Lara Croft: Guardian of Light Launches on Mobile

Lara Croft: Guardian of Light launches today on iOS and Android platforms

This revitalized version of the 2010 classic transforms Lara Croft's adventure into thrilling twin-stick shooter gameplay

Players can select between protagonist Lara or ancient Mayan warrior Totec

During what might be considered Lara Croft's transitional period—when the franchise took an extended hiatus—one notable reinvention emerged through the unique twin-stick shooter Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Fans of the original 2010 release can now rediscover this nostalgic experience optimized for mobile gameplay on Android and iOS devices.

The storyline follows legendary adventurer Lara Croft as she allies with immortal Mayan warrior Totec to prevent the awakening of primordial evil. True to its cooperative roots, Feral Interactive has implemented both local and online multiplayer support.

While emphasizing action-packed gameplay, Guardian of Light delivers substantial puzzle-solving elements alongside its combat sequences. Players navigate environmental puzzles, intricate traps, and classic platforming challenges between intense firefights. The adventure spans diverse locales including poisonous wetlands, expansive tombs, and volcanic chambers offering more than just combat encounters.

Since their acclaimed mobile adaptation of Alien: Isolation, Feral Interactive has established itself as the premier developer for high-quality mobile ports. Their sometimes-controversial Total War: Rome remaster maintained strong mechanical foundations (understandably, classic game revisions inevitably divide fan opinions).

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