Tomb Raider: Underworld is an interesting game that is designed expertly with fantastic lighting effects and detailed, attractive environments. Puzzles in the game which can be played on the touch screen are addictive and the story interludes are interesting. The limited moves Lara Croft the lead character is equipped with, simple storyline and easy puzzles may be a little disappointing for those looking for a challenging game.

This side scrolling platformer makes up for all this with interesting environment depiction and attractive visual display. This DS version of the game from publisher Eidos has the same storyline as the other versions. Lara is the main character and as the game starts, you find her racing away from a burning mansion. After two weeks of investigation into her father’s past affairs, where Lara discovers a lot of interesting secrets about previous game characters including her mother.

One refreshing aspect in this version is there is not much of tedious back tracking as with the other versions. An interesting aspect here is as you try to negotiate around obstacles, the game slows down time. Brief levels in the Tomb Raider: Underworld is another improvement from the previous versions.

Touch screen controlled puzzles are exciting and comes as a relief in between jumping platforms. For instance, there is the puzzle that is styled like the Tetris. Here you can move around the pieces with the help of the stylus. The Tomb Raider - Underworld DS game is extremely pleasing to the eye with excellent lighting and varied environments. Sound effects are generic with music occasionally quickening the pace of the game. On the whole, if you love platforming games which is interspersed with interesting and fun puzzles, then the Tomb Raider: Underworld is just the right game for you to enjoy playing on your favourite Nintendo DS.

As an action protagonist, Lara Croft is one people’s favourite gaming characters. Lara is soon coming to DS Lite screens in her latest adventure: Tomb Raider Underworld. Set to be released in November, this game developed by Crystal dynamics and published by Eidos Interactive will feature Lara as an innovator. Dressed in a fitted wetsuit, Lara will use her powers to revel the secret of the Thorn’s Hammer.

Lara’s journey begins on the Mediterranean Sea floor, where she learns about the legendary Thorn’s Hammer. Once familiar with the truth that the enchanted weapon is not a myth, Lara begins her adventure. In order to succeed in Tomb Raider: Underworld, our dear Lara will have to face the tentacles of a kraken. This sea monster is there to shield the secret of the hammer and acts as the greatest obstruction in Lara’s cause. The players have huge spikes as a means to fight the demon. These big chunks of spikes can be dropped on the kraken’s head to drive him away.

Moving onto technicalities, the first thing to be mentioned is the ultimate graphical approach. Lara and other characters look very realistic. This improved vision is a result of the vertex shading and the contextual animation. Background and some new gadgets make the game even more likeable. The sonar map and the speedy motorcycle especially enhance the game’s appeal and assist Lara in her adventure