Game details

Game:
Tomb Raider: Underworld
AKA
Genre:
Action
Sub Genre:
Third Person
Release Date (US):
November 18th, 2008
Release Date (UK):
November 27th, 2008
Players:
1
Online Players:
N/A
Developers:
Crystal Dynamics
Publisher:
Eidos Interactive
Rating:
T [Teen]
PSU Rank:
69 of 1184 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
66 of 536 Games
Additional Information:
Also available on Wii, Xbox 360, and PC

About Tomb Raider: Underworld

In an ancient ruin on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea, Lara Croft uncovers proof of the Norse underworld and the mythical hammer. As she attempts to unravel the secrets behind these myths, Lara’s perilous journey leads her toward a forgotten power that, if unleashed, could lay waste to all civilization.

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PSU Review Score
6.0
Avg. user review score:
7.1

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Summary

Tomb Raider: Underworld is a lackluster adventure. Lara looks great, but gameplay is predictable and thwarted by camera issues.

We like

  • Lara's character model and animations are spot on
  • Some beautifully rendered locations

We dislike

  • Predictable, bland puzzles
  • Poor camera angles makes exploration frustrating
  • Combat is lackluster and overly simple

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Can you believe that it’s been over 10 years since the voluptuous Lara Croft began seducing us with her enticing blend of action-packed exploration, treasure hunting, acrobatics and perceptive puzzle-solving? The success of the series has meant that the foundations laid down by the original title still haven’t changed one bit, with Tomb Raider Underworld following a familiar and predictable blueprint. If you&rsq...

Tomb Raider: Underworld News

  • Trophy patch for Tomb Raider: Underworld releases today

    Eidos has revealed that the PlayStation 3 version of Tomb Raider: Underworld will be receiving a patch today to incorporate Trophy functionality. “Sorry for the delay and thank you very much to those who were able to wait patiently,” said a community manager on the official Tomb Raid...

  • Tomb Raider: Underworld added to Platinum Hits

    Eidos Interactive announced today that Tomb Raider: Underworld has been assimilated into the PlayStation 3’s Platinum Hits range. Tomb Raider Underworld blends adventure, exploration, puzzle solving and combat in an archaeological journey. In an ancient ruin on the floor of the Mediterranea...

  • Rumor: Buzz Monkey, Crystal Dynamics for next Tomb Raider

    According to the latest whispers on the Internet, Buzz Monkey and Crystal Dynamics are currently both hard at work on developing the next instalment in the venerable Tomb Raider franchise. The first batch of evidence comes in the form of a resume listing for Tomb Raider: Underworld’s senior...

  • Tomb Raider dev wishes more time was spent on Underworld

    Former Crystal Dynamics employee Eric Lindstorm has expressed regret that the developer failed to spend more to polishing Tomb Raider: Underworld, after sales of the game fell short of expectations. Lindstorm, who was one of 30 staff at Crystal Dynamics recently laid off due to the underperforman...

  • Tomb Raider: Underworld sales are below expectations

    Eidos has unveiled its worldwide sales estimations for Tomb Raider: Underworld, noting how the latest entry in the popular adventure franchise has sold below expectations. The publisher estimates sales of approximately 1.5 million globally following the game’s release in November 2008, attr...

  • Tomb Raider: Underworld sales lead on PS3

    The PlayStation 3 version of Tomb Raider: Underworld has turned over a solid performance at retail, accounting for approximately 51 per cent of overall sales in the game’s first week. The Xbox 360 version racked in 34 per cent of sales, with the DS, Wii and PC SKUs left to fight over the r...

  • Tomb Raider: Underworld "Ship" gameplay

    Eidos has unleashed fresh footage of the hotly anticipated Tomb Raider: Underworld, depicting protagonist Lara Croft blasting wave after wave of unscrupulous sailor types on board a huge tanker. Though outnumbered and outgunned, the ever-dexterous Croft manages to subvert her foes continuous onsl...

  • Tomb Raider: Underworld "Mexico Bike" trailer

    Eidos has released another gameplay trailer for Tomb Raider: Underworld, which shows additional footage of Lara driving the bike around various obstacles and tombs. Handling looks noticeably improved this time around, with recent footage coming under fire due to seemingly poor bike controls. Check ...

  • Tomb Raider: Underworld "Arachnids" trailer

    A new gameplay trailer for Tomb Raider: Underworld has been released, featuring protagonist Lara Croft exploring the deep caverns of Xibalba, Mexico. As you will see from the footage, Xibalba is filled with an assortment of puzzles, deadly spiders, and numerous traps. Tomb Raider: Unde...

  • Tomb Raider PS3 demo still up in the air

    Crystal Dynamics has said that it has yet to reach a final decision in regards to the possibility of a demo of Tomb Raider: Underworld for PlayStation 3. The game’s publisher, Eidos, previously confirmed that a demo would be available for the Xbox 360 version of the game in addition to excl...

Tomb Raider: Underworld Features

  • Tomb Raider Underworld Xbox 360 vs PS3 visual comparison

    According to a post over at Beyond3d, the Xbox 360 version of Tomb Raider Underworld only outputs a max resolution of 1024x576p, where as the PS3 version is a full 1024x720p. Below you can find a screenshot comparison of the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the title. Let us know which one you think loo...

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