So no more saving up a thousand Uzi rounds for the last battle, but also no more spinning through endless inventory rings to find the one item you need. Now Lara's more realistic inventory can include a limited number of clips for the alternate weapon (pistols still pack infinite ammo), four grenades, and up to three health packs. Gone are the days of the 'bottomless backpack'. Weapons & Gear: Lara's weapons are fewer this time out-just her trademark dual pistols and one alternate weapon at a time, which can be swapped among four different types (assault rifle, submachine gun, shotgun and grenade launcher), plus hand grenades after the first level. And along with the usual crates and breakable containers, there are new types of objects that can be manipulated, and many puzzles require creative thinking. Like the classic Tomb Raider games, most levels include a good balance of traps, puzzles and combat, followed by a big combat sequence against a group or 'boss.' There are fewer timed puzzles and jumping sequences than in previous games, but you'll still find a few. The storyline manages to tie them all together in a fairly believable way.

Levels & Locations: Although the game is short, it covers a variety of terrain: jungle ruins, urban skyscrapers, an abandoned military research lab and the icy slopes of the Himalayas, just to name a few.

On the way, she crosses paths with Amanda Evert, an old friend Lara had long believed to be dead but who turns out to be seeking the sword for her own reasons. Throughout the game, Lara searches for the pieces of the fabled sword, Excalibur, which she hopes will help her get to the bottom of her mother's disappearance. Lara is just a young girl at the time, and her mother survives the crash along with her, only to vanish under mysterious circumstances. In Crystal Dynamics' version, this happens at the start of the game in flashback.

Spoiler-free Synopsis: The story delves into Lara's history, beginning with her life-altering plane crash in the Himalayas. So far there is no Macintosh version, but Mac players may be able to run the Windows game using Boot Camp or Crossover Games. (Separate versions for mobile and Nintendo DS.) Later: PSP, Nintendo GameCube (also runs on Wii), PS3 as part of the TR Trilogy. Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360.

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