Even though I was done with Lara Croft’s adventures afterTomb Raider IIIfor the original PlayStation I still had high hopes for the character. I even saw both (yes,both!) Angelina Jolie filmsin the theaterin an attempt to rekindle my love for the original queen of cosplay. (Unsurprisingly, that didn’t work.)
It wasn’t until 2006’s exceptionalTomb Raider: Legendwhen my love for all things Lara Croft returned. Combining classic exploring with some satisfying Prince of Persia acrobatics,Legendwas a stellar entry in the Tomb Raider series — bringing the game back to its classic, adventuring roots.
If the above gameplay trailer for the upcomingTomb Raider: Underworldis any indication, it looks like the Lara Croft hot streak is set to continue. While I wanted to see more of the highly buzzed about underwater levels, the footage shown looks extremely polished. From the gorgeous and well-designed environments to the foreboding voice acting,Underworldlooks to be another impressive entry in the Tomb Raider series.
Check out the trailer and let us know what you think. Is Tomb Raider quietly returning to its revered days of yore? How excited are you about battling that giant squid?
