If you’ve played the originalTomb Raidergames in the past few years, you’ll know the controls haven’t aged well. WillTomb Raider Remasteredhave modern controls to counter this plaguing issue?
Can you playTomb Raider Remasteredwith modern controls?
Thankfully, developer and publisher Aspyr hasimplementedmodern controlsinto all three of the remasteredTomb Raidergames.
“For our modern controller settings, we take inspiration from theLegend,Anniversary, andUnderworldera of Tomb Raider,” said Aspyr’s director of product Chris Bashaar on thePlayStation Blog. “These changes are felt mostly in the way Lara moves – the right stick has full camera control and Lara moves directionally based on camera position.”
Those who want the classic tank controls to make the game feel authentic can switch to them in the options menu. Additionally, you can alternate between the modern remaster and the classic polygonal graphical styles.
“As shown in our initial reveal, we’ve added new models for a consistent modern look and feel,” said Bashaar. “We’re excited to showcase how these PS1 environments would look with modern technologies and tools.”
The game will look even better withNvidia RTX Remixenabled as it will activate ray tracing.
What other features doesTomb Raider Remasteredhave?
There have been many quality-of-life changes toTomb Raider I-III Remastered. First, there are now boss health bars, so you’ll know which weapons are most effective.
Next, there are 3D items instead of the sprites shown in the original. There will also be 200 in-game trophies to earn for your in-game actions and a photo mode so you can share your feats on social media. The pose, face, outfit, and weapon can be changed while in the photo mode.
