Lara Croft gets a 2D makeover in this stunning fan-made remake of the first Tomb Raider

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A Tomb Raider fan is remaking the original game in 2D, and it's everything you want it to be.

When the original Tomb Raider launched all the way back in 1996, it was revolutionary in many ways. It featured a strong female lead, which was practically unheard of in those days, and while it wasn't the first fully 3D game, it was the first to blend exploration and puzzle solving with all-out action in a variety of realistic 3D enviornments. Still, have you ever wondered what Tomb Raider would look like if developer Core Design had opted for a 2D approach instead? Well, wonder no more.

Tomb Raider fan Delca is remaking Lara's original adventure in 2D. They shared a short video of the project on Twitter, and it looks simply stunning. The footage shows Tomb Raider's training level, which takes place in Lara's lavish abode, Croft Manor. The iconic adventurer and her surroundings are taken straight out of the first game - it's even got Lara's original dialogue - but here we see the action from a sideways perspective, and her movements are restricted to backwards and forwards. 

Has anyone ever wanted to play a 2D remake of the original Tomb Raider? Well, I'm making one