The lighting and clarity better in PS3, but the texture and facial shading looks better in PS2. Lara has goofy false lashes in next-Gen, while in ps2 version, she has a eye shine and shadow around her eyes that give her more depth.
@@waawee2186Not really. This was unfinished and rushed. If they took more time then it'd be better than ps2. Majority of game companies rush developers to finish game because of investors. CP77 and RDR2 is an example.
@@Derpington95 its more than that it dont have some effect that ps3 have and with next gen enabled during some levels loading game always crash btw i also noticed another bug but not related to next gen mode if you enable in game antyaliasing in Tomb Raider Legend and Tomb Raider Anniversary effects like shadows, bloom etc will dissapear i recommend to turn off in game antyaliasing and inject SMAA through reshade or use DSR.
@@TheNocturnal1 Well cause the PC port is absolute shit. Too many bugs (even with 60 fps cap) and next gen feature doesn't even work without crashing the game time to time.
Only ever played the next gen version, love it and its definitely more high fidelity, but the last gen version has a charm i really like. The vibrant colors and rougher edges really suit the game
I don't know if this is actually the case but this feels like a very rare instance wherein the last gen port was prioritised over the next gen. The lighting consistently seems off on the PS3 version like it's a bad port, whereas it feels more meticulously crafted on the PS2. Take 1:08 for instance, the close up of the girl.
One day someone is gonna have to explain to me why the PS3 was incapable of full fledge facial expressions like the PS4, and mostly obvious here, PS2. That scene alone on the plan with little Lara had so much going on in the eyes and face and the PS3 just looks like an idle NPC. I mean, I for one think the PS3 looks far gorgeous and definitely more detail, but like someone else said, I prefer the character model of the PS2 better, unlike the reboot port for the PS4 over PS3. But beyond that the PS3 would be damn near perfection for next gen if it didn't lack that major detail of facial expressions. And I say major, because the dev's obviously put thought into them for the PS2.
Honestly the answer on why any one version looks worse than another usually comes down to what the developers main target platform was at the time of release since each version was basically a completely different version as compared to nowadays devs can just make one version and port it to everything with relative ease and for that reason some ports just got more love than others (like the PC version of Anniversary not receiving any of the "next gen models" that the 360 and PS3 got and being a general buggy mess)
Tomb Raider Legend: Ps2 is the best. Tomb Raider Anniversary: Both are good. Tomb Raider Underworld: ¿is this question really necessary? Ps3, obviusly.
Ironically enough, I played the PS2 version first as it was the only one I had at the time (not much of a gamer then), but thought it was way too easy compared to games of the past, not to mention the cutscenes, but I really liked the story. Remember I had bought it for my sister as a gift on the PS3, went over, and omg. When they said dumb down, that was being nice, though the puzzles really don't add much more, so maybe not too bad. The spirit's there and I'm sure it was a nice addition for anyone that only had a PS2, but had played all the other games in the trilogy.
@@croftmanors are you dumb? Those dlc feature the true ending on TR underworld which is why the non dlc versions felt rushed. The developers said so themselves that the dlc was part of the game but they had to cut it to use as dlc as their current dlc was underwhelming (only outfits) and they needed more content for the exclusive deal dlc for the Xbox so they had to cut the original content and used that as dlc
ugh this one's actually kinda ugly on the PS3 the lighting is much less ...idk interesting, atmospheric. Also the colors in the PS2 version are so much nicer, the PS3 version looks almost gray
If they took their time to Remaster this game properly, it would've looked nicer on PS3 than on PS2. The PS3's colors look dead while on PS2 they look vivid. The framerate is also bad in some cases and the small glitches within the game makes it awkward in a way so as of now within this comparison, PS2 gets the prize. The remastered version could redeem itself on the PS4 if the developers were to port it there and fix the flaws that the PS3 had. That or do an HD Remake built from the ground up, much like Shadow of the Colossus.
You do realize people who worked on this game don't work anymore, right? You act like they still work and make games in same studio, which is ignorant.
@@SeriousDragonify Why bump a 6 year old comment that I completely forgot about anyway? Also, when did I say the same individual developers from the original studio developed the PS3 HD port? I only said that if they fix the flaws that the PS3 version had, it would be better. When I said "developers" I did not specify the original developers either. Instead of pointing fingers at "blatant ignorance," maybe try to improve your comprehension skills before being a hypocrite about it.
@@EpsilonChurchRVB Who is "they" you ignorant? Youre talking about developers who made the game. Youre the ignorant here with your yee yee ah haircut. My comprehension skill is fine. At least unlike your ignorant response.
RJ Spires Yep. There’s no definitive version of this game, nor Anniversary, NOR Underworld! All of the versions have their own set of problems of features missing, which is a shame.
Theres subtle differences that are not shared between them that could have been. Its eerie, but @ 0:43 the PS2 version of her child self went from looking like a kid, to momentarily have the same eyes and glaring look as adult lara. Twas odd. o>O
I'll never understand why did they choose to change character models in the next gen content. It actually looks worse than them turned off. Also the colors and lightning... Bolivia looks like a desert, has no grass, it's grey, the sky is shallow... Dunno, it's weird because thw shaders were clearly improved
I have no nostalgia for either version, which it seems a lot of people in the comments do. To me the PS3 looks significantly better. I get what some people are saying about the lighting and color, but I think that was a deliberate design change, and would be preference. She does look a little plastic-y in the remake, but she looks too flat to me in the PS2 version, like her skin and clothes and hair are all made of the same material or something. There's also more color contrast in the PS2 version, but muted colors were a trend in the early 7th gen so I'm pretty sure that was a deliberate design choice, and I don't think it looks bad. The ps2 version isn't bad looking, but everything looks flat and blurry too me compared to the ps3 version, which is very sharp and has nicely high resolution textures and noticeable mapping. The environments in the PS3 version also have fewer sharp angles and more natural looking geometry, making it look less like a game level and more like an actual natural setting. I can get why someone might prefer the look of the ps2 version, especially if they have some nostalgia for it, but the PS3 version looks better to me, even with slightly plastic-y Laura. Actually found this video cause I'm considering getting the Trilogy for PS3, as I've never played this games, and I really want some more Uncharted style games.
Lara on legend wears a lot of make up. Which is obvious on the ps2 version and she looks very beautiful. On ps3 they toned down the make up significantly. She doesn't look as beautiful. So ps2 has the better model. Ps2 also has a warmer, more vivid colour palette. That's a preference though. I like the muted colours of ps3. They look more realistic.
@@DenisLiasis also i didnt notice that i was making a comment on your comment. But im just saying that these colors are common in those games at this time if you look at resident evil 4 where everything is brown. I saw a lot of game that had that tone in those years.
How can people say the PS2 version looks better when it's missing all the dynamic shadows and lighting effects? Not to mention the much lower resolution
não me surpreeendi nem um pouco sabia que a versão ps3 é realmentemuito superior. Foi a maior evolução de todas as gerações, tanto nos comandos como nas mecanicas, na jogabilidade e resposta dos comandos.
i like how their eyes arent even moving in the ps3 version lmao the ps2 version looks much better, the textures look better and more clear, they look like fuckin' wax figures in the next gen graphics.
Apart from breaking a lot of stuff on PC the reason I always keep next gen off is because for some weird reasons despite the more realistic environments ALL the human characters (specially Lara) looks atrociously plastic and like they are made of wax plus her facial expressions are worse on the next gen aswell
1:55 It baflles me that the Ps3 version looks this bad. The plastic doll astetic aside, look to the rocks in the mountain: They are bare and empty. Ps3 verison is missing the moss and the bushes the ps2 version has. The place looks completely dead. In ther hopes to bump the resolution and apply bump mapping and ambient oclusion, they completely forgot that de Devil is in the detais....
The lighting and shadows are better on ps3 but the faces and colors seem to have taken a hit. 1:01 i didn't even notice before now but the colors and lights look way better in the ps2 here, the cockpit is even glowing red and lights are flickering. Also lara's eyes don't more much in the new version, she has to move her whole head to look.😅
3:08 she looks so weird here in the ps3 version, like a sex doll or something, maybe it's the dead eyes idk. In game the ps3 version looks the best but in CUTSENES the ps3 is lacking sometimes, i love the old gen version more and i wish they tuned it up instead of trying to make a "copy" of it. all the ps3 has on the older gen is the lights, shaders and shadows, but that's all just hardware right?
@@antistraightmen the ps3 version is infinitely superior, in graphics, textures, when an object hits the water it creates waves, some details of the scenario that in the ps2 version were smooth in the ps3 version are in high reliefand and the ilumination
I think this game was built for the PS2 limitations and they did not know how to port it to next gen properly so the lighting is different making scenes look awkward, because the colors and shadows no longer match the scenes properly.
The lighting and clarity better in PS3, but the texture and facial shading looks better in PS2. Lara has goofy false lashes in next-Gen, while in ps2 version, she has a eye shine and shadow around her eyes that give her more depth.
The next generation always ruin the characters looks
@@waawee2186Not really.
This was unfinished and rushed.
If they took more time then it'd be better than ps2.
Majority of game companies rush developers to finish game because of investors.
CP77 and RDR2 is an example.
I like her face better in the PS2 version. Less glowly with no weird shadows
next generation destroyed the game main colors
For Me she looks better on The PS2 🤭
next generation always make her looks ugly
Looks like you don't know gamecube version have better graphics than ps2 version
I agree
Same, PS3 games were on early stages
It's really interesting how both of these are on the disk of the PC version and can be toggled with the "next-gen content" option in the menu.
Yes but next gen is broken.
@@Extreme96PL Yup it can cause some nasty performance issues even on modern pc hw and can crash the game at certain QTEs.
@@Derpington95 its more than that it dont have some effect that ps3 have and with next gen enabled during some levels loading game always crash btw i also noticed another bug but not related to next gen mode if you enable in game antyaliasing in Tomb Raider Legend and Tomb Raider Anniversary effects like shadows, bloom etc will dissapear i recommend to turn off in game antyaliasing and inject SMAA through reshade or use DSR.
the ps3 version looks like the sims
What I love about the PC version is the option to choose between original and remastered settings. Lara looks plastic in the remaster
can i borrow it?
MadHatterx it's on steam and is surprisingly almost always on sale. Dirt cheap too
@@TheNocturnal1 Well cause the PC port is absolute shit. Too many bugs (even with 60 fps cap) and next gen feature doesn't even work without crashing the game time to time.
Only ever played the next gen version, love it and its definitely more high fidelity, but the last gen version has a charm i really like. The vibrant colors and rougher edges really suit the game
I love this game! My favourite tomb raider game.
I don't know if this is actually the case but this feels like a very rare instance wherein the last gen port was prioritised over the next gen. The lighting consistently seems off on the PS3 version like it's a bad port, whereas it feels more meticulously crafted on the PS2. Take 1:08 for instance, the close up of the girl.
One day someone is gonna have to explain to me why the PS3 was incapable of full fledge facial expressions like the PS4, and mostly obvious here, PS2. That scene alone on the plan with little Lara had so much going on in the eyes and face and the PS3 just looks like an idle NPC. I mean, I for one think the PS3 looks far gorgeous and definitely more detail, but like someone else said, I prefer the character model of the PS2 better, unlike the reboot port for the PS4 over PS3. But beyond that the PS3 would be damn near perfection for next gen if it didn't lack that major detail of facial expressions. And I say major, because the dev's obviously put thought into them for the PS2.
Honestly the answer on why any one version looks worse than another usually comes down to what the developers main target platform was at the time of release since each version was basically a completely different version as compared to nowadays devs can just make one version and port it to everything with relative ease and for that reason some ports just got more love than others (like the PC version of Anniversary not receiving any of the "next gen models" that the 360 and PS3 got and being a general buggy mess)
Tomb Raider Legend: Ps2 is the best.
Tomb Raider Anniversary: Both are good.
Tomb Raider Underworld: ¿is this question really necessary? Ps3, obviusly.
trU: better on xbox 360, cause of the xbox only DLCs...
Ironically enough, I played the PS2 version first as it was the only one I had at the time (not much of a gamer then), but thought it was way too easy compared to games of the past, not to mention the cutscenes, but I really liked the story. Remember I had bought it for my sister as a gift on the PS3, went over, and omg. When they said dumb down, that was being nice, though the puzzles really don't add much more, so maybe not too bad. The spirit's there and I'm sure it was a nice addition for anyone that only had a PS2, but had played all the other games in the trilogy.
@@zzzzzzzz3454 Horrible dlcs they didn't put in the other versions for that reason
@@croftmanors are you dumb? Those dlc feature the true ending on TR underworld which is why the non dlc versions felt rushed. The developers said so themselves that the dlc was part of the game but they had to cut it to use as dlc as their current dlc was underwhelming (only outfits) and they needed more content for the exclusive deal dlc for the Xbox so they had to cut the original content and used that as dlc
ugh this one's actually kinda ugly on the PS3 the lighting is much less ...idk interesting, atmospheric.
Also the colors in the PS2 version are so much nicer, the PS3 version looks almost gray
totally agree with you. Plus, look at kid-Lara in the PS3 version, her eyes are terrible.
yes and they have more expression in their faces
PlayStation 2 And PlayStation 3 Tomb Raider Legend Anniversary And Underworld Is Very Super Beautiful Pictures
I like more the ps2 version i used to play tr legend on ps2 and when i played it pn ps3 i kinda missed the ps2 version
The PS3 version suffers from the duller brownish grey colors common in many games of the early 360/PS3 era.
If they took their time to Remaster this game properly, it would've looked nicer on PS3 than on PS2. The PS3's colors look dead while on PS2 they look vivid. The framerate is also bad in some cases and the small glitches within the game makes it awkward in a way so as of now within this comparison, PS2 gets the prize. The remastered version could redeem itself on the PS4 if the developers were to port it there and fix the flaws that the PS3 had. That or do an HD Remake built from the ground up, much like Shadow of the Colossus.
You do realize people who worked on this game don't work anymore, right?
You act like they still work and make games in same studio, which is ignorant.
And modern companies don't do proper remasters.
They just do cash grab and leave game souless.
@@SeriousDragonify Why bump a 6 year old comment that I completely forgot about anyway? Also, when did I say the same individual developers from the original studio developed the PS3 HD port? I only said that if they fix the flaws that the PS3 version had, it would be better. When I said "developers" I did not specify the original developers either.
Instead of pointing fingers at "blatant ignorance," maybe try to improve your comprehension skills before being a hypocrite about it.
@@EpsilonChurchRVB Who is "they" you ignorant?
Youre talking about developers who made the game.
Youre the ignorant here with your yee yee ah haircut.
My comprehension skill is fine.
At least unlike your ignorant response.
the best version is the PC version
I love the hd version but young lara's eyes not moving freaks me out.
Playing through the PS3 games this week, I know it looked worse. Why didn’t they use the 360 code of the game.
RJ Spires Yep. There’s no definitive version of this game, nor Anniversary, NOR Underworld! All of the versions have their own set of problems of features missing, which is a shame.
@@valentynlyevyentsov ps3 anniversary beats them all i own all versions of it and theres no competition
@@in-rust-we-trust2831 Wii version of TR:Anniversary is best.
And look at Lara @ 8:44 on the PS3 version...doesnt look right. T.T This wasa great vid to reference! THANKS!
Theres subtle differences that are not shared between them that could have been. Its eerie, but @ 0:43 the PS2 version of her child self went from looking like a kid, to momentarily have the same eyes and glaring look as adult lara. Twas odd. o>O
ps2 looks better. This isn't the first time i've seen this; ex. Bully, DMC 3, Gta Vice City/San Andreas, ...
PS3 version of her looks Barbie like. That’s the only way I can explain it lol
I'll never understand why did they choose to change character models in the next gen content. It actually looks worse than them turned off. Also the colors and lightning... Bolivia looks like a desert, has no grass, it's grey, the sky is shallow... Dunno, it's weird because thw shaders were clearly improved
Environments look MUCH better on PS3 but they kinda messed up Laura's face.
não me surpreeendi nem um pouco sabia que a versão ps3 é realmentemuito superior. Foi a maior evolução de todas as gerações.
Não entendo como o Aniverssary ficou tão bonito e o Legend ficou um orror!!
PS2 runs the best.
I have no nostalgia for either version, which it seems a lot of people in the comments do. To me the PS3 looks significantly better. I get what some people are saying about the lighting and color, but I think that was a deliberate design change, and would be preference. She does look a little plastic-y in the remake, but she looks too flat to me in the PS2 version, like her skin and clothes and hair are all made of the same material or something. There's also more color contrast in the PS2 version, but muted colors were a trend in the early 7th gen so I'm pretty sure that was a deliberate design choice, and I don't think it looks bad. The ps2 version isn't bad looking, but everything looks flat and blurry too me compared to the ps3 version, which is very sharp and has nicely high resolution textures and noticeable mapping. The environments in the PS3 version also have fewer sharp angles and more natural looking geometry, making it look less like a game level and more like an actual natural setting. I can get why someone might prefer the look of the ps2 version, especially if they have some nostalgia for it, but the PS3 version looks better to me, even with slightly plastic-y Laura. Actually found this video cause I'm considering getting the Trilogy for PS3, as I've never played this games, and I really want some more Uncharted style games.
I don’t get the obsession with grey that developers have.The remaster looks good in the environment but all the colors are lost
Lara on legend wears a lot of make up. Which is obvious on the ps2 version and she looks very beautiful.
On ps3 they toned down the make up significantly. She doesn't look as beautiful. So ps2 has the better model.
Ps2 also has a warmer, more vivid colour palette. That's a preference though. I like the muted colours of ps3. They look more realistic.
Ps3 version is like a brown palette. Almost like resident evil 4. Compare to the colors on the ps2 version.
@@blueberryx7958 real life doesn't have oversaturated colours like your phone screen
@@DenisLiasis hahah i never said i didnt like the colors on the ps3 version.
@@DenisLiasis also i didnt notice that i was making a comment on your comment. But im just saying that these colors are common in those games at this time if you look at resident evil 4 where everything is brown. I saw a lot of game that had that tone in those years.
mejor paleta de colores vs mejor definicion
Also the next generation is realistic
Laras eyes don't move on ps3.
How can people say the PS2 version looks better when it's missing all the dynamic shadows and lighting effects? Not to mention the much lower resolution
It is much better for me.
Just look at Lara's face in PS3.
The resolution in PS3 worse then PS2. But I think in PC or Xbox is better. Lara's face is still worse in all remasters versions.
não me surpreeendi nem um pouco sabia que a versão ps3 é realmentemuito superior. Foi a maior evolução de todas as gerações, tanto nos comandos como nas mecanicas, na jogabilidade e resposta dos comandos.
A versão de ps3 parece ser mais bugada. A Lara criança não movimenta os olhos.
Thank God they will be relasing PS2 version on PS4/5 soon. The PS3 lighting is a total failure.
Se ve mejor la de ps2 que la de ps3
Pero ninguna supera la de GameCube
Am I the only one who prefers Legend and Underworld Lara on Xboc 360?
Why are her expressions better on the PS2?
probably emotion engine
i like how their eyes arent even moving in the ps3 version lmao
the ps2 version looks much better, the textures look better and more clear, they look like fuckin' wax figures in the next gen graphics.
WTF!!!
i know right 😩
Ps3 is much better to PS2 but PS4 is much better than both
Where is ps2 vs psp
i havent play this game, but PS2 version look so good.
Charmaine Lanz It's honestly my favorite Tomb Raider game. I have it for my PS2.
Ps,3 y PS2 se Ben an guno juego casi iguales
Apart from breaking a lot of stuff on PC the reason I always keep next gen off is because for some weird reasons despite the more realistic environments ALL the human characters (specially Lara) looks atrociously plastic and like they are made of wax plus her facial expressions are worse on the next gen aswell
1:55 It baflles me that the Ps3 version looks this bad. The plastic doll astetic aside, look to the rocks in the mountain: They are bare and empty. Ps3 verison is missing the moss and the bushes the ps2 version has. The place looks completely dead. In ther hopes to bump the resolution and apply bump mapping and ambient oclusion, they completely forgot that de Devil is in the detais....
i like ps2 better. i might be biast tho.
Lara’s lipstick looks disgusting on ps3 when she was a kid..
Child Lara doesn't move her eyes on ps3.
Tbe comments speak for themselves, nothing to add.
Lara looks so beautiful on PS2
why PS2 has better face?
Ps2 is better so much
Lol!
Hungary Hungar oh lol whatever😂😂
Ps2 and pc.. ps3? nah!
Ps3 version looks shit
The ps3 version its hust terrible men
*Interesting, the PS2 looks the better. NexGen is too bright and has washed out colors*
*I'm glad I have the PS2 memories and not the NexGen*
Ps2 is better
The lighting and shadows are better on ps3 but the faces and colors seem to have taken a hit.
1:01 i didn't even notice before now but the colors and lights look way better in the ps2 here, the cockpit is even glowing red and lights are flickering. Also lara's eyes don't more much in the new version, she has to move her whole head to look.😅
bro the ps2 looks way better wtf lol
Remasters always ruin the games.
This wasnt a remaster, tho. They were released simultaneously. The PC version even has a toggle between these two graphical styles.
It's funny you should say that as Anniversary is considered part of the trilogy yet is a remastered of the first ever TR game.
@@vitoguido3258 Remake. Anyway i'm not a fan of Crystal Dynamics TR.
@@evilluniticboy This isn't true. For Ps2 came out in 2006. For Ps3 in 2011.
@@raitoningusutoreto9851 Which is actually worse, by definition, most times.
Ps2 is the best
ps3 version way better
3:08 she looks so weird here in the ps3 version, like a sex doll or something, maybe it's the dead eyes idk. In game the ps3 version looks the best but in CUTSENES the ps3 is lacking sometimes, i love the old gen version more and i wish they tuned it up instead of trying to make a "copy" of it. all the ps3 has on the older gen is the lights, shaders and shadows, but that's all just hardware right?
Lol Lol PS3 is next gen compare to PS2! and PS4 is much much better than both lol
The PS2 was better than the both of them.
@Branquinho Pauzudo The sales speak for themselves, they will never compare.
@@antistraightmen the ps3 version is infinitely superior, in graphics, textures, when an object hits the water it creates waves, some details of the scenario that in the ps2 version were smooth in the ps3 version are in high reliefand and the ilumination
@@Player-oo8ef Ps3 evidently looks worse but okay. It even performed much worse aswell.
@@antistraightmen looks worse? so you didn't play the game, play and compare to see
I think this game was built for the PS2 limitations and they did not know how to port it to next gen properly so the lighting is different making scenes look awkward, because the colors and shadows no longer match the scenes properly.