Tomb Raider (psx: 1996): Reviews

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Tomb Raider


9.1

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Climb, swim, and backflip your way through a maze of cryptic deathtraps so realistic you can practically smell the decaying flesh. Unload an arsenal of lethal firepower on any wild-dog, giant lizard or blood-thirsty mercenary that gets in your way. 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 to take on impossible odds while exploring Incan ruins, Ancient Rome, Egyptian Pyramids, and the Lost City of Atlantis... [Eidos Interactive]

PUBLISHER:	Eidos Interactive
DEVELOPER:	Core Design
GENRE(S):	Adventure
PLAYERS:	1
ESRB RATING:	T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE:	September 15, 1996

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100

Hot Games

Lara herself is well designed and animates superbly, whether it be while shooting a gun, traversing treacherous mountain ledges or swimming through violent rapids.

100

Game Revolution

The fact is that Tomb Raider for the PSX/Saturn looks like a 64-bit game on a 32-bit machine. It is incredibly good (revolutionary, in fact).

100

Games Domain

One of the best games I have ever played. The graphics are superb, the gameplay out of this world. The sheer number of moves that Lara can perform is staggering.

TotalGames.net

But be warned, this game is horribly difficult early on and it will take even the most capable gamesplayer an age to complete.

Absolute Playstation

If they sharpen up the graphics and provide fitting music then a ten out of ten is probable. Sheer class.

IGN

Lara controls like a dream... Level design is exceedingly impressive.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Lara Croft came and third-person 3D action-adventures haven't been the same since. [Jan 2004, p.189]

Gamezilla!

It can be frustrating at times, but is always engrossing.

Gamestyle

An epic piece of gaming.

All Game Guide

It is a truly captivating and mesmerizing experience that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of people – especially those interested in grandiose architecture.

Gaming Maxx

A highly enjoyable game, however everyone's tastes differ, and many people may be turned off by the puzzle solving and want more action.

GameSpot

Simply a smart game, bursting with great touches.

GamePro

If exploration’s your thing, this Raider is for you. Have no fear about entering this Tomb.

The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 16 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Charlie W. gave it a10:
The defenitive third-person shooter. Simply marvelous. I've been playing it since I was six.

Rob gave it a10:
This game is quite simply an all time classic. While the graphics aren't much to shout out about now, they were revolutionary when Tomb Raider was first released around ten years ago. The level design in the game is stunning, especially level three's T-rex which chases you after you've jumped from the high rocks into the pool below. Sadly, Tomb Raider's designers decided to give the game a more urban feel from Tomb Raider three onwards (Tomb Raider two had Venice, which was nice), and that lost the magic that made Tomb Raider such an engaging game to play. I want to raid tombs, not prance around London.

Lily P. gave it a 10:
AMAZING! Every gamer should play this game. It has so much to offer. However, TR will feel outdated to new gamers who haven't experienced and enjoyed games on the older PS.

Mark L. gave it a 9:
I believe that if you haven't completed this game then you should bow your head in shame!!

[Anonymous] gave it a 1:
This game is stupid boring long and infuriating the movies are cool though :)

Jonathan T. gave it a 9:
I couldn't say it has perfect graphics but the game is outstanding!

PIRANHA G. gave it a 10:
PERFECT!!!! what!!! those boobs are triangular!!