Publisher: Square Enix/Crystal Dynamics
Genre: Adventure
Summary: In order to prove her ownership of Croft Manor, Lara Croft searches through her parents' memorabilia and reminisces on the past.
Gameplay: Although the DLC follows the normal format of Lara gradually finding helpful items that help proceed through formerly impassable obstacles, there is no combat and the puzzles are more logic-based.
Style: Despite being set entirely in Croft Manor, it's in bad shape and it's a stormy night, so "Blood Ties" manages to match the feel of Lara's other tomb raiding. Occasionally there's a bit of a golden glow as she recalls a memory; these moments are well-timed and do not drag.
Story: I love backstory and nostalgia, so Lara learning about her parents and remembering the past as she gradually explores the manor is right up my alley. Solely through short notes and journals characters and feelings are clearly conveyed. The DLC provides a nice lead-in to "Rise of the Tomb Raider" (I believe it technically takes place after the prologue), offering further explanation and emotion for that game, but tells a nice complete story about the Crofts in itself.
Conclusion: While I enjoy the combat of the "Tomb Raider" games, it's nice to relax with an informative look at the Croft family and concentrate on more adventure-style puzzles with "Blood Ties". The story is excellent and moving and adds to Lara Croft's character.
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