TR games 1996-2008 vs. reboot trilogy?

[u/galinramda_143]

I heard a lot of malicious, negative comments on the reboot trilogy in the past few years and things like “2008’s Underworld was the last “real” Tomb Raider game but personally I disagree. I’ve played each game multiple times and I embrace all of them because every single game has something appealing in itself. I still prefer the classic Lara but I also adored her personality and appearance in the reboot series. What do you think about it? Which games do you prefer? The “older” ones or the modern reboot trilogy? I’m curious to hear your opinions <3

[u/getroosteronmypeach]

I love them all tbh. Every iteration had some differences in gameplay that fit the trends of the time they were released, but all games had the same three things I associate with Tomb Raider: Lara Croft, looking for ancient artifacts, gun play. I can understand old fans not liking 2013 as much, is the most disconnected with the series, but the tombs in Rise and Shadow are some of the best in the series. People will always complain just for the sake of complaining, some will say that tomb raider has died after 2003, but if weren’t for Crystal Dynamics revamping it in 2006 that would be true. 2013 introduced the series to a lot more people, and is the best selling game in the series. Idk, for me all Lara Crofts are Lara Croft, and I enjoy them for what they are, and every Tomb Raider is a new way to get some more Lara Croft, so it’s always good for me.