Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Reviews
A gift to fans of Lara Croft's retro beginnings, Tomb Raider: I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is a masterfully beautified collection of the first three games, plus their extra chapters. It does what all remasters of super old-school classics should do, providing the whole experience, practically unchanged, but in a brand new coat of paint that offers quite the sight, without ruining the magic of the original. Whether most will like the titles included is a different matter altogether, because, while pretty good, they are far from flawless, but as far as upgrades go, this is one of the best of the bunch.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered allows longtime fans to relive the franchise's heyday with a beautiful retread that doesn't compromise on nostalgia. However, the mechanics have been deliberately kept as they were originally, which may put off potential players who are unfamiliar with the original games. Master the controls and you're guaranteed to have fun for a long time.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Although the updated visuals are a welcome addition, the modern controls are poorly implemented. However, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is an absolute must-buy for fans of Lara's original adventures.
I'm obsessed with this remastered collection of the first 3 Tomb Raider games as it does an amazing job of bringing the action-adventure classics back to life with a big graphical overhaul while maintaining absolutely everything that make the games so much fun.
Tomb Raider I-III remasters the wonderful original games very faithfully, which is a good thing. There really isn't a need for completely new versions, since even these modern controls are too much for me. Slight facelift and bringing classic games to new platforms is just the correct approach – with Remastered collection, I love this game series even more than before.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
In summary, "Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft" offers a unique opportunity to revisit the nostalgia of the classics. Despite the setbacks, the journey continues to be engaging and filled with iconic moments, providing both old fans and new players an experience worthy of the legendary Lara Croft.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is the perfect little package if you want to jump into Lara Croft’s boots. Even if you’re a first-time player, you’ll get to experience the grandmother of action-adventure games, and as if in real life, you won’t have guides telling you what you’re looking for, and nothing telling you where to go next.
Tomb Raider I – III Remastered is a tour de force for the franchise. Revitalising the original games and thrusting Lara back into the limelight. These games not only stand the test of time but highlight some of the best of their original era as well with tight level design, cool stories that showcase a badass heroine and sound design that is iconic. Nintendo Switch is a great platform to revisit these three titles as the games run excellently and play quite easily into the pick-up and put-down nature of portable gaming. Pick this collection up!
Nostalgia is best served hot, and Tomb Raider I-III is serving it hot. Aspyr has done a great job in balancing respect for the original Tomb Raider trilogy while adding additional detail to areas and enhancing the context of scenes and ambience. While some aspects of the games have aged poorly to today’s standards, Aspyr’s fresh coat of paint and polish remedies these shortfalls.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is undoubtedly one of the best remasters, unreservedly throwing new players into challenges remembered only by older generations of gamers. It certainly feels like a fine nostalgic blow to the wallet or a tool for veteran gamers to educate their protégés, proudly saying, "This is how we played back in my day," while kids tease them for being ancient relics or for building the pyramids Lara Croft explores.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
With "Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft", we received a fantastic remaster that impressed us. It clearly shows that old classics can still shine in modern times. The "new" adventure of Lara Croft is simply great. However, you have to bear in mind that we're still dealing with old games here, so I have to say right at the beginning that you have to have a high frustration threshold when it comes to one or two jump passages. Apart from that and a few bugs, it's a nice remaster, which is why we'd like to see more of them at this point. Aspyr has produced a really successful game here.
Review in German | Read full review
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is a perfect example of how to and how not to remaster a classic. Visually, Aspyr's work is commendable, but gameplay-wise, little has been done to modernize the original trilogy. This collection is only for nostalgia seekers, as younger players will likely struggle to enjoy it.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is one of the best remastered we have played. It’s a tribute to the origins of the franchise (and consequently the genre). Not everyone will appreciate the three titles by playing them today for the first time, but the charm they exude is still undiminished. And as the old romantics that we are, sometimes that's all we need.
Review in Italian | Read full review
With Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft we received a fantastic remaster that impressed us. It clearly demonstrates that old classics can shine even today, after 28 years. Lara Croft's "new" adventure is simply fantastic. However, it must be kept in mind that these are still old school games, so we must say that there will be no shortage of trial and error sessions, especially when precise jumps are required. Apart from this and a few bugs, it is a workmanlike remaster, and we hope that other software houses will follow this example. Aspyr's product is truly successful.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Players who want to relive that original experience without having to hunt down a classic console and game will be served a high-octane dose of nostalgia.
To sum things up, I would say that this remaster was extremely well done with the attention to detail and the overall love paid off to the Tomb Raider franchise and its fans in order to produce this as its masterpiece. It’s a welcome improvement that both new and old players can find something to enjoy, and what returning players can come back to in order to fall in love with the series once again.
Ultimately, as a newcomer to the Tomb Raider series, I’m definitely a fan now, and the outstanding quality of these remasters is a big reason why. It got me into the first game with ease, and got me to try the others long enough to see their own individual merits and appreciate them. This may just be a simple drop into the game experience, but when the work to polish these up and look gorgeous was done as well as they could be, I still find these releases the best possible way I could have experienced these classics.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Staring Lara Croft had to do something terrible not to impress me. I loved the originals and I adore the remastered titles. My only complaint is the modern control system. However, this is a small price to pay for such a great experience. Accordingly, I love it and I recommend buying it here! Relive the early Tomb Raider titles. Explore the globe, solve problems, and become a great adventurer.
While not perfect, Tomb Raider Remastered makes these classic and difficult games more accessible than ever while still keeping the original gameplay and graphics available for die-hard veterans of the series.
Whether you are exploring these games for the very first time and just want to see what all the hype is about, or you’re a veteran player who’s ready to be hauled back to the 90’s, nostalgia goggles in hand, ready to reminisce on a time when gaming was a little simpler, anyone who’s a self-proclaimed gamer should try this series at least once, and Aspyr have made this Tomb Raider Remastered collection the definitive way to do so.