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Tomb Raider: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Tomb Raider (1996): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Tomb Raider (1996) is a shooter, platform, puzzle, adventure video game developed by Core Design, available on PS3, N64, PC, DOS, Saturn, PS1, PSP. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 83/100 on IGDB.

What is Tomb Raider about?

Tomb Raider is a 3D action game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. The game follows the exploits of Lara Croft, a British female archaeologist in search of ancient treasures.

The objective of Tomb Raider is to guide Lara through a series of tombs and other locations in search of treasures and artifacts. On the way, she must kill dangerous animals and other creatures, while collecting objects and solving puzzles to gain access to an ultimate prize, usually a powerful artifact.

The game was critically acclaimed and widely influential, it spawned a number of sequels and a franchise of related media.

Key details

Tomb Raider was released in 1996 and supports single player. Platforms: PS3, N64, PC, DOS, Saturn, PS1, PSP. Developer: Core Design.

Should you play Tomb Raider?

A solid 83/100 aggregate score makes Tomb Raider a safe pick for fans of shooter, platform, puzzle, adventure.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Tomb Raider?

Tomb Raider is a shooter, platform, puzzle, adventure game by Core Design, released in 1996.

What platforms is Tomb Raider on?

Tomb Raider is available on PS3, N64, PC, DOS, Saturn, PS1, PSP.

Is Tomb Raider good?

Tomb Raider has an aggregate score of 83/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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