this is definitely one of the best games of 2013 so far and i think it will remain that way
i'll admit for some reason when i started playing i was thinking of far cry 3,maybe it resembles it in some small details
i was expecting much from this game and it didn't disappoint
it's really exciting to see how Lara got to be the badass dual pistol wielder we know and so much loved
the story of her transformation is the most appealing,and it's way better than the plot of the game in general,seeing the actual effect of your action on her personality is so satisfying,how she turns into a badass survivor
the island is just so much fun,and conquering it and getting over the obstacles in your way by yourself is definitely satisfying as well,the game did not make it super easy that it bores you,nor too difficult that it frustrates you,it's just the right amount of difficulty
many people complained about the quick time events but even though there were too many of those,i really liked it,and it was actually QUICK enough to make it a nice challenge which is satisfying to get right
the graphics are just SO great,the island is just fantastic to look at and explore and is really fascinating to watch everything on it,especially when you are in a high position,and you look down on the island,it simply takes your breath away,the details of the shipwreck at the beach,simply amazing
the Camera is definitely great,during the entire time i've played the game never have i encountered a bad camera positioning which has affected my playing,ever.the camera is just always so well positioned that it gives you the feel of the situation Lara's in
the combat is so much rewarding and satisfying,you just have a LOT of fun doing headshots all the time,it just feels SO AWESOME,the stealthy parts are also super great,when you wait for two enemies to end their conversation and each go on their separate way to take them both out with your bow and arrow one by one or silently go behind each of them and kill them both,the cool thing is you don't have to regret a mistake you make for which you get noticed,you just have to fight wildly at that moment,the isn't anything to lose which is just fantastic,but the stealthy parts are really fun and it isn't much of a big deal if you mess them up
some of the things i've hated about it is in some parts it's just too easy,when you go into a crack in the wall or when going through a small hole all you do is go forward,that's it,i would've appreciated it if the game made it a little more challenging or got us a little more involved in that,yet this can be overlooked
more downsides?? no shorts,smaller breasts yet we can still get over that :P
i could keep on talking about this game but i'll just be short and clear,it might not be the best game EVER made yet it's close enough