA video game.

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If you’ve enjoyed the first two Tomb Raiders there is even more to like in Shadow.

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A greater focus on raiding tombs, and massively improved stealth combat, make this one of Lara Croft's best modern adventures.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a sequel that does a lot well, although its biggest detriment is how safely the developers seemed to play it.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is Lara’s most dangerous journey yet, but also her best.

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Were it not for a lack of polish, Shadow of the Tomb Raider would stand right alongside the other action-adventure giants in truly defining the genre.

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It’s only a small step forward from the last game but this is the most successful attempt so far to modernise Tomb Raider, even if the storytelling still has problems.

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This freedom in combat and crafting systems coupled with overall accessibility should set a new standard for big-budget action games.

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It’s just at its best when it crawls out of that shadow and ventures into uncharted territory.

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Few games manage to pipe so many jaw-dropping sights into your eyeballs and even fewer deliver such complex, enjoyable puzzles and traversal challenges.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a bit like an enormous box of Celebrations.

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As what may be the last hoorah for this particular story arc, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a stereotypical stealth-action game, but one which manages to separate itself from the pack by excelling in everything that makes this genre what it is.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is still absolutely worth playing, and it’s an easy recommendation.

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The final and strongest entry in the rebooted trilogy, this adventure sticks to Lara's strengths while embracing its dark side.

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The stealth mechanics and fun world traversal in Shadow of the Tomb Raider make it a great game.

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So, while Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s story lacks some of the meaning and impact that it sets out to, this is another action packed romp for fans of the series.

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A few missing puzzle pieces leave a good experience in the place of greatness.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a perfectly good game, but it feels as though it never figures out a way to address the most compelling aspect of this arc: Lara's personal growth.

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While I find this to be Lara’s weakest adventure of the bunch, I’m still excited to see what lies in store next time around for one of gaming’s most prominent characters.

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The game has its standout moments, but it’s also full of unrealized potential.

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Eidos Montreal applies its signature gameplay touches to Tomb Raider, making for the series's most satisfying balance of combat, exploration, and puzzle solving. Unfortunately these mechanical successes are let down by a journey that fails to deliver a compelling study of Lara's personal shadows.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an enjoyable action-adventure for the most part, yet frequently falls victim to a haphazard narrative and structural pacing that stops the trilogy’s finale from truly standing out.

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Culturally tone-deaf themes and few innovations hamper a genuinely fun experience.

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In regard to its gameplay, there's no doubt that Crystal Dynamics has perfected the kind of game that Tomb Raider should be in the 21st century.

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Despite a new developer at its helm, Shadow of the Tomb Raider ends up feeling like more of the same.

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But in terms of a pure "Tomb Raider" game, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is everything a bold explorer could ask for, giving players a vast jungle to explore and daring them to master it.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider takes the series’ formula and pushes it, polishing the platforming and bolstering its tombs, but the game’s power ebbs as the main quest is bloated with distraction, and the writing is still patchy and dull.

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The core mechanics are strong and locations are stunning, but the game's pacing and surprising lack of gunplay seems like a bit of a missed opportunity that makes the gaps in action even more apparent.

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Making the journey to Shadow of the Tomb Raider's peaks is certainly an attractive goal, but like the challenging terrain Lara needs to traverse, the path there is getting rougher and more unpredictable.

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Making the journey to Shadow of the Tomb Raider's peaks is certainly an attractive goal, but like the challenging terrain Lara needs to traverse, the path there is getting rougher and more unpredictable.

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What should be a victory lap, a stunning denouement that sets up an older and wiser Lara Croft, instead feels like the least vital entry in the trilogy.

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a strange and vaguely disappointing game, but not a bad one.

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Making the journey to Shadow of the Tomb Raider's peaks is certainly an attractive goal, but like the challenging terrain Lara needs to traverse, the path there is getting rougher and more unpredictable.

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A severe disappointment in a series that was previously going strong, and a sign that this version of Lara Croft might need to retire.

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