There was a time when Tomb Raider was one of the biggest and most popular video game series around, and the dominance of this particular franchise shaped modern gaming as we know it. Even to this day, the fact that games like Uncharted still use treasure hunting as a great excuse for players to go bonkers with the title shows how strong the core concept of Tomb Raider. While the release of The Angel Of Darkness completely halted any momentum Tomb Raider had generated up to that point, the series was softly revived with games like Tomb Raider: Legend and Tomb Raider: Underworld. However, it was the highly successful Tomb Raider reboot that finally brought the franchise back into the mainstream.

So, as is the case with any popular modern video game title, a sequel was greenlit rather quickly. This led to the release of Rise Of The Tomb Raider, which took everything that its predecessor did right and expanded upon it to a massive extent. The end result is something that fans of the Tomb Raider series should definitely check out. If you wish to try this game out for yourself but are unsure about the title, here are ten answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding Rise Of The Tomb Raider.

10/10 How Long Is Rise Of The Tomb Raider?

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For people who aren't really looking for an incredibly long title and just want to spend their time playing a tight third-person action-adventure game, Rise Of The Tomb Raider is the perfect length.

Players who just play through the main story will fine their journey over in just 12-15 hours. However, there's a large amount of side content in the game, to the point where this playtime can stretch all the way to 21-24 hours, if not more.

9/10 What Platforms Is It Available On?

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For the people who are wondering what they can play Rise Of The Tomb Raider on, don't fret — while the game was a timed exclusive on the Xbox platform, enough time has passed since then.

The game is now available to play on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Linux, and Google Stadia. For the people who still have an Xbox 360, rejoice — the game is available on that platform too!

8/10 What Are The System Requirements On PC?

Since the game was released in 2015, a decent rig should be enough to play Rise Of The Tomb Raider on PC. The minimum requirements of the game are as follows — the processor needs to be an Intel Core i3-2100, or an AMD variant of the same.

The game requires at least 6GB of RAM (meaning that the OS needs to be 64-bit) and 25GB of storage space. As for the graphics card, players need at least an NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB to run the game on low to medium settings.

7/10 Can You Play The Game If You've Never Played Any Tomb Raider Game?

A question that is asked with most games in a series is whether the predecessor needs to be played to enjoy a game that comes in the middle of said series. In most cases, this is true, although this question is honestly quite subjective.

So, in terms of Rise Of The Tomb Raider, players who enjoy continuity in their video game stories should definitely play the previous game first. However, the Tomb Raider reboot series is not connected to the other games in the franchise nor is the gameplay all that reminiscent of those either, so those can be skipped without any issues.

6/10 What Is The Critical Reception Of This Title?

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Upon release, Rise Of The Tomb Raider was mostly met with positive reception from fans and critics alike. The game received a Metacritic score of 86 out of 100, with outlets rating it anywhere from a 7.5 to a 9.5 as well!

Critics mostly praised the graphics, combat, and story. That being said, the last two elements were criticized by some outlets, with people calling the story predictable and the combat repetitive at times. However, this was nothing close to a dealbreaker, and most people were happy with the quality of this title.

5/10 What All Has Changed From The Previous Title?

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Most of the elements that were praised in Tomb Raider were expanded upon in the sequel, while other gameplay integrations that were reviled were removed completely.

Examples include the inclusion of larger open areas, more tombs to explore, and the removal of quick time events altogether. Along with this, there's an Expeditions mode that allowed players to replay sections of the game with new constraints or powerups, adding to the replayability of the title. That being said, there's one thing from the original Tomb Raider that had potential but never made it to the sequel — multiplayer.

4/10 Is Rise Of The Tomb Raider An Open-World Game?

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The term "larger open areas" might bring forth this question, and the answer to this is simple — yes... but also no.

See, the game does have larger hubs that Lara can explore to her heart's content. However, these hubs are semi-open, which is very much palpable once players start roaming these massive areas and find out the restrictions that lie within.

3/10 What's The Story All About?

Without spoiling too much, here's the gist of what the story is all about.Rise Of The Tomb Raider takes placed a year after its predecessor, with Lara experiencing PTSD from her harrowing experiences as she dealt with supernatural encounters on the island of Yamatai.

Struggling to find answers, she decides to consult her late father's research and finds out about the lost city of Kitezh, which is where the story truly kicks off.

2/10 Are There Any DLCs Or Add-Ons For The Game?

Rise Of The Tomb Raider has four DLCs — Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch,Cold Darkness Awakened,Blood Ties, and Lara's Nightmare.

Each of these add-ons brings some worthwhile content to the table, and are bundled in with the Anniversary edition as well!

1/10 Is The Game Worth Playing?

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The last question on this list is something that is asked for every game, and the answer is subjective every single time. For people who are thinking about playing the game, keeping the following points in mind — while it's definitely a brilliant game, it does nothing revolutionary to break new ground. If you've played any modern third-person action-adventure game with stealth elements, then you'll already have an idea of what Rise Of The Tomb Raider is all about.

If that doesn't rub you the wrong way, then Rise Of The Tomb Raider is definitely worth a shot. It might not reinvent the wheel, but it executes its tried-and-tested gameplay mechanics to a T, making the whole game a blast to play through.

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