SeekerTomb Raider: Underworld
”’Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, PC – Xbox 360 version reviewed.”’
-- As reviewed by TrustedReviews
Product details
- Tomb Raider: Underworld for Nintendo Xbox 360 by Eidos resumes where Tomb Raider: Legend left off and introduces a new, interactive playing environment
- Lara Croft explores a wide array places, such as the Arctic, Mexico, and beneath the Mediterranean Sea
- Environment is much more realistic and interactive -- footprints will be left in mud, for example, but only until it rains and then they will wash away
- Melee combat system that requires players to strategically strike with offensive, defensive, and evasive maneuvers
- Improved AI allows enemies and animals to make decisions based on surroundings, employ ambush and squad tactics, and even retreat if deemed necessary
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By TrustedReviews on November 25, 2008
”’Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, PC – Xbox 360 version reviewed.”’
70
By IGN on November 19, 2008
Tomb Raider Underworld is a good game that Lara Croft fans will enjoy, but it’s not quite the experience that will live up to or even surpass that of Legend. It’s a shame, really, because there was a large amount of promise, particularly with the “What Could Lara Do?” system, which highlighted good controls for the game, more realistic animations and exploration for Lara, and slightly improved combat. Unfortunately, the game was held back by “What The Technology Couldn’t,” leaving Underworld firmly in Tomb Raider: Legend’s shadow. Only the upcoming downloadable content and achievement points make the 360 version stand out just ahead of the PS3 copy.
75
By IGN on November 19, 2008
Tomb Raider Underworld is a decent game that Lara Croft fans will enjoy, but it’s not quite the experience that will live up to or even surpass that of Legend. It’s a shame, really, because there was a large amount of promise, particularly with the “What Could Lara Do?” system, which highlighted good controls for the game, more realistic animations for Lara, and slightly improved combat. Unfortunately, the game was held back by “What The Technology Couldn’t,” leaving Underworld firmly in Tomb Raider: Legend’s shadow.
74
By IGN on November 21, 2008
Tomb Raider Underworld is a good game that Lara Croft fans will enjoy, but its not quite the experience that will live up to or even surpass that of Legend. Its a shame, really, because there was a large amount of promise, particularly with the What Could Lara Do? system, which highlighted good controls for the game, more realistic animations and exploration for Lara, and slightly improved combat. Unfortunately, the game was held back by What The Technology Couldnt, leaving Underworld firmly in Tomb Raider: Legends shadow. While the PC version has much sharper visuals and some tighter control, the camera can still hamper gameplay.
80