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Tomb Raider: Legends
- Xbox 360, Nintendo DS
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Action, strategy, and beauty -- teens.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Lara's outfits tend to emphasize her physical attributes, but her portrayal swings widely between a gun-toting femme fetal and a brainy archaeologist. The combat sequences can get intense but lack close-up blood and gore, with defeated enemies fading quickly away. The game's puzzles have little to do with actual archaeology, but they do present a challenge and a welcome break from the reflex-heavy action sequences.
What's it about?
Opening sequences show a young Lara and her mother exploring the ruins of an ancient civilization, discovering a sword embedded in a stone. When her mother pulls the sword from the stone, she is engulfed in an explosion and appears to be killed; Lara is left to piece together what's happened. Soon, she discovers that much of the secret revolves around the broken shards of a powerful sword, which have been scattered around the world. But it's not so easy to get them: A former friend and her right-hand man want the pieces for their own purposes -- and their methods can be ruthless.
Players need both good reflexes and brain power to advance. Sometimes it's all about timing, and sometimes it's about solving puzzles.
Is it any good?
TOMB RAIDER: LEGENDS is better than most of the installments in the series because it sticks closer to the allure of the original formula: great graphics, a great storyline to carry the action, and game-challenging puzzles. Some levels contain intense firefights, with exploding tanks of propane, mounted machine guns, and vicious guard dogs. Overall, though, shooting sequences tend to be limited to one or two major incidents per level. In the end, this a fun and challenging installment in the popular series.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Lara. How do you feel about the way the game portrays her -- in sexy costumes and wielding weapons? Is she a stereotype, or does her blend of brains, beauty, and bravery break the mold? Who is the intended audience for the Tomb Raider franchise? Is Lara meant to inspire girls -- or to make guys drool?
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A great, action-packed game for those bored with Halo.
Taking a break from normal shoot-em-ups, this game does not involve a whole lot of violence, but keep in mind that it is there. It focuses instead on challenging puzzles and getting to remote locations to examine artifacts, sometimes in skimpy outfits. Overall very fun, but only for teenagers, due to minor language and violence.
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AGE
ONE OF THE BEST GAMES I EVER PLAYED!!!!!!
this is probably one of the best games ever! but it's only for older kids:
1. lots of guns,explosins,killing,at the ending lara shoots point blank at the vilian while scearming at her, and barely missing.
2. lots of mild language,words like d--n
,and h--l are used freacuntly.
3. lara's outfits are VERY sugustive, some moe than others, like the japan ooutfit.
4. lara stels,breaks and enters, and kills with no regret.
sso this instalment in the tomb raider ssiries is only apropriate for kids 12 aand up.
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Kid, 10 years old
March 30, 2011
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LARA
THIS GAME HAS SOME TO LIKE 13+ OUT FITS.
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Great Game with Playback Value
I thought this was a great game. Even after you beat it, it's still fun to go back and play your favorite levels. The soundtrack is great and the gameplay smooth and controlled. Lara's outfits tend to be a bit skimpy, but you can unlock more clothes (like a suit, completely modest). I would definitely recommend this game.
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AGE
better than anniversary.
best tomb raider. easy levels for me to play i love these awesome games!!!!!!
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| Platforms: | Xbox 360, Nintendo DS |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Eidos Interactive |
| Release date: | April 11, 2006 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes and Violence |
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