Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris is an action-adventure, co-op puzzle game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 4, as well as PC and Xbox One [1]. It is the second title in the Lara Croft spin-off series, following Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, and is presented from an isometric, top-down perspective [1, 2].
Gameplay and Features
The game blends exploration, platforming, and combat with significant emphasis on environmental puzzle-solving [3]. A primary feature is its four-player cooperative multiplayer mode, which is central to the game's design [1, 3].
- Co-op Focus: The game is designed to be played with others, either locally or online. Puzzles dynamically scale in difficulty and complexity depending on the number of players [1].
- Characters: Players can choose from four characters:
- Lara Croft: The famous archaeologist.
- Carter Bell: A rival archaeologist.
- Isis & Horus: Egyptian gods who have joined the fight [3].
- Abilities and Gear: Each character possesses unique abilities and gear that are necessary to navigate obstacles and solve puzzles. For example, Lara and Carter use grappling hooks to cross chasms, while Isis and Horus can manipulate environmental elements with their magical staves [3].
- Combat and Upgrades: Players face a variety of mythical creatures, including giant crocodiles and scarab beetles [3]. The game features an extensive loot system where players collect gems, gear, and powerful weapons to upgrade their characters' stats and abilities [2].
Story
The story is set in the deserts of Egypt. Lara Croft and rival archaeologist Carter Bell simultaneously discover the Temple of Osiris. While reaching for an artifact, they accidentally trigger a trap and awaken the evil god Set, who was responsible for cursing the divine siblings Isis and Horus [3].
Now cursed themselves, Lara and the team must work together to find the scattered pieces of Osiris to resurrect him and defeat Set, all while the world teeters on the brink of destruction
