All of that said, I enjoyed the game much more than I would have given credit for were it not for Gabe and Tycho at PA. I recommend it for at least a few hours of passable entertainment and fans of the series – though if you were just a fan of looking at Lara’s chest you will be sorely disappointed.
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Crystal Dynamics · Aug 28, 2010
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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light follows Lara as she goes in search of the Mirror of Smoke, an ancient artifact located in a ruin known as the Temple of Light. When she finally reaches the mirror, she is ambushed by a mercenary army who takes the mirror and release an evil entity. Also awakened by the incident, Totec, The Guardian of Light joins Lara as her unlikely ally to save the world from never-ending darkness.
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- 8.6Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is a great adventure, whether you're playing co-op or flying solo. Despite the silly story and dialogue, I had more fun with it than any Tomb Raider in recent memory. With a great new look, clever puzzles, and loads of fun stuff to collect, this is an extreme makeover for Lara of which you will surely approve.
- 7.0Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light packs a decent punch for a downloadable title. While there is a heavy emphasis on the compatibility of cooperative multiplayer, unfortunately the game is truthfully best enjoyed alone. With obvious likenesses to the Tomb Raider series repackaged with a new aerial perspective, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is a great bite-sized download for fans of the video game vixen as well as new-comers to the universe.
- 9.0Lara Croft and the Guardian Of Light offers enough fresh gameplay to feel new and exciting, while also representing the staples of the Tomb Raider franchise in an endearing manner. As such, it's a must-play for fans and newcomers alike.
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is an exceptional game that's in no way restricted by its modest price tag or status as a downloadable game. The ten to twelve hours here are an excellent value, but if you plan to team-up online you'll need to wait until September for a game update. It initially looks like an attempt to cash-in on legacy by tossing its leading lady into a dungeon crawl, but this new perspective turns out to be a great fit for the franchise.
- 9.0Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is slight in terms of storytelling – the one area seemingly skimped on to keep costs down – but everything else here is worthy of a full retail release. Visually it's excellent, the campaign is just as long as recent full-price titles I've played and is different when played co-operatively, and the gameplay equally tests your brain and your trigger finger.
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