The Lara Croft Collection

The Lara Croft Collection

June 29, 2023

ActionAdventurePuzzle Nintendo Switch

Leap into the fast-paced arcade combat and puzzle-packed platforming of two outstanding adventures for tomb raiders of all abilities; enjoyably easy to pick up, rewardingly difficult to master. Penetrate dense jungles and navigate elaborate Aztec ruins in Lara Croft &a; the Guardian of Light, and investigate the cursed tombs of …

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77.3

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jun 2023
88.0 /100

"When it comes to co-op games, you can&s;t do much better than The Lara Croft Collection. It&s;s an absolute blast whenever you play it with a friend whether you&s;re working together or laughing your asses off while blowing each other …"

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Az Elias Cubed3 Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"The Lara Croft Collection is not to be overlooked. This bundle encompasses one great and one decent arcade action adventure, of which twin-stick shooter and score attack fans will find plenty of enjoyment. Although both games are worth experiencing in …"

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Chris Chedrawi SpoilerTV Jun 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Lara Croft&s;s debut on the Nintendo Switch provides hours of endless fun with two Tomb Raider adventures jam-packed with inventive platforming puzzles, fast-paced arcade combat and 2-4 player co-op. The isometric viewpoint and stylized gameplay of Guardian of Light and …"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Although the two games that compose the Lara Croft collection are actually Tomb Raider spin-offs, they provide a local multiplayer experience that will entertain arcade-action fans and achievement-seekers alike. They&s;re also a reminder of what we used to love about …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Jun 2023
85.0 /100

"Fans will love the Lara Croft Collection, but even newcomers just looking for an interesting adventure game will find a lot to like."

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Jun 2023
65.0 /100

"The Lara Croft Collection is a competent porting of the original titles, but it lacks any additional content that would&s;ve made this the definitive edition of these games."

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Paul Bryant Gaming Age Jun 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"The bottom line is that both Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light are good games, regardless of whether you’re playing solo or (locally) with a friend. They were a breath of …"

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

73.0

"The Lara Croft Collection sees two excellent Tomb Raider spin-offs hit Nintendo Switch in an excellent package that offers up plenty of puzzles, slick combat, and fun local co-op action. There are a few performance issues in Lara Croft and …"

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Thomas Mertens NintendoBoy Jun 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"It&s;s a fun and entertaining game, cooler than Candy Crush and more interactive than scrolling through Instagram. It&s;s a real shame that it feels unfinished and hampered by poor developer decisions, and ultimately doesn&s;t live up to the Crofts name."

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Tory Favro Impulsegamer Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

76.0

"Two fun and action filled games! The first Tomb Raider game released for Switch should delight both new and old fans of the series."

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