The game received generally positive reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[11][12] It was named Apple's 2015 best iPhone game of the year, for "its beauty and clever design",[18] and best mobile/handheld game at the 2015 The Game Awards.[19] Apple recognized Lara Croft Go with one of its 2016 Apple Design Awards.[20] Reviewers commended the game's aesthetics,[14][15][17] puzzle design,[13][15][17] and fidelity to the series,[15] but criticized its short length.[13][17][21] Critics disagreed on its degree of challenge and either found it too easy,[13][15] too hard,[14] or just right.[17]