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Sanctum by StudBuddha

Mman 7 7 8 8
Ryan 6 7 8 8
 
release date: 07-Aug-2025
# of downloads: 169

average rating: 7.38
review count: 2
 
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file size: 65.10 MB
file type: TR4
class: Base/Lab
 


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Reviewer's comments
"This is going for a Lud's Gate type setting, with an underground water room and some tunnels above it, including an Egyptian exhibit type area. The actual Sanctum is implied with certain details like banners but it seemingly ends when you actually access it. While a TRLE map there's a lot of changes to make it feel like TR3, along with some other modifications, like the human enemies curiously having greenish skin. The Divers did seem a little loud though, to the point you could hear them from a couple of rooms away. While the design and texturing are executed well, it's a bit non-descript in theme as it combines various London textures in a way that feels like a random maze rather than an actual place, although I guess that fits with the surreality of the original Lud's Gate.
The map starts with Lara waking up underground (I guess she was captured?), and you begin with a quite enjoyable climb out of a deep cave, then you reach the water room which is mostly quite straightforward after the first switch or two. The gameplay of the middle section falls off a bit as it's mostly maze-like tunnels with the occasional enemy (you get plenty of ammo at least). It gets more interesting again in the Egyptian area which provides more climbing with a bit more challenge than the starting area, then, as it seems it's about to get started it just ends. Outside of Lara's wake-up at the start implying her not being here by choice, there isn't much supporting a story; curiously it's labeled as "TNT 3" in game, but there doesn't appear to be much link between that series. This is fine but ends before it really gets going, despite a few areas with some nice atmosphere between the less interesting tunnel sections, maybe we'll get a sequel to at least follow-up the sudden end though?" - Mman (10-Aug-2025)
"Here's a pleasant little experience in the TR3 style that turned out to be more linear than I expected. Granted, I wasn't actually sure what to expect. The initial underwater areas may seem overwhelming, but after a bit of searching (and locating a hidden-in-plain sight underwater lever), everything gradually falls into place. The atmosphere is well caught and there's an air of familiarity about one room in particular. The numerous enemy confrontations help spice proceedings up and although there's nothing complicated to overcome, it's entertaining enough. It's the abrupt ending and the brief length that somewhat lets things down though. Lara surfaces in an imposing room, begins to run up a tall ramp and...it just ends. No final scene, no boss fight, nothing. Which was rather deflating. It's also hard to fit too much varied gameplay into under 45 minutes of playing time so I was left feeling slightly unfulfilled. Not a bad raid, though." - Ryan (08-Aug-2025)