Spoiler Territory: Angel of Darkness.

I downloaded this specifically for Angel of Darkness and everyone knows how real the hype was. I loved LR and C, but AoD was what I wanted to see since they said how much they fixed, so for everyone going into it for the same reasons, here is the good and the bad.

The Good:
*The modern controls make this game much more playable. It can still be buggy at times, but amazing to where it was.
*The restored voice lines fill a lot of the gaps, but NOT all (I will get to that).
*The "new" training area was a blast.
*The graphics (partially - will get to that too) are very nice to look at most of the time.
*The nostalgia was incredible - Some areas had me going "This was not here before!". Some enemies have been added as well. Where there used to be 2, there are now 3.
*The dual pistols and variants thereof.
*Kurtis's new abilities (Even though they are not all that useful).
*The quicksave feature.
*The attempts at fixing the story (Verner's cane holding the Obscura Engravings) and Bouchard explaining more about why they are in Prague).
*The Pawnshop and the Herbalist being usable. No longer do I have to finish the game with 3 or 4 bottles of cognac in Lara's backpack.

The Bad:
**Final Spoiler Warning**
*Lara still knows who Karel is in the end of the game without him ever being mentioned, met, or talked about.
*The added content is limited to only the "new" training area. No new areas apart from that.
*The continuity is still kind of strange. 2 Crowbars, 2 Rebreathers, 2 Ticket Office Keys etc.
*Combat is still clunky, even with the modern controls - Especially with Kurtis's new abilities.
*The incompleteness of the graphics overhaul. A LOT of the characters are not remodeled and sometimes honestly it was hard to tell which of the 2 graphics I was using. There are no new lighting or terrain effects.
*Sound Bugs. When I would perform a quick turn or move some objects, the sound it makes would start looping endlessly.
*The FMVs are not upscaled or anything and are still the same old models. Literally directly out of the original game.
*Lack of new content apart from the above-mentioned: Lara walking differently when her health is low, new cutscenes, interactions outfits etc. Sadly don't expect too much. There is nothing like that.
*Lack of Settings: At some points, the game was VERY dark and there is no setting to change the brightness. Also some controls cannot be used as remaps. This one is a nit-pick, but I always set walk in all my games to Caps Lock. I was unable to do that, which made diving impossible (CTRL, ALT, Space and Directional Key).
*No streamlining of the menu interface. Using health items is still a chore, especially with the added poison mechanic.
*Overall Bugs: Dropping the crate of meat was very buggy. Even after I had dropped it, it returned to the top, leaving the bloodied water there for no reason, and I could drop it again. Enemy AI still being odd at times. Lara falling through walls into the endless gaming void when letting go from certain ledges etc.
*The New Game+: Sadly don't expect Lara to have all her abilities with New Game+, or even the ability to sprint. It's simply not there.
*Edit: I forgot to mention this - The fixed camera angles and the modern controls do NOT mix. I started with LR now, and noticed it there as well.

What my review means to say is - I loved playing AoD again, but I was disappointed at the same time. I appreciate everything new and everything that has been fixed, but I was expecting more from it. I did not expect them to fix the entire game, but I was expecting answers to questions we have had for all these years, upgrades that are more noticeable, more content and more streamlining. I still highly recommend it, but I hope future patches will address these issues.

TL;DR; If you’re coming into this remaster expecting a fully polished seamless experience, you’ll likely be disappointed. This is a remaster after all, so yes, the core mechanics of these games still show their age. Don’t expect miracles. But if you’re open to games with strong atmospheres, deep lore, and some interesting risks, there’s plenty to appreciate here. I DO recommend these games but be aware of their flaws before diving in AND expect to struggle at times.

This is a solid remaster, you don't need any mods or config file changes to be able to play the games anymore. Works great on both PC and Steam Deck. Even if you play the games with old graphics, higher frame rate and wide screen support gives you a smoother performance.

+ One quick tip for all, save often! There's quicksave now, so F5 here F5 there. Don't be shy.



What I truly love about TRIV is that it channels the same feeling of solitude that made the first game so unforgettable. There’s no overwhelming chatter or distractions, just the sound of Lara’s footsteps echoing through vast, ancient chambers and the occasional creak of something mysterious in the distance. You’re truly immersed in the atmosphere—like the tombs are your only companions.

BUT, it can be a hard game with some of the most complex puzzles in the series. While that’s a huge strength, it’s also a major flaw for some players. The game is filled with intricate puzzles that span multiple locations. The beauty of it is that these puzzles are deeply tied to the world around you, and solving them feels like uncovering an ancient secret, piece by piece. But here’s the kicker: if you miss a key item or an important clue, you're in for a world of pain. Suddenly, you’re stuck in a section with no way to proceed, and the only solution is to backtrack across several levels. It’s a test of patience and memory, and if you didn’t catch a subtle hint or miss that one key item, you might end up wasting hours of your life running around trying to find the mistake.

Also, be mindful of the traps. It’s very classic Tomb Raider, and it’s set in Egypt, so what do you expect really? You better believe the traps here are as old as the tombs themselves, designed to keep tomb robbers like Lara (and you) out of their secrets.



This is the often-overlooked chapter in Lara Croft’s epic saga. It may not get as much love as Tomb Raider 1-4, but trust me, this game has so much to offer and deserves more recognition. Chronicles is like a collection of Lara’s adventures. It’s a series of flashbacks that dive deep into different moments of Lara’s past, ranging from her earliest adventures to more recent ones. This variety makes every level feel different—some focus solely on stealth, while others center on adventuring. There’s even a ‘horror’ level.

Since each level represents a different memory, your inventory changes with each one. This means that medkits and ammo you pick up won’t carry over to the next level, so be mindful of this.

This brings us to one of the main issues in the game.

The final stages are really intense, I mean REALLY INTENSE. The enemies get tougher, and there are many action-packed moments where you're expected to fight through tricky scenarios. If you're running low on supplies, you might find yourself in a real bind. Well... Since you can't hoard ammo or medkits from previous levels, you WILL be running low... so the final levels of the game are notoriously difficult. Even for veteran Tomb Raider players.



Oh man, if there was ever a test of patience, it could be this game. Its puzzles, tricky mechanics, and the challenge of navigating its world are rough. It is undoubtedly one of the most polarizing entries in the Tomb Raider franchise. It’s a game that could have been the peak of the series, offering a dark, gothic narrative, intense atmosphere, and a complex, deeply developed Lara Croft. But sadly, its release in an unfinished state, with cut content and buggy mechanics, left it feeling incomplete, leaving players with a sense of what could have been.

Despite its flaws, Angel of Darkness has a special place in the hearts of fans — myself included. And for good reason too. Its atmosphere is seriously unique. The gritty, noir vibe that sets it apart from the more traditional tomb-raiding adventures. Also the story, inspired by gothic mythology, is one of the most intricate and lore-rich in the series. It dives into a more mature, mysterious side of Lara, with a lot of intrigue and twists that will keep you hooked. It’s not all about running through tombs and solving puzzles—this time, Lara’s uncovering deep ancient conspiracies, which adds a layer of suspense and mystery.

There is also a fascinating aspect of Angel of Darkness that sets it apart from the earlier games in the series: it incorporates RPG elements into the gameplay. One of the standout features is the ability to choose what Lara says during certain conversations. Sounds cool, right? The twist is that your choices actually have consequences—sometimes, you may end up making the wrong call, and the result could be Lara’s death. This feature gives the game a more personal, decision-driven feel, which is unusual for the Tomb Raider series but definitely fits the darker, more mature tone of Angel of Darkness.

Gameplay-wise, yes, it has its bumps. The original game was rushed to release, and it shows—even with the remastered version. The clunky controls, frustrating bugs, and the fact that key areas of the game were left incomplete make it difficult. Navigating Lara can feel like trying to steer a tank rather than a nimble adventurer, and that’s a huge problem, especially considering the number of platforming and action sequences where precise control is crucial to success. But it has quicksave now and the modern controls make this game so much more tolerable.

Phenominal remastering effort!

Huge improvent over their last trilogy remaster. The games on offer here are arguably not as good, but the fact that they fixed the one major complaint I had with the last one is amazing. I'm talking about the og graphics mode no longer being capped at 30fps, you can now enjoy them in all of their ps1 glory at any arbitrary frame rate!

Heads up, they are capped at 30fps by default, but turning off the "retro fps" setting fixes this.

Other than that, one minor gripe is that while modern controls work way better, when there are rare forced perspective camera angles, it reverts back to tank controls for some reason. This only happens a few times however, as a way to point out treasures or for cinematic reasons.

Tldr: great remasters, better than the last batch.