![]() But that, along with the lack of a Heads-Up-Display (HUD), will force you to bring out the best explorer in you. You can also set the ‘exploration’ option to hard and play as the ultimate “Tomb Raider”. I personally wanted to go easy on the puzzles, so I set it to easy, whereas I bumped up the combat difficulty to hard to face challenging encounters. This, in my opinion, is one of the best things to happen to the game and I wish I could get this level of customization on all AAA titles. Yes, Eidos Montreal has included the ability to modify the difficulty level of combat, exploration, and puzzle solving independently of each other. The game offers an extensive difficulty selectionįirst off, I’d like to point out that the game lets you choose how difficult you want each aspect to be. Having spent more than 20 hours in the game, I am happy to report that the game scores good marks on all three aspects, at least in my books. Shadow of the Tomb Raider, just like its predecessors, rests on some important pillars – exploration, puzzles, and combat. Lara & Jonah exploring the Maya ruins Gameplay So, let’s talk a bit more about exploration, and some other aspects that make Shadow of the Tomb Raider a compelling title. And that’s because Eidos Montreal seems to have put more emphasis on exploration, an aspect of the game which can be both positive and negative depending on how you like to play. Yes, the Shadow of the Tomb Raider has a well-executed narrative, but sadly, I never found myself on the edge of my seat wanting to know what’s next in store for me. You’ll find yourself lurking in the shadows sending poisonous arrows, which I found to be more pleasing and rewarding at the same time. She’ll start learning new skills to evolve as a “Silent Killer.” Instead of blowing up an enemy base or raging on enemies with an assault rifle, Lara turns into a mud-covered jungle warrior. But once it does, you’ll see Lara mature as a character. The story of Shadow of the Tomb Raider, just like the first two Tomb Raider games in the modern trilogy, takes some time to kick in. Lara goes from being a survivor to a BADASS Silent Killer. The game brings out the best of Lara’s character I am not going to spoil the fun by revealing too much (also because there are too many things to mention), but you’ll be pleased with the character building. This brings out the best of Lara’s character. However, the uncertain apocalyptic event set off by Lara, in my opinion, is an interesting narrative element as it develops a sense of maturity, making her realize that every action has a consequence. So, you spend the rest of the game trying to stop Dominguez while meeting new characters in the process. Unfortunately, Lara gets captured by Dominguez (the leader of Trinity and primary villain) who takes the dagger and reveals his evil plan to unite it with the ‘Box’ and remake the world. To stop Trinity from acquiring the Mayan dagger, she snatches it herself early in the game causing the Maya apocalypse. ![]() The story revolves around the consequences of Lara’s actions. Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s story comes full circle Yes, it sounds just like any other Tomb Raider game we’ve played before, but game directors Daniel Chayer-Bisson have narrated the story in an interesting way. Both Lara and her close friend Jonah are seen traveling through Mexico and South America to stop Trinity from acquiring an artifact and, you know, save the world. Shadow of the Tomb Raider picks up where the previous title left. Note: We had the PlayStation 4 version for review and all screenshots were captured on a PlayStation 4 Pro ( Rs. But is it a fun one to play? Well, let’s find out. And after playing this latest entry, I can say that Lara’s reboot story has found a fitting ending. 3,770 on Xbox One), Lara is on the last leg of her journey to find the missing piece of the puzzle that she’s been wanting to solve by putting herself in some of the most ridiculous life-threatening situations. The latest game in the series, Shadow of the Tomb Raider™, is certainly no exception, and Eidos-Montréal™ has brought together a unique music team to make this one of the most exciting and compelling games in the series.In Shadow of the Tomb Raider ( Rs. The Tomb Raider® franchise is widely known for its genre-defining music and sound design.
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