The first and original three Tomb Raider games are coming to the Xbox this month, and the nostalgia is to be savoured.
It’s February by now, and that means another stack of monthly games are coming to the Xbox. A whopping 21 new games are coming to the console this month, but some games are more interesting than others.
As of today, the game Airhead is already playable on Xbox. But starting Wednesday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, the Remastered versions of the first three Tomb Raider games will be playable. So even if you don’t have a Valentine, you still have an iconic game on to look forward to.
Tomb Raider for first time on Xbox
It is the first time you can play Tomb Raider is its original form on the Xbox. The game has appeared on the platform before, but that was an Xbox 360 version. However, this version was slightly different and had many modifications compared to the original game. Now the original versions of the first three Tomb Raiders are coming to the Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
The only difference is the graphics. You can play the games on the upgraded and remastered settings, but you also get the chance to go back in time with the original 1996 graphics. There is an option for everyone.
A real must-play
If you never played the original Tomb Raider games in the past, you may not find all that special. In fact, much of the enthusiasm about the game does come from nostalgia. It’s an old game that can take you back to your childhood for a while. And to be able to relive this time again, this time on an Xbox, is a special moment for many.
Still, it’s not just nostalgia. The game has an original and unique feel that not many other games have given. With the original Tomb Raider games, it genuinely feels like you are a lone explorer trying to find her way. As you fight monsters and search for treasure, you can totally empathize with the main character, Lara Croft. The original Tomb Raider games a must-play for gamers.