Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is a 2014 action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix. It is a remaster of the 2013 game Tomb Raider, and was released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
The Definitive Edition features enhanced graphics, improved performance, and all of the downloadable content from the original game. It also includes a new mode called "Survivor Mode", which makes the game more challenging.
The game received positive reviews, with critics praising the graphics, gameplay, and story. The Definitive Edition was also a commercial success, selling over 3.4 million copies worldwide.
Here are some of the things that I liked about Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition:
- The graphics are stunning, and the game world is incredibly detailed. The island of Yamatai is a beautiful and dangerous place, and it is a joy to explore. The character models are also very well-done, and Lara Croft is a believable and sympathetic protagonist.
- The gameplay is challenging and rewarding. You will need to use all of your skills and resources to survive, and it is very satisfying to overcome a difficult challenge. The combat is challenging but fair, and the puzzles are a good mix of challenging and rewarding.
- The story is well-written and engaging. We see Lara Croft's transformation from a naive young woman to a hardened survivor, and it is a very compelling journey. The game does a great job of telling Lara Croft's origin story.
Here are some of the things that I didn't like about Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition:
- The game can be a bit repetitive at times, especially the combat. The combat is challenging but fair, but it can get repetitive after a while. There are only a few different enemy types, and the combat encounters can feel samey after a while.
- The puzzles can be a bit frustrating, and some of them are just plain obtuse. The puzzles are a good mix of challenging and rewarding, but some of them are just plain frustrating. There are a few puzzles that I had to look up the solution for, and I found that to be a bit disappointing.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition. It is a great action-adventure game with stunning graphics, challenging gameplay, and a good story. I would definitely recommend it to fans of the genre, but I would also recommend playing the original game first. The Definitive Edition is a great way to experience the game, but it does not add anything significant to the experience.