Tomb Raider

The scenery in Tomb Raider is better than most games, although it is mostly cubed and flat. The game play and plot are wonderful, and the graphics and sounds are acceptable. However, the artificial intelligence enemies are less than intelligent, and the gamer is often left feeling underestimated with the ease of some of the puzzles. Laura's moves are limited, and the weapons supply is less than perfect. The bonus levels present in the gold version are a lot of fun to play, but they add little to the game's plot.

I would recommend this game to any fan of the Tomb Raider series and to the average gamer. However, I do feel that other versions have better qualities. Tomb Raider II offers wonderful AI and is perhaps the best for a gamer seeking combat. Tomb Raider III combines the better aspects of the previous two, and Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation offers the best plot and character mobility. If you are looking to stay in the tombs, or if you are not into puzzles, stick with this game. However, don't miss out on the other great qualities the Tomb Raider series offers.


I know it's old, but it has more soul than the others.   August 22, 2001
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I got this game in 1998. It was the first game I got for my new PC. I had never seen anything like it before, this was magic. A game that I could explore in 3D, and with a nice looking character to play. The puzzles also had me captivated. It took me 3 months to complete. Then I went and got TR2. OK, I agree the graphics are dated and that Lara dosn't move so well as she does in the latter TR games. But, to me, this game is still the one that earned the name Tomb Raider most of all. Why? Because it deals with tombs, long forgatten underground chambers, Pyramids (without the overdone deco)and of course Atlantis. In the other TR games the levels are less mysterious and even mondane. The story is also more interesting and well thought out than the others. The puzzles are hard, but in a less frustrating way. Plus, this game was made as an adventure game rather than a shooter, which is what the other TR games resemble too much. If you havn't played it. Play it. It is still good even after all this time.


If it moves, shoot it. Shoot even if it doesn't.   August 2, 2001
I was looking for a mindless game to allow myself to release some of the day's tensions. Basically I just wanted to shoot zombies. I had no interest in stygian secrets, labrynthine Luciferean lairs, or archteypal archeological artifacts. I got hooked in anyway. I became so absorbed in the narrative of the game that I found myself reasoning out solutions when I should have been doing more responsible things. I also found myself wondering if I could successfully jump the gap in the subway as Lara would do, and when the elevator doors at work would open I found myself reaching for imaginary sidearms.


Great game!   May 31, 2001
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is a great game! I had heard some real bad things about the tomb raider series, but this was a great game! A must buy for Action-Adventure game lovers!