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A review by mlarson92
Tomb Raider Volume 3: Queen of Serpents by Rhianna Pratchett
4.0
I read all 3 volumes of this series after I played both "Tomb Raider" and "Rise of the Tomb Raider."
This first series takes place after the first game, and it was interesting to see Lara struggle with PTSD after the events on Yamatai, though I would've liked to have seen MORE. I would have to loved to have seem her in therapy like we saw in the awesome teaser for "Rise." The comic also explores how Yamatai affected the other survivors.
It introduces Kaz, Alex's sister, and she is badass. She is a great addition to this franchise. Now that I know her, I want to see her in future games.
You also get snippets of Trinity, the big bad of "Rise of the Tomb Raider," and that is cool to see, especially reading this after having already defeated it.
I also loved seeing Lara and Sam together again, and seeing Sam deal with her PTSD. I only wish they had explored it a little more. the comic also answered my one question when I played "Rise:" WHERE IS SAM? Well, now I know, and I can honestly say that I was disappointed on how they ended her story arc. It felt rushed, and I wish the writer would've delved a bit deeper into Sam's psyche and problems and had her and Lara have a heart to heart or SOMETHING. It just seems like a lot was missing in this aspect. The writer should've focused on the emotional turmoil these two were going through in the last few issues instead of having Lara trapezing around the globe adventuring and what have you. If the games can have a bit of emotional depth, so can the comics.
All in all, even with its shortcomings, it's a fun read worth your time if you love the games.
This first series takes place after the first game, and it was interesting to see Lara struggle with PTSD after the events on Yamatai, though I would've liked to have seen MORE. I would have to loved to have seem her in therapy like we saw in the awesome teaser for "Rise." The comic also explores how Yamatai affected the other survivors.
It introduces Kaz, Alex's sister, and she is badass. She is a great addition to this franchise. Now that I know her, I want to see her in future games.
You also get snippets of Trinity, the big bad of "Rise of the Tomb Raider," and that is cool to see, especially reading this after having already defeated it.
I also loved seeing Lara and Sam together again, and seeing Sam deal with her PTSD. I only wish they had explored it a little more. the comic also answered my one question when I played "Rise:" WHERE IS SAM? Well, now I know, and I can honestly say that I was disappointed on how they ended her story arc. It felt rushed, and I wish the writer would've delved a bit deeper into Sam's psyche and problems and had her and Lara have a heart to heart or SOMETHING. It just seems like a lot was missing in this aspect. The writer should've focused on the emotional turmoil these two were going through in the last few issues instead of having Lara trapezing around the globe adventuring and what have you. If the games can have a bit of emotional depth, so can the comics.
All in all, even with its shortcomings, it's a fun read worth your time if you love the games.