Tomb Raider: Legend

Good. But not great.

User Rating: 7 | Tomb Raider: Legend XBOX

By DecadesOfGaming | Review Date: August 18, 2008

As the last "Tomb Raider" game put an end to Laura Croft's adventures almost a decade ago due to it being a complete washout. Developers "Crystal Dynamics" had no choice but to get this game right if they were to attract Old School and Next Gen gamers back into the Tomb Raider universe.
Having gone back to the very same gameplay that made the games so successfull in the 90's; it seems Crystal Dynamics have indeed achieved what they set out to do.
Even though it's nice to see the rebirth of a once successfull franchise, gamers both new and old would probably appreciate this game more if ..
A) Crystal Dynamics scrapped all the game hints that really dumb this title down !
B) The puzzles were made far far more complex !
C) The game was made much much longer !

Overall, I personally enjoyed playing through Tomb Raider Legend, even with it's faults.
If you enjoyed the other six Tomb Raider games. I can't see why you would'nt enjoy this latest addition.

Other Helpful Reviews for Tomb Raider: Legend

• Rating:8

  Tomb Raider: Legend is short, but oh so sweet.

  By NeoJedi | Review Date: May 14, 2006 | XBOX

  It's been said that you never forget your first time, whether it be your first love, your first kiss, your first tomb... About 10 years ago, like many others, I played a game called Tomb Raider. This game was very i... Read Full Review

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• Rating:8.8

  Tomb Raider: Legend. The difinitive classic Raider experience. Shame that you can complete it on you first

  By sonic5678 | Review Date: Apr 11, 2006 | XBOX

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  4 of 4 users found the following review helpful