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Tomb Raider Underworld

First seen: 7 july 2008

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  • User Score (117)
    7.7 7.7 from 117 reviewers
  • Expert Score (80)
    7.4 7.4 from 80 reviewers
  • Gameplay (19)
    7.5 7.5 from 19 reviewers
  • Graphics (28)
    8.6 8.6 from 28 reviewers
  • Sound (28)
    8.4 8.4 from 28 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    8.3 8.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (10)
    7.6 7.6 from 10 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • excellent mix of outdoor, puzzles are less linear, graphics and puzzles, gunplay tweaks, hard puzzels
  • really dumb, camera is very annoying, texture ripping, still some collision issues, few clear objectives

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Reviews of Tomb Raider Underworld

  1. Reviewer: VideoGamer.com
    19 November 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    Tomb Raider: Underworld is a visually stunning, epic adventure that continues Crystal Dynamics' excellent run. We reckon it's the best completely original Tomb Raider (Anniversary was, of course, a remake) we've had in years, and is only let down by the odd control quirk and camera issue. If you're looking for a game heavy on exploration instead of gun-play and don't mind looking at a finely toned arse for 12 or more hours, Underworld comes highly recommended. Read more

  2. Tomb Raider Underworld

    Reviewer: ActionTrip
    21 November 2008
    Overall 7
    7.3
     

    Despite some of its technical flaws, the series hasn't lost its charm. Lara Croft is as attractive and agile as ever, using a range of moves to reach her goal. Unfortunately, the mishaps in Tomb Raider Underworld left us mostly disappointed and annoyed. Tomb Raider fans are no doubt going to praise this one and may feel inclined to look the other way. The developers haven't straightened out the bad camera after all these years and that's a major problem throughout the... Read more

  3. Tomb Raider: Underworld

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    8 December 2008
    Overall 7
    7.3
    Gameplay 7
    7.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    Despite the popularity of the video game franchise, fans never rallied behind the Hollywood adaptations. Film execs even went so far as to blame Angel of Darkness' bad reviews (which there were plenty of) as the reason why the film bombed at the box office. Read more

  4. Tomb Raider: Underworld

    Reviewer: GameLemon
    28 December 2008
    Overall 9
    9.2
     

    Take Lara Croft around the world searching for Thor's hammer, so she can "kill a god" and finish the story arc started in Legend. Read more

  5. Tomb Raider: Underworld

    Reviewer: Auracore MediaWorks
    2 December 2008
    Overall 8
    7.5
     

    Then again, perhaps the short play-time is a blessing in disguise: it helps spare you from a really long adventure where you have to suffer with that camera. Plus, the sooner the story ends, the quicker you can stop paying attention to it. While that has to count for something, it's highly doubtful that this is what Eidos was hoping for with the title. Maybe that downloadable content will address the ridiculous camera issues, so let's be hopeful for that at least. Read more

  1. "Amazing game!!!!"

    Reviewer: CNET
    18 January 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    This has to be the best Tomb Raider game yet. One of my favorite things about Underworld, is the way lara moved. Every time she tumbles, flips, dives, leaps, or falls, looks absolutely amazing and stunning. They used motion capture to create a realistic feel, and it more than payed off. It really makes her feel real. Another thing i really loved was that because of her flowing movements, it really came in handy when exploring and conquering the massive and quite... Read more

  2. One of the Best Action/Adventure Games on the 360

    Reviewer: Amazon
    11 December 2009 See Product at Amazon ($15.96)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Fun game. Controls and moves are easy to learn, nice graphics, good story, length is fine. Where the game really shines is in its puzzles, environments, and level design. It seems a lot of thought went into these, especially in the Jan Mayen Island and Arctic Sea levels and the Lara's Shadow add-on (all of which are fantastic). Criticisms that that the levels are confusing are overstated IMO. You do have to explore the area to figure out what to do next but that's part... Read more or see product

  3. The Comeback

    Reviewer: MajorMike, GamePro.com
    21 July 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Having Crystal Dynamics take over developer duties from Core was a smart move, and Underworld looks like another enjoyable entry in the Croft franchise. Read more

  4. Lara Croft Goes Out In Style

    Reviewer: iceap12, Game Informer
    8 March 2010
    Overall 8
    8.2
     

    Everyone knows that this series is due for another re-boot.  It's not that the games are bad but that they've just neglected to reinvent and add new dynamics to it's gameplay.  However, Underworld is a solid game with beautiful vistas for the beautiful Ms. Croft to explore.  The platforming is as challenging and clever as always, requiring both puzzle-solving and incredible timing to traverse some of the many dangerous locations.  Where this game lacks is where the... Read more

  5. Old, clunky engine, past it's time.

    Reviewer: Amazon
    10 May 2010 See Product at Amazon ($15.96)
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Fun: This review is from: Tomb Raider Underworld (Xbox 360) (Video Game) Tomb Raider WAS amazing. This is the point i'm trying to get across in this review. Back in the days of strict skimpy costumes and locking the butler in the fridge, TR was the best action/adventure game around. However, times have changed. You see, the engine just can't cope anymore. For starters, the camera. It won't move where you want it, I can guarantee when you finish this your memory of... Read more or see product

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