
Before realistic graphics, huge open worlds, and thousands of side quests, there was Lara Croft, angular polygons and jumps that needed about three more tries than you felt like admitting. Classic TR1 design harks back directly to the original Tomb Raider look, where Lara explored ruins, solved puzzles, and stored a suspicious amount of gear in a very small backpack. A Lara Croft T-shirt for fans of classic gaming and the era when a couple of blocks on the screen could easily resemble a wolf, a bear, and an entire archaeological ruin. And if you ever took a leap, missed the edge, and immediately pressed reload, you already know exactly which era we’re talking about. Nerdshop tip: If Lara Croft finds an antique switch on the wall, don’t stand on the floor tiles behind her. It’s rarely just the light that turns on.