Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Sirus GamingLeif Rey Bornales

9/10

May it be the likes of Shadow of the Colossus or Metal Gear Solid, if it’s quite there but not enough to push the boundaries, it’s still an awesome game.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

8.5/10

In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour.

Press StartBrodie Gibbons

8/10

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. It has a lot of heart, all of the pulsating set pieces that series has become known for and a primal Lara Croft at the height of her powers. As it stands, Shadow is still one of the best conclusions to a trilogy I’ve come across as it respects what it has always done best rather than muddy the waters with needless gimmicks.

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.

Gaming NexusSean Cahill

7.4/10

Shadow of the Tomb Raider should leave us wanting more from the rebooted Lara Croft game, but with some clunky controls and a lazy combat system, what saves the game from being below average are beautiful visuals, fantastic puzzles and tomb layouts along with true adventuring. It's as mixed up of a bag as one can get.

VideogamerJosh Wise

7/10

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.

Push SquareAnnette Magaña

7/10

Republished on Wednesday 30th December, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows.

WellPlayedKieran Stockton

7/10

An enjoyable if by-the-numbers adventure game, whose formula is beginning to show its cracks.

GameGrinEthan Butterfield

6/10

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.

The Nerd StashScott Roepel

Unscored

Verdict: Shadow of the Tomb Raider is not a perfect game. Some of the NPC voices are too rigid, the side quests feel like chores, and some of the sound effects are overbearing. The camera draws too close to Lara in towns, and the reloads after a death could be quicker. The death cinematics is brutal, and to be frank this is a gory game. This isn’t the 1996 Tomb Raider.

Checkpoint GamingLuke Mitchell

Unscored

When it comes to reboots, 2013’s Tomb Raider will always be fondly remembered as one that got it completely right. Blending an open world style map with enthralling puzzles and fun exploration, this was only heightened further by the follow-up, Rise of the Tomb Raider, which I must confess is one of my favourite games from this generation. Shadow of the Tomb Raider sets out to conclude the story of this version of Lara Croft, with a grittier and more violent tone this time around. While it ...

PolygonChris Plante

Unscored

I’ve come to love the game’s name, which describes its situation concisely. Lara Croft’s latest adventure lives in the shadow of Tomb Raider — the tacky marketing of the 1996 debut, the prestige of the modern trilogy. Eventually, Shadow of the Tomb Raider succumbs to the darkness, repeating many of the series’ usual mistakes, but along the way it shines a thrilling and refreshing light.