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Tomb Raider Underworld

 

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  • User Score (73)
    8.2 8.2 from 73 reviewers
  • Expert Score (70)
    7.6 7.6 from 70 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    8.4 8.4 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound quality (5)
    9.2 9.2 from 5 reviewers
  • Gameplay (24)
    7.4 7.4 from 24 reviewers
  • Graphics (28)
    8.3 8.3 from 28 reviewers
  • Sound (20)
    8.0 8.0 from 20 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    7.9 7.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (11)
    7.6 7.6 from 11 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    5.1 5.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Game depth (3)
    7.7 7.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Funfactor (4)
    6.3 6.3 from 4 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. XboxAddict.com

    7.1/10
    21 March 2011

    Lara Croft is almost a household name among gamers and she is back for yet another adventure through exotic locations, temples and many tombs. Read more

  2. ActionTrip

    7.3/10
    21 November 2008

    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. Read more

    • Hanging out with Lara is as cool and fun as ever, beautifully crafted environments, puzzles are less linear, solid level design, great soundtrack;
    • Acrobatics are spoiled by weird camera (again), simplistic combat.
  3. VideoGamer.com

    8.0/10
    19 November 2008

    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

    • Emphasis on exploring, Looks stunning, Isn't over in six hours
    • Some control and camera quirks
  4. GameLemon

    9.2/10
    28 December 2008

    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

    • Amazing graphics, well-written story, improved platforming and combat.
    • Still some collision issues, and the puzzle difficulty varies to either extreme at times.
  5. Auracore MediaWorks

    Auracore MediaWorks
    7.5/10
    19 January 2009

    Combat the most dire enemy yet in a Tomb Raider game: the camera. Read more

    • The graphics are phenomenal; Lara's moves are silky smooth; new moves in Lady Croft's arsenal are useful; gunplay tweaks; no quick-time events; exploring feels much more natural.
    • 90% of combat is against bugs & bats; not a single boss battle to be found; one of the worst cameras ever in a Tomb Raider game; some parts of the story feel unnecessary; far too short.
  6. AtomicGamer

    AtomicGamer
    8.7/10
    1 December 2008

    Old school fans and new tomb raiders alike should find lots to love in Lara's latest (and best in years) adventure. Fighting with the camera sometimes sucks, and a few puzzles might have you cursing the mythological gods of... Read more

  7. WorthPlaying

    WorthPlaying
    7.9/10
    30 November 2008

    Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Read more

  8. NowGamer

    NowGamer
    8.3/10
    29 November 2008

    Our favourite Tomb Raider and one we can only see bringing back the old fans while creating new convertees at the same Read more

  9. Collider

    Collider
    3 January 2009

    Collider’s RSS Feed – VERY IMPORTANT Review: TERMINATOR SALVATION You'll Get Your First Look at James Cameron's AVATAR in Front of TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN Clips from Accidentally on Purpose, NCIS LA, The Good Read more

  10. HellBored

    7.4/10
    1 January 2009

    I played the original Tomb Raider quite a few years ago, and found it provided plenty of challenge, and a new direction for gaming. I’ve seen the trailers for the other instalments, but not played them as they looked like... Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Almost Perfect

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: dliamt, Amazon
    15 April 2010

    "Tomb Raider: Underworld" (TRU from now on) is easily Crystal Dynamics best effort since they took over the TR series from Core Design. Read more

  2. A very fun Tomb Raider game!

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: cyphid, Newegg
    21 June 2011

    If you have loved Tomb Raider since the 90's, check this one out before Square-enix releases the reboot in 2012. Read more

    • Great graphics engine for fluid gameplay. I enjoy the variety of levels and difficulty was set just right.
    • Tomb Raider games can seem similar from the previous ones.
  3. "Amazing game!!!!"

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: Pattie-wattie, CNET
    18 January 2009

    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. Read more

    • I loved the level design, the way Lara moved, and of course, as in any other tomb raider game, the plot.
    • Waaay too short, and even though all was resolved, the ending was kind of sad :(
  4. Tomb raider, a review of the game on XBOX 360

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: soulstormelite, Ciao
    7 December 2009

    Platforms: • XBOX 360 • PS3 • PS2 • PC • Wii • Nintendo DS • Mobile Publisher: Eidos Interactive EU release date: 21st November 2008 Review Tomb Raider Underworld has been a long awaited sequel from Eidos Read more

    • decent price tag, will be a good summer holiday filler
    • AI, graphics, control
  5. Lara at her best, she is really back with a bang

    	 Dooyoo
    Reviewer: garion1972, Dooyoo
    27 November 2008

    Bigger, better, faster, smoother, this game is nearly as good as the first ever Tomb Raider Read more

    • Better controls, smoother camera angles
    • Downloadable levels, means you will pay more if you want them
  6. Lara Croft is Back

    Game Seek
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Peter Rosek from 34225 Baunatal, Game Seek
    11 December 2008

    Laras best/greatest Adventure of All Time.This Game makes a lot of Fun.Very Acrobatic. Read more

  7. Tomb Raider Underworld

    Boomerang Video Game Rental Online
    10/10
    1 December 2008

    Amazing!! Graphics are stunning, so smooth. Gameplay is ALMOST perfect, but on occasion the camera angles can still be a burden, but very rarely compared to the previous games. Read more

  8. Tomb Raider Underworld (Xbox 360)

    GamesFrenzy
    Reviewer: tardis40, GamesFrenzy
    28 November 2008

    An engrossing and graphically superb game. Challenging puzzles mixed with some great action sequences. Cut scenes are detailed and look great and I think the publishers of the Final Fantasy games have got the best interests... Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Publisher: Eidos Interactive
  • Genre: Action Adventure
  • ESRB Rating: E10 - (Everyone 10+)
  • Online: Online Gaming Support
  • HDTV Support: HDTV Support

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