Give in to the nostalgia
Presented by Aspyr, not only does Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft incite nostalgia among long-time fans of the cult classic action game, but it also leverages modern technology to offer a smoother gameplay experience. This premium bundle spans most of the adventure, ranging from Tomb Raider I to III.
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Plus, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft includes additional content for each installment — Unfinished Business, Golden Mask, and The Lost Artifact, respectively. A time capsule for both avid fans and new gamers, the trilogy bundle retains the beloved storyline and gameplay while having given it a more contemporary polish.
With improved graphics
Featuring improved character models and lighting, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft focuses on enhanced graphics to provide a smoother, more immersive experience. Besides that, it also features a new photo mode and other quality-of-life improvements that are not in the original. However, while these efforts are valiant and help refine the experience, some aspects still fall flat — specifically, some control, lighting, and camera issues are present.
Of course, the games stay loyal to the original. Players still get to step into the shoes of the ultimate adventurer Lara Croft and breeze through the first three titles of the franchise, complete with the expansions and secret levels. You can play the games in whichever order you’d like, as well; go on a global journey, track down the origins of mysterious and dangerous myths, have showdowns against dangerous enemies, and solve tricky puzzles.
At the same time, you can also switch back and forth between the upgraded graphics and the original polygon look — whichever caters to your nostalgia better. As mentioned, there are aesthetic issues that may bother some players, and this includes mismatched lighting effects at some points in the game. The trial-and-error difficulty can also be frustrating for non-hardcore fans, and the lack of an autosave function can deter some.
A must-try
Overall, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is a must-have for dedicated fans of Lara Croft. It does not take away anything significant from the original games’ storylines and even retains the old-school graphics to some degree. There are modern polishes applied, particularly in the character models and lighting departments, but the general look and feel is still quintessentially Lara Croft.
