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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

Play the original three Tomb Raider adventures with all expansions and secret levels in this definitive collection.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Faithful remaster preserving original gameplay
    • Option to switch between classic and modern controls
    • Seamless toggle between original and remastered graphics
    • Includes expansions and many achievements
    • Runs well on modern platforms including steam deck

    Cons

    • Modern controls can be awkward and buggy
    • Lack of brightness and graphics settings
    • Some graphical glitches and ai upscaling artifacts
    • No autosave feature, requiring manual saving
    • Some levels and combat can be frustratingly difficult

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can choose between classic tank controls or modern controls and freely switch graphics modes, allowing personal control over gameplay experience."

    • Competence
      4

      "The games are challenging with puzzles and platforming requiring skill and mastery, supported by many achievements encouraging skillful play."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving rather than competing against others; no mention of ranked or multiplayer competition."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long playtimes, replayability through achievements and expansions, and habitual return to the games."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "The games are single-player experiences focused on individual exploration and puzzle solving with no cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Limited creativity in level design and gameplay, but players can customize controls and use mods; no building or major creation."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are individual and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapism through immersive exploration, nostalgia, and engaging in a fantasy adventure world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia; no pressure or obligation reported."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with control schemes, graphics modes, and explore hidden secrets and alternate paths."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Core gameplay centers on exploring vast environments, discovering secrets, and solving puzzles."

    • Expression
      2

      "Players can customize controls and toggle graphics modes; photo mode allows creative screenshots."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong fantasy elements with adventurous archaeology, mythical artifacts, and exotic locations."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Some social interaction through shared nostalgia and community mods, but gameplay is solo."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in platforming, puzzle solving, and mastering controls; achievements encourage learning."

    • Health
      -5

      "Traditional sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to challenging puzzles and platforming."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection; primarily a solitary experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players collect items, weapons, and upgrades; achievements and expansions add to progression."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find nostalgic relaxation, but the games are challenging and can cause frustration."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enhanced visuals, soundtracks, and photo mode provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

    • Status
      -3

      "Focus is on personal achievement rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story
      2

      "Narrative is present but minimal; story serves as backdrop to exploration and puzzles."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players engage in problem solving and planning to navigate puzzles and level challenges."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and tension from platforming and combat challenges, but not dominant."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive strong value with three games plus expansions, many achievements, and quality remaster."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat against enemies and animals is part of gameplay, but not excessive or gratuitous."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources like ammo and health to progress."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026