Tomb Raider (1996) FAQs & Info

It's a matter of fact that the Tomb Raider series influenced the gaming industry more than the average game today. The original title, which was released in 1996, was a surprising success and it revolutionized the action/adventure genre forever.



INTRODUCTION:

Lara Croft, daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft, was raised to be an aristocrat from birth. After attending finishing school at the age of 21, Lara's marriage into wealth seemed assured, but on her way home from a skiing trip her chartered plan had crashed deep in the heart of the Himalayas. The only survivor, Lara learned how to depend on her wits to stay alive in hostile conditions a world away from her sheltered upbringing. Two weeks later, when she walked into the village of Tokakeriby, her experiences had had a profound effect on her. Unable to stand the claustrophobic suffocating atmosphere of upper-class British society, she realized that she was only truly alive when she was traveling alone. Over the following eight years, she axquired an intimate knowledge of ancient civilizations across the globe. Her family soon discovered their prodigal daughter, and she turned to writing to fund her trips. Famed for discovering several ancient sites of profound archeological interest, she made a name for herself by publishing travel books and detailed journals of her exploits.

GAME DESCRIPTION:

Discover why millions of people worldwide go adventuring with Lara Croft! Explore ancient ruins and fight off deadly enemies in gorgeous 3D worlds. Tomb Raider is unlike any game you've ever experienced.

Your mission is the deadliest one to date... The recovery of the fabled Scion, an incredible treasure reputed to give its possessor vast power. Get ready to cross the globe and take on impossible odds while exploring Incan ruins, ancient Rome, Egyptian pyramids, and the Lost City of Atlants!

FEATURES:

- Explore four massive world with over 15 levels.
- You arsenal includes: pistols, magnums, a shotgun, and uzis.
- Battle wolves, bats, bears, alligators, raptors, and even a T-Rex in your quest for the Scion.

Rating T for Teen (for Violence and Blood)