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Tomb Raider

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
96% User Score Based on 1,093 reviews

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About Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider is a single player survival action adventure game. It was developed by Feral Interactive and was released on January 23, 2014. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Lara Croft’s complete origin adventure, expertly adapted for Android.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 1,093 reviews
graphics110 positive mentions
  • Excellent optimization and performance, running smoothly on various mid-range and high-end devices without major issues.
  • Beautiful and near-console-quality graphics with faithful recreation of the original game's visuals and atmosphere.
  • Highly customizable controls with good touch and controller support, making the gameplay accessible and enjoyable on mobile.
  • Some bugs and glitches reported, including physics issues, occasional crashes, control inconsistencies, and problems with climbing or specific actions.
  • Limited graphics and framerate options (often capped at 30 or 40 FPS), with requests for unlocked 60 or 120 FPS modes and advanced settings.
  • Certain device compatibility issues and some controls can feel awkward or unresponsive, especially during complex sequences or for touch-only players.

  • graphics

    158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning, near-console quality visuals with rich details and smooth performance across various mobile devices. Users commend the excellent optimization, allowing high-fidelity graphics and fluid gameplay, though some note the 30fps cap in graphics mode and occasional minor glitches. Overall, it delivers an impressive mobile port that closely mirrors the PC/console experience, setting a high standard for mobile AAA games.

    • “The graphics are stunning — easily the best I’ve seen on mobile so far, even after games like Where Winds Meet.”
    • “This isn't just another 'lite' mobile spin-off; it is the complete, uncompromised console experience expertly ported by Feral Interactive, a technical masterpiece with console-quality performance: the game features advanced graphical presets allowing you to prioritize high-fidelity visuals or smooth performance.”
    • “On a S25 Ultra on highest graphics settings, this is on par with the Switch 2 version of the game.”
    • “One thing to note is that the GPU usage consistently hits 100% regardless of the graphics settings.”
    • “Right now, the 'graphics' mode is locked at 30fps, which doesn't feel very smooth during action scenes.”
    • “But also I would say there are some glitches and bugs I faced in the gameplay, for example after playing for too long a graphical glitch happens and some textures don't load properly, so please fix those glitches.”

  • optimization

    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The game offers exceptional optimization, delivering smooth, stable, and console-quality performance across a wide range of devices, including mid-range phones. While most users report flawless gameplay with impressive graphics and minimal overheating, a few note occasional stutters, frame rate caps (typically 40 fps), and minor glitches on certain hardware, suggesting room for further refinement and more customizable performance settings. Overall, it stands out as one of the best-optimized AAA mobile ports available.

    • “The game's performance is exceptionally fluid, featuring action-packed sequences and delivering a comprehensive experience comparable to console and PC versions.”
    • “This isn't just another "lite" mobile spin-off; it is the complete, uncompromised console experience expertly ported by Feral Interactive, a technical masterpiece with console-quality performance: the game features advanced graphical presets allowing you to prioritize high-fidelity visuals or smooth performance.”
    • “It runs flawlessly on my device (Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 12GB RAM) with smooth and stable performance.”
    • “I liked the game, but the optimization is a little terrible. I am playing that game with Samsung S22 and performance mode, but the game is crashing sometimes.”
    • “Lags only in certain areas. Can you guys fix this problem? I am using the performance settings but the problem is still persisting.”
    • “But I think the game performance is limited, it is not utilizing my phone's performance to the maximum.”

  • gameplay

    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    72% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth, engaging, and addictive experience, closely matching the quality of PC or console versions with responsive controls and well-balanced mechanics. Users appreciate the seamless blend of action, exploration, and puzzles, along with impressive optimization and controller support, though a few note minor bugs and suggest better FPS options for enhancement. Overall, the gameplay is considered a standout feature that delivers a premium, immersive mobile gaming experience.

    • “The controls are smooth and responsive, and the gameplay is very engaging with a perfect mix of action, exploration, and puzzles.”
    • “The port captures the same emotion, smooth gameplay, and immersive graphics without losing its original magic.”
    • “Absolutely amazing game, great graphics, smooth gameplay, works great with a backbone controller and even plays great touch screen; well worth the money. Thank you and well done Feral Interactive for adding another amazing mobile game to the line-up.”
    • “But also I would say there are some glitches and bugs I faced in the gameplay, such as graphical glitches and textures not loading properly after playing for a long time. Please fix those glitches.”
    • “It was a fantastic game, best port on mobile. Story-wise was okay but the gameplay is a big factor. There were some performance issues like crashes early in the game and bugs in the bunker. Overall still good value for the price.”
    • “Need more FPS optimization for a better gameplay experience.”

  • story

    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 32% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for being engaging, emotional, and well-crafted, effectively portraying Lara Croft's origin with cinematic quality and deep gameplay integration. While many find the narrative compelling and immersive, some note that it feels short and could benefit from more content. Overall, it is considered one of the best mobile story experiences, especially for fans of the franchise.

    • “The story is emotional, intense, and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
    • “Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Lara Croft's origin story, this version delivers cinematic storytelling, deep gameplay, and impressive visuals, all playable in your hand or on a tablet.”
    • “The game tells the origin story of Lara Croft, showing how she transforms from a young explorer into a fearless survivor.”
    • “The storyline is too short; I finished it in just two days after buying, which makes me feel it's not worth it. The graphics should be better for a paid game, especially when a free game like 'Where Winds Meet' offers much better graphics and a strong, long enough story at no cost.”
    • “Looks good, but glitchy... I can't aim my bow, which means I can't shoot it, which means I can't kill the deer and progress with the story.”
    • “Game is good but while jumping on the wall for climbing, I can't climb and have been stuck on that mission for 3 days.”

  • stability

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 10% neutral mentions, 45% negative mentions

    Stability varies depending on the device, with high-end Snapdragon 8 series models providing smooth, glitch-free gameplay, while some users on older or different chipsets experience occasional graphical glitches or freezing after extended play. Overall, the game is well-optimized for modern devices, delivering a stable and enjoyable experience with only minor issues reported.

    • “Best of the best 10/10 no glitches, the buttons are good, the game is fantastic, I am enjoying PS4 on my Android phone.”
    • “Runs great on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (Nothing Phone 2).”
    • “Fabulous port, no lag, no glitches, amazing experience.”
    • “There are some glitches and bugs in the gameplay; for example, if I play the game for too long, a graphical glitch occurs, and some textures don't load properly. Please fix these glitches.”
    • “The game works on Snapdragon 870, but it always freezes after playing for about an hour.”
    • “At the start, there were some graphics glitches, but they resolved as I progressed further into the game.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised for its intense, touching, and inspiring story that keeps players engaged from start to finish, leaving them deeply satisfied and moved.

    • “The story is emotional, intense, and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
    • “A touching and inspiring story.”
    • “Fantastic work, keep working like this guys. It was heart-touching to play it again, totally satisfied.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise the game's music as well-integrated and top-notch, complementing the classic graphics and engaging storyline. The soundtrack enhances the overall action and experience, contributing to the game's status as a beloved classic.

    • “Fabulous storyline, classic graphics, and well-used music and sounds. Love the action as well; one of the classic games I have played. Nice work, creators!”
    • “One of the best games I have played. The graphics, controls, story, visuals, and music are everything top notch. Please bring more games like this.”
    • “Awesome graphics, music, smoothness, easy controls, and an awesome story.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its seamless blend of exploration, puzzles, and intense action, creating an immersive survival experience. Lara's character development and stunning visuals further enhance the captivating and memorable mood.

    • “The atmosphere, exploration, puzzles, and action are perfectly optimized.”
    • “The survival atmosphere, Lara’s character development, the intense combat, and the stunning visuals all stayed with me.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the absence of ads and network requirements for this adventure game, but criticize the large additional download and stability issues, viewing the port as a cash grab in need of improvement.

    • “Finally, an adventure game that requires no ads or data network requirement.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the strong character development of Lara, which, combined with the survival atmosphere, enhances the immersive experience of the game.

    • “The survival atmosphere, Lara’s character development, the intense combat, and the stunning visuals all stayed with me.”
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Play Times

2h Median play time
2h Average play time
11h Main story
21h Completionist
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Tomb Raider is a survival action adventure game. Common tags for Tomb Raider include realistic and immersive.

Tomb Raider is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

The main story can be completed in around 11 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 21 hours to finish. On average players spend around 2 hours playing Tomb Raider.

Tomb Raider was released on January 23, 2014.

Tomb Raider was developed by Feral Interactive.

Tomb Raider has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Tomb Raider for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Tomb Raider is a single player game.

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