Our favorite Christmas levels
by Team Xmas 2024
What is your favorite Christmas level to play in December? That’s the questions we asked the Advent Calendar team, and here are their answers! Enjoy this look back at level from years past, and hopefully you’ll find something new to play.
Enjoy and Happy Raiding!
Vandersweater said...
“My favorite Christmas level is Snowwhite by Mr XY. It's a gorgeous level with great atmosphere, and the gameplay is fun, simple and straightforward. Perfect for a short 30 minute-1 hour play session!"
Link: LB Advent Calendar 2007 - Snowwhite by Mr XY
Enjoy and Happy Raiding!
Vandersweater said...
“My favorite Christmas level is Snowwhite by Mr XY. It's a gorgeous level with great atmosphere, and the gameplay is fun, simple and straightforward. Perfect for a short 30 minute-1 hour play session!"
Link: LB Advent Calendar 2007 - Snowwhite by Mr XY
ChocolateFan said...
“My favourite is LB Advent Calendar 2005 - Once upon a Time by Horus (Nadine). It's a levelset composed of three levels, where you visit Valhalla in search of three gear pieces that will be used in the viking village where Lara and Kurtis travelled to spend their Christmas. The atmosphere is the one of a fairy tale, the level design is non-linear and there are many places to visit, which means you'll often backtrack. To make all that even better, Kurtis is going along with Lara, resulting in a very interesting cooperative gameplay!"
Link: LB Advent Calendar 2005 - Once upon a Time by Horus (Nadine)
“My favourite is LB Advent Calendar 2005 - Once upon a Time by Horus (Nadine). It's a levelset composed of three levels, where you visit Valhalla in search of three gear pieces that will be used in the viking village where Lara and Kurtis travelled to spend their Christmas. The atmosphere is the one of a fairy tale, the level design is non-linear and there are many places to visit, which means you'll often backtrack. To make all that even better, Kurtis is going along with Lara, resulting in a very interesting cooperative gameplay!"
Link: LB Advent Calendar 2005 - Once upon a Time by Horus (Nadine)
Shadoofus said...
“I'll go with Delca's Christmas Adventure level, It's a short level, but is unique with its gameplay and offers a really cozy atmosphere throughout. Delca's assets and abilities also shine through without anything to complain about, with each asset made just right for eye candy purposes. The gameplay itself is creative and offers a series of unique challenges. Overall a really nice level that's worth playing and revisiting due to its short but good duration.” "
Link: Kitten Adventure: A Very Meow Christmas by Delca
“I'll go with Delca's Christmas Adventure level, It's a short level, but is unique with its gameplay and offers a really cozy atmosphere throughout. Delca's assets and abilities also shine through without anything to complain about, with each asset made just right for eye candy purposes. The gameplay itself is creative and offers a series of unique challenges. Overall a really nice level that's worth playing and revisiting due to its short but good duration.” "
Link: Kitten Adventure: A Very Meow Christmas by Delca
Lore said (Seconded by VolkerE!)...
“Light up the Christmas by Ranpyon. Visually it just captures the cozy feeling of an Italian city during Xmas time, the game itself can be challenging once you reach the rooftops but it's still very fun to play.”
Link: Light up the Christmas by Ranpyon
“Light up the Christmas by Ranpyon. Visually it just captures the cozy feeling of an Italian city during Xmas time, the game itself can be challenging once you reach the rooftops but it's still very fun to play.”
Link: Light up the Christmas by Ranpyon
PhryneCroft said...
“Difficult question, I have a lot of favourite levels, it's hard to decide. The one that really stuck in my head was the level Another Winter Castle. Really liked the story and it wasn't a typical Christmas level for me, you had enemies and a [SPOILER REDECATED!] as the final boss. The level was also very nicely designed, the atmosphere was there.” "
Link: TR Advent Calendar 2021 - Another Winter Castle by AKTeam 2021 (Sponge, shabaobab, Matie, DJ Full, AgentXP, JesusC.Croft, LoreRaider, Dreamfall, dinne)
“Difficult question, I have a lot of favourite levels, it's hard to decide. The one that really stuck in my head was the level Another Winter Castle. Really liked the story and it wasn't a typical Christmas level for me, you had enemies and a [SPOILER REDECATED!] as the final boss. The level was also very nicely designed, the atmosphere was there.” "
Link: TR Advent Calendar 2021 - Another Winter Castle by AKTeam 2021 (Sponge, shabaobab, Matie, DJ Full, AgentXP, JesusC.Croft, LoreRaider, Dreamfall, dinne)
Jesus C. Croft said...
“LB Advent Calendar 2019 - Christmas in Seville. I recommend this one as this adventure is located in my country and that's important to me. But not only that, it's the chance for people to explore an amazing inspired Andalusian scenery. Lara even has the chance to buy some "churros" (yummy!)”
Link: LB Advent Calendar 2019 - Christmas in Seville by AKTeam2019 (AgentXP, DJ Full, Jesus C.Croft, LoreRaider, shabaobab, Sponge)
“LB Advent Calendar 2019 - Christmas in Seville. I recommend this one as this adventure is located in my country and that's important to me. But not only that, it's the chance for people to explore an amazing inspired Andalusian scenery. Lara even has the chance to buy some "churros" (yummy!)”
Link: LB Advent Calendar 2019 - Christmas in Seville by AKTeam2019 (AgentXP, DJ Full, Jesus C.Croft, LoreRaider, shabaobab, Sponge)
Shaboabab has three! He said...
“Number 1:
Deep Down Below by Codo. I love how this level is so different from what you would expect from an Xmas level, and it's the epitome of chill and tranquil exploration and relaxing vibes that are perfect for Christmas time. It doesn't hurt that the playable character is no ordinary girl.
Number 2:
TRSearch HQ Emergency by TheHQCrew. This is what I think of when I think of winter and Xmas with TRLE. It's one of the first levelsets that I can think of that really felt like you were going on a big adventure and it felt like a proper event. There's a lot of really good level variety here and the meta aspect is always appreciated.
Number 3:
An Icy Christmas by October. This level is just very pretty. Simply put, it's peak cozy Christmas winter and it makes you want a cup of hot cocoa as you watch the snow fall."
“Number 1:
Deep Down Below by Codo. I love how this level is so different from what you would expect from an Xmas level, and it's the epitome of chill and tranquil exploration and relaxing vibes that are perfect for Christmas time. It doesn't hurt that the playable character is no ordinary girl.
Number 2:
TRSearch HQ Emergency by TheHQCrew. This is what I think of when I think of winter and Xmas with TRLE. It's one of the first levelsets that I can think of that really felt like you were going on a big adventure and it felt like a proper event. There's a lot of really good level variety here and the meta aspect is always appreciated.
Number 3:
An Icy Christmas by October. This level is just very pretty. Simply put, it's peak cozy Christmas winter and it makes you want a cup of hot cocoa as you watch the snow fall."
Also Blu has three! She said...
“Number 1:
Christmas for Everybody... I love this little level for the message that Agnes wanted to give, to remember those who are alone and less fortunate even during the Christmas holidays
Number 2:
Laras Magical Xmas Adventures, an incredible Christmas adventure created by four extraordinary and very talented Level Designers, a harmonious adventure from start to finish, with puzzles and small difficulties suitable for everyone, a level without traps and enemies that, contrary to what often happens, still entertained for the puzzles and the small original ideas inserted within it, with the individual stories very intriguing to play, and fun challenges to complete from time to time and the Village level to unite each part..
Number 3:
A Letter from Santa a Christmas level full of sweetness, pleasant to play at any time of the year; the story is very Christmassy, with Lara who will have to help Santa Claus to make happy a little girl who would like some rag dolls that are no longer available (the famous Raggedy Ann & Andy), a snowy town to explore, decorated for Christmas, looking for an entrance way to the old factory that produced them... soooo sweet"
“Number 1:
Christmas for Everybody... I love this little level for the message that Agnes wanted to give, to remember those who are alone and less fortunate even during the Christmas holidays
Number 2:
Laras Magical Xmas Adventures, an incredible Christmas adventure created by four extraordinary and very talented Level Designers, a harmonious adventure from start to finish, with puzzles and small difficulties suitable for everyone, a level without traps and enemies that, contrary to what often happens, still entertained for the puzzles and the small original ideas inserted within it, with the individual stories very intriguing to play, and fun challenges to complete from time to time and the Village level to unite each part..
Number 3:
A Letter from Santa a Christmas level full of sweetness, pleasant to play at any time of the year; the story is very Christmassy, with Lara who will have to help Santa Claus to make happy a little girl who would like some rag dolls that are no longer available (the famous Raggedy Ann & Andy), a snowy town to explore, decorated for Christmas, looking for an entrance way to the old factory that produced them... soooo sweet"
And last but not least, MarioSponge said...
“Santa Clause's Mansion by Cuahiano Small is a cute little exploration game. After meeting jumpy elves in the workshop of the house, Lara busies herself making a gingerbread man, which involves a surprising amount of climbing compared to your average baking experience. Also, if one ventures deep enough into the house, there is a dark secret to discover...”
Link: LB Advent Calendar 2003 - Santa Clause's Mansion by Cuahiano Small
“Santa Clause's Mansion by Cuahiano Small is a cute little exploration game. After meeting jumpy elves in the workshop of the house, Lara busies herself making a gingerbread man, which involves a surprising amount of climbing compared to your average baking experience. Also, if one ventures deep enough into the house, there is a dark secret to discover...”
Link: LB Advent Calendar 2003 - Santa Clause's Mansion by Cuahiano Small
