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Released 07 April 2006

Format PS2, XBox, PSP, PC, Xbox 360

Developer Eidos

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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend

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After blindly jumping the same shark since Tomb Raider II, the swashbuckling series has alienated just about everyone charmed by Lara’s digital debut. But in taking the series back to its roots, Legend is a return to form. By ditching the modern environments of recent Raiders in favour of dusty tombs, the mandatory exploration and puzzle-solving once again become gripping, an experience enhanced by new acrobatics and gadgets such as a grappling hook to help you scale impossible barriers.

Gunplay has also been improved and the graphics are stunning, making Legend a fine introduction for anyone who missed Lara’s PS1 classics. But if you grew tired of Tomb Raider a decade ago, this probably won’t relight your fire.

Reviewer: David McComb

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Average user rating for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend

A little too short, but very good in making any gamer feel clever when solving the puzzles. A definate return to form for Lara ... Read More

pwhitehouse About me

16:30, 03 May 2006 | Report This Post

Surprisingly good...

After the disaster that was Angel of Darkness I didnt have high hopes for TR: Legend, although really anything after Angel would have been an improvement. However I was pleasently surprised with Legend, the controls were smooth and simple and the graphics and gun-play are awesome. I liked the inter-active cinematic scenes and the range of puzzles and action. I do agree that the game was quite short to, but the extra puzzles in Laras mansion made up for it. ... Read More

JamesHare About me

12:15, 26 April 2006 | Report This Post

RE: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend

first of all hi m new on here.  ive always been a fan of the tomb raider series but after angel of darkness i was quite put off, anyway i rented tomb raider legends and was pleasantly suprised cos its really good, TRL has definately gone back to its roots. the controls and everything are much better.  also the environments are much more interesting and graphics are very nice indeed.  Only thing is its a bit short. ... Read More

janey About me

11:53, 25 April 2006 | Report This Post

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