This Tomb Raider reboot from 2013 does a solid job of giving us a younger, more realistic Lara Croft. The story's all about how she goes from being unsure of herself to becoming a total badass, and it’s actually pretty gripping. The pacing’s good too, there’s always something going on, but it never feels like too much at once. You get some downtime here and there to explore and take in the island. Combat’s fun and feels smooth. Using the bow is super satisfying, and sneaking around to take out enemies quietly is a blast. The guns work fine too, and upgrading your gear makes fights feel better the further you go. Controls are tight across the board, whether you're climbing, jumping, or shooting. Platforming still has that Tomb Raider feel, climbing cliffs, jumping over gaps, grabbing ledges at the last second. It looks cinematic but still feels like you’re in control. The tombs are kind of side content now, but they’re really cool when you find them, with puzzles that give off old-school vibes. Camilla Luddington does a great job as Lara. Her voice acting brings a lot of emotion and makes Lara feel like a real person, not just an action hero. Even though it’s a reboot, it still feels like Tomb Raider. There’s adventure, danger, old ruins, and that thrill of exploring the unknown.

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This Tomb Raider reboot from 2013 does a solid job of giving us a younger, more realistic Lara Croft. The story's all about how she goes from being unsure of herself to becoming a total badass, and it’s actually pretty gripping. The pacing’s good too, there’s always something going on, but it never feels like too much at once. You get some downtime here and there to explore and take in the island. Combat’s fun and feels smooth. Using the bow is super satisfying, and sneaking around to take out enemies quietly is a blast. The guns work fine too, and upgrading your gear makes fights feel better the further you go. Controls are tight across the board, whether you're climbing, jumping, or shooting. Platforming still has that Tomb Raider feel, climbing cliffs, jumping over gaps, grabbing ledges at the last second. It looks cinematic but still feels like you’re in control. The tombs are kind of side content now, but they’re really cool when you find them, with puzzles that give off old-school vibes. Camilla Luddington does a great job as Lara. Her voice acting brings a lot of emotion and makes Lara feel like a real person, not just an action hero. Even though it’s a reboot, it still feels like Tomb Raider. There’s adventure, danger, old ruins, and that thrill of exploring the unknown. ★★★★★