Tomb Raider Reloaded NETFLIX

About

"Tomb Raider Reloaded NETFLIX" is a single-player action game that offers stunning game mechanics and pretty visuals. While the game challenges you to "clear tombs or die trying," players should stick with it through the grinding and buggy gameplay for an exciting and rewarding experience. This game is a must for fans of the Tomb Raider franchise and those seeking a thrilling action-adventure experience.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 362 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

The game features polished graphics and enjoyable gameplay, reminiscent of classic Tomb Raider elements.
The Netflix version eliminates microtransactions and ads, providing a more immersive experience.
The game offers a variety of missions and events, keeping players engaged despite some grind.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including long loading times and frequent crashes.
Progression is excessively grindy, requiring players to replay levels multiple times for minimal rewards.
Many events and features are broken or missing, leading to frustration and a lack of content updates.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
40%
12%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, good movement, and variety, making it engaging and addictive, especially in the dungeon crawler genre. However, players report significant issues with lag, sluggish UI during non-play interactions, and a grindy progression system that detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics are noted as stunning, the presence of unnecessary mechanics and energy gating has led to mixed feelings about the game's design.
- “Movement mechanic feels good on a touch screen, great enemy variety, the art is nice.”
- “This is a really well made, super addicting dungeon crawler that's easy to pick up, but with deep game mechanics that force you to keep trying!”
- “Stunning graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “Intermittent hangs and unresponsiveness are experienced during gameplay.”
- “The app takes over 2 minutes to load, and during the many interactions outside of gameplay (upgrades, accepting progression bonuses, etc.), the UI is so sluggish and jerky that I often give up and quit.”
- “Decent gameplay but too laggy and bloated with weird pay-to-win mechanics that don't translate well now that there are no in-app purchases in the Netflix version.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews overwhelmingly highlight that the game is excessively grindy, with players expressing frustration over the tediousness of farming levels and the disproportionate effort required to progress, especially in boss battles. Many users find the grinding monotonous and boring, often leading to a diminished enjoyment of the game, compounded by issues like poor drop rates and network errors. Overall, while some acknowledge the game's fun elements, the grinding aspect is a significant drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Some bosses require massive grinding to have enough health and firepower to get past them, when the levels before and after are a cakewalk.”
- “The amount of grinding isn't proportionate to the rewards.”
- “It gets boring fast and is too grindy.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
24%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and microtransactions in the Netflix version, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users criticize the game's underlying design, suggesting it was originally built around a pay-to-win model, leading to a disconnect in gameplay mechanics now that monetization features have been removed. Overall, while the lack of ads and in-app purchases is seen as a positive change, concerns remain about the game's fundamental structure and performance issues.
- “This Netflix version doesn't feel restricted; tickets are plentiful, no microtransactions.”
- “There are zero microtransactions, no ads, and it is always rewarding.”
- “Super fun, no ads, no in-app purchases.”
- “Not even removing the microtransactions saves this game.”
- “Quite literally no reason for it to exist considering its intended design aspect of milking players' wallets to even be able to play can't exist in a game with no microtransactions.”
- “A buggy, glitchy and overall very bad attempt at removing ads and monetization from what clearly still feels like a very IAP-heavy game.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and connection issues that disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating restarts. Many players experience freezes at various points, significantly detracting from the overall enjoyment and functionality of the game. Overall, the stability issues are a major concern, overshadowing the fun aspects of the game.
- “Great game but very buggy, constantly loses connection and forces you to restart the stage, quite frustrating.”
- “It's not fun when glitches ruin your progress.”
- “Freezes all the time; I've tried resetting the game and re-downloading it, but it still won't work properly.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised for their polish and beauty, contributing to an attractive visual experience. However, some players find the graphical style can make it difficult to follow action during battles. Despite this, the combination of stunning visuals and smooth gameplay enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Pros: polished graphics and animations.”
- “Love the game, the graphics are really nice and beautiful.”
- “Stunning graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “It's hard to see what's going on in battle because of the graphical style.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The color palette is dull, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of coherence and engagement, with players expressing frustration over broken quests and missing NPCs that hinder progress. Many feel that the narrative fails to capture the essence of the franchise, particularly in showcasing the protagonist's personality and depth. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Keeps you involved with missions and events.”
- “For example, there is an event quest that requires you to get an item from an NPC, but the thing is that NPC is an optional ad which is not a thing here, which means that NPC never appears and the quest cannot be completed... bruh 😐.”
- “Doesn't feel like Tomb Raider without any story or chance to see Lara's personality.”
- “You can't complete the 'get gifts from Winston' quest because you can't get gifts from Winston?”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its nostalgic value, especially among long-time players since the PS1 era. While some players express frustration with item drops, they consistently highlight the music as a strong point that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I love the nostalgia of the original music, as I have played since the PS1.”
- “The music is great, and the game is still fun despite the frustration of getting the same worthless items from every crate and level.”
- “There are nice challenges added every week, along with great graphics and music.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game suffers from notable performance issues, particularly with slow menu navigation, despite the gameplay running smoothly.
- “This game exhibits significant performance issues.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it affects the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I frequently encounter frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its high replayability, drawing comparisons to "Hades" for its engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs. Players find it super fun, contributing to its lasting appeal.
- “This game has a ton of replay value and is similar to Hades in that way.”
- “Super fun game with tons of replayability.”