Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Jun 29, 2023 3 years ago
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, and the second game in a spin-off from the main Tomb Raider series. The two-player cooperative campaign from the first game is expanded to support up to four players. They need to work together in a platform environment to explore the temple, defeat hordes of enemies from the Egyptian underworld, solve puzzles, and avoid traps, using a high-angle perspective like the previous game. When playing together, the level lay-outs change to support cooperative actions.
What it’s like
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is a chaotic, high-octane twin-stick shooter disguised as an adventure game. Set in ancient Egypt, the premise involves Lara teaming up with rival Carter Bell and imprisoned gods Horus and Isis to stop the evil god Set. The core experience revolves around tightly controlled, fast-paced combat against hordes of enemies, punctuated by environmental puzzles and platforming challenges. It is fundamentally a social party game; while solo play exists, the design truly shines in four-player co-op, where level layouts shift dynamically to encourage teamwork and coordination. The tone is lighthearted and silly, prioritizing fun over narrative depth. While the mechanics are polished and satisfying, the experience can feel repetitive due to its reliance on the same formula as its predecessor, making it best suited for players seeking immediate, adrenaline-fueled cooperation rather than a profound story.
Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingProgression / ReplayabilitySocial / Relationships
Keep in mind The narrative is thin and serves primarily as an excuse for gameplay; do not expect deep plot or character development. · Technical issues and bugs have been reported in the multiplayer component, which can disrupt the cooperative flow.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from pcgamer.com, metacritic.com, gamesradar.com, opencritic.com, ign.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 08, 201412 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 09, 201412 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 09, 201412 years ago |
| Google Stadia | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 22, 20206 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 29, 20233 years ago |
