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{{Infobox Game
| Name        = Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
| Image       = Guardianoflight.jpg
| Subtitle    = 
| Release     = August/September 2010
| Platforms   = [[PC]], [[PS3]], [[XBox 360]], [[iOs]], [[Android]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix.laracroftgol</ref>
| Levels      = 14 
| Secrets     = 
| Gametime    = 
| Rating      = PEGI 12<br>
Teen
| Developer   = [[Crystal Dynamics]]
| Publisher   = [[Eidos Interactive]]
| Chrono      = 1
| Previous    = Tomb Raider Underworld
| Next        = Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
| Addon       =
| Parent      =
| Wtlink      = gol
}}
'''Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light''' is a video game aside the regular [[Tomb Raider Games|Tomb Raider Series]] and the first of the spin-off [[Lara Croft Games]].

Guardian of Light was developed by [[Crystal Dynamics]] and released as a [[Download Game|digital download]] for [[PS3]] (via PSN), [[Xbox 360]] (via Live Marketplace) and [[PC]]. Later releases for the [[mobile]] platforms [[iOs]] and [[Android]] followed.

==Release Dates in Detail==
* 18 August 2010 - Xbox 360<ref>http://www.facebook.com/laracroft?ref=sgm#!/laracroft?v=wall&story_fbid=121762894535463&ref=mf Retrieved on 16th July 2010</ref>
* 28 September 2010 - PC & PS3<ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/crystal-dynamics-talks-lara-croft-interview?page=1 Retrieved on 16th July 2010</ref>
* December 2010 - [[Apple]] [[iOs]]<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_Croft_and_the_Guardian_of_Light</ref>
* July 2012 - [[Google]] [[Android]]<ref>http://www.ign.com/games/lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light/android-120190</ref>

==Story Line==
: ''According to Aztec myth, the region we call the [[Yucatan]] is an ancient battleground where the human followers of [[Totec]], the Guardian of Light, once waged a catastrophic war against the demonic forces of [[Xolotl]], the Keeper of Darkness.''

: ''It is written that Xolotl called upon the power of an artifact known as the [[Mirror of Smoke]] to summon forth a horde of unspeakable horrors from the Abyss.''

: ''Totec's warriors were slaughtered in the battle that followed, but Totec himself survived. He found a way to turn the Mirror's power back against the evil god. Xolotl was imprisoned within the mirror, and the descendants of Totec went on to forge a mighty empire that lasted until the arrival of the conquistadors.'' 

: ''As for what happened to the Mirror of Smoke, the ancient texts are vague. Some say it was hidden in a secret place, that the mirror was lost forever. But if there's one thing I've learned it's that nothing is lost forever.'' <ref>Introduction</ref>

==Levels==
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==Characters==
* [[Lara Croft]]
* [[Totec]], a Maya tribesman and companion <ref>Gamespot http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/laracroftandtheguardianoflight/news.html?sid=6252980&mode=previews Retrieved on 5th Mar 2010</ref>
* [[Xolotl]], an evil spirit

==Features==
* [[Isometric|Fixed camera]]
* Buddy adventure / [[multiplayer|Coop gameplay]] (online and offline)

===Key Features===
{{Quote|Steam Store<ref>Key Features listed on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/35130/ Steam Store] Retieved on Aug 4th 2013.</ref>|
* First downloadable only title from [[Crystal Dynamics]], and first downloadable only Lara Croft game.
* A classic formula of puzzles, combat, exploration, and breathtaking visuals put through the lens of an isometric fast-paced gaming experience.
* A wide range of options for solving puzzles and traversing deadly environmental traps, offering players an unprecedented level of freedom to choose their own solutions and explore various paths through the dense jungles of [[Central America]].
* Crystal Dynamics' proprietary engine delivers sprawling environments with no load-times and unbelievable vertical gameplay through tombs reaching deep into the Earth.
* Face off against a myriad of undead warriors brought to life by the evil [[Xolotl]], including a number of boss battles that are not to be missed!}}

==Enemies==
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==Artefacts==
{{mainarticle|Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Relics|Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Artifacts}}
* [[Mirror of Smoke]] <ref>Gamespot http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/laracroftandtheguardianoflight/news.html?sid=6252980&mode=previews Retieved on 5th Mar 2010</ref>
: The Mirror of Smoke is the main artefact in the game. There are some smaller artefacts and relics that can be picked up and then used to improve Lara's and Totec's abilities or their weapons.

==Locations==
* Central America, [[Mexico]], [[Yucatan]]

==Gear==

===Weapons===
{{mainarticle|Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Weapons}}
There are a number of weapons Lara and Totec can use. All except Lara's regular Twin Pistols and the spear (carried by Totec in Multiplayer, carried by Lara in Singleplayer) use up ammunition. To keep it simple there is only one type of ammo. If you run out, you have to use the basic weapons.

===Outfits===
Lara has a number of outfits to choose from once they have been unlocked by collecting a certain amount of points, or by finishing the game.

* [[Lara Croft (outfit)|Lara Croft]]
: The default outfit

* [[Lara Croft Biker Outfit]]
: The Biker Outfit worn by Lara in the [[Cornwall]]-Part in [[Tomb Raider Legend]]. Unlocked by scoring 1,900,000 points.

* [[Lara Croft Jungle Outfit]]
: The Basic Outfit worn in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. Unlocked by scoring 1,410,000 points. 

* [[Lara Croft Heavy Jungle Outfit]]
: The "heavy" variant of the Jungle outfit with pants and jacket. Unlocked by finishing the game.

* [[Lara Croft Legend Outfit]]
: The Basic Outfit from [[Tomb Raider Legend]]. Unlocked by finishing the game.

* [[Doppelganger (GoL outfit)|Doppelganger]]
: The Doppelganger outfit from [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. Unlocked by scoring 2,400,000 points.

<gallery>
Image:Gol lara croft outfit.png|[[Lara Croft (outfit)|Lara Croft]]
Image:Gol lara croft biker outfit.png|[[Lara Croft Biker Outfit]]
Image:Gol lara croft jungle outfit.png|[[Lara Croft Jungle Outfit]]
Image:Gol lara croft heavy jungle outfit.png|[[Lara Croft Heavy Jungle Outfit]]
Image:Gol lara croft legend outfit.png|[[Lara Croft Legend Outfit]]
Image:Gol doppelganger outfit.png|[[Doppelganger (GoL outfit)|Doppelganger]]
</gallery>

==System Requirements==
* OS: Windows 7 / Vista / XP
* Processor: 3+ GHz Intel or 2.5+ GHZ AMD
* Memory: 1 GB RAM (XP) / 2 GB RAM (Vista)
* Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series (6800GT or better) / ATI 1300XT or better
* Hard Drive: 7GB
* Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers<ref>System Requirements listed on [http://store.steampowered.com/app/35130/ Steam Store] Retieved on Aug 4th 2013.</ref>

==Ratings==
* Gameinformer.com - 9/10 <ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/lara_croft_and_the_guardian_of_light/b/xbox360/archive/2010/08/13/review_3a00_-crystal-dynamics-takes-a-risk-and-reaps-the-reward.aspx Game Informer's review on Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light] Retrieved on Aug 7th 2013.</ref>
* Eurogamer.net - 9/10 <ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-16-lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light-review Eurogamer's review on Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light] Retrieved on Aug 7th 2013.</ref>
* Metacritic.com - 83.7/100 (average of the metascores of the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 versions)<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light/critic-reviews Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light on PC on Metacritic] Retrieved on Aug 7th 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light/critic-reviews Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light on Xbox 360 on Metacritic] Retrieved on Aug 7th 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/lara-croft-and-the-guardian-of-light/critic-reviews Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light PlayStation 3 on Metacritic] Retrieved on Aug 7th 2013.</ref>

==Links==
* [http://www.laracroftandtheguardianoflight.com/ official Website]
* [http://www.forum.tombraidergirl.net/index.php?page=UserGalleryPhotos&albumID=28 Images on tombraidergirl.com]
* [http://www.forum.tombraidergirl.net/index.php?page=Board&boardID=108 Discussion Forum]

==Sequel==
During [[E3]] 2014 a trailer for [[Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris]] was published, making it certain that Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light will start a series of its own.

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