Rise of the Tomb Raider is an action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix. It is the second game in the modern Tomb Raider reboot trilogy (after Tomb Raider (2013) and before Shadow of the Tomb Raider).
🎮 Overview
Release: 2015
Genre: Action-adventure, survival, exploration
Main character: Lara Croft
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Windows, macOS, Linux, Stadia
📖 Story
After the events of Tomb Raider (2013), Lara Croft travels to Siberia searching for the legendary Divine Source, an artifact believed to grant immortality. She faces a secret organization called Trinity, who are also hunting for the artifact.
The story focuses on:
Lara becoming a true explorer and survivor
Her obsession with proving ancient myths are real
The conflict between protecting history and chasing personal goals
⭐ Gameplay Features
Exploration
Large open areas with hidden tombs, caves, puzzles, and collectibles
Optional challenge tombs with unique rewards
Combat
Stealth gameplay with bows, rifles, pistols, and traps
Crafting arrows and equipment
Environmental kills (using fire, poison, and explosives)
Survival Mechanics
Hunting animals for resources
Gathering plants and materials
Upgrading skills, weapons, and gear
👍 What People Like
✅ Beautiful environments (especially Siberia)
✅ Improved tomb puzzles compared to the 2013 game
✅ More exploration freedom
✅ Great combat and stealth
✅ Lara’s character development