Tomb Raider breathes new life into an old name, taking the focus away from Lara's chest and placing it where it counts.
The level design is truly beautiful, with rich detail, secret passageways and interactive landscapes working together to make the game feel open even though it is actually quite linear. Clever decisions such as a handy weather-altering plot device means that Lara can trek through a whole manner of detailed environments within a short period of time, keeping the game varied and entertaining. In fact, the game as a whole is extremely well paced, balancing intense action scenes with a gripping story, the most shining part being Lara's development throughout the whole experience. The only downside is that at times these scenes can feel a bit rushed and sometimes even forced, with Lara emotionally struggling with a traumatic act only to instantly repeat that action with only the smallest sign of remorse. But it is a very minor crack in a game that is so well crafted and entertaining that even the most skeptical will come to adore. A must play for any adventure loving gamer.