Another week, another whip-smart review from The Escapist’s pet Brit, Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw as this week he skewers Tomb Raider: Anniversary for the PS2. If you thought his last few efforts had veered away from the funny, worry not–he is back with a vengeance. He also makes a quickie Dr. Who reference, which will always get a thumbs up from me.
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