The Past
The interviews and previews provided online hinted at the kind of changes that players could expect from Crystal Dynamics in Legends. Promising a far deeper treatment of Lara's character as well as a return to the kind of tomb raiding that had made her famous, Legend had a lot riding on its release. Fortunately, Crystal Dynamics seems to have pulled it off, creating what is undoubtedly the best Tomb Raider experience since the original.

The story picks up in the jungles of Bolivia, where Lara is tracking down a particular artifact that is something of a personal mission for her. Much of the game will revolve around her history and flashbacks will reveal more about Lara than anyone has ever learned from her past exploits. She's also no longer challenging deadly ruins in deathly silence with only her footsteps to keep her company. An ear piece keeps her in touch with Zip, her technical wizard back home, and Alistair, a well-read scholar that tries to keep pace with Lara's discoveries by providing the history behind them. Together, they'll be facing off against a ruthless gallery of villains as they track down the pieces of Lara's past...and face an old friend that is waiting for her there.