The most recent Tomb Raider trilogy has begun to fade from gaming memory, which is a shame. It’s a subseries that defied the odds of doing a rote “dark and gritty” reboot, approaching gaming’s most enduring globe-trotter with intelligence and style. Even more miraculous is the fact that all three games managed to keep the momentum going after the trilogy kicked off in 2013.
While it didn’t get the same accolades as Uncharted, Naughty Dog’s popular take on the same basic premise, Crystal Dynamics’ trilogy found its own identity through a compelling new take on Lara Croft, fun combat, and some of the best puzzle platforming in the business. Now, Xbox Game Pass is adding Rise of the Tomb Raider, the middle and best chapter in this enthralling trilogy, for subscribers to revisit.
