Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties

11.10.2016
Critic 80/100
Users 77/100
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.
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.

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