If you've never played them before, the classic TR games deserve to be experienced at least once, especially the first one IMHO. And this remaster is arguably the best way to do so. But don't hesitate to use a guide or walkthrough every now and then either; these games were practically made to be semi-cryptic, and it's perfectly valid to need a nudge in the right direction once in awhile (or however often you need it tbh).

Also, the "tank controls" are what these game's levels are built around. The modern controls might have some niche uses, but they fundamentally muck up how these games are meant to be played overall, TRUST me; not being able to back-step or side/back-jump actually makes this game a lot more finnicky to traverse, which makes the main gameplay loop worse. Just learn how to navigate the tank controls, and the platforming will come naturally. (If you really want to, you could switch to modern controls if you ever get swarmed by a pack of enemies, and then just switch back to Tank when you've dealt with them.)

While this game IS Action/Adventure, note that the gunplay in these games is more of a means to an end rather than any sort of actual "system". All you really need to know on that front is how to use the Roll button to dodge enemies as they come at you (as well as the side-jumps and back-jumps), learn to conserve ammo by switching between different guns every now and then, and that your accuracy with your gunshots is better the closer you are to your target. Oh, and the twist-jump is kinda helpful too (you press/hold the Roll button right after jumping forward while in midair, it makes you change direction). You'll actually need to know that technique for a certain level in TR2.

If all of that sounds daunting to you, don't worry about it. Try it anyway.

If I could figure out how to play TR 1 and 2 as an 8-year-old, you can figure it out as an adult.
It's just a slower game that most.

In order to truly appreciate the graphical upgrade that this remaster offers, you should try switching between old & new graphics every now and then to see just how much of a glow-up these games got. The remaster may look like Wii graphics by today's standards, but it's the comparative leap that makes it such a huge difference.

If you've never played them before, the classic TR games deserve to be experienced at least once, especially the first one IMHO. And this remaster is arguably the best way to do so. But don't hesitate to use a guide or walkthrough every now and then either; these games were practically made to be semi-cryptic, and it's perfectly valid to need a nudge in the right direction once in awhile (or however often you need it tbh). Also, the "tank controls" are what these game's levels are built around. The modern controls might have some niche uses, but they fundamentally muck up how these games are meant to be played overall, TRUST me; not being able to back-step or side/back-jump actually makes this game a lot more finnicky to traverse, which makes the main gameplay loop worse. Just learn how to navigate the tank controls, and the platforming will come naturally. (If you really want to, you could switch to modern controls if you ever get swarmed by a pack of enemies, and then just switch back to Tank when you've dealt with them.) While this game IS Action/Adventure, note that the gunplay in these games is more of a means to an end rather than any sort of actual "system". All you really need to know on that front is how to use the Roll button to dodge enemies as they come at you (as well as the side-jumps and back-jumps), learn to conserve ammo by switching between different guns every now and then, and that your accuracy with your gunshots is better the closer you are to your target. Oh, and the twist-jump is kinda helpful too (you press/hold the Roll button right after jumping forward while in midair, it makes you change direction). You'll actually need to know that technique for a certain level in TR2. If all of that sounds daunting to you, don't worry about it. Try it anyway. If I could figure out how to play TR 1 and 2 as an 8-year-old, you can figure it out as an adult. It's just a slower game that most. In order to truly appreciate the graphical upgrade that this remaster offers, you should try switching between old & new graphics every now and then to see just how much of a glow-up these games got. The remaster may look like Wii graphics by today's standards, but it's the comparative leap that makes it such a huge difference.