The mysterious island that you're washed up on with your gang of fellow archaeologists, film crew, and ship mates is a huge environment, packed with puzzles, treasures, and collectables. The clash certainly damages the emotional depth of the experience, but the rest of it is so expertly crafted that you probably won't dwell too much on this misstep.

The first animal that you kill for food and the first human life that you take causes the character considerable pain, but subsequent deaths take no toll as the protagonist proves to be a peculiarly effective markswoman and hunter. However, frequently the struggle to survive and suppress her humanity fails to translate to your actions.

The narrative revolves around a younger Lara Croft, and depicts her journey from shipwrecked archaeologist to hardened survivor in an intense and powerful story. Crystal Dynamics' new take on the heroine mixes combat and exploration in a compelling fashion, resulting in one of the best action adventure titles since the Uncharted trilogy. Lara Croft, one of the most iconic protagonists in gaming, has finally returned with a contemporary tale designed to reboot the Tomb Raider series.

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