Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-04
- Excellent remaster quality and preservation
- Graphics upgrades are excellent
- Switchable classic and remastered graphics
- Controls make game unplayable
- Angel of Darkness buggy and rushed
- Recommended for Tomb Raider fans
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Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMnegative
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 80%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 20%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 61%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 39%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1089
- Negative points
- 1029
- Gameplay points
- 699
- Perf. points
- 40
- Rec. points
- 295
- Misc points
- 557
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Excellent remaster quality and preservation
| The remasters are widely praised for their high quality, care, and preservation of the original games. Reviewers appreciate the effort by Aspyr and Saber, considering it a worthy and excellent remaster. | 36% |
Graphics upgrades are excellent
| The updated graphics are frequently praised as nice, top-notch, and visually pleasant. They make the games a visual treat while preserving the original mood. | 27% |
TR4 and TR5 remasters impress
| The remasters of Tomb Raider 4 and 5 are specifically highlighted as amazing and very good. Reviewers note significant improvements in these entries. | 16% |
Improved modern controls enhance gameplay
| The addition of modern controls is highly valued, making the games more playable and enjoyable. Many reviewers find the controls much better than the original tank controls. | 15% |
Angel of Darkness vastly improved
| The Angel of Darkness remaster is seen as well-rounded and vastly improved, with restored content and much-needed care. It is considered memorable despite its troubled development. | 14% |
Tomb Raider 4 is a favorite
| Many reviewers consider Tomb Raider 4 the best in the classic series or the collection. It is praised for its storytelling and overall quality. | 14% |
Toggle between classic and remastered graphics
| A standout feature is the ability to seamlessly switch between original and updated graphics mid-gameplay. This is praised as a valuable and fun addition. | 12% |
The Last Revelation looks great
| The Last Revelation is specifically noted for its beautiful and great-looking remaster. It is still considered an epic and great game. | 10% |
Improved graphics and controls together
| The combination of improved graphics and modern controls is highlighted as making the games more enjoyable. Smoothness and gameplay improvements are also noted. | 9% |
TR4 and TR5 upgrades are significant
| Reviewers note that TR4 and TR5 are much better upgrades, with TR4 looking shockingly good due to changed geometry. TR5 is also considered pretty good. | 9% |
Photo mode is a fun addition
| Photo mode is appreciated as a fun and unrestricted feature that allows for omniscient map exploration. It adds value to the remaster. | 7% |
Overall game quality is good
| The overall game is described as good, not bad, with charm and well-made. This general sentiment reflects satisfaction with the remaster. | 7% |
TR4 has great moments and variety
| Tomb Raider 4 is praised for its amazing moments and varied locations beyond Egypt. However, some note it drops off after Cairo. | 7% |