I remember I got goosebumps back when this game first came out and Lara screamed "WHERE IS MY MOTHER!!!" Such a bad ass moment.

Amanda: "I touched it, and it touched me back." Steve: "Ok Amanda... Show me on the doll." Yeah... I got a good chuckle out of that one. XD

🔫💥 *WHERE* 🔫💥 *IS* 🔫💥 *MY* 💥🔫 *MOTHER* !

@krycekuva

3 жыл бұрын

such a great moment!

@akaunderdog4223

3 жыл бұрын

AVALON 😠😠

@lookcloser524

3 жыл бұрын

AVALON!!! It's not a myth! Don't you get it? I'm wasting my breath...*thwack* This is my second favourite video game of all time. Excitement for this next installment is an understatement.

@anonheart

3 жыл бұрын

I kinda like to see that as a sparta remix

@citroenboter

3 жыл бұрын

@@anonheart that's actually a fantastic idea. Wish I had the patience to do that.

I love that "WHERE...IS...MY...MOTHER?!" scene at the end of this game!

@ms.playboyinternational393

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. It's so fricking epic

@0joshdude

Жыл бұрын

Best part rewatching all the reviews I remember when they first dropped

One thing I think you got wrong is that Whosa Manda didn't sabotage Lara's attempts to warn Amelia, Manda was telling Lara to pull out the sword to get to Avalon and save her mother. Also shoutout to my favourite line of the game. "Make sense right this second or I swear I'll execute you where you stand!"

@jamesflynn4951

Жыл бұрын

That's the Lara we know and love. No shits given, just bullets.

I was born in 96' so I was too young to enjoy the classic games when they came out. Legend was the first one I could actually play without help from my dad so it will always be my favourite because of the nostalgia. I wish crystal would go more in this anniversary and underworld's direction again but also bring the challenge and slower pace of the classic games back.

@sillypotato404

3 жыл бұрын

same XD i have very fond memories playing this game

@Iuxveritatis

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in 96 too but the first game i played was Chronicles😅 i played Legend a lot too... it was a good game except the annoying family story and sexualised looks of her

@margotalmanzar5210

3 жыл бұрын

Oh god i remember trying to play chronicles as a kid but my dad (for some reason) bought the french version, I cried because I couldn't understand french Lara and didn't know what buttons to press, lmaoo better times. As a kid I really didn't care about her looks or story but as an adult I 100% agree crystal took away everything that made her Lara and turned her into daddy's little princess.

@DoctorEviloply

2 жыл бұрын

I was also born in 96. I was playing the original game when I was 3 years old. I sat on my dad's lap and played it on the computer. It wasn't that hard to figure out. Beating the game was another story.

@dergerhard9724

2 жыл бұрын

I was born in 2003 and still grew up playing the classic Tomb Raider games with my dad.

Seeing this game being discussed makes me happy. The Crystal Dynamics era wasn't perfect but it was fun. These game may not have been hard but they had wit and charm in their writing and an undeniable soul in their presentation. Legend was a brave step forward. Anniversary perfected the formula. And Underworld kinda sucked but was gorgeous.

@SuperHns

Жыл бұрын

Underworld was fine, I always wished they would have done TR2 and TR3 "anniversary" after that but alas

Haha, you said "franchise sail into uncharted territory". It literally did do that. In 2013.

@SteveOfWarr

3 жыл бұрын

The temptation to write a joke for that was strong lol

@Hansy995

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveOfWarr It really was. I like to think that the pun was intended lol

@SuperSeenith

2 жыл бұрын

I gotta say though, the modern TR games are way more fully featured with far more emphasis on puzzles and exploration than the uncharted games (which are pretty overrated if I'm honest) ever were

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperSeenith well... Shadow is, previous two are not.

@sascha495

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveOfWarr Honest Trailers did it too 👍🏻✌🏻😃

It's our heroine's backstory, and how we see a softer side to her. The level design and how varying in atmosphere they are. How Lara's moves blend seamlessly like flowing water. The motorbike sections that make you feel like the ultimate badass! It's Zip and Alistair's banter as she's tackling the tombs and their clever puzzles. The swan dive in Ghana. That last scene with Lara screaming in Amanda's face. The dress in Tokyo. That soundtrack...THAT Croft Manor music. 😍 Tomb Raider Legend is my second favourite video game of all time; it's legendary in name and nature. Excitement for this next installment is an understatement!!!

I was only 6 years old when Tomb Raider: Legend came out. It was my introduction to the franchise, which is why it holds a special place in my heart to this day. I grew up with the LAU trilogy.

The sunset lit Croft manor and the most beautiful tranquil music makes me feel a certain way...... not sure what it is...... it's so dreamy

This guy needs more love. Just found his channel

@danabnormal5988

3 жыл бұрын

True, this. He's hilarious, and seems to know what he's talking about.

@mihaianca8602

3 жыл бұрын

Well then you’ll be delighted to watch the first 7 videos of the series + some interviews and other stuff

@odiedodieuk

3 жыл бұрын

@@mihaianca8602 oh I have. Love the TR retrospective

46:55 Amanda doesn't try to sabotage anything, but as time is running out (and the whole thing will explode if the sword isn't pulled out) she shouts to Lara to pull the sword out instead because she may be too weak to do it herself. Lara's mother mistakingly thinks Amanda is talking to her and to protect young Lara, she does what Amanda says and pulls out the sword, making the whole thing explode.

@claudejunkers4348

2 жыл бұрын

Wow you're a genius. I actually never thought of it this way, although taking out the sword would transport Lara to "Avalon" so does that mean Amanda wanted Lara in Avalon from good will or just to screw her over since if u have played tomb raider underworld you'd know what going to Avalon means.

@Nexils

2 жыл бұрын

@@claudejunkers4348 I'm not sure. Maybe she didn't know what Avalon would be like, even though she knew it would explode for some reason and I think she wanted someone to use it and didn't mind it being Lara if she couldn't do it herself? Either way Amanda probably didn't even see Amelia since young Lara didn't see older Lara in the flashback, either...

@Invisibletoday

Жыл бұрын

@@claudejunkers4348 I played legend and underworld twice and still don’t know what Avalon is about

@Metroid22540

Жыл бұрын

@@Invisibletoday Do you remember the lines about the "monomyth" in Legend? All the Stone Daises were linked to the same one Dais near Jormungandr. Avalon was basically a misdirection for Helheim. Leading people on the journey to some lovely afterlife/paradise when they're actually used to create new Thralls.

I just love soundtrack for this game... Especially main theme and "that" song from Nepal level. It's just pure bliss ❤️

It's gonna be a good Valentine's Day, after all...

@kayenaatsandhuks

3 жыл бұрын

also Lara's Birthday :D

This is my favourite game! Can't wait to watch this...so excited! I know it'll be amazing..What is seriously underrated in this game is the comedy..especially the interactions with Zip and Alister.. Alister--"At least when she's jumping around on cliffs they stay put." Zip--"Man, I don't know what she's thinking. She's crazy!" Lara--"I can hear you you know, and it's a tad distracting." Alister--"Sorry Lara." Zip--"Shutting up now." Zip-- "So the Shaman would be Merlin and the staff would be whatever the hell Arthur's sword was called." Alister-- "It's called coincidence." Zip-- "Huh. Funny name for a sword." Zip-- "Congratulations(!) You got your wish; the place is a death trap." Lara-- "It needed a woman's touch." Zip-- "Nishimura's gonna bill you for that! Lara-- "It's not a party until something gets broken."

@taytayrazors9033

3 жыл бұрын

I Love me Some Zip 💕 He just Talk and Talk Lol.

@bialarcrais1763

Жыл бұрын

I love Zip he's just brilliant

ahhh, Legend is my favorite, I can't wait!!!

@taytayrazors9033

3 жыл бұрын

Mine's too

Well, on this trilogy she moves like a lizard that stick to the walls, so that info about Crystal being the devs of Gecko is very interesting

I will never play this again without thinking of James Rutland {{and his lovely silk shirt}}

@TCFan25

3 жыл бұрын

Who looks like Malcolm out of Jurassic Park.

@tomspence8506

19 күн бұрын

I remember James Rutland. He used to wear leather trousers with the silk shirt.

The music is amazing in this game! I still find myself humming the tune from the end all the time.

I found my old "The official Tomb Raider Files" Book early, look in-side and it had Lara's profile that said Lara's Birthday is the 14th of February. So, Happy Birthday Lara Croft, you have a Great Day. :>

This series is such a....Legend *cries in pun*

YES! Thank you so much for this :) Agreed - Keeley Hawes is my definitive Lara also. Can't wait for your take on Anniversary and TRunderworld :)

--- UPDATE! 29/09/21 --- My fixes have been enhanced and superseded by ATombRaiderFan and other forum members on the TRF forums. They've managed to fix things I didn't even know were broken and MORE! New links below =) Thank you so much to everyone who has stopped by to check out this new video and also to those who were able to watch the live premier!! The support you all continue to show me and my work is nothing short of incredible and is incredibly humbling, so thank you! Links to my compiled fix pack and the SCU tool are in the video description but I'll also pop them here just in case -_^ Special shout outs again to all the talented members of the TR community for figuring all this out and making the tools to be able to do so! EDIT: The special thank you section in the credits has an error which meant that I thanked the wrong person by mistake, so thank you to Jason WALKER and Jason CHESTER (I'm so dumb lmao) - DOWNLOADS - ATombRaiderFan's Fix Thread + DL Links - www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=225979 Tomb Raider Legend Upgraded Thread: www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?p=8322501#post8322501 SCU Legend Tool - github.com/ANoDE85/PyTR7SCU/r...

@johnnybensonitis7853

3 жыл бұрын

You make great content and that appears to be the best way to grow your channel so good on ya!

@briansmall241

3 жыл бұрын

need to make a new one she go and try to fine her mom

@spacejam8765

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review. Have you ever thought about review all 3 Tomb Raider film's?

Absolutely incredible work once again! So excited to get into the CD games!

this was absolutely amazing! can’t wait for your anniversary retrospective

Finished the retrospective in two days and now it continues. Perfect timing. Can't bloody wait.

Ok I’m not moving from here until this thing starts.

This was my first tomb raider game in my middle school days, very good memories

You've worked incredibly hard on this; looking forward to seeing the finished article!

Being born in '96 I only had the pleasure of watching my older brother play all the original TR games. TR Legend was the first one I actually got to play myself. It's been so long, I really should pull Legend and Underworld out to play. They weren't by all means the perfect games but they were fun.

I am so hyped, I just found your channel some days ago and binge watched all your retrospective in like 2 days. Finally a retrospective you could enjoy the game fully after Tomb Raider Chronicles and Angel of Darkness :) Legend was and still is a great game!

@DJPoprocks

3 жыл бұрын

same! we're lucky we only had to wait a few days for this one :D

I got introduced to Tomb Raider through this game... after all these years finally researching what the previous games were like I am so shocked to see how many classic game fans are so unhappy with Legend and how it reworked the old Lara. 12 year old me thought this Lara is fantastic 😂

This channel is really underrated, this guy is awesome and puts a lot of effort and actually does a detailed game review, better than anyone and far far better than IGN itself. Kudos, to you. Well done

This man is making videos for over 10 years and creating some insanely well edited and entertaining videos on a Series I grew up as a child, yet has only 5.5k subs? KZread's algorithm really oughta start doing it's job.. Edit: Right, the death scenes. I hope you include plenty of them from the next games, Steve!

I am very thankful that the youtube algorithm pointed me in the right direction, love the videos! Ive been binge watching all the Tomb Raider videos haha, you have a very fun and relaxing style of commentating, the editing is on point and it's fun that you take us through the entire game with you and your witty jokes! Keep it up Steve!

Even though I haven't played Legend yet, I watched this video anyway because your reviews are always hilarious and now I can choose which version I should play. Also nice to see your channel *feeling stronger now* , keep going man !

Great job, Steve, and it's perfect that you released this on Lara's birthday, February 14th. That said, I feel that you hit the nails on the heads where your review of this game was concerned, and you definitely highlighted the pros and cons. I remember many fun times playing it on PC back in the day, and I completely agree with you that Keeley Hawes is perhaps the definitive version of Lara Croft because her performance embodied all the aspects of the character, and she really made the role her own. Though for me, Jonell Elliot will always be the definitive version of the Core Design era Lara, but if you want a good balance between the two, Jenni Milward perfectly incorporates both versions of Lara and she's voiced numerous fan projects. That being said, for me, one of my biggest gripes about the game is that it was way too short and too linear, and I know you touched upon this in your video, but I believe it would have been better if there were more levels in each part of the world we traveled to and that said levels were longer, much like the Core games. I also liked how Crystal Dynamics gave Lara a more fleshed out personality as well as some much needed character development. She was given a backstory that more people could relate to (losing a parent at a young age) and could thus generate emotional resonance in the players. The Core Lara was a straight up hardcore badass who didn't let us into her personal thoughts and emotions too much, and I feel that by doing that, Core sort of pigeonholed themselves into a character that couldn't really develop much further until the Angel of Darkness came along. It was the same problem that Sean Connery's James Bond had and why Connery wanted to leave since Thunderball - the character was effectively static in terms of development and was going nowhere. Either way, I really liked the video and I eagerly await the next installment. :-)

Simply the best game in these series! I still love it to this day (and honestly the movements and interactions with the environment look way better than they look now...)

Your videos and your work are amazing, I re-watch them frequently !

I do like Zip and Allistair, I think all they had to do to fix them, would be to make the puzzle hits an optional thing like in Anniversary with Lara's Journal/Underworld's hints (and have a few more moody bits where they're not in-contact.), they talk a bit too much/spoil the simplistic puzzles but they kinda over-corrected in Underworld. I also really like how Turrets are completely optional but super-effective in Legend (Which is how they should be in shooters.) and in general, while lacking in the maze-like environments, I can't deny Legend's combat is one of the best in the series.

I can't wait for this. I used to be a huge fan of the classic TR games and I got back into the series for a bit after I discovered these retrospectives during the first lockdown. I am admittedly less interested in the games that came after Angel of Darkness, but I have some fond memories of Legend. In any case, I find your reviews very entertaining and insightful, and I look forward to seeing what you have to say about this game.

Finally !!! I was gonna finish you Angel of darkness VDO ♥♥

@FNDiary

3 жыл бұрын

@Raxes I am looking for that too (>w

@brayansummersproductions1416

2 жыл бұрын

I'd want to finish him too ;)

You really said everything I like about this game it’s my favorite of all time ♥️♥️

These videos are so incredible - can really see your love of the craft in every second. Can't wait for the anniversary retrospective!

Brings back so many good memories i still love legend it is a great game

This was brilliant! Also for anyone who didnt know , you can also use that machine to grab hold of the smoke monster and shoot him into the electrical barrier so it gives you more time to compete the electrical puzzle at the end of Kazakhstan

TRL is one of my favourite games but yeah, the last Bolivia Level was really short. If the game were to be remade, I would extend this level to be less of a boss fight only but a full on final level. Pretty much have all the same areas again but changed in a way to encompass “You’ve been here before, you know where to go, but things are different this time”. Like for example in the games very first area, perhaps some enemy patrols and structures to let the player know that the enemy is full on expecting them, could provide an opportunity to take alternate routes instead of old ones and make use of the Sword as well.

Master Warr, I can’t tell you how SUPER EXCITED I am for Tomb Raider: Legend! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃 I can hardly wait for what you have in store for us in Part 7 of your Tomb Raider Retrospective! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My sister just finished playing it, I was so happy since i used to play it many years ago

I saw this thumbnail and got far too excited. For a second I thought it went up today which would have been a great Birthday gift lol.

So hyped! Love from France!

@languagelovern1717

3 жыл бұрын

Love From France too !! vive la France mdr :)

Have I ever mentioned that I absolutely love your ' game box cover art' . I love the sunset photo :) Very well done as always !!!

@SteveOfWarr

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

I’m watching this again after watching the other retrospectives. And idk if it’s because I never played all the original games all the way through, or that the LAU trilogy is my favorite version of Lara.... but this was my favorite retrospective so far. The jokes in this one got me laughing my ass off even the second time around. Great job, I’m excited for the Anniversary retrospective!

@karlimo4034

2 жыл бұрын

What does LAU mean?

@SteveOfWarr

2 жыл бұрын

Legend, Anniversary, Underworld

I am simply amazed by your dedication to TR series. It is lovely to remember all those gameplay traumas once again thanks to your videos. You are doing a brilliant job. I hope you don't restrict yourself to TR and expand your work with other iconic titles like Soul Reaver. There is plenty of content for you in old PC gaming.

Another great video from the one of a kind Steve, it’s official: you are my absolute favourite retrospective videos makers on KZread... Such efforts and charisma were put in your videos, well done mate and thank you for yet another addictive fun to watch video, whenever I want to be in a good mood I rewatch your videos so thanks again and please keep it up :-)

Bruh, your work is massively underrated. I love your channel and keep it up, man!

This entire series is extraordinary, kudos to Steve ❤

Excited isn’t the word, this game has always been a point of contention for me and a few of my friends. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the game!!!

HOLY BALLS. IT’S HAPPENING! I’m going to go re-watch all the retrospectives and get ready.

this is probably my favorite TR game I remember this game on my PC back in 2006, enabling "next-gen" settings and just seeing the graphics, blew me away.

Legend is one of my all time favourites. I'd played the other games when I was a bit to young to 'get' them, but this one came out at the perfect time for me and cemented a love for the franchise for me. Fond memories of working through all the time trials with my brother to unlock every outfit.

I was more hyped for your reviews than for most of the movies. Your videos are amazing!!!!

I've been re watching every single one of your Retrospectives, in order, for roughly two weeks, and I've never gotten bored of them, the amount of effort you put into these are insane, please keep it up and I am looking forward for the 14th now.

@MarshyMooz

3 жыл бұрын

This still stands, just finished watching it and I am super excited for Anniversary!

I’m very impressed... My Aunt in her 17s introduced me to Tomb Raider saga with this title when I was 7 years old, great game, it took me like 6 months to defeat it ! I’m still loving it. Ps: you covered everything ! The longest video I’ve ever seen about the game 😂♥️ Keep it up.

Lara's voice acting there at the end was fucking incredible! Great vid, you make the absolute best Tomb Raider vids my man.

I am simple man... I See a Steveofwarr Tomb Raider retrospective Video...I press like

Can't wait! Best Tomb Raider reviews easily!

37:56 "you're too late, Amanda, I am now forklift certified"

@lionocyborg6030

6 ай бұрын

“Well I brought Ryo Hazuki, who S ranked his forklift exams!”

To be honest, Tomb Raider 3 and Legend are my favorite Tomb Raider games. They both just always gave me great times, and still do. I actually am replaying TR 3 again after I finished TR Legend. They are simply so much fun.

Amazing. As expected. And I'm not even halfway through... Yeah, I also found the radio communications a bit much to begin with, because it jarred with that glorious sense of isolation and immersion I felt when playing the first game back in 96. But they did grow on me. And thank FUCK they did tone Zip down from his 'Total Recall Cab Driver mode'.

@SteveOfWarr

3 жыл бұрын

"HEY MAAAAAAN I'VE GOT FIIIIIVE KIDS TO FEED" 🤣

Thank you very much! I enjoyed watching it with my sister !. We loved it very much so thanks ! And we hope to see the next one soon.

When it cut back to you with two black eyes, I damn near spat out my coffee. Thank you for another thorough and entertaining addition to this series! I'm already looking forward to the next installment.

Now that you mention it once or twice, Rutland DOES have a lovely silk shirt.

Got into gaming as I found the old PS1 and games from the kids in the attic. Found your contend very useful, and enjoyable. Thank you Steve

Dude I only discovered your Tomb Raider series this time last week and I gotta say, best Tomb Raider content on KZread. I checked out after Tomb Raider 3 back in the day, and the only new one I played since was the reboot. So this has been a good way of finding out what I missed out on. Tell a lie, I did play the first isometric Lara Croft game. Looking forward to the next one

As a longtime TR fan, I was astonished by how fresh yet respectful to its origins TR Legend felt to me. The bikini thing? That leaves a bad taste in my mouth, but there is still plenty to be praised in this game. I had to click on the video as soon as I saw it. Thank you for covering this series.

This was the Era of Tomb Raider that I grew up with and will thus probably always be my favorite. I love this incarnation of Lara so much

Genuinely so excited for this!! Must've binged your TR series like 10 times now! Keep up the awesome work Steve!

39:26 An unintended T-Pose for an unintended solution! This had me dying of laughter! Great work mate!

@SteveOfWarr

3 жыл бұрын

I T-Pose to assert puzzle dominance! lmao

2:36 aaaand you just earned my sub by blowing away Raid Shadow Legends with with Kyle Katarn's Bryar Pistol.

Great review as ever. The one thing I've noticed is that the PS2 visuals of Lara is kind of better than the PS3. Kind of shows how lighting can drastically change stuff.

@lionocyborg6030

6 ай бұрын

For me, that would be the OG Xbox version & PC with remastered mode turned off over the Xbox 360 which is the same difference. Parts of the 360 graphics look better on actual 360 than they do on PC with remastered mode on however as the latter is broken and glitchy even with fan patches. So Japan’s scaffolding building is missing its wall, bright lighting and shimmering effects in Lara’s pool are gone and her gym pool looks like it’s full of oil, similar to a bug that’s in some of the later playable patches for 10th Anniversary Edition.

Why do I love this intro so much 🤣 There's something hilarious about a man getting hit in the face by an Amazon parcel.

The monitor showing Rutland’s bio in the first Croft Manor cutscene did work on PC back on my original disk version but apparently not the steam version. I know because I used to play my disk version all the time and only switched to steam thinking it would fix some compatibility bugs Legend & Anniversary on disk had.

Congratulations. You get the award for providing me with the best laugh of the month. Love your TR Retrospectives.

@SteveOfWarr

3 жыл бұрын

I'll wear it with pride 🙂

Certainly my favorite Croft game. Loving the review so far!

Amanda going full on Kate Beckinsale made me chuckle 😂

I just binged all the TR retrospective videos and they are great!

So many great memories with this game playing it around the time of release on ps2, my favourite TR game! Great video

I've just stumbled onto your channel. I've gotta say it warms my heart to know that these games still get love even today. I've got fond memories of me and my cousins 100%ing this game endlessly. Also S++ for effort into your videos man, you deserve way more subs.

Bloody hell, Steve! An absolute gem of a video! Keep it up! Was in tears watching this. Excellent.

@SteveOfWarr

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Im happy to see you made a new TR Retrospective! after Angel of Darkness I was hoping you would cover the later ones ^^

Just another perfect video. It's always so enjoyable to see such a modern take on this classic series. Watched the video all in one go and I'm really shocked by the effort that went into it. 10/10

Just re-watched this after the premier to really take it all in, and my oh my... bravo, Steve. You've really smashed this retrospective out of the park! Amazing job, it's great to see the charm, detail and honesty of your earlier retrospectives still shine through to this day, and this was most definatley worth the wait. I particularly enjoy how you manage to entwine both detailed exploration of the game in a modern setting; whilst still referencing it's impact and relevance to its contemporary release all underpinned by a witty and humorous narration. Going that one step further to expose bugs that the developers could easily have fixed and experimenting to recommend the best plug-in for us to play was a real class act for sure. I'd like to thank you for the hard work and effort that you put into these videos - as they go above and beyond and bring a lot of people happiness and nostalgia. Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable hour and best of luck for the Anniversary playthrough, mate. See you on the streams!

Thanks for another great retrospective. Guernsey went back into lockdown at the end of last month, and your videos have really helped to keep me sane. Thank you. I look forward to the next one. Keep up the good work.

I really enjoyed this game .. It reminded me of playing with action figures as a kids.. like I was in control completely of the character

This was the first TR game I ever played. Thanks to this game, im now a Tomb Raider fan.

2021 just got a little bit better

Reminder set. Going to take an easy day working from home to watch all other episodes back to back before this. When is Winston coming back or is Alister or Zip going to be the new protagonist?

The wait is finally over!! Your videos are among the best on KZread! Well done and thank you good sir!! 👍🏼