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action-adventure game
Rise of the Tomb Raider
By Crystal Dynamics, released 1 Jan 2015
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Rise of the Tomb Raider is an action-adventure game from Crystal Dynamics, following Lara Croft on an expedition into Siberia. Lara pursues the Lost City of Kitezh while racing against Trinity, an organization seeking the same ancient secret. The journey combines combat and exploration with survival challenges: Lara can hunt animals to craft weapons and scavenge for resources in hostile environments. The 20 Year Celebration edition includes the base game and Season Pass content, including the Blood Ties story in Croft Manor, Lara’s Nightmare, and online Co-Op Endurance. It also includes an Extreme Survivor difficulty, an outfit and weapon inspired by Tomb Raider III, and five classic Lara skins. Additional listed content includes the Baba Yaga tomb and Cold Darkness Awakened. Steam lists achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud and leaderboards. The game is available for Windows, macOS and Linux, with a listed release date of Feb 9, 2016.
What players like, and what they don't
- Exploration, combat and survival elements
- Season Pass and additional stories included
- Online Co-Op Endurance mode
- Windows, macOS and Linux support
- Steam age rating is 17
- Co-Op is listed for Endurance mode
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a solo action-adventure built around Lara’s exploration, combat and survival in Siberia. The included Co-Op Endurance mode also offers an online cooperative option.
Rise of the Tomb Raider pairs Lara’s pursuit of an ancient mystery with resource gathering and hostile environments. The 20 Year Celebration edition adds several story and challenge modes, alongside its base game.
