Gorgeous reimagining of Lara Croft’s origin stumbles on busy new systems

Crystal Dynamics’ Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis wows with reimagined, expansive environments and polished visuals, but its new systems—a crafting mechanic, a helpful scanner, and a Dead Eye-style ability—feel shoehorned and may sap pacing, while hands-off previews miss the true peril of enemies. The result is a gorgeous but potentially uneven return to Lara’s roots that leaves me hopeful yet wary.