Raidercast Review: Tomb Raider Remasters
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- It's time! I was fortunate enough to check out the Remasters this month, and here are my thoughts.
Do you have any Remaster questions? Drop them below and I'll try to answer.
Keep an eye out for upcoming deep-dives into the Remasters!
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00:00 Introduction
01:05 Tomb Raider 1
03:00 The Controls Tank vs Modern
12:42 Tomb Raider 2
17:27 Tomb Raider 3
21:02 Should You Play It?
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Do you have any Remaster questions? Drop them below and I'll try to answer.
Keep an eye out for upcoming deep-dives into the Remasters!
The original soundtrack was a masterpiece. Did they stay true to the original audio?
Edit: 11:05 nm lol
How does saving works? Is it "save anywhere" like in the PC versions, are there save crystals, or is there an option between both?
Is there any bonus related things apart from original bonus levels, do we see any new never before seen content? And do we unlock outfit unlocks in game?
Maybe I've missed it but has there been any mention of TLE and Chronicles coming at any point?
If you’ve never played the dlcs you’re in for a treat! Lost artifact especially is a brilliant one!
How beautiful, I am 53 and got the original on release by accident - my then GF thought she was buying me Exhumed (as requested) but got Tomb Raider by accident & it was the happiest accident of my life. I hope you all enjoy this joyous event on valentines day!
Omg I loved the demo for Exhumed!
@@Raidercast The nightdive remaster is excellent!
Same age but bought the PS1 purely after seeing TR1 being played by a games shop owner (before GAME etc took over our highstreets).
I take it the then GF didnt survive this far with you too. 🤣
@DS-cf1zc Ha ha, no, lovely woman but that time was not altogether a roaring success!!! Being 26 in 96 was great - but I don't need to tell you that!!!
Same here 26 in 1996 I remember Exhumed well, tomb raider always was my game endless nights playing non stop great times! @@slaxxxer
“What are you doing for Valentine’s Day?”
“Tomb Raider 😍”
The years we have waited for this, almost hard to believe it’s becoming a reality
THIS was my answer to everyone in work 😅... and you don't want to know what they thought I meant 🤦♂️😵
“The Dark Souls of platform gaming”. Such a great way to describe this series. The lack of handholding and that feeling of being isolated and lost along with the thrill you get from exploring and discovering is something you don’t see very often with games today.
I almost teared up when you were talking how happy you are and how Lara is like an old friend. Omg can't wait! I took Thursday and Friday off work and I am going home to play alongside my mom whom was playing TR when I was a kid. :)
That was take 2 because I literally got too choked up the first time 😂😂
My reaction was identical. it's a great moment
She's the best.
"Hello Lara. Good to see you again, old friend. I've changed a lot since we've first met. We've won and you're back, and now it's time for new memories together" 🥺😭❤️ I cannot begin to tell you how emotional i got watching this video.
Oh I can not wait to see The Wreck of the Maria Doria.
Hahahhaaa same!!! I loved the underwater levels
I really pray they do Last Revelation at some point! I’m loving this and I’m so happy you got recognised and given early access. You are a blessing to us whom love classic tomb raider. X
I pray they do Last Revelation and Chronicles at some point to complete the collection. Oh man I'm so stoked to played this.
I want a second trilogy. Complete the Core Design collection.
@@Raidercast As long as they finish Angel of Darkness first. I don't want them to release it as is in such an unfinished state. Square's mistake forcing its early release well before it was finished had forever tarnished my view of Square Enix.
Seeing as some the animations are borrowed from 4 and 5 it’s likely they are going to do another set of trilogy remaster with 4,5,6(angel of darkness) to complete the core design collection and also maybe if this release sales a a lot(which I believe it well) they might release a limited run release of a complete boxed version with all the core design games and naming it the “core design tomb raider adventures” I don’t know it’s just a idea
Would love them to remake the other games because I only ever played 1 and 3. But seeing how other remaster collections have been abandoned although they were successful (looking at you tony hawk 1-3), I'm unsure if they will remake 4-6.
I’m so lucky to have experienced Tomb Raider as a kid when these games first debuted. I hope the newer generations who haven’t experienced it will keep an open mind - it’s an experience you’ll never forget.
Your commentary is absolutely beautiful. It’s amazing how so many of us have these same feelings and memories and are connected through these games and the experiences they blessed us with.
I was really afraid we'd get a bad surprise with these remasters, your video makes me feel really relieved, i couldn't wait but now it's getting really hard to wait 2 more days !
The games have been done justice!
I was anxious about these remasters as well, especially after what utter disasters GTA and Mafia were.
@@baffledbrandon3132 Mafia was a remake and i thought it was pretty decent, definitely not as good as the original but still worth a play.
Omg It's going to be the best Valentine's day ever, I know it already😭
That smile tells me all I need to know 😂 I cannot wait for Weds!!! ❤
Can’t wait for everyone to experience them!
@@Raidercast looks like they've done an incredible job. So pretty 😍
Since they went through all this effort to bring these games back, something tells me they will patch all bugs they find and implement feedback. It's obvious that they appreciate the fans and are fans themselves.
Okay, even if they need to be tweaked to your liking, I am kind of surprised how well the modern controls seem to fit the games!
And I am glad that it actually seems like a good remaster and not just a cash grab! Can't wait to play on the 14th!
Definitely made with care and love!
"Like meeting an old friend" really is the perfect analogy for these remasters. I've been loving them so far.
That crouch roll, I swear that was something TRLE makers created! Unless I just never found it in 4 or Chronicles. These are amazing looks at the Remasters. Thanks Chris! Looking forward to falling in love with this trilogy all over again 😀
The getting out of a crawling space move specifically, is from Chronicles. Now the crouch rolls whenever you want, could be trle 😊
Remember doing it a lot in Chronicles
I think I’ve seen that crouch roll in a TR3 video before the game was released, it was just scrapped from the final game I believe. Not entirely sure it was from TR3, but it has always been official just scrapped.
@@MayModnar Just watched Steven3517's walkthrough of TR3 and my jaw hit the floor when I saw her roll while crouching. I played TR3, Last Revelation, and Chronicles (where I know rolling off ledges while crouching was introduced) on PS1 when I was a kid.
How in the world did I never know that was in those games?!?! 😖
@@Takejiro24 There's a mod for PC for TR3 that fixes a lot of things in one, including the restored crouch roll, so that's probably what they used.
When I played 4 with a similar mod, the crouch roll wasn't working and I was confused, but it seems it was only introduced officially in 5
I'm not even remotely embarrassed to say that I did weep a little when I started playing the TR1 remaster this afternoon. I was so paranoid that it wouldn't work on my laptop, especially after the first launch of the game resulted in a blank screen(!). Thankfully it launched immediately second time around. That initial surprise at seamlessly alternating between the original and remastered modes blew me away. Like you, I'm spending so much time exploring the new designs. Its fantastic. I honestly couldn't have imagined playing this (with tank controls, of course) back in '96. It's the game Anniversary should have been IMO.
I cannot wait to see the rest of the game and the sequels.
Anniversary was a remake though, not a remaster. I'm thankful we got both 😊
@@eeksgalBEP yes I know, and I do like it a fair bit, just not as much as the original game.
I had that weird sensation that the new graphics looks exactly as I remember the original graphics, then I flip back to the original graphics and they look so different. They've done an amazing job of updating the look while honouring the original.
Wooow! Thanks for playing this for us :) it's lovely that they maintained the original menus :) so 90s, love it!!
It’s so beautifully done 😍
I can already tell that playing through these remasters will be a religious cathartic experience for me............. What you said in the end is so apt!!! It's like we took for granted that we'll never feel the magic of these memories again, but somehow the magic is back and there is no better feeling. Every frame of this gameplay fills me with an incomprehensible levels of joy. So grateful that we got to re-experience this in our lifetimes. Happy launch week!
First time I’ve looked forward to a release this much in a long time.
THANK YOU! I already had two versions preordered, but the footage you freely showed and explained so many exciting things! Like going over the modern controls, showing certain level elements, the last minute ledge grab, THE CRAWL FLIP!!!, and a secret after beating the game! That final explanation made me tear up with excitement and happiness.
Wish I could change outfits in levels tbh. That and making the water more... colored, and surfaced. Prob my only wants!
Looking handsome af today btw! Great beard!
I have been waiting for this video. Thank you!!!!
So exciting! I just starting playing the classics over a year ago on PC (the save anytime especially on 1 and 3 is a major quality of life improvement for me). I preordered it on Steam and Switch when it was 1st announced in September. The lighting looks phenomenal!
I love everything about these remasters. Everything is AMAZING. The only cons I’ve noticed so far is not being able to select outfits to play in is lame, as well as TR2 missing the cloth background is a huge issue. I hope these are fixed or added later. Anyway, I’m so happy all the major TR channels for to try this out early, super happy for you all! Can’t wait for us all to start playing!
The outfits could be unlocks for gathering secrets. I hope so anyway
@@TurboMintyFresh and worst case scenario, if you're a pc player, there will probably be mods!
the devs said the cloth background in the TR2 item menu will be in release version apparently
Dude!! I'm so happy for you! You are definitely a creator that deserves to get their hands on that gem before the rest of us. I've listened to so many of your episodes, and your insight on these games are what keep me hooked on your content! My pre-order is set, and I'm super ready to play the trilogy for the first time in forever!
Looking forward to seeing what the colosseum Looks like x
The magnetic item interaction also existed in the original tomb raider on saturn (switches and item pickups), but only underwater
I'm so excited! Wednesday can't come soon enough! I'm just as happy as you and relieved to see they've done this project with love.
Great breakdown on the modern controls. Sounds pretty good!
I can hear how much love and passion you have for this in your voice. Thanks for uploading 💚
Not me getting tearful watching this review 😭 I’m honestly so excited to meet Lara again. I went with the Switch version so that I could experience adventures anywhere.
Hearing your thoughts and seeing those little bits of gameplay have just made the hype so very real. When you said about the final levels of TR2, I cannot wait! To see the Temple of Xian, Floating Islands and the Dragon’s Lair… the child in me is so excited! 💛
You are not ready for how amazing those three levels look 🥲
Thank you so much for going over the controls! I’ve been hesitant to get this because I only game on PC and find the modern controls next to impossible on a mouse and keyboard. I’m so happy to know that they have the option to choose the classic controls!
can't wait to complete every single achievement in the steam version :)
That sigh of relief at the end spoke volumes. I think you spoke for us all
Omg, thank you for the video! Beautiful to see how exciteded you are, like we all are. I´ve taken out my "Lösungsbücher" on the weekend, they have the same smell more than 25 years ago, a little bit spooky, but what a journey into teenage days. Best regards from Hamburg
I hope you enjoy it as much as I am!
I can see how this really touches you, Chris. It's heartwarming. We are all here to share our passion for Tomb Raider and this is such a special time! One thing I was surprised about is that the models look so much prettier. The baddies are all good looking so far. XD Bet Larson is going to look like Brad Pitt, and Pierre like Gaspard Ulliel.
Fantastic review! I still haven't gotten the hang of the modern controls, and I don't know if I ever will, but anything that brings a wider audience to the games is fine by me. Everything else you said pretty much echos my own thoughts. I can't wait to hear your opinions on the DLC levels, but take your time and enjoy them. What a great time to be a Tomb Raider!
A great time indeed! These games are still relatively fresh in my mind yet I’ve still had to consult your site about twenty times since starting 🙏❤️😂
@Raidercast Thanks so much for the shout-out. I appreciate it. I hope you were able to find the info you needed. It's going to take a while to update everything, but I'm chipping away. What a labor of love, though.
This is such a great moment for the Tomb Raider community, I love it! Finally the remasters are (almost) here! A lot of fans will now have the chance to experience the expansion packs for the first time too (which are great). Hopefully, also completely new players will buy/try out these games and will like them...🙏 For now, thanks for this pre-review Chris!
Thank you so much for this preview/review! Surprisingly, I found myself getting a little emotional as I watched the video. I'm so excited to have classic Lara back!
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Great video my friend! 👏 very detailed and chilled out video. You love to the series is no noticeable! 🙌 can’t wait to play them all! ❤️ yeah the modern controls they have to sort the camera out 😅
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you sir!
Playing these is going to be like a fewer dream. It looks so good, but also it's not at all too much - a really respectful tribute to the classics. I adore how they give us, the players, the choice to choose between the old and new (graphics, controls...). It's the right way to go about these things. I can't believe this is finally happening!
Chris that was another brilliant and informative. I am so excited for this collection. I really am. It looks amazing it really does. Thank you once again. Had a lump in my throat with your words at the end. Definitely playing this 100%
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
I’m so so so excited for this Wednesday! 😮
Aww Chris such a warm video! The last comment about playing TR in the morning as a kid just hit so close to home 😊 and TR 3 is looking absolutely stunning indeed. That was my first tomb raider game and I’m looking forward to seeing “the old friend with a new face” 😊
Thanks for the review! Looks brilliant, can't wait!
Hope you enjoy as much as I am!
Didn't think I could be more hyped, but here I am 😂
12:47 , that is how my brain remembered TR2 before you switched to the classic graphics! I can't wait for Wednesday!
This was a beautiful review, Chris! I love how you put it - it’s like visiting an old friend. I’ve missed classic Lara so much. It’s been a long time since I’ve been excited about Tomb Raider. I hope Crystal has been taking notes. And off topic, you’ve grown up to be so handsome! We used to chat on the TR Forums many years ago. 😊
TRF, what a throwback! Hope you enjoy the games!
This is why I sub to your channel - a level-headed review that avoids sensationalism and yet really shows the love you have for the franchise.
My first TR game was Anniversary (which is one of my favorite games of all time) so this is my perfect chance to go through the first three games I never really had the chance/motivation to sit down and do before. As a first timer to the "tank" controls I really appreciate the breakdown here; wish I'd had it before getting 3-4 hours into the first game though 😂
I feel so happy and a tad emotional seeing the classics resurface, I love Lara so much and I always will.
I will dedicate a tiktok channel to classic Lara, and her adventures I don't care who watches, as long as I can focus on what made Lara great I'm happy. It's such an amazing time to be alive and yes I feel like I've met an old friend who I thought has passed away but she just popped up and greets me with the warmest welcome like she was never gone.
Just bought it--thanks for the detailed impressions.
The TR gold games are some of my favourite TR games. It is amazing that they were included in this release!
It gives me goosebumps just taking everything in. Truly beautiful and a masterpiece ❤
Great video! Very much looking forward to Wednesday. I'm very intrigued by the modernised controls, especially with vehicles.
The vehicles and modern controls go very well together!
The final thoughts makes me wanna cry 😢 Ty for this review
I just pre-ordered the thing. After seeing a few of these videos, it seems that this is the same kind of care and love we got from the Command & Conquer remaster a few years back - faithful to the original while bringing something new to the table. Can't wait to relive and replay these games, and like you, experience the expansions as well. I've remember that I never managed to get TR1 Gold to work with 3D acceleration, so that's really something I'm looking forward to.
Hope you enjoy as much as I am!
Ahhhh I'm so exited! thanks for sharing your early thoughts!
I can't wait for the 14th!!! this looks amazing, and you can see that the devs crafted all of this with infinite love, giving everything a glow up but keeping the experience exactly the same!❤
Man, that's a great review. Your attention to detail really highlights how much care the devs put into this. I'll pre-order the game right now, and also check your other videos. Very nice job on this one, congratulations!
Glad you enjoyed, hope you enjoy the game!
17:47 I wish they made her braid more of a 3D model where it physically interacts with her backpack and body realistically. It looks like it has so kind of Ai functions with it, where it stretches out and in at times. But who cares, the game is still beautifully done!! 😊
It is so so cool to see how like… for lack of a better term, emotional, you were in the introduction. It’s so clear you have a huge love for this series and you were so excited for it.
P.s. can’t wait for the alfredocast episodes of these games!
Looks amazing 🤩 can’t wait to dive in! New series idea.. husband speed runs remasters 😂 jokes, would love to hear his opinions too!
You know it’s a good day when Raidercast uploads 🖤💜
It's so obvious from the introduction how much you enjoyed this remaster, seems like younwere bursting at the seam to talk about it!
-I cannot wait to play through with modern controls, a whole extra level of control is really interesting
-Hopefully outfit selection will come in a patch, especially if they're already available in photo mode.
-that swan dive glitch is used all over speedruns but i dont know if ive seen that one before 😂
-It all looks so amazing, they've really nailed it!
I am so hyped for this! Great video as always!
Hope you enjoy it!
I'd love an outfit selection. It was great in Anniversary and Legends. Heck Legends had a ton of outfits.
Im so glad I waited that week to proper experience the game. I completely adore them. It’s what I’ve always dreamt of.
I still can’t get enough of them!
This is so wonderful Chris! Im so happy to see you rave about these! And so excited for you to play the DLCs for the first time 😮 and even more excited to see cute Pierre 😁
I only wish Tr2’s Fiamma Nera were hotter 😂
Thanks for this! So well explained! ❤
definitely gonna buy this! and as someone who played TR3 MANY times in my early teens, this is such a wonderful tribute to the OG Lara Croft we all love and grow up with!
Loved this Chris - thanks for going into such detail ❤
Hope you enjoy it as much as I am!
19:20 I can't believe they brought back the TR5 Crawl sommersault, this absolutely amazing, along with mid-air roll in TR1, and also exiting crawlspaces forward.
What I considered wishful thinking & unrealistic expectations actually became a reality.
Now all we need is an unlockable cheat to enable sprinting in TR1 and TR2 :)
Also, I think I underestimated how much of a useful tool the Photo Mode will be, for navigating the environment.
Thank you so much Chris for sharing your thoughts, seeing you on that couch barely containing your excitement was a treat, and enjoy the Expansion levels at your own pace, The Lost Artifact expansion levels are the pinnacle of classic Tomb Raiders
22:32 that’s a beautiful shot 🥲
I found out about this remaster a month before it drops! I was actually searching randomly for any news about a possible remastering of one two or three (for PlayStation) and there it was. Amazing timing. I was so surprised because I didn't expect much during that search and I found exactly what I needed to find.
Two more days! Can't wait! It's been more than 20 years since i last played one of these. I hope they re-do The Last Revelation, too.
Thanks for this. Loved it
Now that I see the remasters, I really want them to continue this trend. I want The Angel of Darkness so bad 🥺
Bring on 4/5/6!
Angel of darkness needs alot of work 🤣. But yes a more modern (actually playable) version would be great. I've got a feeling this remaster is going to do rather well, hopefully prompting them to remaster the next bunch.
This was a very enjoyable and thorough analysis, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
@@Raidercast hope I'll see you again at TR28! Didn't get much time to talk last time 😁
This is a real "pinch me" moment. I'm so happy they done this and not potentially ruin the legacy of these games by doing remakes. Feels like the 90's all over again and getting to experience these gems again for he first time
They’ve been remade with such love! Very talented fans of the OG games were hired to help make these ❤️
@@Raidercast I've just seen one of the cutscenes, I feel like I'm holding back tears of joy
That's awesome that you were able to play earlier.
What a lovely video i really enjoyed it. Thank u for making it 🥰
Wow this looks so fricking awesome dude. I've never been so excited for a Tomb Raider game in a long time. I really wish they would have added or updated the footstep sounds tho for 1 & 2 in the remastered graphics instead of the generic footstep sounds
I was crying at the end, because i felt how you feel.
Same as you as a kid Lara was my best friend, helped me feel better and more confident (im gay)my life was a little rough but playing these games make me feel more powerful and strong.
Im so happy to hug my old friend Lara again.
And fingers crossed to have 4 and 5 in the future
Sending hugs 🥰🙏
Hopefully we get four or five and angel of darkness in a collection
I'm in awe of what you've shown, and I love that there are things you've chosen not to show/reveal. I'm so happy, and I can't wait to dive into the game in less than 2 days. Well done, Chris!
So excited for you to play it!
So awesome that you got early access to this. Loved your summary about people being able to find out why people fell in love with Tomb Raider all those years ago. Welcome back Lara ❤
Hear hear 👍
I'm so grateful that u put this on, I'm buzzing to play these remasters, also can't wait to see what all the villains look like.
Absolutely breathtaking. It looks even better than i could possibly imagine. Thank you for the wonderful preview and for aiming not to spoil the remasters for us.
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Ya, I already know I'm going to play through once with original graphics and controls, then a 2nd time with new everything. Thanks for the vid. Looks FANTASTIC!
I’m always switching between! Especially because OG is 30fps and jarring compared to the smooth 60fps remasters!
I really love your review and how it was spoiler free. I am a classic Tomb Raider fan having played all of the series and I’m really looking forward to this. Graphics are beautiful, and I love that they stuck with the original maps and just upgraded the graphics so beautifully. Thank you again for a wonderful review.
I love that you got early access to this! Can't wait to play 😊
Was waiting for your review. I'm glad you liked it. :)
It's such a great experience!
Great video and review chris :)
thank you this is a great review with no spoilers and keep information a surprise I was soooo excited to hear about the new "ledge save grab" and the "auto position" when picking up items these two alone will make runs wayyy faster and safer
It'll be interesting to see how much faster people will be able to speedrun!
Chris thank you very much for this video - I didn't wanted to check to much gameplay out and this little look into every first level was perfect as a sneak peak :) I really like the texture updates and I'm curious how the controls will feel :)
I think tr3 is even darker than before, but well I get used to it =)
I look forward how those games + the add ons are
Very nice editing and commentary! Thanks :)
I hope you doing well! Till the next video :)
TR3’s darkness is interesting - in parts it’s brighter than the original but then other parts that were bright are a bit darker, so far the only trouble I’ve had was trying to play parts of High Sec Compound in midday - couldn’t do it
So stoked to play and relive my youth!
Well, you sold me. Preordered the game. Thanks for the review.
I love seeing all the reactions of TR fans💕 I was already convinced but now I'm even more, these remasters look like such a labor of love and seeing so many details and improvements added, i can't wait to discover the rest of the levels myself.
Some good details:
- Lara blink.
- Lara fingers animation.
- More detailed landscapes with puddles (20:14), dark (20:06), animated vegetation (8:54)
-There is still blood when you take damage.
- Enemies still don't disappear when you kill them.
- Excellent new moves (8:05) (19:21).
- Action indicators, well... it's good.
- Switch between new and classic graphics.
Some bad details:
- 11:10 The songs keep being interrupted by others.
- Lara's Shotgun in TR3 is a Spas-12 no a Mossberg like in the TR1 and 2.
- The under water effect should be darker.
- The Lara's ponytail goes through her backpack and has a little bug (1:12).
- (Personal) I'll miss that dark (16:09), mainly in the T-Rex fights, and the Yetis and Sasquatch encounters.
i used to get so stuck!! still love it. already pre ordered it.
Omg! I’m actually crying! This is stunning!