The game presents you with a seemingly impossible selection of ledges and traps, often over a huge area which is initially daunting. For the first time in a Tomb Raider title, there are different routes which can be used to reach your goal, though these usually are merely a slight deviation from the standard route. The platforming generally works well mainly thanks to the competent and thoughtful level design. The crux of the gameplay is still firmly split into platforming mixed with exploration and combat. Lara can rappel down cliffs, wall run and use it to knock over objects making it a widely used addition which feels like a natural extension of Lara's skills. The grappling hook now plays a greater role, especially in many of the puzzles. At times the game is breath-taking as you traverse huge drops in coastal Thailand or navigate the treacherous caverns underneath Jan Mayen Island in the Arctic.Ĭontinuing Crystal Dynamic's reimagining of the series, Lara comes with several new moves. The environments are well chosen and intelligently designed with a nice variety to help keeps things interesting. The visual design and graphics are nothing short of stunning this is easily one of the most striking games of 2008. The plot follows Lara's search for her mother after her disappearance when she was a child, which as usual involves globetrotting to some impossibly attractive locations. Underworld follows on from both Legend and Anniversary, however completing both isn't essential to understanding the story and a handy recap is available should you need it. When Crystal Dynamics took over the reigns of the franchise it received a much needed overhaul after the lacklustre Angel of Darkness. Tomb Raider has always been one of gaming's most iconic series. Reviews // 26th Jan 2009 - 13 years ago // By Christopher Wakefield Tomb Raider: Underworld Review
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