Tomb Raider Underworld

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As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking...
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8.2
very good
 

Game Overview

As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of challenge and choice.

The Good

Excellent mix of outdoor, underground, and underwater locations, Lara's new moves add to her existing abilities, Some excellent level and puzzle design.

The Bad

Existing clipping and camera issues remain, Forgettable story and cliched dialogue, Lack of refinement to the core gameplay.

The Bottom Line

In an ancient ruin on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea, Lara Croft uncovers proof of the Norse underworld and the mythical hammer. As she attempts to unravel the secrets behind these myths, Lara's perilous journey leads her toward a forgotten power that, if unleashed, could lay waste to all civilization.

For generations, stories have been told of the fearsome weapon of Thor, the Norse god of thunder. Legend holds that Thor's hammer had the power to smash mountains into valleys and to destroy even the gods. For more than a thousand years it has existed only as a myth...until now

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
70/100
score

Tomb Raider Underworld will satisfy fans of Lara's previous adventures, but it does little to address previous games' problems.

GameZone review logo
82/100
score

While it doesn't propel the series forward to new heights, Underground is certainly an exciting and challenging Tomb Raider game worthy of Lady Croft's sizeable talents.

IGN review logo
74/100
score

Tomb Raider Underworld is a decent game that Lara Croft fans will enjoy, but it's not quite the experience that will live up to or even surpass that of Legend.

Game Features

Master your surroundings: Reach new heights with the broadest range of acrobatic abilities and utilize objects within the environment to uncover new paths to explore.
Explore epic and unknown worlds: Discover ancient mysteries of the underworld hidden within the coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and more.
Treacherous and unpredictable challenges: Each level is an elaborate multi-stage puzzle masked within an interactive environmental playground offering more flexibility over how the area is solved.
New range of combat options: Choose to pacify or kill, target multiple enemies at once with the new dual-target system, and shoot with one hand while suspended with the other.
New state-of-the-art gear: Utilize the latest technology in Lara's upgraded inventory to navigate the world including: Active Sonar map: A revolutionary new tool that emits an active sonar ping to create a 3D image of Lara's surroundings, perfect for uncovering hidden items and locations. Multi-purpose grapple: A claw-like device with a high-tension cable designed for climbing, rappelling, performing wall runs and manipulating objects within the environment. All-terrain hybrid motorbike: A unique vehicle design built to drive on everything from mud to snow and ice.
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Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller

 

Memory
60 MB

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Up = Use Health Pack. Right = Select Weapon. Left = Utility Light On/Off.

Left Analog Stick
Move. Swim.

Right Analog Stick
Move Camera. Switch Target When Locked.

X Button
Jump. Swim Upward. Emergency Brake.

Square Button
Fire Grapple. Trigger Adrenaline Headshot Event.

Triangle Button
Interact. Melee Attack. Mount/Dismount Vehicle.

Circle Button
Crouch. Roll. Drop From Ledge. Detach Grapple. Swim Downward. Perform Quick Move (During Combat).

 

L1 Button
Sprint. Fire Weapon (Motorbike).

L2 Button
Lock onto Target. Brake. Reverse.

R1 Button
Throw Grenade. Throw Object.

R2 Button
Fire Weapon. Accelerate.

R3 Button
Precision Aim Reticle On/Off.

Start Button
Pause Menu

Select Button
PDA

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:11/18/2008
Publisher:Eidos Interactive
Developer:Crystal Dynamics
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.2
Gameplay
8.2
Graphics
8
Sound
7.5
Concept
8
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.2/10

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