Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties (2016)
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive, Nixxes Software, Square Enix Europe, Xbox Game Studios
In the wake of her father’s death, Lara’s uncle challenges her ownership of Croft Manor. Lara must explore her childhood home in the “Blood Ties” story mode to reclaim her legacy and uncover a family mystery that will change her life forever. In “Lara’s Nightmare” hordes of the undead overrun Croft Manor, and Lara must defend it before the nightmare overwhelms her. “Blood Ties” includes an additional single player story, as well as community challenges with card modifiers that allow players to compete against their friends’ scores in “Lara’s Nightmare”. This pack also includes five classic Lara Croft skins, an outfit and weapon inspired by Tomb Raider III, and the new “Extreme Survivor” difficulty setting for the main campaign.
About the story
Lara receives a letter from her Uncle, telling her that her claim to Croft Manor has been contested, and her claim as heir to the house cannot be verified. Lara returns to her childhood home to search for her father's missing will.
Platforms
Linux Mac Oculus Rift PC PS4 PSVR Steam VR XONEGenres
Adventure ShooterThemes
Action Stealth Survival
Languages: English and 12 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
Attack of the Fanboy
By Mike GuarinoRise of the Tomb Raider has had no shortage of enjoyable DLC up to this point, but the Blood Ties season pass update is the bow on top that sends it all out with a bang. Featuring solid new modes with various types of gameplay, it's a fitting end to what has been a great ride from Crystal Dynamics.