Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration

Rise of the Tomb Raider 20 Year Celebration Edition is a true festivity of the legacy of Lara Croft!

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story, graphics

grinding, music

90% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 21 reviews

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing shooter game. It was developed by Crystal Dynamics and was released on October 11, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration" is a shooter game that offers both single-player and 2-player co-op options. With over 50 hours of gameplay, it includes the critically acclaimed Rise of the Tomb Raider, where Lara Croft is forged into a survivor and uncovers a deeper, secret world. This 20-year celebration edition contains new content, making it a must-play for both new and returning Tomb Raider fans.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features amazing graphics and an engaging storyline, making it a thrilling experience.
It offers a great mix of action, puzzles, and exploration, appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers.
Fans of the Tomb Raider series will find this installment enjoyable, with many praising its gameplay and character development.

Some players experienced issues with faulty game discs that would not load or function properly.
There are complaints about the game not living up to the expectations set by previous titles in the series, particularly regarding the lack of tombs and puzzles.
A few users reported receiving incorrect editions or damaged packaging, leading to disappointment.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and thrilling narrative, with many reviewers highlighting its strong progression and immersive elements. Players appreciate the inclusion of optional missions that enhance the main storyline, contributing to a rich gameplay experience filled with adventure and challenges. Overall, the storytelling is considered a significant improvement over previous installments, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Absolutely thrilling action once again, with some great DLC thrown in with the Croft Manor story, a standout addition.”
- “The storytelling is top grade.”
- “A great intrepid storyline with plenty of action and adventure, recommended if you like games that challenge the player.”
- “I'd recommend it for the casual gamer as once the main storyline is complete (15-20hrs), that's pretty much it.”
- “After the definitive edition, you could have been forgiven for thinking the graphics and the storytelling went up several notches with this one.”
- “In this game, optional missions are also included with story mode in its map.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise from users, with many describing them as outstanding, amazing, and a significant improvement over previous titles. Players appreciate the cinematic quality and detailed environments, although some have noted issues like screen shaking during certain actions. Despite minor criticisms, the consensus is that the graphics contribute greatly to the overall enjoyment and immersive experience of the game.
- “The game is fun and the graphics are outstanding.”
- “Great graphics, adventures, puzzles, cinematic, music, gameplay, weapons.”
- “Great story, graphics, and incredibly good gameplay with exploration, stealth, and battles and a few great puzzles.”
- “I'll say after playing so many high-end graphics games, playing Tomb Raider in 2019 is a bit disappointing.”
- “In some areas, I feel a headache because of the graphics during wall climbing; it's annoying how the screen shakes, although the story is good.”
- “What a graphics!”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its fluidity, balance between exploration and combat, and engaging story. Many reviewers note the improvements over previous titles, highlighting the combination of sharp graphics, entertaining mechanics, and well-designed puzzles. While some express a desire for a more retro aesthetic, the consensus is that the gameplay experience is superb and a significant step up from earlier games in the series.
- “This brings back all the memories of those early games with the sharper graphics, gameplay, and everything that comes with the PS4. I played the other Tomb Raider PS4 game which was good too, but I think this is a big step up - a really extensive story, superb gameplay.”
- “L’équilibrio tra esplorazione e combattimento è stato perfezionato e coadiuvato da un gameplay più snello e galvanizzante del predecessore.”
- “Great story, graphics, and incredibly good gameplay with exploration, stealth, battles, and a few great puzzles.”
- “The balance between exploration and combat has been refined and supported by a more streamlined and invigorating gameplay than its predecessor.”
- “From what little I've played, some landscapes and scenarios have amazed me; the gameplay is good, but it doesn't stray far from its predecessor.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often involving repetitive tasks that detract from the overall enjoyment. The process of scavenging for materials to craft gear is described as dull and time-consuming, leading to a sense of monotony rather than engagement. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a significant hindrance to the gameplay experience.
- “This is dull, tedious, and annoying.”
- “Going round in endless tedious circles trying to find little bits to survive in the hostile environment and to construct your gear from (as opposed to just finding the gear so you can get on with the game!) seems to be all there is to it!”
- “And it's almost useless, being slow and ineffective... until you tediously find materials in several hours of tedious search to improve it, after which it's a tiny bit less slow and ineffective!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted for its cinematic quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some players feel that it lacks the captivating elements found in other games, such as awe-inspiring locations or archaeological wonders.
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game’s high replayability, noting the abundance of content and exploration opportunities that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “There is a lot of replay value, with plenty to explore.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game offers a solid experience with only minor character glitches from NPCs, indicating good stability overall.
- “There are a few random character glitches with NPCs, but aside from that, it's a great Tomb Raider experience.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the storyline.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay, which really detracted from the overall experience.”

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a survival role playing shooter game.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox Series X|S and others.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration was released on October 11, 2016.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration was developed by Crystal Dynamics.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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