Tomb Raider 1+2+3

I went in expecting a museum piece and got something tougher. The first three Tomb Raider games are pure puzzle-solving wrapped around combat encounters that demand actual tactical positioning. Lara's movement feels clunky by today's standards, those tank controls will frustrate anyone weaned on modern third-person games, but once you accept the deliberate, grid-based level design, there's a peculiar elegance to solving tombs. The real gatekeep isn't the controls; it's that these games expect you to figure things out without breadcrumbs. If you're chasing nostalgia or curious about where action-adventure design came from, this collection is worth the friction. The camera fights you as much as enemies do, and some late-game difficulty spikes feel unfair even in context. But the core loop of exploration, platforming, and strategic combat still holds up better than you'd think. Just go in knowing you're playing artifacts, not remakes.

Alex · Scout Team

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