By Talal Musa PUBLISHED: 15:20 EST, 4 March 2013 | UPDATED: 13:05 EST, 11 March 2013 Rating: Price: £39.99 / $63.00 (RRP) She is one of the most iconic characters in video games. Her first outing on the PlayStation signalling the beginning of a new generation of gaming. Now, as the life of current gen starts to fade, who better than Lara Croft to celebrate the end of an era and offer us a glimpse of what's to come. But this is no 'normal' Tomb Raider, and Crystal Dynamics have worked tirelessly to reboot the series. Perhaps their biggest statement of intent is getting Terry Pratchett's daughter, Rhianna, to pen the story.
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Dark and compelling tale explores how gaming icon was born
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Excellent combat and well thought-out upgrade system
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Brilliant pacing and set pieces that rival the Uncharted games
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Strong performance from Camilla Luddington and stirring orchestral score
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Lack of challenging puzzles and monumental kill count may jar with some 'hardcore' fans
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Birth of an icon: All alone and battling the elements, @placeholder is ambushed by wolves early on in the game
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