On the narrative front, Shadow has more ups than downs but, I’ll warn you in advance, appreciating all the key players and their motivations requires a willingness to read. For those invested in the unfolding narrative, the biggest draw of Shadow will be the chance to experience Lara and the sinister Trinity organisation going head to head, and discovering what kind of Tomb Raider will emerge if she survives. However, there’s also an overwhelming sense of familiarity to proceedings. There are new stealth mechanics, bustling hub areas, challenging puzzles, and a beautiful new environment. It retains the solid foundation established in the 2013 reboot, while incrementally improving upon 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a good game but it's one that doesn’t offer many surprises.
