History VideoGame / TombRaiderUnderworld

* DropTheHammer: Thor's hammer, though it is never actually used to physically hit someone with. [[RuleOfFun Firing lightning bolts is much more fun]].

It was released for PC/Mac, UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 and [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 3]], UsefulNotes/XBox360, UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}, [[AndTheRest DS and mobiles.]]

* DownloadableContent: A considerable amount of extra content for ''Underworld'' was exclusive to the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, including two new levels and several additional outfits.

* ObviousBeta: {{Downplayed|Trope}}, but still noticeable. The issues range from annoying, but tolerable - such as wildly inconsistent fall damage - to outright GameBreakingBug - like plot-important objects or entire areas not spawning[=/=]loading properly.

* DownloadableContent: A considerable amount of extra content for Underworld was exclusive to the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, including two new levels and several additional outfits.

* TranquillizerDart: Due to more than a decade of critique for killing endangered species, Underworld introduced a tranquilizer gun to Lara's arsenal. Due to one-hit InstantSedation it's extremely effective, in certain situations more than real guns. Hit enemies are put to sleep for about a minute, which is more than enough to traverse the area. Of course, it won't work on enemies that aren't alive anymore.

''Underworld'' attempts a sort of combination of ''Legend'' and ''Anniversary'', with the narrative integration of the former and the level design, isolation and other aspects from the latter. The storyline itself receives a bit of a helping of DarkerAndEdgier, though its success is arguable. Although its graphics are top-notch, the game has received quite mixed reviews, partially due to being obviously rushed out for Christmas. Many felt that the game was let down by of its various bugs and issues, its [[CameraScrew camera from hell]] being particularly noteworthy. Some overlooked those issues, or got lucky, and considered it one of the best in the series, others were completely put off by them or ended up with an overall impression more along the lines of SoOkayItsAverage. Two additional chapters were later released as DownloadableContent that was exclusive to the Xbox 360, which is still something of a sore point for the rest of the fandom.

* CameraScrew: While the previous games occasionally suffered because of this, ''Underworld'' takes it to a new level. Certain sections of the game can cause nausea due to the constant spinning of the camera.
* [[CheckPoint Check Points]]: Frequently double as a SavePoint as well. However, unlike previous games, checkpoints don't have any visual indicators and some don't even have audio cues.

* BareYourMidriff: Lara's default outfit and its many variations. Actually, the wetsuits and really thick snow clothing are the only ones to avert this trope. This also features prominently on the game's box art.

* {{Gainaxing}}: Subtle, but it's the first game in the franchise to have an engine capable of doing so.

* Myth/NorseMythology: While still treated with some liberties to fit into the pre-existing lore, it's surprisingly well researched, all things considered. [[spoiler:Lara basically plays Thor's role in his fight against Jörmungandr, even if the myth is treated as a mere metaphor]].

* OneMythToExplainThemAll: Turns out [[Myth/KingArthur Arthurian Lore]], Norse Mythology, Myth/AztecMythology and Myth/HinduMythology were all inspired by the same events, with Norse Mythology being the closest to the truth.

** PC version took it a step further, since it takes pushing a few different buttons in perfect sequence all over the keyboard - [[UpToEleven and clicking the mouse in specific order too]].

* FingerlessGloves: Part of Lara's standard ensemble. She wears regular gloves in the snow levels and none at all in the sea-based levels though.

* DummiedOut: The [=PS2=] and PC versions have an extended ending hidden within their files. It picks up immediately after the normal ending with Lara walking through Nepal, when Amanda runs up behind her and attempts to kill her by smashing her head with a rock. Lara shoots Amanda in the leg and considers killing her, but ultimately decides to just leave her in the snow and keeps walking.

* ArmorPiercingQuestion: In "Lara's Shadow", after searching her manor even further after the events of the main story, Lara's stumbled upon - as she put it, after putting a few rounds in it - "A rather big clue." Eventually, Lara discovered the Commanding Phrase "Ohk Eshivar" right as a thrall and the Doppelgänger corner her. Lara ordered the thrall to kill the copy - [[NoSell The Doppelgänger easily tore the thrall to pieces]] - but Lara was fast enough to say it again just as she was about to be throttled and took control of her copy. After a brief philosophical discussion of who and what the Doppelgänger was - with the clone claiming free will is a flaw and neither her nor Lara were 'their own masters' - Lara asks:
--> Lara: But if you were, what would you do?
--> Doppelgänger: [[ArmorPiercingResponse What would 𝒚𝒐𝒖 do?]]

* SticksToTheBack: ZigZagged. On one hand, currently selected secondary weapon, if not used, will be on Lara's back. On the other hand, remaining four weapons will be hidden in {{Hammerspace}}.

* ActionGirl: Lara Croft. [[CaptainObvious Obviously]].