







Return of a Legend
Crystal Dynamics has pulled off what some had thought would be impossible with Legend. It doesn't do anything innovative gameplay-wise, per se, but it is a solid game that Tomb Raider fans should like. This is the kind of gameplay that should have been brought into the series long ago, complete with a strong story, interesting characters, and a globe hopping adventure.
As short as the main adventure can be, though, whether or not you want to shell out the bucks for the XBOX 360 version depends on how badly you want to pay for the extra eye candy, especially if you have a PC capable of running the game (the 360 version retails at $60 USD, while the PC is $40). There's no doubt that it looks great and there are extras enough to keep you busy after you've finished it, but for some it might not be enough to consider it more than as a rental. Nevertheless, no matter what system you play Legend for, it looks like Lara may have been only fashionably late to her own party.