Crystal Dynamics close the Legend trilogy with a Tomb Raider Underworld of splendid underwater scenery and a narrative that neatly wraps Lara's arc. The combat plays it safe, puzzles shine, and the adventure honourably extends the work begun on Anniversary and Legend.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
Action-adventure by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos, January 2009. Lara Croft explores Maya, Nordic and underwater Mediterranean temples to decipher Avalon's secrets and find her missing mother. Fluid acrobatic platforming in splendid archaeological settings, collectable artefacts and grappling hook mechanics. Third entry of the Legend-Anniversary-Underworld trilogy.
Tomb Raider - Underworld review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾6,3 GB📅18/11/2008
Published by Eidos Interactive
Tomb Raider - Underworld (Xbox 360) price, value & rarity
Is Tomb Raider - Underworld still worth playing in 2026?
An entry from Crystal Dynamics, Tomb Raider Underworld closes the Legend trilogy with a Lara Croft exploring monumental ruins tied to Norse mythologies, through exploration, acrobatics and large scale environmental puzzles. The verticality of the settings, the beauty of the vistas and the scale of the tombs stay impressive. The sometimes imprecise handling and a capricious camera weigh. A good adventure game for fans of archaeological exploration and spatial puzzles in exotic locales.
