Summary
The original PlayStation is now almost 30 years old and so, in a bid to give it a new lease of life, one skilled fan has dedicated their time to turning the classic console into an awesome lookingTomb Raider-themed system, and it even includes a mini replica of the Scion artifact. Although Lara Croft has seen many appearance changes over the years, it’s safe to say thatTomb Raiderfans still love nothing more than jumping into the popular games that focus on the fictional British archaeologist who travels around the globe in search of lost artifacts and hidden treasures, all while navigating dangerous enemies and crumbling ruins.
Originally released in 1996,Tomb Raiderquickly became one of PlayStation’s most acclaimed 3D action-adventure game titles. Noted for its tricky learning curve,Tomb Raider’s difficulty levelsposed a pretty serious challenge for players throughout its franchise. Despite this, the game’s immense popularity over the years led it to become a huge hit with action-adventure fans across the globe, including its hard-as-nails protagonist, Lara Croft, who also became one of gaming’s most iconic female characters.
In celebration ofTomb Raider’s long and successful road, a skilled fan has dedicated their time to the established Crystal Dynamics title by giving the classic PlayStation console a Lara Croft-themed makeover. Reddit user Otzedotze posted pictures of the final product of theirTomb Raider-themed PS1 and the comment section is overflowing with love for their crafting skills. Although fans won’t get to see any ofLara Croft’s iconic and classic looks over the yearsembedded onto this PlayStation One, Otzedotze has added a cool touch by including The Scion artifact that Lara searches for inTomb Raiderand its remakeTomb Raider Anniversaryon the system’s disc lid.
PlayStation Fan Makes Custom Tomb Raider-Themed PS1
Covering the PlayStation One in a rustic stone paint color to give it an ancient feel, Otzedotze also includes theTomb Raidername in white on the top left of the system so that it really stands out, while also giving the 2 main buttons a lick of electric blue paint to match its mysterious vibe. Many of the comments in the post praise Otzedotze’s creative design choice and their skill, with one commenter stating, “Holy crap I don’t usually like crazy PS1 mods but man, this thing has a crap load of personality and an amazing rocky vibe. Very good job.” Due toLara Croft making an appearance in titles likeDead by Daylight, it would be interesting to see if more fans will make use of her more recent public pop-ups now and maybe even tackle other consoles like a custom PlayStation 5.
As forPS1 video gameenthusiasts, there’s something to look forward to this September 19 whenBroken Sword: The Shadow of the Templarsarrives on PlayStation 5. 28 years after its original release, the point-and-click adventure will be making a comeback in a “substantially enhanced version” of the Revolution Software classic title.
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly RestoredPlay the Original Three Tomb Raider Adventures: For the first time ever, play the complete experience with all expansions and secret levels on modern platforms in this definitive collection.Included Game TitlesTomb Raider I + Unfinished BusinessTomb Raider II + Golden MaskTomb Raider III + The Lost ArtifactSolve Ancient Mysteries: Uncover treasures of the ancient world by solving puzzles and unraveling mysteries lost to the ravages of time.Globe-trotting Adventure: Follow Lara Croft around the world and face off against deadly foes and dangerous myths.Lovingly Restored: Experience the classics boasting upgraded graphics, with the option to switch to the original polygon look at any time.
