Overview & Technical Summary
A roguelike Tomb Raider game for mobile
Tomb Raider Reloaded
is a free
action
title created by Square Enix Ltd for mobile devices. It's a
top-down isometric
adventure that is based on the popular
Tomb Raider
series of games. In it, players will explore dangerous
underground tombs
in search of hidden wonders and treasures.
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Opera
Ad
Free
4.2
Lara Croft: Guardian of Light
Paid
3.9
Just like
Archero
, Tomb Raider Reloaded features a simple and
intuitive control scheme
that is well-suited to mobile screen and
one-handed gameplay
. Fans will run, shoot, and jump their way through its various levels filled with all kinds of enemies, traps, and obstacles that are standing in their way.
A new take on the Tomb Raider gameplay
Tomb Raider
is one of the longest-running media franchises that started with a series of video games and was eventually adapted into multiple movies. The former was beloved by gamers for its varied and complex gameplay that mixed platforming, fast-paced shooting, and some open-world survival elements. Bringing the same experience to the mobile space is quite an undertaking, thus Tomb Raider Reloaded is taking
a different approach
.
Instead of replicating the same gameplay from its console and PC brethren, Tomb Raider Reloaded focused on providing a
fun mobile experience
. The result was a top-down isometric game that featured one-handed controls and could be played in
portrait orientation
. It features
roguelike elements
that let you stack abilities and perks, as well as explore
procedurally-generated
levels that are guarded by all kinds of creatures and even magical entities.
What's more, you can discover
ancient relics
for more bonuses and blueprints that will let you
craft
a variety of powerful new weapons that will help you reach farther on your next run. The only thing of note with the game is its
long loading times
in between every level, which is rather unusual considering they are procedurally generated. Hopefully, it gets addressed in a future update.
It works surprisingly well
If you've been a long-time fan of the Tomb Raider series and you've been wondering how this game would fare, you'll be glad to know that it turned out really good. The gameplay is a departure from the style of past releases but it surprisingly works and is more suited to the mobile gaming format. Give it a try and see for yourself.