Tomb Raider (1996)
Release Date: November 3, 1996
A TPP action game with platformer elements, in which we play as the brave and attractive female archaeologist Lara Croft. Our protagonist sets out in search of a mystical artifact named Scion, which lies inside the tomb of Qualopec, located deep in the Peruvian jungle. After her guide dies at the very beginning of the journey, Lara is forced to face all the dangers waiting within ancient structures, tunnels, and catacombs on her own.
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Tomb Raider (1996) Description
Tomb Raider is the first installment in the series of action games in which the brave and sexy archeologist, Lara Croft, travels through ancient buildings, tunnels and catacombs in search of legendary artifacts and items with interesting and secret past.
The protagonist sets out to search for an item of magical powers called Scion which is hidden in the undiscovered tomb of Qualopec. At the very beginning of the quest, the things go awry, the hired guide dies, and Lara has to carry on on her own.
An exciting journey, full of adrenaline (rock climbing, fighting wild life and hostile humans), lies ahead of her. It will lead her to ancient Rome, Egyptian pyramids, the Lost City and the legendary Atlantis.
- 15 original and enigmatic levels located on 4 continents.
- Lots of weapons to choose from, such as Magnum guns, Uzi, shotgun, etc.
- Deadly enemies: wolves, bats, bears, alligators, and even dinosaurs.
- Over 5 thousand frames of animations solely for Lara Croft.
- 3D graphics with the third-person perspective.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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Tomb Raider Series
A series of TPP action adventure games, whose main character is archaeologist Lara Croft. Through video games, comic books and movies, Tomb Raider is among the most recognizable brands of contemporary popular culture.
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Tomb Raider (1996) Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows November 3, 1996
Android OS April 1, 2015
Apple iOS December 17, 2013
PlayStation 1 November 14, 1996
Developer: Core Design
Publisher: Square Enix
Tomb Raider (1996) System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Pentium 90MHz, 16MB RAM, graphic card
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