Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Reviews
In the end, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is less essential than last year's Tomb Raider collection, entirely because the games are inferior. While The Last Revelation remains one of the franchise's better entries, Chronicles is merely decent, and The Angel of Darkness is subpar. Still, thanks to control and graphics options, paired with the 60 fps boost, this newest compilation represents the superior way to experience these titles.
The first trilogy collection was a solid release of nothing but hits with minor roughness to the remaster. It got patched up and became better and hopefully, that might be the case for IV-VI, because it does not seem finished yet. Having retro graphics run at 60 fps is a wonderful option to have and the photo mode is still lots of fun. Even the alternate controls are an interesting way to replay these.
Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered brings together three games from different eras, each with varying levels of quality at the time of their original release. If you're new to these classics, the collection offers a solid experience. However, for those who have already played them, there isn't much new to discover.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered doesn't try to apologise for the mistakes of the games in this collection, nor does it try to turn them into a new product. Rather, it brings you a quality dose of nostalgia for a time when everything was simpler, only the games were more challenging. It does, however, serve them up in the most digestible form for today's consoles and PCs, and will delight you with the little additions.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Applying the same fundamentals as the previous trilogy, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered allows us to revisit the darkest games in the franchise. Longtime fans will certainly approve it, but, despite efforts such as options for modern controls, new players will likely have a hard time adjusting to these relics from the past.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered takes a few steps forward and a few steps backward from the previous Remastered collection. The games are a little more open, so you won't get many camera issues, but the games still haven't been retuned to handle the mechanics of the modern controls. The frame rate issue when switching between graphical modes has been fixed, and there are a few new mechanics. Some previously cut content makes the games feel like there has been some evolution. The problem is that the games don't feel as good as the trio of titles that came before it. From a preservationist perspective, it's fine to have these titles in a more accessible form. If you have some nostalgia related to these titles, then you might get a kick out of replaying them with a modern lens. Those who are discovering these games for the first time will wonder what the fuss was all about.
I'm very happy to now have remastered editions of the first 6 Tomb Raider games even if those included in this collection aren't of the same level of quality as the iconic first 3. The poor lighting and lack of extras doesn't help but they're still highly enjoyable games overall. 🏺
While the technical issues held the game back for me, there was enough action and adventure to say that collectors and fans of the series may want to take a look at this new set but hardcore gamers may have different expectations and be disappointed.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is an excellent remaster of both the best entry in the series and some of the worst.
It is however a package that is nice for hardcore fans of the franchise, but also those who want to rediscover the most advanced classic Tomb Raider (IV, that is), the bizarre piece of gaming history that is Angel of Darkness… and also Tomb Raider V, I guess. Sometimes, even missable games are worth a solid remaster.
With Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, three more classics from video game history have been given an attractive face-lift. The graphical implementation scores well and the modern controls make it easier for us to plunge into Lara's adventurer once again. However, if you want to play old-school, you can also opt for the tank controls and graphics of the original. Whether you're an experienced adventurer or a budding archaeologist, the remastered version is highly recommended to everyone, especially because of the unbelievably fantastic locations and the dense atmosphere with its unique selling point. Nevertheless, you have to get used to the somewhat fiddly controls and dusty gameplay. From today's perspective, the typical macho slogans from the 2000s are of course a little too much of a good thing and Angel of Darkness is not really convincing in the remastered version either.
Review in German | Read full review
Tomb Raider IV-V-V-VI Remastered is a correct remastering and the best way to play these three great titles starring Lara Croft. The improved controls and updated graphics make it possible for new generations to enjoy these titles. Perhaps the improvements are a little short, because aspects such as the cinematics or dubbing remain identical to the original titles, but a good job has been done. The sixth installment, despite being the most worked in terms of controls and improved mechanics, is still quite irregular.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is a nice nostalgia package for those who grew up with the original Tomb Raider games. Aspyr added a few interesting perks here and there across all three games, especially for Angel of Darkness where they added cut content and improved the story telling; among other perks. While these are more approachable than the previous remastered trilogy, they still show their age. Players with the patience and curious about exploring Lara Croft’s past, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is a good option.
This remaster makes these games easier to revisit, but don’t expect a full modernization. The core experience is still rough in places, but if you’re up for the challenge, it’s still worth diving in.
Two top-tier, nostalgic adventure games that will delight both old and new Tomb Raider fans…and a third game that won’t do any of that.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is a title I can wholeheartedly recommend only to the biggest fans of the series and hardcore retro enthusiasts. It’s by no means a bad game, but it should have been better adapted to modern standards. I believe that Lara Croft’s classic adventures deserve proper remasters, not just a slight facelift that improves textures and boosts resolution.
Review in Polish | Read full review
The work done by Aspyr for the old Tomb Raiders is impeccable. The only downside is that, as they advanced in technical aspects, they ended up with the less interesting titles from the first wave of the franchise, which is not their fault, but rather a result of the original design of these games. For those who are true Tomb Raider fans and have the patience for the controls of these games, it’s still an unmissable trilogy to relive the nostalgia, even though they are not as good as the first three.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is easily the best way to play all three of these games. They’ve never looked better, never played better, and in the case of Angel of Darkness, are manageable now and even have cut content. But all these games are brutal, tough challenges that will punish and frustrate. They’re not always fun, they’re definitely pretty rough, and don’t quite have the same standard of quality as the early trilogy. Still, Aspyr have done an incredible job with the games – better than the last time out – the price of history is well worth it, and they’ve somehow made this forgotten trilogy at least slightly more enjoyable than they were before. One cannot fault the efforts of remastering at all, even if you are at odds with the content.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered turns out to be a “curious” but nonetheless interesting operation that celebrates the legendary figure of Lara Croft and tries to make the most controversial period of her saga usable to a new generation of gamers. Although the remastering is top-notch and succeeds in making these video games more accessible and visually pleasing without altering too much of their original spirit, the heart of the problem remains the same: The Last Revelation, Chronicles and The Angel of Darkness failed to do justice to Lara 20 years ago and certainly will not succeed now.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered follows in the footsteps of its predecessor as expected. Unfortunately, the improved visual and modified controls probably won't be enough to anyone other than the fans of the series, because of nostalgia to original collection.
Review in Slovak | Read full review