Tomb Raider: Legend Reviews

Smooth for 2006

larar cronf

got this parkour platformer game for a dollar on sale. what a steal.

Great game. It was fun to relive my childhood.

The first of the older Tomb Raider games I've played and it seems I couldn't have started with a better entry! This entry sees Lara facing off against hordes of baddies, solving puzzles, and having epic motorbike battles against her enemies - all with a very good balance and that Tomb Raider charm. The voice actors' performances were superb and Lara is witty and charismatic. 10/10 game all in all. I am excited to move on to the next entry!

The best looking Lara Croft game ever. If you game is crashing and you get the error. Turn off NextGen Graphics!

fun game to play if you are bored, with good gameplay and levels but there is some glitches maybe it will ruin your experience but still such a fun game

Crystal Dynamics successfully revives the Tomb Raider franchise with Tomb Raider: Legend, blending classic elements with modern gameplay enhancements. The story begins with a flashback of Lara Croft and her mother, leading to a mystical adventure that deepens Lara's character. Released in 2006, Legend marked Crystal Dynamics' first entry in the series, following the poorly received The Angel of Darkness. The game features revamped controls, allowing for fluid movement and acrobatic maneuvers, alongside new mechanics like a magnetic grappling hook and improved swimming. Combat is more engaging, with a variety of moves and interactive environments that enhance the experience. However, the game is more linear than previous entries, lacking the interconnected levels and backtracking that fans expected. While the reliance on action and quick-time events felt excessive, the combat mechanics were surprisingly enjoyable, aided by a well-implemented auto-aim system. Lara Croft's character shines in Legend, exhibiting a range of emotions and a genuine love for adventure, making her more relatable than in recent titles. The return of support characters adds depth to the narrative, and the Croft Mansion serves as a puzzle-filled exploration area, adding further richness to the experience. Despite some technical issues on modern hardware, including visual bugs and crashes, Tomb Raider: Legend stands out as a visually stunning action-adventure game. While it may not fully capture the essence of the original series, it effectively balances exploration, storytelling, and action, making it a worthwhile revisit for fans and newcomers alike.

Played this initially on Xbox 360 back in the day. This is the first reboot of the series. The graphics have improved along with some of the controls and animations when compared to previous titles. The story is decent and the core gameplay of Tomb Raider is preserved with lots of puzzles, parkour, dodging traps, boss fights, and more. Although the combat is fairly simple.

there were many bugs and the mechanics of shooting were kinda unfamiliar to me but over all it was a great game.