Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered brings together the first three entries of the classic series about archaeologist Lara Croft from the nineties — Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II, and Tomb Raider III — into a single collection with upgraded graphics, modern controls, and a range of period bonus materials. Players can switch on the fly at any time between the original, blockier nineties-era graphics and the reworked textures, models, and lighting, allowing a direct comparison of just how much the remaster has transformed the original look while keeping the exact same level design for each stage.

Gameplay-wise, the collection remains faithful to the original games — an emphasis on precise platforming acrobatics, solving spatial puzzles in vast tombs and temples, and combat against wildlife and human opponents alike, complemented by Lara Croft's signature rigid, grid-locked movement that still defines the survival-adventure genre to this day. On PS5, the remaster benefits from smooth performance and fast loading, eliminating the long pauses between levels that were typical of the original releases on older hardware.

After its 2024 release, the collection received largely positive reviews for its sensitive approach to the source material and the scope of the included period content, including soundtracks, artwork, and other materials straight from the games' development. For players who already know the classic entries, it's a nostalgic reminder of the genre's beginnings; for new audiences, it's an accessible gateway to understanding why Tomb Raider became one of the most influential series in the history of action-adventure games. Making all three classic entries available in a single collection also lets players trace the series' evolution from its origins through the first sequel to the more ambitious, technically demanding third installment in one continuous stretch, without having to hunt down the original, now hard-to-find releases.

Why play it: For players wanting to trace the series' evolution from its origins to the third entry in one continuous stretch, with rich period bonus content and no need to hunt down now hard-to-find originals.