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action-adventure game
Tomb Raider
By Core Design, released 1 Jan 1996
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- DOS
- Pocket PC
- N-Gage
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Tomb Raider is an action-adventure game from Core Design starring Lara Croft. Hired to recover pieces of the ancient Scion artifact, Lara runs, jumps, swims and climbs as she investigates its origins and powers. The journey combines exploration, puzzles and platforming across 3D environments, with tombs along the way. The listed features include single-player and Family Sharing. Listed platforms are Microsoft Windows, macOS, DOS, Pocket PC, N-Gage and Xbox Series X and Series S; the Steam listing specifies Windows and gives a release date of Nov 28, 2012. The Steam age rating is 13. For players interested in an adventure built around movement and environmental challenges, the game follows Lara’s search for the artifact through its exploration and puzzle elements. The listed genres are action and adventure, and its maker is Core Design.
What players like, and what they don't
- Combines exploration, puzzles and platforming
- Lara runs, jumps, swims and climbs
- Single-player and Family Sharing are listed
- Steam listing specifies Windows
- Steam age rating is 13
Who it suits
Tomb Raider suits single-player players who want an adventure centered on Lara Croft, traversal, exploration and puzzles. Family Sharing is also listed.
Tomb Raider follows Lara’s search for the Scion through action-adventure environments built around traversal and puzzles. It is a single-player option for players who want exploration as part of the adventure.
