Underplayed Gems

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003) (2012)

Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness (2003) cover
Developer
Core Design
Publisher
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.0 of 5, 1,640 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate and clunky third-person adventure through dark, atmospheric environments, where tension comes from solving puzzles and navigating janky platforming.

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What players say

Players strongly recommend this only for series fans willing to endure broken controls, bugs, and poor performance on modern hardware. Many say fan patches or the 2025 remaster make it playable.

Screenshots

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