A double release that revives the origin of Tomb Raider with improvements, extras and a tuning adapted to Nintendo consoles
The most complete version of a modern classic
The debut doesn’t just save an already legendary adventurebut revitalizes it so that gamers can enjoy it on both laptop and desktop. From challenging exploration of the island of Yamatai to intense battles against rabid cultists, this edition includes everything a veteran or novice player could ask for…even more than many expected.
This definitive edition It’s not simply a port: it’s a package that brings together all the content published for the original game, starting with all DLCLara’s additional outfits, multiplayer maps and extra characters. It also includes digital content such as Tomb Raider: The Beginning of Dark Horse, the mini artbook The art of survival and the documentary series Final hours of Tomb Raider.
The result It is a collection designed for those who want the complete experience without further research or separate purchases. A “closed” edition which, honestly, was already missing from the Switch catalog and which also takes advantage of the improved capabilities of Switch 2 without leaving those who maintain the original model behind.
Surprising performance for a port of this size
One of the biggest fears whenever an ambitious port comes out on Switch is performance. But here, Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics seem to have done their homeworkoffering a stable release that’s visually clean and smooth enough to make Lara Croft’s journey feel natural on console.
Both the lighting effects and character definition have received tweaks, highlighting a much more detailed Lara compared to the original version, as well as sharper environments and smoother animations. The Switch 2, as expected, gets even more, but the base port offers more than anything else.
An adventure that retains all its emotional strength
Although more than ten years have passed since its premiere, the 2013 reboot still works like a shot. It’s a gritty, visceral adventure focused on Lara’s transformation from novice archaeologist to true survivor.
The narrative remains strong, with a more realistic and dark tone than the classic chapters. Fans who experienced this change in their time will remember how shocking it was to watch Lara suffer, learn, and fight with a level of intensity rarely seen in the saga. And those arriving now for the first time… get ready: the game gives no respite.
Combat, exploration and survival taken to the limit
The gameplay combines frenetic combatdemanding platforms and survival sections that, even today, continue to have their own personality. The progression of skills, the customization of weapons and the pace of character growth continue to be one of the greatest successes of this chapter.
With the arrival on Switch and Switch 2, the controls have been perfected to work better with Joy-Con, offering more comfortable aiming and quicker response in moments of action.
Multiplayer included and more options on the laptop
While multiplayer has never been the highlight of the game, returns intact for online games with up to eight players. For those who want to squeeze in cooperative or competitive content, it’s a welcome addition.
Furthermore, on Switch, playing a title like this on a laptop has its charm: the mix of cinematic action and slow exploration It’s a great fit for short sessions, and the portable version doesn’t sacrifice as much as it might seem.
A golden opportunity to rediscover Lara
This edition arrives at an interesting time, just as the franchise prepares for a new chapter under the Amazon MGM umbrella. Relive Lara’s modern origins It can be the perfect appetizer before the future reboot that is already brewing.
Tomb Raider: definitive edition on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 not only preserves the soul of the original: it adapts it, repackages it and brings it back to life for new players and nostalgic veterans to enjoy.
