Best Of
All the craze once began withTomb Raider(1996).
The game introduced beloved Lara Croft to the world, who quickly became a pop culture phenomenon.
Graphics and mechanic improvements aside, how does each game in the compilation compare?
Keep reading to see how we rank all the games in Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered.
Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business (1998)
The first-everTomb Raiderexpansion didnt quite cheer up the masses.
Sure, you did get a few interesting jumps and tricks.
Is it worth playing, though?
It follows Lara into a hidden realm in Alaska in search of, alas, the golden mask.
Overall, the second expansion pack was a solid one.
Of course, the sequel base game still offers a better experience.
Yet, the expansions add a tad more interesting levels to keep your adrenaline juices flowing post-credits.
You enjoy well-designed levels that look stunning.
Its secret areas stand tall above all else, with intriguing elements to discover.
Youre also constantly challenged, with certain parts of the game proving more difficult.
All in good fun, though, with lots of fun locations and ideas to unravel.
Unfortunately,Tomb Raider 3is the least favorite for most fans of the game.
It is still a solid game that is built upon its predecessors.
Otherwise, it still remains a viable romp worthy of checking out, especially forTomb Raiderfans.
Further, the developing team added improvements to the originals gameplay.
you’re able to drive for one, plus the plot feels more engaging.
Still, the sequel’s attempts to expand on the original dont go unnoticed.
You explore bigger and better environments.
You even go outside in the sun, engaging in more action and driveaways.
The maps look more detailed.
Gunplay extended beyond the caves and tombs.
For some, it took away the essence ofTomb Raider, but others welcomed a more well-rounded experience.
But at the time,Tomb Raider(1996) aimed to kindly.
The games story doesnt quite hit the mark.
But thats totally fine, as the core experience lies in the adventures.
Lara Croft makes up for any issues with the plot as a strong female protagonist with an intriguing personality.
At its core, though, the same experience remains, inducing the proper nostalgia you need.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
