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

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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.

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Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered:

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Developer: Aspyr, Crystal Dynamics

Publisher: Aspyr

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