Tomb Raider Definitive Edition (PS4)

Tomb Raider (2013) - now something over 12 years old - to my way of thinking still holds up as pretty much a near perfect game: there's plenty of exploration, satisfying stealth, combat and melee mechanics you can hone and tweak till your heart's content and an absolutely beat-perfect story constantly drawing you in. What more can you possibly ask for...? Already graphically stunning on the PS3, this PS4 Definitive Edition not only boasts but delivers full 1080p resolution and a constant 60fms gameplay, making an already pretty smooth experience considering the polygons being slung around even smoother and more responsive. A lot was made at the time of Uncharted's impact on the development of Tomb Raiders reboot, and it's perfectly true - exploration, cinematic story telling, fast pace action adventure - it all feels instantly familiar the second you take control of this new, inexperienced Lara Croft - but environmental design and level layout is exactly authentic to Tomb Raiders already established pattern of intricate level design requiring you to think and use the environment to cross a room - Tomb Raider pretty much nailed that before Uncharted was a glint in Naughty Dogs eye. Unlike Uncharted, I never get bored running into combat situations - encounters feel narratively natural if a little far-fetched concerning the size of Lara Croft in comparison to her hulking, brutal enemies - and that's even before you meet the undying Storm Guard or encounter the Oni - and it has to be said, Lara's transition from going from a young woman having to kill in order to save her life to someone not only nonchalant but actively proficient at not only dispatching multiple enemies using distraction and well aimed headshots - she literally goes on within just two further encounters to being able to sneak up behind a fully grown man and successfully garrote him with her bowstring without so much as a backwards glance... The transition here could have been more gradual, retaining more of the survival horror aspects the game establishes at the beginning but - this being said - up the difficulty setting and see how you get on with scarcer ammo and harder-to-kill enemies. But, these quibbles aside - Tomb Raider is a fantastic re-imaging of an already highly venerated, albeit graphically redundant franchise - and in this 2013 iteration Crystal Dynamics seriously show what - first - the PS3 could do: there's barely any comparison between 2013's Tomb Raider 2008's Tomb Raider: Underworld. This game is a completely different animal in all respects and yet stays true to the essential core elements of what made this series so great in the first place: a likeable female protagonist, plenty of action adventure, slightly less puzzle solving true and what puzzles in the form of Tombs there are wholly optional - you don't have to complete them - but irrespective it's an incredible, exhilarating, exciting experience done well. I've played through on PS3 a few times, why pick up on the PS4...? Completion - I consider these reboot games essential. Part and parcel of why I picked up a PS4 in the first place was to see how Tomb Raider carried on and concluded - and it doesn't disappoint. As said in opening, here you get the full 1080p experience with full surround sound, 60fps game play - all the additional DLC on disc as well as voice control - which is a funky, fun addition. Old stalwarts like the Tomb of The Navigator and all the additional costumes are already present - no download codes required - and Lara's game model is updated so as she remains consistent with the latter games version - and at today prices it's basically a steal. If you haven't played, do if you've put off buying because you already own the PS3 version - get it, improvements admittedly are more tweaks than radical changes - Lara's updated game model aside - some might feel the increase in resolution shows up some of the seams a little bit and, bear in mind we are dealing with a 12 year old game here, it does look something of its age on a PS4. But its smoother gameplay, better handling and just overall immersive storyline make this a must-have purchase for anyone's collection.

Absolutely fantastic game, Lara Forever. Please don't ever make toombraider a first-person game. Resident Evil ruined the series by doing that. I hate first-person games. I don't play Resident Evil anymore

Overview~: This is Tomb Raider The Definitive Edition for PS4. I played the original on PS3 recently and absolutely loved it so had to but the definitive version (bought with my own money). I must say that I have not been off it and have completed the game within 4-5 days. However, the game is quite large when you play at regular hours, unlike me who played for hours on end. Great story line (which is something I don't normally watch) and great gameplay. Love everything about it. There is also a multiplayer option which I am yet to try as some of the trophies available for this are through multiplayer campaign. I do recommend this over the PS Store digital edition which is currently selling for £35 which seems crazy to me. Only con is the lack of automatic aim when she is dodging. Packaging:~ Item is exactly as shown wrapped in cellophane. I did have an issue when first inserting the disc, it kept coming up with corrupted data so was concerned it might be the game, turned out my PS4 needed to reset. Plot (SPOILERS AHEAD) ~ The game is essentially the start of Lara Crofts story and her beginnings of her career which is great. I enjoyed the continuity found in this game. Gameplay itself is very easy to work out and control with onscreen directions throughout the game. The storyline is that basically Lara and her crewmates are on an expedition to find a lost community/island and they are shipwrecked to land on the island filled with some crazy survivors. Think Lost. One thing I would say is that I wouldn't allow youngsters to play the game, even I as a 28 year old who loves a horror movie goT freaked out at certain points because of the music and the suspense. Lot's of blood and gore which is a new twist on Tomb Raider and I thoroughly enjoyed the more realistic side to the character. How It Looks:~ Graphics were fantastic and I think these were updated from the PS3 edition with additional DLC and frame per second was increased. Graphic and animation differences between each gen are quite noticeable. Verdict:~ I am an avid gamer and I loved this game. It is not open world like Skyrim but you are on a set path with large areas to explore. Key points from previous Tomb Raiders are that there are still lots of collectibles and puzzles to solve with the added madness of crazy killers and blood. I loved the storyline and the cinematics were realistic and emotional. If you love action/puzzle RPG games then this for you. If you like the original Tomb Raiders then do give this a go to see a new take on her origins.

Good and original product with no problem faced

If you are a tomb raider fan then this game is the way to go. It's a fun game and the graphics are great- it definitely brings out the nostalgia of old school tomb raider

Hab mir Tomb Raider - Definitive Edition direkt als erstes Spiel zur Ps4 hinzubestellt und es ist einfach klasse. Grafik, Story, Sound. Bin kein Profi sondern ein Ps Neuling. Hatten zwar auch die Ps2 und habe auch alle Tomb Raider Teile auf dem PC gespielt, zähle mich aber dennoch eher zu den Gelegenheitsspielern. Dieses Spiel hat mich jedoch von vorn bis hinten gepackt und mich jeden Tag auf den Feierabend freuen lassen, um endlich weiter zu spielen. Die Mischung aus Kampfsituationen und Rätsel-Kombinationselementen ist toll und lässt keine Langeweile aufkommen. Würde dieses Spiel direkt wieder kaufen. Durch die verschiedenen Schwierigkeitsmodi für Anfänger sowie für Profis gut geeignet!

Conforme à la description, livraison rapide comme convenu. A propos du jeu, rien à redire si ce n'est que je trouve les nouveaux graphismes moins jolis. Beaucoup de loot, mais le gameplay n'en souffre pas pour autant. Un jeu intéressant, du mystere et quelques énigmes. Ne pas s'attendre à la même difficulté que pour les premiers opus. Seules les énigmes secondaires vous donneront un peu de fil à retordre. Et encore, pas de quoi casser une brique sur un canard. Fan de la série, ne pas hésiter cela dit.

Llego en perfectas condiciones este gran juego.