The name itself evokes horrifying images of ancient tombs and forgotten cities in the mystic surroundings of Peru, Greece, or Egypt. Ancient pyramids, with raiding brigands, manipulations, Machiavelli machinations and virulent violence flash before the eye. The version which appears on the PSP after the PC and PS2 version is a game which is packed with action all the way. It seems to have come full circle to the original Tomb Raider of 1996. It started as a wonderful exciting game which takes us through Lara’s exciting journey. As is usual it triggered off a host of sequels and remakes each one trying to outdo the other. Each one more horrifying than the previous one!
The tomb Raider: Anniversary, however, is a delight with its exotic locales and intricate puzzles and amazing acrobatics and of course the unforgettable Lara. The scion of Atlantis is still the Holy Grail for Lara but she seems to have grown in stature and in her tricks. The whole scenario is upgraded and is a real box of surprises for those who are familiar with the original one and expected minor changes in this one. It is a totally new experiences and an exhilarating one. The imprecision’s of the analog stick and the lack of proper controls makes the game all the more exciting. One has to be dexterous and agile to save Lara from a fate worse than death. One really has to struggle to keep Lara out of perpetual trouble, a fall from the cliff, a push into the depths or a dive into the oceanic whirls.
The series of puzzles are a real come on. They have an amazing variety ranging from the traditional puzzles of finding the key and flip the switch to elaborate innovative ones. Highly imaginative string of tricks and traps keeps one perpetually enthralled. The presentation is amazing. The constant move from one tomb to another is never monotonous as the detailing is so fine and different. And the wilderness and the environment so innovative and exciting.
A refreshing bag of surprises though the camera controls and the analog stick are a little shoddy
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