Raid Tombs, Get Gamerscore

Every title published for Xbox 360™ has its own unique set of achievements laid out by the game's creators, and each achievement has a point value. To earn the points, as an example, you may need to reach a particular score on your first play-through, or a meet a set requirement that changes the very way you approach the game.

Looking slick.

Ultimately, it's up to the developer to break down the total number of gamerscore points and assign them to different achievements for that game. As you pass each in-game milestone and accrue more points, you may unlock even more secret achievements. This element of mystery rewards players of a persistent and adventurous nature and encourages them to explore every nook and cranny laid out before them.

Join us as we take a look at some in-game achievements and explore the many gameplay possibilities ahead of you.

Lara's Achievements
Exploring dangerous caverns, tombs, temples, and dungeons; performing acrobatic stunts to successfully navigate perilous environments; doing battle with thugs and bosses; and generally living the life of tomb raider Lara Croft is reward enough for many. Just in case it's not, though, Lara Croft Tomb Raider™ LEGEND has a slew of achievements available to boost your gamerscore.

Must … hold … on.

For those curious about their nature and difficulty, here's the Tomb Raider achievements breakdown:

• Treasure, oh treasure: True to her "raiding" nature, Lara is always on the lookout for rare and valuable antiquities. To this end, you're rewarded with an achievement for:
  • Collecting 10 bronze artifacts.
  • Collecting 35 bronze artifacts.
  • Collecting 15 silver artifacts.
  • Collecting 30 silver artifacts.
  • Collecting five gold artifacts.
• Natural progression: As you may expect, completing each level in Tomb Raider LEGEND is accomplishment enough, so simply playing through and beating the game will net you several achievements to boost your gamerscore.
• Time sensitive: For those looking for a tension-filled challenge with some gamerscore booty as incentive, each level (as you beat them) will be available in Time Trial mode. Beat the level under the designated time and you score an achievement. Time Trial achievements are available for every level in the game.

Lara's classic dual-wielding.

The Tomb Raider series has always been known to provide an extra bit of challenge beyond the traditional level structure. Dedicated fans have been timing their runs through the classic games for years now. In fact, in the early days of the G4 network you may remember a video highlighting the world record holder for the fastest time through the Tomb Raider obstacle course. Now, though, the challenges are official and they offer a tangible reward. Enjoy.

Article by Alex McLain