Inventory items can be combined, such as a laser sight and gun, which helps her shoot better. Lara even turns transparent when looking around so you get an unobstructed view. And, of course, you get a bit of Lara history, starting with her training as a teen-ager at the feet of the famous archaeologist Werner Von Croy, who figures strongly in the plot. The overall look of the game is smoother, including a more rounded look for Lara herself. Animations between levels are highly detailed and much improved over previous games in the series.
Levels are large and well designed, chock-full of puzzles and peppered with hazards.
Even load times have been greatly improved. It takes just a few seconds to restore a saved game. Lara Croft has so many imitators not only because of her shapely figure but also because her games are so well built and fun. Fans of mindless slaughter will have a field day here as the game rips along with nonstop bloody mayhem. Run, shoot, dodge and repeat.