Crystal Dynamics deliver a stunning sequel to the Tomb Raider reboot with a more mature Lara and breathtaking Siberian vistas. Progression mixes survival, exploration and combat into a convincing cocktail, and the 360 port stays largely well polished for the studio's last Lara entry.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
Action-adventure by Crystal Dynamics and Microsoft, November 2015. Lara Croft battles the Trinity brotherhood in frozen Siberia to discover the legendary city of Kitezh and its immortality secrets. Animal hunting for equipment upgrade, secret base destruction, snow survival mechanics and mature narrative. Sequel to the 2013 reboot with a more seasoned powerful Lara Croft.
Rise of the Tomb Raider review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
A hostile island bathed in rain and mud, striking natural light and raw realism: the reboot plunges Lara into a brutal, credible survival. The care of the settings and the expressiveness of the faces reach a rare intensity. This art direction, polished and immersive, magnificently reinvents an icon.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Scaling frozen cliffs, hunting to gear up, and switching between stealth and gunfights compose an action adventure of exemplary fluidity. Exploring open hubs rewards curiosity with a thousand secrets. Spectacular and precise, this installment retains responsive handling and a balance between combat and exploration that still delight.
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾6,2 GB📅10/11/2015
Published by Microsoft Studios
Rise of the Tomb Raider (Xbox 360) price, value & rarity
North American (NTSC-U) edition of Rise of the Tomb Raider, a Crystal Dynamics action-adventure that extends Lara Croft's revival with sumptuous snowbound settings, released first as a timed console exclusive. Still common, its desirability rests on this status as a period exclusivity window and an acclaimed production rather than scarcity, the Brazilian release being rarer. A prime piece for an action-adventure set.
Is Rise of the Tomb Raider still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2015 on Xbox 360 in a streaming based version, Crystal Dynamics' Rise of the Tomb Raider continues the series' rebirth with a more seasoned Lara Croft, off in search of a lost city in Siberia. The exploration of optional tombs rich in puzzles, hunting and crafting enrich an accomplished action adventure formula. The snowy landscapes and the cinematic staging impress. The previous generation version shows technical limits. But the adventure and exploration fully appeal. For fans of action adventure and the new Lara, this title keeps a strong appeal today.
