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action-adventure game
Tomb Raider
By Nixxes Software, released 1 Jan 2013
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
What it is
Tomb Raider is an action-adventure game from Nixxes Software, released in 2013. It follows Lara Croft’s origin as she develops from a young woman into a survivor, fighting to escape a mysterious island and uncover its history. Exploration includes environmental puzzles and tombs, while survival involves gathering resources, gaining experience and upgrading Lara’s weapons and tools to face hostile inhabitants. The game also offers multiplayer modes featuring Lara’s Shipmates or Yamatai’s Scavengers. Its listed platforms are Linux, Windows, PlayStation 3 and macOS; the Steam listing names Windows and macOS. Steam features include single-player and multiplayer, achievements, controller support, Steam Cloud, trading cards, Family Sharing and Remote Play on phone, tablet and TV. The Game of the Year edition includes the Tomb of the Lost Adventurer and six single-player outfits for Lara.
What players like, and what they don't
- Explore an island with puzzles and tombs.
- Upgrade weapons and tools using gathered resources.
- Includes single-player and multiplayer modes.
- Steam lists controller support and Steam Cloud.
- Steam platform listing names Windows and macOS only.
- Steam age rating is 17.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in Lara Croft’s origin story, island exploration, puzzles and survival combat. Multiplayer modes are also listed for players who want to play as Shipmates or Scavengers.
Tomb Raider pairs an origin story with exploration, puzzles, combat and resource-based upgrades. Its listed multiplayer modes and single-player campaign offer different ways to play.
