Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Review on Xbox Series S: Is It Worth Reliving the Classics?

by Jim Smale · Published February 14, 2025 · Updated February 13, 2025

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Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Review Pros:

Decent graphics where you can switch between classic and modern filters.
11.6GB download size.
1000 Gamerscore for each game so 3000 Gamerscore total with 168 achievements.
Ten save slots per game.
You can register the game to your Aspyr account with a QR code in the menu.
Three games in one – Tomb Raider Chronicles, Tomb Raider The Angel Of Darkness, and Tomb Raider The Last Revelation.
The main menu lets you switch between games and you can quit any game to return here.
Graphics settings – Retro FPS and pickups are highlighted. (each game can be changed individually)
Invert the axis and sensitivity slider along with a dead zone slider.
The ammo counter can be turned on and off on paper paper-game basis.
Quick save is available for each game.
Classic soundtracks that invoke nostalgia.
Indicator options for – action and boss health bars.
Each game has a running demo in the background.
A fantastic collection of some of the best Tomb Raider games and a must for owners of the first collection.
Control options – tank or modern controls, combat mode set to toggle or hold, dash/duck, and slide to run set to on or off.
Shortcuts menu command menu for actions like photo mode, HD/SD switch, quick save and quick load, use flare, turn on guns like the desert eagle and grappling gun and use med kits.
Swap graphics with a button press on the fly.
A full 3D game world with 360-degree camera control.
You play in the third person with the occasional first-person view.
Full photo mode integration.
Tomb Raider The Last Revelation has the game and the bonus Times Exclusive content which can be played straight away.
Fast loading times.
Cutscenes are a mix of in-game and FMV.
Subtitles are standard.
You can swap graphic style mid-character interactions.
Changing the graphic style also changes the font of the subtitles.
Fully voiced characters.
Each game has an engrossing storyline.
Save and load when you want.
Each game has a brief tutorial introduction for the actions etc.
Costumes and any accessories for your character are unlocked from the start and can be changed within the game menu at any time.
The pause menu will show how many secrets you have found and how many are left.
Stats screen for each game.
Each game plays really well and the modern controls work surprisingly well.
Beautiful locations to explore and each one is open enough to encourage exploration.
Massive boss fight sequences.
Healthbar system and you use small or large medkits to replenish health.
Many acrobatic moves from flips to swan dives to cartwheels and handstands.
This is the definitive way to experience these games.

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Review Cons:

You cannot skip or fast-forward character interactions.
No way to remap the controls.
The games don’t offer any museum-like features such as game history or any tidbits of info.
You cannot view the controls.
When The game does the tutorial stuff it doesn’t say what buttons to press so it’s a guessing game.
Performance is not smooth and goes a bit juddery as you run around built-up areas.
It has sections where there are no sound effects that should clearly be there.

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered:

Official website.

Developer: Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics

Publisher: Aspyr

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