Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Grants Achievement for Age-old Exploit
Do you still remember what clicked in the Croft mansion? You can still use that knowledge in the new version.
Fans of the Tomb Raider series are well aware that February 14th isn't only Valentine's Day, but also the birthday of Lara Croft - the main character of the franchise herself. This year's celebration was exceptionally grand, as we received a remastered edition of the first three installments from 1996-1998.
Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics haven't only refreshed the visual design of the classics, but also preserved their original spirit - sometimes quite literally.
Who remembers the old bugs?
While the first releases of Tomb Raider may appear awkward and dull in today's times, the premiere of each of them introduced something revolutionary to the universe. Tomb Raider 2 significantly expanded the content of the Croft residence, allowing you to explore its nooks and crannies and at the same time solve some small puzzles.
Some saw the estate as a perfect training ground, while others saw it as a chance to test bugs. The trick for accessing the roof has become a thing of the past in the saga - jumping from a specific angle on the map gave us a glimpse of the pixelated panorama of England yet to be fully loaded.
Award for fan curiosity
The Aspyr studio developers chose to preserve the old magic, leaving the bug from the second game untouched. Lara can still access the roof of her house by performing a few simple jumps, as demonstrated by user uka100 on the Reddit forum. Nevertheless, to ensure the protagonist's safety, don't jump headfirst later.
Players who are commenting appreciate the decision to leave the bug in the game and also observe the level of detail in the remastered residence. A proper renovation is impressive, even if it wasn't the most affordable.
She'd probably need to sell her dagger of Xian and the Scion on finance that.
- BOBOUDA
The bug could also be used in the first Tomb Raider when exploring the Midas Palace, where an otherwise inaccessible first aid kit was hidden. The remastered edition will then reward us with the "You Corner Bug!" achievement.
