Tomb Raider is one of the most beloved sagas in video game history. And she just got some huge news during the Nintendo Direct.
The first Tomb Raider game was released in 1996, and it has been an undeniable success ever since. Featuring the iconic character of Lara Croft, an archaeologist who explores ruins and solves complex puzzles while battling various enemies. It was the perfect recipe for success. It was enough to be entitled to 2 other episodes, from 1997 and 1998. The first games in the Tomb Raider series inspire deep nostalgia for various reasons and for many it is the symbol of a very first experience. video game. Aware of this hype, the Aspyr studio, known for its ports of Civilization VI, has just revealed an excellent surprise during the Nintendo Direct: a remaster of the first 3 games.
A surprise announcement for Tomb Raider
Far from being ridiculous, this remaster is rather attractive and will undoubtedly arouse the desire of nostalgic fans. Those who spent part of their childhood exploring the worlds of Tomb Raider will find there the range of emotions that went from laughter to fear (let’s face it, especially fear). Lara Croft is now much less polygonal than at the time, and the graphics display notable success, thanks to in-depth work on lighting effects and textures. However, it is worth remembering that this is a remaster and not a remake; thus, the visual rendering, although significantly improved, will not be at the level of the latest opuses such as Shadow of the Tomb Raider. You can get an idea by watching the video below:
The other surprise is that the release is scheduled for soon: on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024 on Nintendo Switch. A date with Lara cannot be refused. Long live Tomb Raider. To make matters worse, this version even includes bonus levels. Not bad is not it ? On the other hand, we do not yet know if this remaster is also planned for other consoles and the PC.
That do you think of this revelation regarding the saga? Are you a fan of this type of remaster?