When Crystal Dynamics rebooted the Tomb Raider franchise five years ago it was widely noted that the studio took a page from Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series which itself began life as a Tomb Raider knock-off. Just as “Uncharted 4” highlighted his narcissism, “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” shines a light on the suffering others endure due to Lara’s single-minded impulses. (Courtesy of Square Enix)Like any number of blockbusters these days, “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” opens with a crisis. Since Tomb Raider games have featured skill trees for some time now, it should come as no shock that Lara has some flashy offensive tactics at her disposal. “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” is a familiar thrill ride with new scenery.

Source: Washington Post September 10, 2018 19:48 UTC