These aren't new games but I have been playing them and I love them.
Tomb Raider:Legend This game is one of my favorites. The only problem I had with it was....It was way too short. I did like it better than other Tomb Raider games because the controls were 100% better. Tomb Raider has been known for it's un-customizable shitty controls that give even the best gamers a hard time. But Legend's default controls were great. But now I can imput my own controls. This game overall is very user friendly. Unlike other Tomb Raider games, I wasn't screaming at my computer after 10 minutes of gameplay.
All in all, the only problems most people have with this game is Lara's breast size. But really I always felt they were way too exaggerated.
Story 5/5. Yes, it has mushy "My momma's gone moments." But nothing is better than searching for Excalibur.
Gameplay 5/5. This game just oozes with that wonderful element of challenge. You have to use your head. Sometimes you will be in situations were you will say "Well DUH." Then there are the unconventional puzzles that will make you think. But really, this game helps you along the way.
Character 5/5 Come on it is Lara Croft. The fun thing about the game is you have company. Lara's partners at the manor help Lara in the middle of these dark tombs. They even add a level of comedy without tossing pies.
Graphics 5/5. In the PC version you are given the option of using next-gen graphics. If you have an NVIDIA you are gonna have a good day. I didn't the first time I played it so I had to go with PS2 graphics. But it really has good graphics.
Overall 5/5. Yes I recommend this game 100%. I would recommend this to teenagers and adults. Kids might have a hard time getting past some of the graphic monsters in it. I used to have a hard time playing Shadows Of The Empire because the wampas scared me.
Tomb Raider: Anniversary This game was a great remake. When you think of a remake you think that you are going to play the exact same game. In this case NOOOOOO.
Toby Gard (The Creator of Tomb Raider) returned to the Tomb Raider franchise with Legend after years of just giving up on the character. His flavor is in every corner of this game.
Story 5/5. Nothing much has changed as far as the story goes. But it still has new things to offer.
Gameplay 3/5 Yes I said it. There is a move in this game that if you haven't mastered you cannot play it. It is the adrenaline dodge. This move is used on every boss you encounter. To do this move you have to piss off your opponent by filling up their PO METER. They will charge at you and you have to press several buttons and freeze time giving them a shot in the head. You have to do this several times. I gave up for about a week and finally got back to playing it. I suggest when you play this game to practice this move 100 times.
Characters. 4/5 Lara is the same awesome Lara we love. But the other characters are as shitty and badly acted as ever.
Graphics. 4/5 The graphics in this game are great but they aren't always used to your advantage.
Overall 4/5 I wouldn't recommend this to the novice gamer. This game is for people who enjoy having a hard time. The T-Rex is huge and you cant avoid fighting him. The Centaurs pissed me off. But really everything in this game is huge. You get vertigo in the main room of St. Francis Folly. You really feel the scale of this game. It makes you wonder how much work went into this game.
Parents don't buy this game for your kids. They will love it but they will break your monitors and televisions out of shear aggravation.
If you want to challenge yourself with a good game BUY IT.