Splashing a fresh coat of attractive paint on what was an already incredibly polished game doesn't necessarily change it, but the makeover can sure enhance it. Such is the case for Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition , Crystal Dynamics' Xbox One launch of last year's excellent series reboot, which now...

+ Dramatic upgrade in visuals make for a prettier (and gorier) journey; + The same fantastic gameplay experience as on 360

- Kinect features feel a bit like shoehorned novelty additions; game still lacks a certain sense of discovery, ?

has been re-released for new (now current) generation consoles and it's a great opportunity to replay the game.

+ The game is just so; freaking; good, + Cleans up nicely, + The evolution of Lara is still very compelling

- Multiplayer still feels pointless

Although it took me a couple months to get around to it, I thoroughly enjoyed 2013′s Tomb Raider from Crystal Dynamics and completely agreed with Lisa's

, and rebuilds it for the Xbox One. Add in all the DLC released for the game, a digital Dark Horse comic, and The Final Hours Developer videos, and you have Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

Last year's Tomb Raider reboot was an outstanding game. It took a few cues from Uncharted to help modernize the franchise, which was fitting since Uncharted took more than a few from the original Tomb Raider series as well.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is a refined version of an already good game, the successful 2013 reboot of the Lara Croft franchise. Everything exceptional about last year's title remains the same, while touches like improved particle/lighting effects and a completely revamped character model for...

Incredible vistas around every corner

The whole experience feels a little too automated

Tomb Raider remains a very good game. It was one when it was released early last year, and with some next-gen polish it's now an even better experience. If that's all you needed to hear before rushing off to buy it, then do so with our blessing. For those that need more, onward we continue.

The question that needs to be addressed today isn't whether or not you should play Tomb Raider , because of course you should. That one's easy. The question we need to address is whether or not you should play it again There's been some ambiguity recently regarding Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition...

Lara Croft Never Looked So Good!

This is my first exposure to the Tomb Raider series. I have been very pleased! I am 60% of the way through the game and have loved it so far. The graphics are amazing and the game play is fast pace and interesting.