Tomb Raider is a game that needs no introduction but if, for some reason, you are not familiar with the series, then these games are about the adventures of the beautiful, intelligent, and athletic British archaeologist Lara Croft. You might think that this job is mostly digging holes and dusting ol...
Tomb Raider is a game that needs no introduction but if, for some reason, you are not familiar with the series, then these games are about the adventures of the beautiful, intelligent, and athletic British archaeologist Lara Croft. You might think that this job is mostly digging holes and dusting old bones. How could a game about that possibly be fun? Well, Lara Croft is anything but an ordinary archaeologist and her life is anything but boring. Lara Croft, tomb raider, occupies an interesting niche between Indiana Jones and Bayonetta: she’s a relic hunter who can kick butt and take names with the best of them.
When Lara ventures into ancient tombs in search for legendary treasures and forgotten knowledge, she must keep in mind that those responsible for safeguarding those artifacts didn’t leave them unguarded. The tombs are filled with deadly traps, bizarre monsters, and clever puzzles. Lara is not all looks, though, so she’s ready for the dangers that await. At her disposal is an arsenal of weapons from twin pistols, through all kinds of machine guns and assault rifles, all the way to grenade launchers and bazookas.
In the first game, Lara seeks a powerful artifact--the Scion--that seems to be the key to finding the mythical island of Atlantis. In the second game of the series our sexy archaeologist follows the trial of the mystical Dagger of Xian, which is a weapon used by the first Emperor of China, and it is said that by plunging the dagger into one's heart, the bearer turns into a dragon. The third part features non-linear gameplay, meaning you can choose not only the way in which you complete a level, but also your next destination in the story. Here, you fight against an evil corrupt corporation--RX Tech-- that has come into possession of a strange meteorite apparently imbued with unique properties.
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Let me just warn anyone that is considering buying this, don't! Tomb Raider 1 after downloading and installing something called Glidos works perfectly. However 2 and 3 have a serious problem when it comes to playing FMVs. Whilst it's true the games themself can be played with no problem, having fmv cutscenes that do not play properly ruins the experience slightly.
Not sure if this is just me but the game crashes fairly consistently. "DOSBox" regularly stops responding with no warning. I'm using a game controller and Xpadder to map the keys, the crashing tends to happen when i'm shooting and press the the backpack button at the same time.
Other than that, the game is obviously brilliant. Just a shame the crashing makes it quite frustrating to play!
And I guess one cannot call it timeless, since nothing ever is. So yes, it has still cruel camera angles and controls. But at the same time it has also that weirdly compelling feeling of isolation that modern Tomb Raider games (which i still love) have not captured very well (maybe only Shadow of Tomb Raider did in places). I can see how gameplay may be shockingly clumsy for modern young gamer and maybe this is mostly for nostalgia-entertainment, but at the same time there is history lesson about making groundbreaking game of its own time and making some new rules about use of verticality in level design.
I have these on my PS1 still but had to buy for PC as there worth it.
Tomb Raider 1 - A good game.
But in this GOG version the game would load, but crash if i pressed 'ESC' or even when i had not saying "Dosbox has crashed" (on Windows 8) which is annoying as i got the game after reading GOGs own information saying its for 'Windows', its NOT it is in-fact the DOS game.
to get this to work, i had to find & download 'TR!setup-1782' then follow the instructions given, after which the game now works fine (its much bigger though), but i have a problem where controller in-put seems to make the main menu options auto-rotate and iv not found a fix yet, but the game now works fully.. ok just found a fix for auto-rotate menu options (in dosbox.conf files under [joystick] turn 'timed=true' to false, thanks to someone else for this fix as it seems to be a dosbox option not a 'bug' sometimes).
Tomb Raider 2 - Great game.
The GOG version is a Windows version, it works pretty well & i could use a USB PS2 type controller on it without a problem at all (no auto-spinning menu options, for me anyhow).... only problem i found was that my controller input seemed a little laggy (but that could of been my test controller), keyboard input worked fine.
Tomb Raider 3 - Awesome game (was my favorite on PS1)
Just tested this one also & it seems to work fine even with my USB PS2 type controller, with keyboard its also fine.
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Tomb Raider is a classic of the 90s that made Lara Croft an icon. As one of the first 3D puzzle platformers, it comes from a time without clear standards, which makes it clunky yet innovative. Lara explores bizarre levels inspired by ancient cultures with a touch of Lovecraft, tied together by themes of birth and rebirth.
The games open memorably with a tutorial in Lara's mansion, where players learn the basics of jumping, climbing, and swimming before heading into the different locations to collect treasures. Levels are built on a strict grid system, making movement deliberate but precise and mastering timing and distance is essential to survival. Combat is simple Lara can draw or holster weapons, automatically aiming with her trademark dual pistols. Other weapons like the shotgun, magnums, or Uzis add variety but require ammo, which is rarely scarce.
Level design is the real highlight. Environments are varied and atmospheric, supported by strong music and sound design. Ancient temples, ruins, and caves invite exploration, rewarding secrets with health or ammunition. With no map, navigation depends on memory, and the vertical, non-linear layouts make every corner feel dangerous.
Difficulty is high and traps, enemies, and chasms punish every mistake. Death animations from drowning to being impaled are being the source of everyones nightmares. Success requires patience and repeated trial and error.
However, flaws are hard to ignore. The camera struggles in tight spaces, interactions demand exact positioning, and combat often feels clumsy. Getting lost is common, and puzzles can become frustratingly repetitive. The third game even is almost absurd in terms of puzzles and solutions. Still, despite being tedious and unforgiving, the Tomb Raider Classic Trilogy remains atmospheric, challenging, and great.
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