Rise of the Tomb Raider

This game is amazing and deserves all the love. They took the combat, stakes, tomb raiding, and traversal from the first game and turned it up to 11. The story picks up and you are introduced to more of Lara's past, she gets even more development here which is awesome to see. This game also has more travel in it, instead of being in one place (like the island from the first game) you go to several locations which was also a great expansion.

The tombs in this game are so fun, way bigger and better than the last game, with much harder puzzles that are absolutely worth your time as they give you good loot.

My only critique is that if you are looking for a game that is as focused as the first, this one opens up quite a bit and does not feel as zoned in on the cinematic story as the first. Don't get me wrong, the story is great and cinematic, but there is more to be distracted by in this game than the last. If you like a more open world this won't bug you, but I have open world fatigue and loved how focused the experience was in the original game. I think the first game is better over all to me for that reason.

I have played every game in the series and prefer the direct prequel, which i 100%ed, due to the more coherent world. Anniversary is still remains my favorite entry but a bronze medal is nice too. My biggest problem is that the narrative is even dumber and more of a focus this time around. The 2 main villains may be a step up and the gore-porn has been toned down a bit but Lara comes off as a bipolar serial killer in the end. The gameplay is the star though and i can't complaining in that regard! The landscapes and tombs are worth the price of admission alone so grab an ice pick and become a barely human stalker of men (but finish the prequel first). 8,5/10

Pros:

• Side characters are more developed as compared to the previous game (including better villains)
• Diverse gameplay
• Cool cinematic action set pieces
• Amazing graphics, voice acting, and animation
• More interesting environments and level design
• Good variety of weapons and gadgets
• Great puzzles and better tombs

Cons:

• Storyline isn't as compelling as the story from the previous game
• Can feel like abit of a retread of the first game
• Gameplay can be abit clunky

Verdict: Overall, a solid sequel that improves in many elements, but imo the story is not as compelling as Lara's origin story within the first game.

8/10

#RiseoftheTombRaider Rating : 8.5/10 Review : It's an amazing adventure game, the graphics are amazing and very detailed! One of my favorite Tomb Raider games so far. We need more story based games like this, that are as EPIC, driven and cinematic as it gets!! Cant wait to play "shadow of the tomb raider"

This game is a really fun experience. The game is a thrilling action adventure that delivers a good time. I love the setting. It is a good looking game. I enjoy the combat. Lara is awesome in it. It is a good one for Tomb Raider fans. It was a satisfying adventure with Lara Croft. I like the locations in the game. They are interesting to explore and find secrets in them. The puzzles are fun. Taking down the bad guys is always fun. It is a sequel that is really solid entertainment. Rise Of The Tomb Raider is a game you should buy. You will enjoy it. There is a lot to like in this action adventure.