Ah, Lara Croft… our beloved tomb-raiding queen is back (again). Because clearly, a series that’s been milked more times than a cow on a dairy farm just needed another remaster. So here we are, with Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, dropping on February 14, 2025. Yes, Valentine’s Day. You can now ditch the roses and chocolates and romance Lara instead.
A Remaster of a Remaster?
In case you missed it, the remastered versions of Tomb Raider I-III were released in 2024, and some genius at Aspyr decided, “Hey, let’s keep going!” So, we’re getting the next trilogy remastered, featuring Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and the (drumroll, please) controversial Angel of Darkness.
Did anyone actually enjoy Angel of Darkness when it first came out? The game that nearly buried the franchise? No? Well, here’s your chance to revisit it and pretend it wasn’t that bad. And of course, this time it comes with remastered visuals and—get this—a Photo Mode! So now you can capture Lara’s demise in HD, because let’s face it, she’s probably going to fall off cliffs again.
Why Remaster?
Let’s be real for a moment. You might be asking, “Do I need this remaster?” It’s a fair question. If you’re someone who relishes watching Lara’s polygonal glory in 1999 graphics, you’ll love the classic mode. But for the rest of us, who’d prefer Lara look less like she was crafted from LEGO bricks, the remastered visuals will bring her and her adventures into the modern era.
Global adventures are included, from Egyptian tombs to shadowy Paris streets. Want to feel nostalgic while suffering through ancient control schemes? Good news: you can toggle between the tank controls and modern ones. (Yes, we still remember those janky old controls that made you walk like a robot.)
What’s New?
Aside from the visual upgrades, here’s what you’re really getting:
- Boss health bars: Because how else would you know you’re doing anything in a boss fight?
- 150+ trophies: For those who live to collect imaginary digital rewards, here’s plenty to keep you busy.
- Photo Mode: Yep, because nothing says “classic gaming” like pausing the action to strike a pose.
And if that’s not enough to get your heart racing (sarcasm intended), they’ve packed remastered sound and modern controls, so you can at least move smoothly while Lara gets crushed by falling debris… again.
Is It Worth It?
Okay, real talk: is this worth the $29.99 price tag? If you’re a die-hard Tomb Raider fan with an affinity for all things retro, then sure, go for it. But if you’re expecting these remasters to magically fix Angel of Darkness, maybe manage those expectations. It was a flawed game then, and no amount of pretty textures is going to change that.
Conclusion
Look, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is here for the fans who want to relive the glory days (or for the masochists who want to suffer through the clunky controls once more). Will it bring in new fans? Probably not. But hey, at least they’ve made it look better. Maybe that’s all we can ask for nowadays.
So go ahead, pre-order it. Or don’t. Just make sure you’re ready for February 14, 2025—because Lara’s coming back… again.
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