Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris takes place deep in the deserts of Egypt. In her new adventure, Lara must join forces with rival treasure hunter Carter Bell and imprisoned gods Horus and Isis, to defeat the evil god Set. As Lara and her companions fight the elements of nature across the sands and through ancient tombs. Dec 10, 2014  Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is an excellent action-puzzler adventure, whether you play solo or co-op.

In 2013 we witnessed the re-imagining of Lara Croft who brought with her a darker side to the Tomb Raider series. Even though this Lara was a deeper, more developed character, there is always going to be room for the classic Croft we grew up with.The folks at Crystal Dynamics had something cooking over the past couple of years and have come up with a follow up to 2010’s. A departure from the 3rd person adventure series, Guardian of Light focused on action and played like a twin stick shooter.

Avoiding traps, solving puzzles and gunning down enemies, it had little room for story and was built on the tropes of the original Tomb Raider character that we had come to love.is another great chapter of these side stories in the Tomb Raider series. It isn't going to deliver the same effect as a proper Tomb Raider title, but it’s still great if you are looking for a more pulpy adventure with our favorite Tomb Raider.Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris takes our heroine to the pyramids of Egypt. An ancient temple dedicated to the god Osiris is at the heart of her journey. A rival archaeologist causes a mishap and together they wake up the evil deity Set, the one responsible for Osiris' death. The two soon become four as they are joined by Horus and Isis, children of Osiris, and the group is tasked with resurrecting Osiris all while trying to stop Set from destroying the world.It is important to realize the story here is doled out in short cut scenes and banter between the character.

It is like a pulp movie with a focus on the action with the story being secondary to everything else. It is effective, and makes for a fun experience that you don't have to pay too much attention to. Again, these side tales aren't meant to develop the Tomb Raider characters but merely act as a vessel to which one can live out an Indiana Jones fantasy.​Each of the characters are playable for up to four player co-op, double what we saw in Guardian of Light. Two local friends can pair up for local co-op, four player combo co-op, or regular four player online co-op. Playing through half of the game solo and half with a partner, I can say the co-op is the strongest feature of these Lara Croft games but it also comes with some downfalls.With the party being tethered to one another, the camera pulls back as far as it can go until one player is stuck on the edge of the screen. This can lead to some tricky platforming with the camera being the most dubious culprit contributing to deaths.

There is little consequence to dying, so the top down camera is simply a nuisance when playing with a larger group. Most of the time the camera works but sometimes just goes a little wonky chasing players around.

Following the success of the arcade spinoff, developer Crystal Dynamics decided to create this sequel, paving the way for a new series of 'Lara Croft' games developed in parallel with the main Tomb Raider series. The Lara Croft games feature fast-paced action, puzzle-solving, and light RPG elements, along with optional co-op play. Where Guardian of Light only included one secondary playable character, Temple of Osiris allows for up to 4 players in co-op mode.My walkthrough, below, will help you complete the game, beat all the challenges, and unlock all the achievements or trophies. In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free copy of the game from Crystal Dynamics for review/promotional purposes, but I've also bought several copies for friends and family.

Release date: December 9, 2014Metacritic Score: 72-75 ESRB/PEGI Rating: Teen/12+Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows PCPrice: $20/€20 for regular edition, $35/€40 for Gold EditionGame Info: Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is the sequel to the, one of the best-selling digital titles of all time. It features a single-player campaign as well as online and offline co-op with dynamically generated levels for 2, 3, or 4 players at a time.This adventure takes Lara to the Egyptian desert, where the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to the evil god Set has recently been discovered. Lara hopes to locate the legendary Staff of Osiris hidden within. She arrives on the site only to find that rival archaeologist Carter Bell has beaten her to the temple, taken the staff, and unwittingly released two trapped gods: Horus and Isis. The four must then join forces to resurrect Osiris, god of death and the afterlife, the only deity powerful enough to defeat Set and prevent him from raising an army of the dead and enslaving mankind.Play solo or with friends in the first ever 4-player co-op multiplayer experience featuring Lara Croft. Players control Lara, Carter, Isis, and Horus in online, offline, or mixed local/online co-op play. In order to succeed, they must work together to explore the temple, defeat hordes of enemies from the Egyptian underworld, solve devious puzzles, and avoid deadly traps, while competing for treasure, powerful weapons and artifacts, and ultimate bragging rights.Fans of the Crystal Dynamics games from Legend through Guardian of Light will be excited to hear Keeley Hawes reprising her role as Lara in this game.Follow this link for.

There's also an ongoing on my blog, which includes details about the game, voice talent, localization info, and more.Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris Key Art - Click to Enlarge.