Shadow of the Tomb Raider for PlayStation 4 is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 3,100, sold as a sealed disc copy at our Nairobi CBD store. This action-adventure title from developer Eidos-Montréal and publisher Square Enix runs natively on every PS4 and PS4 Pro console. Shadow of the Tomb Raider closes the rebooted Lara Croft origin trilogy, following Tomb Raider (2013) and Rise of the Tomb Raider. Pick up your copy at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for countrywide delivery.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider suits single-player fans across Kenya who want a story-driven adventure without monthly online fees or extra subscriptions. The game targets PS4 owners in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru who prefer climbing, diving, and puzzle-solving over fast online shooters. University students at Strathmore, USIU, and JKUAT looking for a long weekend campaign get 20-plus hours from one disc. Families and casual players who buy a console once and want lasting value will find this Square Enix title fills many evenings without repeat spending.
Mascom International stocks Shadow of the Tomb Raider as a physical disc, which holds resale value that digital downloads cannot match in Kenya. Buyers across Nairobi tell us they prefer disc copies because they can lend, trade, or resell them after finishing. Unlike many electronics shops that stock only the newest releases, Mascom International keeps proven back-catalogue PlayStation 4 titles like this one at fair prices. Visit our Kimathi Street counter to inspect the sealed case, or pay on arrival when our rider reaches your door anywhere in Kenya.
Questions Buyers Ask Before Purchase the Shadow of the Tomb Raider
What is Shadow of the Tomb Raider about?
Shadow of the Tomb Raider follows Lara Croft as she chases the Trinity organisation across Peru to stop a Maya apocalypse tied to a solar eclipse. You explore the hidden jungle city of Paititi, raid deadly tombs, and survive underwater caverns and dense rainforest. The story closes the origin trilogy that shows how Lara becomes the Tomb Raider. Expect stealth, crafting, climbing, and combat woven through one connected single-player campaign across roughly 14 hours of main story.
Is Shadow of the Tomb Raider worth KSh 3,100 in Kenya?
Yes, KSh 3,100 buys a full retail PlayStation 4 game that ran for over four times that price at its 2018 launch. The main story lasts about 14 hours, and finishing every tomb, side quest, and collectible pushes total playtime past 30 hours. That works out to under KSh 120 per hour of entertainment. For Kenyan gamers comparing disc prices, this title gives more campaign hours than most action releases at the same price point.
Do I need to play the earlier Tomb Raider games first?
No, Shadow of the Tomb Raider works as a standalone story that newcomers can follow without prior games. The opening sections explain Lara's mission, her allies, and the Trinity conflict clearly enough for first-time players. That said, fans who played Tomb Raider (2013) and Rise of the Tomb Raider will catch deeper references to Lara's growth. You lose nothing major by starting here, since each game tells a self-contained adventure within the wider trilogy arc.
How long does it take to finish Shadow of the Tomb Raider?
The main story takes most players around 14 hours from start to credits. Adding side missions, optional challenge tombs, and crafting collectibles raises that figure to roughly 22 hours. Completionists chasing every relic, mural, and skill upgrade report close to 33 hours of total play. The pacing fits Kenyan gamers who play a few evenings each week, since the game saves often and lets you return to unfinished tombs after the credits roll.
Does Shadow of the Tomb Raider work on PS5?
Yes, this PlayStation 4 disc plays on PS5 through backward compatibility, so it runs on both consoles you may own. On PS5 the game loads faster and holds steady frame rates thanks to the newer hardware reading the same disc. You insert the PS4 disc into a disc-edition PS5 and play without buying again. Kenyan buyers who plan to move from a PS4 to a PS5 keep their disc library and avoid repurchasing titles like this one.
Is Shadow of the Tomb Raider suitable for children?
No, Shadow of the Tomb Raider carries a PEGI 18 and ESRB Mature 17+ rating, meant for adult players. The game shows realistic violence, blood, dark themes, and tense survival moments throughout the campaign. Parents buying for younger family members should weigh that rating before purchase. Mascom International states age ratings plainly so Kenyan families choose titles that match the player. For younger gamers, ask our counter staff about lower-rated PS4 adventure titles in stock.
What makes the disc version better than a digital download in Kenya?
The disc version needs no large internet download, which matters where home data costs add up fast. A digital copy of this game runs over 40GB, a heavy pull on most Kenyan home connections and bundles. With the disc, you install from the case and start playing the same day. You also keep a physical copy you can resell, lend to friends, or trade later. For buyers without fast fibre, the disc remains the practical choice.
Does Shadow of the Tomb Raider need internet to play?
No, the main single-player campaign runs fully offline once installed from the disc. You can finish the entire story, raid every tomb, and unlock all skills without any connection. An internet link only helps for optional title updates or downloadable add-on content released after launch. This offline design suits Kenyan players in areas with patchy coverage or those saving mobile data. Buy the disc, install it, and the full adventure plays without Safaricom or Airtel data charges.
Technical Specifications
Gameplay and Genre Overview
- Action-adventure genre blends third-person combat, platform climbing, and environmental puzzle-solving across one connected world map
- Stealth mechanics let Lara hide in mud, foliage, and shadow to ambush Trinity soldiers quietly
- Crafting system turns gathered jungle resources into arrows, bandages, and gear upgrades during play
- Underwater swimming and diving sections add fresh traversal not seen in the earlier two trilogy games
- Skill tree spread across three paths rewards your chosen mix of combat, hunting, and exploration
- Hub city of Paititi holds side quests, traders, and optional crypts beyond the main path
- Difficulty settings split exploration, puzzles, and combat separately so players tune each to taste
Story Campaign and Setting
- Single connected campaign concludes the origin trilogy showing how Lara Croft becomes the Tomb Raider
- Story unfolds across Peru, Mexico, and the fictional hidden Maya city of Paititi
- Plot centres on stopping a foretold apocalypse linked to a total solar eclipse
- Camilla Luddington returns to voice and perform Lara Croft throughout the campaign
- Nine downloadable challenge tombs released after launch expand the world for owners who want more
- Roughly 14-hour main story stretches past 30 hours with full side content completion
- Narrative shifts Lara into a more capable, decisive lead than the earlier two games
PlayStation 4 Visual Output
- Runs natively on the standard PS4 at 1080p resolution with a steady frame rate
- PS4 Pro adds a 4K resolution mode plus a separate high-frame-rate option for sharper motion
- Detailed jungle lighting, weather, and water effects show off the console's graphics output
- Plays on PS5 through backward compatibility with faster loading from the same physical disc
- Photo mode lets players pause and frame jungle vistas for sharing on social channels
- Around 40GB install size copies to the console drive from the included Blu-ray disc
Age Rating and Player Suitability
- PEGI 18 rating in European markets flags strong violence and mature survival themes
- ESRB Mature 17+ rating covers blood, intense scenes, and frequent combat sequences
- Built for adult and older teen players, not young children, due to graphic content
- Mascom International lists ratings clearly so Kenyan parents make informed buying choices
- Single-player only, so no online chat or stranger interaction concerns for the campaign
- Tense underwater and stealth-kill moments suit players comfortable with survival-action drama
Replay Value and Completion Time
- Main story runs about 14 hours, giving strong value at the KSh 3,100 price
- Full completion with tombs and collectibles reaches roughly 33 hours of total play
- Three difficulty layers let returning players raise the challenge on a second run
- Optional challenge tombs and outfits reward exploration well after the credits finish
- New Game Plus on later editions lets you replay with carried-over skills and gear
- Per-hour cost stays under KSh 120 across the main story, strong for a disc title
Sound, Languages, and Accessibility Options
- Full English voice acting with subtitle options for quiet late-night play on shared screens
- Adjustable subtitle size and background helps reading on smaller bedroom television sets
- Separate difficulty sliders for combat, puzzles, and traversal aid newer or younger players
- Surround sound output adds direction cues for nearby enemies during stealth sections
- In-game tutorials introduce each mechanic gradually so first-time players follow along easily
- Save-anywhere checkpoints let busy Kenyan players stop and resume around work and study
What Comes in the Box
Shadow of the Tomb Raider ships as a sealed PlayStation 4 retail copy. Inside the standard PS4 game case you receive one Blu-ray game disc holding the full campaign, the printed cover sleeve with official artwork, and any insert leaflet included by Square Enix at production. This is the standard PS4 disc edition, not a special or collector's set. Mascom International supplies the disc sealed where stock allows, ready to install on your PlayStation 4 or PS5.
Warranty and Disc Support
Mascom International covers the Shadow of the Tomb Raider disc against manufacturing or read defects for 6 months from purchase. If a sealed disc fails to install or read on a working console, bring it to our Nairobi CBD counter for inspection and replacement, subject to stock. This cover applies to physical media faults, not to in-game progress or downloadable content. Our service desk handles all claims directly.
Where to Buy Shadow of the Tomb Raider in Kenya
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to inspect the sealed PS4 copy before purchase. We stock the standard PlayStation 4 disc edition.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships Shadow of the Tomb Raider across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the disc reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive next-business-day delivery. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Mascom International covers this disc with a 6-month replacement warranty against media defects, handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest game details, current pricing, and reliable after-sales backing on every PlayStation title we stock. Our magenta and deep navy storefront on Kimathi Street stands ready to help you find your next game.
