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Dive into our Lara Croft Guardian Of Light Android Review to find out what makes this action-adventure game stand out. Combining the best of the Tomb Raider franchise, including exploration, discovery, platforming, and puzzle-solving, this game offers engaging character progression and fast-paced combat. Experience the thrill of human cooperation and competition as you uncover all the exciting details. Don’t miss out—read our Lara Croft Guardian Of Light Android Review to make an informed decision!

The game was played on a Pixel Pro 7

Lara Croft Guardian Of Light Android Review Pros:

  • Decent console-quality graphics.
  • 3.74GB download size.
  • Googleplay achievements.
  • Controller support.
  • Google Cloud integration to back up saves.
  • Full touchscreen support.
  • Performance mode (60/120Hz, depending on device)
  • The full game and all released DLC.
  • Keyboard & mouse support.
  • Action adventure gameplay.
  • Tutorial pop-ups as you play.
  • Co-op multiplayer support.
  • Three game combat difficulties – Easy, normal, and hard.
  • Shooting is a twin-stick controller that requires no need to press a fire button as it’s automatic.
  • Beautiful locations.
  • Puzzles and combat are the name of the game.
  • Hidden Collectibles to be found.
  • Isometric camera view in a full 3D game world.
  • Plays in landscape mode only.
  • You can customize the touch controls and move all the elements and buttons around freely.
  • Jump and roll can be touchscreen gestures or replaced with buttons. Two joystick styles (Trackpad and Joystick).
  • Power saver mode or you can turn on fancy graphics.
  • Subtitles support.
  • Handy how-to-play section to brush up on the tutorials, controls, and mechanics.
  • In-game character interactions and FMV sequences.
  • Each level has a set of objectives and can be replayed.
  • Works flawlessly with the controller, plugging it up changes the prompts and menu icons to that of the controller.
  • Playing with a controller is the best way to experience the game.
  • The definitive version of the game.
  • The 3 DLC packs that are included:
    • Things that go boom
    • All the Trappings
    • Hazardous Reunion
  • The puzzles are really well-designed and very satisfying when the penny drops.
  • Perfectly playable in single player but co-op makes it more of an experience.
  • I love the flow of the game using spears to create platforms, and a grappling hook to propel yourself around, it really shows off how big the areas are despite looking small.
  • Massive screen-filling boss fights and encounters.
  • A great story that slots straight into the history of Lara Croft.
  • It’s great to have every piece of DLC available from the off.
  • The menus are tight and compact so you know what’s what.

Lara Croft Guardian Of Light Android Review Cons:

  • Plays in landscape mode only.
  • DLC Not included for licensing reasons:
    • Kane and Lynch Character Pack
    • Raziel and Kain Character Pack
  • The game only offers 12 achievements and that includes DLCs.
  • I have had the game crash a lot and come up with the send crash report text. It can happen in any menu or at any time during play and it’s an immediate shutdown of the game.
  • You cannot remap the controls for the controller.
  • At times due to the size and darkness of the screen, you can miss things.
  • No real advancement of the game it’s just a complete package.

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Lara Croft Guardian Of Light:

Official website.

Developer: Crystal Dynamics

Publisher: Feral Interactive

Store Links – 

Googleplay Store

Supported Devices And Requirements:

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light require Android 12 or later. You need 4GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues.

Supported and tested devices:

  • Google Pixel 3 / 3 XL / 4 / 4 XL / 4a 5G / 5 / 6 / 6 Pro / 6a / 7 / 7 Pro / 7a / 8 / 8 Pro / 8a / 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL
  • Google Pixel Tablet
  • Honor 90
  • Huawei Honor 200 Lite
  • Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2
  • Motorola Edge 40 / 40 Neo / 50 Pro
  • Motorola Moto G100
  • Nothing Phone (1)
  • OnePlus 10 Pro 5G / 11 / 12 / 7 / 8 / 8T / 9
  • OnePlus Nord 2 5G / Nord 4
  • OnePlus Pad / Pad 2
  • OPPO Find X8 Pro
  • OPPO Reno4 Z 5G
  • REDMAGIC 9 Pro
  • Redmi 10 5G
  • Redmi Note 9T / 11 Pro+ 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A32 5G / A33 5G / A34 5G / A54
  • Samsung Galaxy M53
  • Samsung Galaxy Note10 / Note10+ / Note20 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10+ / S10e / S20 / S20+ / S21 5G / S21 Ultra 5G / S22 / S22 Ultra / S22+ / S23 / S23 Ultra / S23+ / S24 / S24 Ultra / S24+
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 / S7 / S8 / S8 Ultra / S8+ / S9
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 / Fold4
  • Sony Xperia 1 III / 1 IV
  • Sony Xperia 5 II
  • uleFone Armor 12S
  • Xiaomi 12 / 12T / 13T Pro / 13T
  • Xiaomi Pad 5
  • Xiaomi Poco F3 / F5 / F6 / M4 Pro / X3 Pro / X6 Pro
  • ZTE nubia Z70 Ultra

Summary

The game impresses with its console-quality graphics and manageable download size of 3.74GB. Notable features include Google Play achievements and support for controllers, with Google Cloud integration ensuring save data is backed up. It offers full touchscreen support, housing the complete game and all released DLCs. The action-adventure gameplay is enhanced by tutorial pop-ups, while co-op multiplayer support is a fantastic addition. Players can choose between three combat difficulties—easy, normal, and hard—and benefit from an intuitive twin-stick shooting mechanic that eliminates the need to press a fire button.

Beautiful locations set the stage for a blend of puzzles and combat, with hidden collectibles adding to the allure. The isometric camera view in a fully 3D game world creates an immersive landscape mode experience. Customizable touch controls and gesture options for actions like jumping and rolling offer players flexibility. The game caters to diverse preferences with a power saver mode and the option to activate fancy graphics. Subtitles support and a handy how-to-play section further enhance accessibility, and the in-game character interactions and FMV sequences add to the narrative depth.

Each level comes with a set of objectives that can be replayed, and the game works flawlessly with a controller, automatically adjusting prompts and menu icons when one is plugged in. While single-player mode is enjoyable, co-op play enriches the experience further. Labelled as the definitive version, the game shines with well-designed, satisfying puzzles. However, it has some drawbacks. The game offers only 12 achievements, including DLCs. Frequent crashes disrupt gameplay, requiring immediate shutdowns. The inability to remap controller controls, and occasional visibility issues due to screen size and darkness are other downsides. Additionally, there’s no real advancement in the game—it’s merely a complete package.

In conclusion, this game blends impressive visuals and engaging gameplay elements, offering a rich experience with minor setbacks. Despite the flaws, it’s a great pick for both single and multiplayer enthusiasts, making this not only the best co-op game on Android but also one of the ports of a game on Android.

“An immersive adventure that fits right in your pocket”

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!