Shadow of the Tomb Raider Reviews

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2018

Lara Croft becomes a real Tomb Raider in her new adventure set in Peru.

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8 / 10
Sep 15, 2018

While Shadow of the Tomb Raider does not feel as fresh as the 2013 title, it concludes the rebooted trilogy on high ground. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the most complete entry in the trilogy that manages to gather all the great elements from the two previous titles and take them to the next level. Now we have to wait and see how this legendary series will form in the future.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is an acceptable ending to a mediocre trilogy that succeeds at being entertaining but fails at offering a memorable and innovative experience

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is far away from our expectations, but i can't deny that it's still an enjoyable game for Lara Croft fans. Despite of some gun-play issues and weak combat system, it's doing great in stealth mechanics. Also With a beautiful environment and art design, you'll enjoy to explore in the world of SotTR. Finally, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a "just fine" game for its fans and though it's not the best game of the series, it's still a worthy game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2018

The tweaked gameplay mechanics, along with a bigger emphasis on platforming and puzzle-solving, make this a perfect ending chapter for the recent trilogy, and series fans will certainly be pleased with how Shadow turns out.

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Brad L.
Top Critic
Sep 25, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider isn't as good as the original reboot, but feels more like a complete package than Rise of the Tomb Raider offered. Peru is represented beautifully, and with some jaw dropping landscapes coupled with very detailed character models, Tomb Raider remains an immersive adventure with just a few faults keeping it from being a true great. This is a fitting end to the most recent Tomb Raider series, but I do think it's time the series got a rest before hopefully getting another fresh look at some point in the future.

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Az Elias
Top Critic
6 / 10
Sep 23, 2018

When it comes to adventuring, exploring the unknown, and the raiding of tombs, this is some of the finest in the series. Shadow of the Tomb Raider takes Lara Croft to the most beautiful locations of the Peruvian jungles, rewarding players that search around with well-made and challenging tombs. For a change, it actually feels like you are a treasure hunter grappling and platforming through ancient ruins. Unfortunately, this is all offset by a forgettably weak and over-dramatic story, and simple combat sequences that do little to push creativity, underutilising what is otherwise a cool stealth and camouflage mechanic. In many respects, it is the best in the trilogy - but it is also so severely lacking in other areas that it just doesn't reach its full potential.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2018

While I'm sure that not everyone will agree, I think that Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the best one in the series. The puzzle solving/exploration/shooting ratio is spot on, so you feel that you're playing Tomb Raider.

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Sep 14, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider may not be the best game in the franchise, but it's definitely a must try.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is entertaining enough to be worth the price of admission, but it's an action-adventure title that follows the same beats as any action-adventure title. While the story may be new, the characters, the set-pieces, and the dramatic ending, are all things we've seen before.

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70 / 100
Oct 5, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider walks down on the same road as its prequels did. This is both considered a good and bad point. Fans might enjoy the game while we can not ignore its problems.

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Scarlet Bell
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a fantastic game, this much I have no doubt. While I might not be able to compare it to the other games in Lara's modern trilogy, I can say with certainty this game does enough to stand proudly alone. Through great visuals, fun puzzles, and an unexpected degree of replayability, this is a game worth playing for any fan of the series, or anybody just looking for a great journey.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the perfect conclusion for Lara's origin trilogy. It tells a compelling story about her past, a conspiracy and the Maya apocalypse, offering a whole new world to explore, with jungles, villages, new and lethal tombs and plenty of secondary missions.

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8.9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

One that we hope next time – will dare to be a little more different.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 7, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the best game in this trilogy and was well worth the wait. I've been trying to hold myself back with gushing about all the things so I don't spoil it for everyone, but seriously this game is a masterpiece. Yes there are somethings which bothered me while playing but overall the experience was magnificent and should not be missed.

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4.5 / 5.0
Sep 10, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider's prioritization of exploration and stealth coupled with a more reflective plot ends Lara's origin story on a more human note, which is strengthened by the remarkable presentation.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

Playing more like a massive expansion to Rise of the Tomb Raider rather than a new entry in the series, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is still a solid, if derivative, game.

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5 / 5.0
Sep 10, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider delivers and it does it with perfection. It's one of those games that successfully borders on an interactive film experience that really makes you feel like you are part of something big. The narrative goes hand in hand with the gameplay and when added to the gorgeous element of 4K, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a real treat to play and although I've finished the game, I'm eager to return and complete those challenges and of course find those hidden artifacts.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is another compelling reason to jump, run and suffer in Lara Croft's boots. Stellar production values, new mechanics and a deftly paced campaign do wonders even if the formula is pretty familiar by now.

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GameZone
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

Ultimately, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a triumphant test of Lara's mind, body, and spirit. Intertwining story and gameplay, Eidos Montreal successfully completes Lara's long and tiring arc.

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