Lara Croft: Guardian of Light Re-released on iOS and Android

During what we might tentatively call Lara Croft's dark ages, when the series took a brief hiatus, a notable attempt to breathe new life into the franchise emerged with the unique twin-stick shooter, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Originally released in 2010, fans can now relive this nostalgic gem on their Android and iOS devices, bringing the adventure into the palm of their hands!

In Lara Croft: Guardian of Light, our iconic tomb raider joins forces with the immortal Mayan warrior Totec to prevent the release of an ancient evil. True to its co-op nature, Feral Interactive ensures you can enjoy this adventure with friends, offering both local and online multiplayer options.

While the game leans heavily into action, it doesn't skimp on the puzzles that Lara Croft fans adore. From classic parkour to intricate, trap-laden challenges, you'll find plenty of opportunities to engage your mind between bouts of shooting. The diverse settings, ranging from toxic swamps to endless tombs and volcanic caverns, further enrich the experience, ensuring that action isn't the only draw here.

CroftyEver since their stellar port of Alien: Isolation, Feral Interactive has set the gold standard for mobile adaptations of beloved titles. Even their somewhat controversial remaster of Total War: Rome managed to impress with solid mechanics, proving that when it comes to classics, it's tough to please everyone.

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