Tomb Raiderhas been a tumultuous series with numerous different eras that featureLara Croft in all kinds of adventures. However, since the series has been running since 1996, some earlier games have been forgotten. This is especially true when compared to the more popular later additions to the series.
But with the success of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, it seems that fans are clearly happy to take a plunge into Lara’s older adventures. So, from least needed to the most wanted, here are the numerous games that could do with some polishing up from a remaster.
6Tomb Raider: Angel Of Darkness
Not Lara’s Finest Adventure
Although one of the more popular games for a remaster, Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness is a game that needs much more than some new graphics and modern controls. The game is known for being notoriously buggy, with a troubled development process that saw a lot of content and corners cut. As a result, instead of a remaster, it’d perhaps be better if this game had a remake.
If it was made from the ground up, like Tomb Raider: Anniversary, then it could stand a chance at getting the recognition some die-hard fans believe it deserves. But, until then, a remaster could help, but a remake would help even more.
5Tomb Raider: Chronicles
Another Odd Set Of Adventures
Another one of Lara’s more controversial adventures, Tomb Raider: Chronicles takes place after Lara is thought to be dead. The story has a framing device where Winston and other associates of Lara come together after her funeral to discuss her many adventures, leading us to replay them in flashbacks.
The structure of the game is a little odd to say the least, and the stories being told weren’t the most engaging. It did also have its fair share of technical issues that perhaps would also better deserve a full remake than a remaster.
4Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light / Temple Of Osiris
Underrated Spin-Offs That Deserve More
Tomb Raider does feature its fair share of spin-offs, with some of these being the isometric arcade adventures known as Lara Croft and The Guardian Of Light along with its sequel Lara Croft and The Temple Of Osiris.
These co-op focused games would definitely benefit from some remasters, especially to give them more exposure and improve the visuals, which can sometimes appear grainy and blurry during gameplay. It would also be great if such remasters perhaps changed the games to be full 3D, giving you a chance to enjoy the first co-op Tomb Raider adventures in all their glory.
3Tomb Raider: Legend
One Of The Best Games In The Series
Since it was announced that the different games were going to appear in a unified timeline, it only makes sense then to have some remasters of Lara’s other adventures to further showcase what could be considered canon or not. Tomb Raider: Legend would definitely benefit from this, as the game is still very contradictory with the story it tells of Lara’s parents.
The reboot was lauded by fans and critics alike who thought it appealed to old fans but also got a ton ofnew people into the games. Its popularity would mean it’s a great opportunity to have the game get remastered. The design for Lara from this game is also one of the best in the series — being able to see her with updated visuals or perhaps even a combination between Survivor-trilogy Lara and the Legend era would be great.
2Tomb Raider: Underworld
A Great But Glitchy Experience
Perhaps one of the most deserving games for a remaster would be Tomb Raider: Underworld. When the game launched, it received positive reviews, but the biggest issues were the technical problems with lag spikes, crashes, and numerous glitches. Furthermore, the DLC had some pretty important moments to the overall plot. A remaster would benefit from having such DLC included with the base game so players can get the chance to experience the full story.
Tomb Raider: Underworld also features the oldest we’ve ever seen Lara Croft — in her early 40s — so it could be good to see what Lara was last up to andhow she’s changed.
1Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
Definitely One For The History Books
The best classic game of them all, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is a masterpiece that desperately needs some updating so it can be pulled up to the standards of modern gaming. The game was originally meant to be the final adventure of Lara Croft, setting her up to die toward the end and featuring one of her most powerful foes, the Egyptian God Set.
From the backstory we get of Lara to the dread and horror of its much darker story, The Last Revelation would be a great game to modernise with better visuals and cutscenes so that newer fans can get to play one of Lara’s absolute best adventures yet. Years later, the game still manages to hold up, so you can only imagine just how much more impressive it would be if it was overhauled with better graphics, controls, and gameplay mechanics.
