Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

Game Vortex (100 out of 100) (100%)

Again, this opens up new possibilities for exploration. I can't say enough about this game, it's just that good. Plus if you get the Millenium Edition, it comes complete with a special edition Lara comic, pewter figurine and collector's card. No true TR fan should be without it. Love it or hate it, Tomb Raider is here to stay.

Tap-Repeatedly/Four Fat Chicks ( ) (100%)

I have since played most of the other Tomb Raider games on PC. TR2 is much more a straight shooter than an adventure, but that aside, the first few beginning and last few ending levels really ignite. Its expansion pack, TR2 Gold, sparkles as well. TR3 Gold: Lost Artifact, however, was on the vanilla side. Most vanilla was TR5: Chronicles, with the exception of the three "Black Isle" levels in Ireland, which are classic, mythical, creepy, and unique, featuring an unarmed, childhood-aged Lara ... My favorite all in all would still have to be TR4, though! I give it a gold star and highly recommend it if you can stand being chased by flying fire demons, mummies, skeletons, ghostly tin men on horseback, and ancient raging bulls, or ... even if you can't!

Computer and Video Games (CVG) ( ) (100%)

Setting the game almost entirely in Egypt is smart. Lara looks far more at home in dark and dingy tombs than in hi-tech underground bases. The series has finally got a decent baddie too: Von Croy will have you guessing his allegiance until the very end. But the greatest addition is pace. The Tomb Raider games have always been a bit slow in the past. Now key events mean Lara will have to stay on her toes in some levels as she's chased through sections. Get it. If you've never ventured into tombs with Lara, this is the one to discover what you've been missing.

Absolute Playstation (97 out of 100) (97%)

The Last Revelation goes back to it's roots for a feast of varied puzzles, but moves forward in terms of graphical quality. The fact that there is less action in between the puzzles doesn't make the gameplay boring. In fact it has the opposite effect. It actually generates an unsettling trepidation as to when and where you will be attacked. Fear is a powerful weapon. There will always be a few groans and grumbles but lining up TR4 against some of the other dross I have had to endure over the past twelve months bares no comparison. If you didn't enjoy the last 3 Tomb Raider adventures then stay well clear of Lara's latest quest. For the millions of others I say this is the best yet. Go get some!

Hacker (92 out of 100) (92%)

Čak i ako dosad niste nikad odigrali niti jednu igru iz Tomb Raider serijala, preporučam vam da promijenite mišljenje i odigrate četvorku, što će milijuni Larinih obožavatelja, siguran sam, i napraviti.

Just Adventure (A-) (91%)

All told, I had a great time playing The Last Revelation, with the exceptions I listed above. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I've purchased the first two games in the series (for the Playstation, though--hopefully I'll be able to deal with the controls a bit more intuitively that way). There's a minor amount of violence in this game--nothing much worse than what's on Saturday morning cartoons these days, so it's appropriate for most kids over age ten.

PC Games (Germany) (91 out of 100) (91%)

Zweifellos ist der vierte Teil der Serie auch der bislang beste - selbst wenn böse Menschen anderes behaupten werden. Die optischen Verbesserungen sind klar zu erkennen; auch die Hinwendung zu klassischem Level- und Puzzledesign tut der in letzter Zeit oft geschmähten Abenteurerin gut. Trotzdem bleibt festzustellen: ohne den Lara-Bonus wäre Tomb Raider 4 lediglich ein mit wohlwollendem Kopfnicken bedachtes Action-Adventure - und sicherlich nicht der Verkaufsschlager, der es so wahrscheinlich wieder werden wird. Um wirklich neue Akzente zu setzen, müsste sich die attraktive Dame einfach mal bei ihrer Kollegin Rynn aus Drakan oder dem Shadowsman inspirieren lassen - aber vielleicht klappt's mit den Innovationen ja dann beim fünften Teil.

Just Adventure (A-) (91%)

All told, I had a great time playing The Last Revelation, with the exceptions I listed above. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I've purchased the first two games in the series (for the Playstation, though--hopefully I'll be able to deal with the controls a bit more intuitively that way).

Mega Fun (90 out of 100) (90%)

Lara gehört wahrlich noch nicht alten Eisen und sorgt auch in ihrem viertem Abenteuer für spielerische Höchstleistung. Die Fokussierung auf einen begrenzten Schauplatz, die zahlreichen Neuerungen (Rätsel, Schalter und Gegenstände) und die ungemein dichte Atmosphäre sorgen gegenüber dem dritten Teil für durchweg positive Impulse. Dass Last Revelation keine Revolution ist - also keine spielerisch neuen Wege, wie beispielsweise MGS, geht - war uns schon im Vorfeld klar. Die Grenzen der Technik sind erreicht und so manche Grafikfehler einfach vorprogrammiert. Des Weiteren müssen die zahlreichen dunklen Areas und die zu unpräzise (analoge) Steuerung dies Charakters kritisiert werden. Dennoch wird jedem Spieler, der sich mit Lara auf Abenteuerreise begibt, wieder eine packende und atmosphärische Geschichte geboten, die Winterabende mit stundenlangem Spielspaß füllen wird.

NowGamer (9 out of 10) (90%)

The Last Revelation, we can confidently reveal, will sell by the truck-load, and deservedly so. It’s the definitive Tomb Raider experience and one that shouldn’t be missed by veteran ‘Raiders’ and Lara virgins alike. So what are you waiting for? Get off your Sphynx-ter and walk like an Egyptian down to your nearest stockist.

Power Play (90 out of 100) (90%)

Während der Streifzüge durch die Schauplätze trifft die einstige Kultfigur natürlich auch auf jede Menge verschlossener Türen. Um diese zu öffnen, legt Ihr wie gewohnt Schalter um, verschiebt Statuen oder plaziert Skulpturen an bestimmten Stellen. Bei den anspruchsvolleren Denkaufgaben müßt Ihr schon mal ins übernächste Level vordringen und ein oder zwei Zwischenrätsel lösen, um dann durch einen unglaublich gut versteckten Unterwasserausgang zum Ausgangspunkt zurückkehren zu können. Diese neue Qualität läßt die beiden letzten Teile vergessen und macht “The Last Revelation“ zum würdigen Nachfolger des ersten Abenteuers.

Super Play (Sweden) (89 out of 100) (89%)

På det hela taget känns Laras fjärde äventyr som en bonusversion av de gamla spelen. Allt är lite bättre, men ingenting är nytt.

Video Games (88 out of 100) (88%)

Nach Jahren der Entbehrung mit frustrierenden, verpixelten Texturen auf der PlayStation ist es eine wahre Wonne, Darling Lara endlich auf einem System zu sehen, das ihre Talente mit entsprechender Technik unterstützt. Mit dem hier gebotenen Lightsourcing und dem höheren Polygon-Aufmarsch macht die nervenaufreibende Jagd durch 44 Level voller Fallen und Monster gleich noch viel mehr Spaß. Tomb Raider 4 auf Dreamcast hätte allerdings unserer Meinung nach noch besser werden können: Dichte Nebeleffekte in geschlossenen Räumen haben außerhalb des N64 rein gar nichts verloren – trotzdem kann selbst dann manchmal das Wegclippen einer weit entfernten Wand nicht verhindern werden. Wozu besitzt denn das DC ein dickes Texture RAM, das sogar der PS2 überlegen ist? Aber auch minimal ruckelnde Render-FMVs (erstmals ohne Balken) können den Spaß am Erkunden in Ägypten nicht stoppen.

Video Games (88 out of 100) (88%)

...und Klassenziel erreicht! Selbst Leute, die Tomb Raider III wutentbrannt in die Ecke gefeuert haben, sollten der smarten Hot-Pants-Lady diesmal wieder eine Chance geben. Bekanntes Gameplay gemixt mit ein paar neuen Zutaten und einer 3D-Umgebung, die euch wieder eine faire Chance lassen (kein Rätselraten mehr à la „Könnte es da weitergehen?“ und nach 20 Sprüngen ins Verderben “Na ja, wohl doch nicht.“) ergeben wieder das attraktive Action-Adventure-Flair, dass in den beiden letzten Teilen auch durch die falschen Locations nach und nach verloren ging. Großartige Innovationen dürft ihr aber nicht erwarten - 90 Prozent des Spielflusses laufen genauso ab wie Ende 96 und deshalb bleibt der letzten Offenbarung auch eben diese unsere härteste Spielspaß-Hürde und edelste Auszeichnung - der Platin-Classic - knapp verwehrt. Dennoch sicher wieder einer der Top-Anwärter für kuschelige Knobelabende bei eisigen Außentemperaturen.

Mega Fun (87 out of 100) (87%)

Es ist wirklich sehr zuvorkommend von Eidos, dass sie den Dreamcast mit vielen PC-Umsetzungen versorgen. Auch Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation sorgt dafür, dass der DC eine immer interessantere Konsole wird. Sollten eingefleischte Sega-Fans noch keinen Teil auf der PlayStation gespielt haben, können diese jetzt mit dem vierten Teil auf DC bedenkenlos zugreifen. Allerdings muss man den Entwicklern ankreiden, dass sie vielleicht etwas zu wenig auf eine konstante Framerate geachtet haben, denn besonders in großen Räumen geht diese ein bisschen in die Knie. Auch wo viele Nebel- und Dunst-Effekte zum Einsatz kommen. könnte TRW eigentlich flüssiger laufen.

GameZone (8.7 out of 10) (87%)

Immersive graphics, solid sound and fully interactive gameplay make Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation a delight, pure and simple. The controls are easy to grasp and use, and can be configured for keyboard or joystick. The program demands that gamers think, not just react. There are more puzzles to solve, seemingly more enemies to outwit, and, of course, Set to defeat. Tomb Raider was one of the first titles to feature a female hero, who could adventure and shoot with the best of them. It has attracted an almost-fanatical following. In spite of that, this is a title that will appeal to the role-playing adventurer for its sheer entertainment value.

PC Zone (1993-2010) (8.5 out of 10) (85%)

The original Tomb Raider was ground-breaking enough to warrant a massive Classic score, but I would argue that, in retrospect, neither TRII nor III deserve that status. It's not that they're bad games, it's just that they don't provide the amazing experience a Classic award warrants. And, frankly, neither does The Last Revelation. It would have to go far beyond a platform adventure and become something that defied categories; it would have to draw us into the story to the point where we'd forget we were playing a game. By its very nature, Tomb Raider can't do either of those things. If you enjoyed any of the other titles, The Last Revelation will blow your socks clean off. Just don't expect any miraculous changes if you never liked it in the first place.

PC Action (Germany) (85 out of 100) (85%)

Eigentlich hatte ich Lara nach Tomb Raider III bereits abgeschrieben; mich ärgerte einfach, wie sehr sich die Entwickler offensichtlich auf der Popularität ihrer Protagonistin ausruhten und wie wenig sie sich anstrengten, dem zweifelsohne faszinierenden Tomb-Raider-Sujet neue Facetten abzugewinnen. Insofern ist Tomb Raider IV für mich tatsächlich eine Überraschung. Echte Innovation wird man zwar auch in diesem Programm vergeblich suchen, aber spielerisch erweist es sich als wesentlich ausgewogener als alle drei Vorgänger: Endlose Hüpforgien gehören ebenso der Vergangenheit an wie eine übertriebene Zahl von Gegnern oder unüberschaubaren Schalterpuzzles. Von allen Tomb-Raider-Folgen bietet der vierte Teil die gelungensten Rätsel und meiner Meinung nach auch die am überzeugendsten umgesetzte Story. Fast bin ich nun wieder mit Lara versöhnt.

PC Jeux (85 out of 100) (85%)

Une suite tout à fait agréable, combinant explorations et énigmes à souhait.

Power Unlimited (8.4 out of 10) (84%)

Het laatste hoofdstuk in de Tomb Raider sage is niet revolutionair of vernieuwend maar desondanks een waardige afsluiter. Alles ziet er toch weer beter uit, de gameplay is puik en Lara blijft natuurlijk een juicy babe. Als je nog geen Tomb Raider game hebt, kun je dus gerust deze checken en ook de hardcore Lara fans zullen het allemaal weer fantastisch vinden. Kritischer bekeken is het toch ook meer van hetzelfde, is de engine nu echt achterhaald en moet het nu maar eens over zijn met de melkkoe van Core en Eidos.

WomenGamers.com (8.4 out of 10) (84%)

For those who have never played TR before, The Last Revelation will be a unique and entertaining experience. If you have played TR before, and have had your fill, The Last Revelation will not offer you anything you haven't really seen before. Sure, there are new levels to explore, vehicles to drive, and character moves, but overall it is nothing new. Meaning no disrespect to Lara enthusiasts, but TR4 truly is the same formula we've seen three times before. However, die hard fans such as myself will enjoy this newest installment in the series for the same reasons we always have: an interesting, sassy, intelligent lead character, great gameplay, nice graphics, and some mind flexing puzzles mixed in along the way. TR is still the best game of this type out there.

Génération 4 (5 out of 6) (83%)

L'an dernier, Lara s'était fait beaucoup d'ennemis. Heureusement, ce nouvel opus va réconcilier tout le monde en renouant avec la magie du premier jeu.

Power Unlimited (8.3 out of 10) (83%)

Dat er gekozen is voor één grote lokatie, in plaats van verschillende plekken over de gehele planeet verspreid, is een prima idee geweest. Nu nog Lara en de gameplay in een nieuw sausje dippen en we kunnen weer een paar jaar vooruit met deze babe.

GameStar (Germany) (83 out of 100) (83%)

Die Beschränkung auf den Schauplatz Ägypten verbreitet Wiederholungscharme: hier ein Skorpion, da ’ne Mumie, dort ein wenig Sand im Getriebe. Fans der Serie bekommen mehr von dem, was sie schon immer liebten. Das ist weder zu verurteilen noch übertrieben aufregend. Doch selbst das leckerste Spielprinzip verliert durch zu häufiges Aufwärmen an Geschmack. Vielleicht sollte man dem kreativ entsafteten Stamm-Programmierteam allmählich das Sorgerecht für Lara entziehen. Ich für meinen Teil spiele lieber Indiana Jones 5.

Gameplay (Benelux) (82 out of 100) (82%)

Tomb Raider 4 is verrassend goed meegevallen. Voor de fans is dit zeker verplichte kost. Als je je niet stoort aan het feit dat je geen vier verschillende continenten te zien krijgt, of dat ons Lara geen andere kleertjes aantrekt tussen de levels dan is deze Tomb Raider zeker een plaats waard in je Tomb Raider verzameling. Voor diegenen die nog nooit van Tomb Raider of Lara Croft gehoord hebben: de vloek van Seth zal over u dalen en uw ziel plagen voor de volgende duizend jaar!

Svenska PC Gamer (81 out of 100) (81%)

En av nyheterna i denna fjärde del är grafikmotorn. De tidigare spelen är kända för sina grafikbuggar och nu ska allt vara bra. Ändå försvinner delar av Lara in i väggarna, kameran fastnar och texturerna passar inte ihop överallt. Visserligen är dessa problem inte lika uppenbara denna gång.

Macworld ( ) (80%)

In a game that could have been just more of the same, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is a worthy sequel in an already formidable franchise.

Computer Games Magazine ( ) (80%)

Even if The Last Revelation doesn't have the overall "wow" impact of the original Tomb Raider, it's in every respect a better game, with significant improvements in storyline and level design. In fact, if it weren't for a few bug-related and game-balancing issues, this would be one of the better games of the year. As it stands, it's merely an excellent one, humbling most of its competitors. Welcome back Lara. Thanks for the reminder why we loved you in the first place.

Inside Mac Games (IMG) (8 out of 10) (80%)

This is your opportunity to experience one of the biggest phenomena to ever hit the game industry – on any platform. You can purchase Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation directly from Aspyr, but if you want to have it delivered tomorrow, for free, click on over to Outpost.com. Those of you who already have one of two Lara Croft CDs in your collection should add this title to it immediately. The game is that good. You will not be disappointed with the work Westlake and Aspyr put into this game.

Computer and Video Games (CVG) ( ) (80%)

Once you've acclimatised to its limitations, The Last Revelation is an involving journey. It's not always fun, but there's always something worth seeing just around the corner. You're still better off checking out Ocarina of Time for your adventuring fix, but if you buy this and put in the time, you're unlikely to be disappointed.

PC Player (Germany) (80 out of 100) (80%)

Tomb Raider 4 ist zwar keine Offenbarung, aber auch nicht das Letzte. Für meinen Geschmack kommt das Spiel trotz aller grafischer Polierarbeit nicht an die Atmosphäre von Indy heran.

AppleLinks.Com ( ) (80%)

As is customary to this series, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is an excellent blend of action, adventure and story. The characters are well designed and acted out (Werner Von Croy makes a tremendous adversary), and the levels are a blast to explore. Even if there were no scorpions or skeletons (skeletons rock!) to kill, exploring the tombs would still be more entertaining than many games currently on the market. No, you just can't go wrong with any of the Tomb Raider games, and the Last Revelation is certainly no exception to that rule.

Gamesmania.de (80 out of 100) (80%)

Dass der nun schon vierte Teil der Tomb Raider Reihe so viel Spaß machen könnte, hätte ich nicht gedacht. Nette Ideen, gespickt mit einer angenehmen Spielweise, verleiteten mich des öfteren dazu, länger zu spielen als ursprünglich geplant. Ein großes Plus dabei ist, dass die Rätsel logischer und interessanter, die Fallen dagegen ungefährlicher sind als im Vorgänger. Ganz klar, dass Tomb-Raider-Fans bei diesem Titel zugreifen und ihren Spaß haben werden. Aber auch für Action-Adventure-Fans, die von Tomb Raider 2 und 3 Abstand genommen haben, dürfte sich ein Blick lohnen.

Computer Gaming World (CGW) ( ) (80%)

It seems that the designers at Core finally listened to all the com plaints about the various TOMB RAIDER games and put out a game that finally does the series some justice. They went back to what made the first one good — elegant level design, a continuous sense of discovery, and a mood that strikes a perfect balance between tension and satisfaction. If you’re like me and were enraptured by the first game in the series, but consistently disappointed by the sequels, then THE LAST REVELATION will revive your faith. If you’ve never played a TOMB RAIDER game, then there’s never been a better time to start.

PC Joker (80 out of 100) (80%)

Das neue 3D-Actionabenteur der alten Polygonheldin: viel Bewährtes, wenig Überraschendes.

Game Over Online (78 out of 100) (78%)

The Last Revelation starts and finishes strong. If you can manage to last through the exceedingly dull and repetitive middle sequences in the game, you’ll be well rewarded come the climax. The Last Revelation is by far the best in the Tomb Raider series. It doesn’t quite offer the impact that the original had, but that’s a given. What it does have is a great story, some excellent puzzles, smooth visuals, and a level of detail unseen in previous Tomb Raider adventures.

Gamer's Pulse (78 out of 100) (78%)

The title seems to indicate a finale of sorts, but is Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation the last end of Lara’s adventures? Somehow I doubt that, as Eidos and Core would be foolish to give up this cash cow. As most of you have probably heard, there is currently a live-action movie featuring Lara in the works, and you can bet there is yet another sequel being planned as you read this. Hopefully, the title means that this will be the last time we see the venerable Tomb Raider engine used, modified or not. It is beginning to show its age, and it appears that it is impossible to avoid some clipping as it now stands. This is the best game in the series since the first one, and gives even it a run for its money in all areas except for concept. We’ve been there, and done that, but never in such a beautiful environment. TR4 is a welcome return to Lara’s roots, and a promise that we can hope for more and better improvements in the future.

Power Unlimited (7.8 out of 10) (78%)

Deel IV ziet er in ieder geval goed uit op de Dreamcast. Dreamcast bezitters die nog op zoek zijn naar een uitdagende en lang speelbaar action-adventure, vallen zich met Miss Croft geen buil.

Player One (75 out of 100) (75%)

La Révélation Finale n'est pas une véritable révolution. Les détracteurs de Lara le resteront, ses fans la retrouveront avec plaisir.

ComputerGamers.com (75 out of 100) (75%)

I was a little disappointed that Eidos and Core Design were not able to break new ground with this, the supposed final in the series, but hats off to them for giving us a great series, and ending in on a high, if not magnificent, note.

Game Revolution (B) (75%)

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is easily the best game since the original, ground breaking Tomb Raider. However, besides a couple new moves and some better textures, it's exactly the same game. It's a breath of tomb air: spooky, challenging and enthralling, but perhaps a bit stale, sealed underground for a little too long.

Game Revolution (B) (75%)

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is easily the best game since the original, ground breaking Tomb Raider. However, besides a couple new moves and some better textures, it's exactly the same game. It's a breath of tomb air: spooky, challenging and enthralling, but perhaps a bit stale, sealed underground for a little too long.

Jeuxvideo.com (15 out of 20) (75%)

Tomb Raider 4 ne sera peut-être (sûrement ?) pas le dernier des Lara Croft et même si celui-ci est meilleur que les épisodes précédents sans toutefois retrouver les émotions du modèle original, on s'amuse bien moins qu'avant et les répétitions de plate-forme - piège - monstre lassent. EIDOS nous avait promis le renouveau et un véritable retour aux sources, il faudra attendre le numéro 5 alors.

GameSpy (74 out of 100) (74%)

It's a good game, though not great. It has strengths and flaws, as with any game, and it's up to an individual to decide for himself or herself if the flaws are worth dealing with for the strengths.

Quebec Gamers (7.4 out of 10) (74%)

Je ne crache pas sur Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation cependant. C’est un jeu que je conseille surtout aux fans de la série, car c’est tout de même un excellent jeu et beaucoup de travail a été mis dans ce dernier et il a définitivement ses moments. Même que parfois, il nous semble être le meilleur Tomb Raider jamais fait! Mais dieu que je n'aime pas les deux derniers mondes. Le jeu aurait bénéficié d’être plus court et moins répétitif vers la fin. Du genre, à la place d’étirer le jeu pour rien, prendre ce temps pour corriger certains détails pour en faire un jeu plus court mais mieux balancé.

GameSpot (7.4 out of 10) (74%)

Ultimately, Tomb Raider IV would have made a brilliant Tomb Raider II. The changes are great, but should have been made years ago. They are less impressive now that the basic play mechanics are so familiar. Fans who want one more spelunking adventure will be pleased that this is far and away the best of the sequels. Those of us who hoped our favorite gaming girlfriend would evolve into something better will be disappointed again, only less so this year than in the past. Core has breathed just enough new life into the old girl to make it worth one more go. But, we're warning you, Lara: We're not going to fall for this little game of yours again. All of us need to move on. This is it. Last time. We mean it this time. No kidding.

NowGamer (7.2 out of 10) (72%)

At the end of the day, do you want us to be brutally honest? Well, okay. Despite looking absolutely spanking gorgeous, running smoother than a greased Linford Christie and having more levels than the world’s biggest multistorey car park, Last Revelation is NOT the best Tomb Raider ever. Gasp. Didn’t think we were going to say that, did you? No matter what is done to the game, nothing will EVER surpass the excellence of Ms Croft’s very first adventure and that’s a fact, Jack. Still, you can’t actually play it on the Dreamcast so that sort of knocks that one on the head. Saying that though, Last Revelation does come an incredibly close second in the title race for ‘Best Tomb Raider Game’. Virtually all the problems we’ve ever had with Tomb Raider have been ironed out over the years, making the Dreamcast version practically a musthave purchase for both fans of the genre and first-time players alike.

Jeuxvideo.com (14 out of 20) (70%)

Tomb Raider 4 reste un bon jeu qui contentera (je n'en doute pas :) les passionnés de Lara. Mais Eidos est loin de nous avoir offert le renouveau tant attendu et la déception est grande quand on voit que les erreurs persistent et que rien ne change vraiment au pays de Lara Croft.

PSM (3.5 out of 5) (70%)

Well, it took three sequels, but Eidos and Core have finally got the formula right again. The Tomb Raider series has finally returned to the glory that was first uncovered in the first game. However, it is still too little too late. If Last Revelation had been the first sequel then it would have been a much better game overall. However, since it's the fourth in the series, we were expecting more and not just more of the same.

Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) ( ) (70%)

Core’s formula has remained unchanged since the first title in 1996, and the graphics engine and movement and control mechanics should have been buried in a time capsule after the first sequel. Yet Core Design has done a good job of focusing on the things that constitute a solid Lara Croft adventure–interesting locations, a decent plot, some memorable puzzles, well-designed levels that challenge without being frustrating, and light smatterings of combat. Although all the foibles for which the series is infamous, including the errant third-person camera and horrendous clipping problems, are still present, the game is a fun one-time romp. Some of the puzzles are downright unfair and the implementation of ropes could have been better, but these shortcomings are balanced out with a host of entertaining touches. Eidos and Core has proven themselves to be raiders of the lost art of adventure with the best Tomb Raider sequel to date.

macHOME ( ) (70%)

If you’re looking for more of Lara’s run-and-gun style of archaeology, this is your game. But if you’re not in the mood for leftovers, I’d pass on Lara’s latest exploits and spend my money on one of her previous games.

Spel för Alla (7 out of 10) (70%)

Gillade du de tidigare Tomb Raider-spelen lär du älska The Last Revelation. Undertecknad får i alla fall inte nog av miss Croft och hoppas på del fem.

IGN (7 out of 10) (70%)

Yes, it's as good as the first one, but even so, if this was Tomb Raider 2 instead of 4, it would still be criticized for bringing nothing new to the table. And years after the fact? It's just unacceptable. There's a reason why the Core team can release a new TR game ever year on the dot, while other companies struggle to stick to release dates -- they don't spend very much time on design. Though levels have some new tricks in every iteration, they still rely on a massive amount of recycled material in order to keep the game alive, and for those of us that used to have an active interest in the series, it has done nothing but ruin any respect that Tomb Raider used to garner. If you've never, ever -- not once, not even for a second, played Tomb Raider, than this should be the one to start with.

Computer Bild Spiele (2.72 out of 6) (66%)

In ihrem vierten Einsatz untermauert die mittlerweile sogar zu Filmruhm gelangte Lara Croft ihren Ruf als in jeder Hinsicht Atem beraubende Heldin. Eine gewöhnungsbedürftige Steuerung, knallharte Rätsel und der hohe, vorgegebene Schwierigkeitsgrad sprechen jedoch eher fortgeschrittene Abenteurer an. Note: „befriedigend“.

UHS (Universal Hint System) ( ) (60%)

While occasionally interesting and better than the last two Tomb Raider games, the fourth game will seem too repetitive and dated to many.

incite PC Gaming ( ) (60%)

Only hardcore Tomb Raider fans will want to make it through this hard to play adventure.

GameSpot (6 out of 10) (60%)

tThey say the third time's a charm in most cases. With each of the first three Tomb Raider episodes, released one year after another, there were incremental improvements (some would call them innovations) added to entice gamers to come back. But who's kidding who? The reason most gamers came back, aside from a secret, archaeological desire to spelunk, was to lead buxom Lara through a never-ending series of catacombs and labyrinths. That's not to detract from the often near-genius level design, displayed in abundance in the seminal "part two." Unfortunately, Eidos is all too well aware of its greatest asset, but now that we've progressed beyond the difficult part one, the deviously designed part two, and the more-of-the-same-but-look-at-Lara's-two-new-moves part three, what exactly is there to bring us back to the unofficial part four, The Last Revelation?

Absolute Games (AG.ru) (60 out of 100) (60%)

Долго я думал, признаваться или нет в том, что не довелось мне видеть ни первой, ни второй, ни третьей части Tomb Raider’а. В конце концов решил признаться: да, до сих пор я вел скучную и серую жизнь любителя стратегий и симуляторов, некоторое разнообразие в которую вносило лишь редкое появление на моем винте 3D-шутеров. Занимая ум и пальцы, все эти порождения компьютерных гениев ничего не могли дать моей душе. Но вот, свершилось! Пришла ОНА, помахала косой, повела плечиком, повертела...

Jeuxvideo.com (11 out of 20) (55%)

Tomb Raider 4 sur Dreamcast souffre d’une jouabilité encore moins bonne que sur les autres supports, avec une technique inférieure au PC et pas révolutionnaire en regard de la PSX – bref la première appartition Dreamcastienne de l’héroïne est plutôt manquée.

GameSpot (5.4 out of 10) (54%)

While Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is an acceptable game based on its own merits and set against its own legacy, it is for all intents and purposes indistinguishable from the games that came before it. It reeks of a ready-to-go game engine and a level designer going through the motions, while someone else comes up with a new move for Lara. Teetering on the brink, Eidos' premier franchise is one step away from being bludgeoned into complacency. As it stands, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation reeks of a heartless cash-in and the game, for lack of a better term, simply has no soul.

Gaming Age (C) (50%)

Chances are you have heard about and played the Tomb Raider series before. It all comes down to one of three things: if you enjoyed Tomb Raider before, you'll like this; if you didn't like Tomb Raider before, you're definitely not going to enjoy this latest incarnation. If you have never tried out Tomb Raider before, however, this is a good version of the game to take Lara around for a spin.

Planet Dreamcast (5 out of 10) (50%)

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation represents a continuing effort by Eidos to confuse the hell out of me. Are they committed to producing quality Dreamcast titles like Soul Reaver and Sword of the Berserk? Or are they content to directly port 32-bit Playstation games to the Dreamcast with little or no improvements, like Fighting Force 2 and Tomb Raider? Either way, The Last Revelation is a lesson in mediocrity.

PC Accelerator (5 out of 10) (50%)

One final plea: Please fix this game! We still want Lara, just not in the same game we've been playing for four years. Despite what the title may indicate, we are certain there will be another game next year. There are there are three things you can count on in this life: Death, taxes, and Tomb Raider. TR is the lesser of these evils. Barely.

Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) (5 out of 10) (50%)

In the end, there's definitely not enough 'revelation' to be had, graphically or gameplay- wise. While fans of Lara's earlier adventures will be able to over- look these shortcomings to partake in all the joys of running, jumping, crawling and shooting, you can't help feeling that this is merely a 'rinse and repeat' for Eidos and Core. What would we do? Opt to rent. TR is worth a look— but look twice before you make an investment.

Komputer Świat GRY (3 out of 6) (50%)

Czwarta część serii o Larze nie przyciągnęłaby nikogo mimo niskiej ceny, gdyby nie to, że najnowsza gra z panną Croft, Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness jest przeciętna, i ma te same wady co The Last Revelation. A skoro firma Core Design w ciągu pięciu lat poprawiła tylko grafikę, The last Revelation pozostaje pozycją do rozważenia - głównie dla tych, którzy lubią zręcznościową rozgrywkę polegającą na skakaniu, wspinaniu się i bieganiu po antycznych grobowcach.

IGN (3 out of 10) (30%)

I'll close with this: There are so many better places you could be putting your money that I cannot stress enough that this game simply is not worth your time. Even if you liked the rest of the series, I am here to tell you that there is a better life out there -- just look at Eidos' own efforts like Soul Reaver and SotB. Unless you actively try to avoid this sort of rubbish, it will continue to plague our industry, and I for one have had enough. Go out and buy it if you've got some odd obsession with making Eidos rich via your frustration, but if you want to have fun, go pick up a real game like Kain, MDK2 or Rayman 2. This is just painful.

Video Game Critic, The (F)

You'll experience some tense moments during your adventure, but Last Revelation is rarely fun. I enjoyed the jeep driving sequences, but only because I was able to run people over. Does that make me a sociopath? You can save your progress at any time, but there are no checkpoints, and it's easy to forget to save. Rest assured you'll remember the instant after an untimely impalement (as if there was another kind). Last Revelation contains one huge glitch that proves to be the nail in the coffin. In the Valley of Kings level, if you don't take the jeep with you to a certain location, you become hopelessly stuck. Clearly Eidos was just going through the motions with Last Revelation, so it's no surprise that Tomb Raider's popularity went into free-fall mode after this.