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.
There's a lot of heart and dedication on display here, but the later Tomb Raider games issues are still on display.
A new way to experience 3 Tomb Raider classic games
Even though the ancient game mechanics have been patched up with modern control systems, they still fall short in many ways and even introduce new issues. As a result, in this state, the game appeals to no one except its most dedicated masochistic fans. On top of that, all the games in the package happen to be among the worst in the series.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Tomb Raider IV V VI Remastered is a generous package that makes those games accessible for the fans of the series for the modern devices, but it feels just that
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It's hard to imagine anyone buying Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered because they like the games themselves, as no amount of visual polishing can save this trio of decent to mediocre, and mediocre to awful action-adventures. That been said, if you are into the collecting side of the hobby, and especially if a fan of all things Lara Croft, Aspyr's creation definitely has a place on your shelve.
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.
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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.
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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. 🏺
Without a doubt, the Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered collection is the ideal way to revisit/relive Lara Croft's adventures.
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“Tomb of England is quality art at its best."
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With how uneven the core games are in Tomb Raider Remastered IV – VI, it would be incredibly easy to dismiss this and tell you to avoid purchasing, but it’s a lot more nuanced than that. The Last Revelation is a genuinely great game that is only made better by the improvements this package builds in, and Chronicles is a solid continuation of a formula that suffers from being a little too similar to what went before. Even The Angel of Darkness, though without much merit as a video game, serves as a fascinating insight into the eventual downfall of classic Tomb Raider. How appealing that is will depend on how much attachment you have to the series, or video game preservation as a whole and while I would advise casual Tomb Raider fans to avoid, there’s a lot to love here for anyone who does want to explore classic Lara and video game history in a lovingly put together package.
Although Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is the black sheep of the series, each title is unique enough to stand on their own, and offer a different gameplay experience along the way. The Last Revelation is tomb raiding at its finest, Chronicles is a more relaxed experience with self contained levels, and The Angel of Darkness is a crazy twist of a story, with classic PC adventure game elements mixed in with its stealth gameplay; none of them are bad games by far, and they each offer dozens of hours of content to complete. While some may prefer the original Trilogy over it, others might be surprised to learn the second half is their true favorite.
Obviously, if Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered hits your nostalgia just right, none of that matters, and you’ll enjoy getting the chance to play some old favourites again on modern hardware. But without that sense of nostalgia, you’ll be left with a trio of games that weren’t all that good first time around, and it’s hard to imagine you’ll find them very worthwhile.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Collection does exactly what the previous collection did; bundles together a couple of beloved (and one not as much beloved) classics, exactly how they were years ago. With the option to play in much higher fidelity and modernised control schemes, or how it was designed originally. It’s not a perfect collection and these aren’t my favourites in the series, but it’s still nice to have more games being updated, preserved, and accessible.
A mandatory purchase, even only for the first two titles
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By improving three iconic games with fresh visuals and modern features, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered appeals to new players and makes fans nostalgic. Though not a perfect restoration, it's an interesting trip across Lara's past.