Lara Croft: Guardian of Light relaunches on iOS and Android - available now

During what might be referred to as Lara Croft's dark ages, when the iconic series took a brief hiatus, an innovative attempt to rejuvenate it emerged with the unique twin-stick shooter, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Originally released in 2010, this beloved title is now available for a nostalgic revival on your mobile devices, accessible on both iOS and Android platforms.

The storyline of Lara Croft: Guardian of Light follows the legendary tomb raider as she joins forces with the immortal Mayan warrior Totec to thwart the unleashing of an ancient evil. True to its cooperative nature, the game, supported by Feral Interactive, offers both local and online multiplayer options, allowing players to team up and tackle the adventure together.

While the game leans heavily on action, Lara Croft: Guardian of Light doesn't skimp on the puzzle elements that are a hallmark of the series. From classic parkour challenges to intricate, trap-laden puzzles, players will find themselves engaging their minds as well as their reflexes. The game's diverse environments, ranging from toxic swamps to endless tombs and volcanic caverns, provide a rich backdrop for exploration and action alike.

Since their acclaimed port of Alien: Isolation, Feral Interactive has set the standard for mobile adaptations of well-known titles. Even their somewhat controversial remaster of Total War: Rome maintained solid mechanics, proving that tinkering with classics can be a delicate balance.

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