Not A Game Review

I went in thinking that the title was a fun reference to a humorous game. Ten minutes in, I realized that they were earnest about the title - it is  what it is. No joke intended. The game delivers exactly what you would expect: you're a dead detective and you need to figure out who the killer is, in order to move on from this life. I am still not sure how I feel about this game; I am not tearing my hair out in frustration or staring at my screen the way I did when SOMA ended. I don't hate it, but I don't love it either. It's like that random person you chat with on a short bus ride; you feel good while talking to them, it helps you pass the time, but you can't even recall their face after a week has elapsed. I think the main reason this is so is because the story contains several  cliché elements: a disgruntled teen who helps you in your quest, a mysterious killer, a cop with a shady past... you get the idea. The story is fast-paced enough so that you (...

"Cool guys  girls don't look at explosions." No, I have not stopped playing games. I'll keep it short from now on. Too much has been going on the last few months and I just haven't had the time for getting back on here. As for Tomb Raider: I had fun, it's got a gripping story. You end up on an island, and you're not alone. All elements that make up a good game are present here. Too many explosions for my taste, though.  Seriously though, this game is an extremely engaging origin story, one that definitely deserves your attention.