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Tomb Raider gets first review

Tomb Raider has received its first review, courtesy of this month’s issue of GamesMaster.

Crystal Dynamics’ latest earned a 90% score. The magazine had high praise for Tomb Raider’s visuals – the title was given a 95% rating in the category.

Players can look forward to 10-15 hours for the main story, though GamesMaster notes that it’ll take 20 to fully explore the island.

The magazine also enjoyed the “vivid” hubs and final third of the game “with its spectacular bombast”. GamesMaster wished Tomb Raider included more side tombs, but the ones present in the game are a joy to discover. For those wondering: there aren’t many quick time events.

GamesMaster sums up:

“Sitting back exhausted we were left with just one question dribbling forth from our gaping jaws. How on earth are they going to top this in the sequel? Because of one thing there can be no doubt. Lara is back.”

Look out for a whole slew of Tomb Raider reviews early next week. Square Enix will be ending the game’s embargo on Monday – over a week before the game launches.

Thanks to joclo for the tip.

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embargo lifts the 25th... nice to see reviews that actually are out in the open a week before the release of the game.. SE must feel confidence

new scores

Polygon - 9/10

Ausgamers - 9/10

Stevivor.com - 9/10

Eurogamer - 8/10

Gamereactor Sweden - 7/10

Jim Sterling.. Destructoid 8.5..

http://www.destructoid.com/review-tomb-raider-246503.phtml

awesome, the single player of this looks great. multiplayer not so much. ill probably buy it when the price goes down

GOOD SHIT!

took Tomb Raider long enough to find itself

I also hope to see Tomb Raider around on PS4

i predict 87-89 meta score.

Don't forget the awesome video they released a few days ago..

Polygon - 9/10

That unexpected thoughtfulness extends to most of the game. It's easy to point out the many ways that Tomb Raider borrows bits and pieces from other popular games of the last five years, but Crystal Dynamics has blended these disparate strengths into something remarkable. It's cinematic yet open, intense yet laid-back, fresh yet polished. It's a near-perfect embodiment of the age of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with a hint of what to expect next.
Ausgamers - 9/10

Stevivor.com - 9/10

Eurogamer - 8/10

Hey Everyone,

I got an early press release of Tomb Raider. I wanted to show the first hour of the game to help you decide if the game is right for you. 

Let me know your thoughts 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ-Fw0n_LZk

I'm looking forward to buying this when it gets a bit cheaper. Glad they've gone back to her roots, should be interesting :D

Great scores. I just hope that those scores are not related to graphics only.

Eh, will rent to be safe. got the feeling i wont like this game as it kinda looks like another " quick add thoughtless rpg elements to fluff gameplay time/go after that Skyrim money" kind of game. Hope to be wrong .