Tomb Raider

Lara Croft is back on Xbox this week with a remaster of her original trilogy by Aspyr. Before we get into what other critics thought about Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, be sure to check out our review here on Pure Xbox first.

While we didn't necessarily agree with every decision made in the remaster collection, it still does a good job retaining the feel of the original trilogy and is well worth a look for longtime fans of the series.

Now, here's what other critics had to say:

Push Square (8/10)

"Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft is a lovingly crafted compilation which may set a new standard for PS1 re-releases moving forward. Based on the original source code, this trilogy flawlessly reframes three iconic PS1 puzzle platformers as you remember them – warts and all. While you will need patience to navigate this trilogy of globe-trotting escapades, the upgraded art style sticks closely to Core Design’s intended vision and it’s a genuine pleasure to experience these 90s classics on all-new hardware."

PC Gamer (78/100)

"Tomb Raider Remastered is an impressive and authentic update. Too authentic in some places, though."

Xbox Achievements (80/100)

"As difficult as it might be to go back and discover those games you once loved haven't dated as well as you might have hoped, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is a wonderfully faithful and reverential collection of three classics, and nigh-on essential for new players and misty-eyed nostalgics alike."

Hardcore Gamer (7/10)

"Tomb Raider I-III Remastered finds itself in a tough spot because what it aims to do is replicate the original trilogy with all of its content on modern hardware and it does it well. The biggest problem it faces is that the new coat of paint is largely just that — the core gameplay is still rooted in early 3D jankiness and feels awkward to play now — and in some ways, it's harder to wrap your mind around it now since no control scheme offered up feelings as natural as anything featured in a Tomb Raider game since the PS2 days onward."

RadioTimes (60/10)

"These are still great games and this is a nice way to play them, but don’t go expecting a sleek and beautiful package that feels like a modern game. If you want to play a truly modern Tomb Raider, you might be better off with the Square Enix reboot trilogy from a few years back."

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