During what we might call Lara Croft's dark ages, when the series took a brief hiatus, an innovative reinvention emerged with the twin-stick shooter, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Originally released in 2010, fans can now relive the nostalgia on their mobile devices, as the revamped version is available on iOS and Android.
In Lara Croft: Guardian of Light, the iconic tomb raider collaborates with the immortal Mayan warrior Totec to prevent the unleashing of an ancient evil. This cooperative adventure, supported by Feral Interactive, offers both local and online multiplayer options, allowing players to join forces in their quest.
While the game emphasizes action, it also includes a variety of puzzles that challenge players. From classic parkour to intricate trap-laden puzzles, Guardian of Light keeps you engaged with both action and cerebral challenges. Alongside these, players can explore diverse environments, ranging from toxic swamps to endless tombs and volcanic caverns, making the game's appeal multifaceted.
Feral Interactive, known for their excellent mobile adaptation of Alien: Isolation, continues to set the standard for bringing popular titles to mobile platforms. Even their somewhat controversial remaster of Total War: Rome maintained solid mechanics, proving their expertise in game porting.
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