There are not too many things to say about this sequel that couldn't be said about the first entry. While the 2013 game surprised in a good sense with a gritty version of Lara Croft focused on survival, Rise gives up some roughness for a more neutral, sterilized tone that takes little to no risk. Still, in the middle of that mishmash of (dated) climbing and escape scenes there is a tiny bit of character development that I personally welcomed.

The game cannot escape the tendency of its own time and is bloated with icon-filled open world maps and game modes that recycle content with the intention of dressing up as a GaaS. Even so, I had good fun throughout the entire thing. Some infamous levels have big technical issues but the most polished parts of the game have a level of quality in terms of graphics, animations and sound that could pass for current gen.

Ah, did you know there is a walking simulator DLC? Way more interesting than firing arrows at a private army for the fifth time.