Finally!
This game brings back the excitement and that "flare" the original TR had (1 & 2). Yea it's kind of short (5-7h), but if you want to you can try finding all the tokens to unlock all the extras and pistol upgrades, you'll end up somewhere around 10-12h gameplay which I think is fair for an action adventure.
There aren't as much action in this TR as in the previous games, but the developer has made it much more fun. I hear people complaining about the action controls and lock-on system, but I can't say I had any problems with that. I just love to dodge-roll behind a rock or something in the middle of the gunfight throw a grenade at the enemy, then jump out at them. It's like there's less action yet it's much more of it.
The platforming is obviously the priority of in this game, and with a camera that works 99.9% of the time, it's just plain fun. Many of the puzzles are quite obvious, but there are som you've got to think twice on.
Add Laras new moves and that she can't jump 2.5m vertically, it feels like a NEW game. I mean, no one can say that TR 3 - 6 had any drastic changes to the game (other than Laras "equipment").
The sound is great (at least for the PC version) and the music is good (not FF-good but still).
When it comes to graphics it looks quite stunning with all effects on, but it doesn't come for free. They say that Oblivion is the most demanding game at the moment, but this game isn't that far behind, even though the graphics in Oblivion looks much better (Graphics engine etc.).
And last but not least: The controller... I have one word for this one.. FINALLY!
The controller is so much better than all TR games put together, and it didn't take me long ti recognise it from The Legacy of Kaine series. One of the many features these games share. If you're new, you've probably learned the controls before you get up the first hill.
There's one thing I'd like to say that I didn't like, and that's the MC driving.. This is only part of two levels and it's quite quick and painless.
All together I think this is a great game that everyone should try, TR fan or not. Take your time and notice the small details in the game, like the 1000 year old tombs are old, worn down and actually dusty, or that even Lara Croft can't grab a perfect hold on a ledge every time.
Tomb Raider Legend isn't a revolution or anything, but somehow it just works.
Try it! It's worth it.