The error message typically indicates that the game executable successfully initiates but encounters a fatal exception when attempting to read, parse, or write to the user profile directory. This prevents the loading of save states, graphics settings, and progression data.
A small, clinical box appeared in the center of the darkness. It didn't have the cinematic flair of a Mayan prophecy or the high-stakes tension of a collapsing tomb. It was just white text on a grey background: "No," Elias whispered. He clicked 'Retry.' shadow of the tomb raider failed to load profile