It is quite rare that I replay a game end to end, and still derive a tremendous level of enjoyment and satisfaction. Tomb Raider 2013 is exactly that level of the game.
The creation of a survivor, the journey of Lara, forged from the fire into a determined adventurer more than capable of defending herself - is an immensely enjoyable journey.
The tomb puzzles make full use of the environment and intuition, powered by the evolving capabilities of Lara herself.
For a now 9-year-old game the graphics really hold up, and the vistas all over the cursed island of Queen Himiko are breathtaking in their beauty and danger.
Some of the timed escape and ascent sequences are really nerve-wracking, making full use of split-second reflexes. The boss combats likewise demand precision in reactions and responses.
Thanks to the generosity of Epic this 2021 Christmas, I was able to get the entire trilogy for free, and can't wait to play the other 2 installments.
The creation of a survivor, the journey of Lara, forged from the fire into a determined adventurer more than capable of defending herself - is an immensely enjoyable journey.
The tomb puzzles make full use of the environment and intuition, powered by the evolving capabilities of Lara herself.
For a now 9-year-old game the graphics really hold up, and the vistas all over the cursed island of Queen Himiko are breathtaking in their beauty and danger.
Some of the timed escape and ascent sequences are really nerve-wracking, making full use of split-second reflexes. The boss combats likewise demand precision in reactions and responses.
Thanks to the generosity of Epic this 2021 Christmas, I was able to get the entire trilogy for free, and can't wait to play the other 2 installments.