The "Tomb Raider Trilogy" can refer to three distinct eras of the franchise. To provide a proper review, it is helpful to identify which specific set you are looking at: the (modern) trilogy, the Remastered (classic) trilogy, or the Legend (PS3/Xbox 360 era) trilogy. 1. The Survivor Trilogy (2013–2018)
It is a faithful recreation of the 90s experience. While it includes modern control options, many reviewers feel the game's level design was built specifically for the original controls, making it a "clunky" but rewarding nostalgia trip. Tomb Raider Trilogy
Heavily emphasizes cinematic action, survival-lite mechanics (crafting/hunting), and gritty combat. The "Tomb Raider Trilogy" can refer to three
Ideal for veterans or those wanting a "history lesson," but it can be frustratingly difficult for newcomers used to modern, hand-holding design. 3. The "Legend" Trilogy (2011) The Survivor Trilogy (2013–2018) It is a faithful
Rise of the Tomb Raider is often cited as the overall fan favorite for balancing story and gameplay, while Shadow is praised for having the best puzzles but criticized for a weaker narrative. 2. The Remastered Trilogy (2024)
These games moved away from complex "tank" controls to fluid modern mechanics. While the first game is combat-heavy, the sequels progressively re-introduce more elaborate environmental puzzles and tomb exploration.
This is the modern "origin story" reboot, including Tomb Raider (2013) , Rise of the Tomb Raider , and Shadow of the Tomb Raider .