# Preview: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Has the Right Lara, But Something’s Missing

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/preview-tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-has-the-right-lara-but-somethings-missing/
- Published: 2026-09-08T00:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-08T00:32:23+00:00
- Original publisher: Push Square
- Original article: https://www.pushsquare.com/previews/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-has-the-right-lara-but-somethings-missing
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, TV

## Key points

- Push Square previewed Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at Gamescom.
- Classic acrobatic Lara returns, but survivor-trilogy mechanics remain, feeling uninspired.
- Reworked Damocles Room and leopard boss fight shown; game due 2027.

## Summary

Push Square's hands-off preview at Gamescom of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the remake being made by Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, left the writer feeling underwhelmed despite the return of the more acrobatic, classic-style Lara Croft. The game matters as Amazon's first major step in reviving the franchise after the divisive PS4-era reboot trilogy, but the preview suggests the new version leans heavily on survivor-trilogy mechanics like skill trees and crafting, which the writer felt undercut the immersion of exploring ancient tombs.

The demo showed a reworked version of the Damocles Room beneath St. Francis' Folly, set in Greece, with revamped visuals, atmospheric lighting and a puzzle involving suspended swords that can be shot down with dual pistols. A new optional scanner tool offers hints, and a boss fight against a leopard showcased improved enemy behaviour and Lara's acrobatic mobility, achieved through motion capture with stunt performers plus animator flourishes. Despite praising individual elements, the writer found the overall experience derivative, comparing it unfavourably to Uncharted, though remained hopeful ahead of its 2027 release.

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