Tomb Raider (1996)

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 85
  3. Negative: 6 out of 85
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  1. BasilZero
    May 1, 2018
    5
    Game: Tomb Raider I
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Core Design Publisher: Square Enix System: Steam (PC) Year of Release: 1996 (2012) Length of Playthrough: 3 Hours Total Score: 54/100 Value Score: 5.4/10 • Story: 6/10 • Characters: 5/10 • GamePlay: 3/10 • Graphics: 5/10 • Sound: 7/10 • Music: 2/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 5/10 • Player Value: 5/10 Pros    Game: Tomb Raider I
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Core Design
    Publisher: Square Enix
    System: Steam (PC)
    Year of Release: 1996 (2012)
    Length of Playthrough: 3 Hours

    Total Score: 54/100
    Value Score: 5.4/10

    • Story: 6/10
    • Characters: 5/10
    • GamePlay: 3/10
    • Graphics: 5/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 2/10
    • Length: 6/10
    • Replay Value: 5/10
    • Player Value: 5/10

    Pros
    +15 levels consisting of secret areas and puzzles

    Cons
    -Barely any music
    -Have to use mods to fix the resolution and controller support
    -Uses DOSBOX emulator
    -Frustrating level design
    -Very outdated graphics with little to no graphical options due to the emulator
    -Controls are heavily outdated and did not age well
    -Bland design overall    … Expand
  2. Gelaos
    Feb 7, 2019
    7
    This game is considered a classic and that was the reason I decided to play it. It wasn't easy (nor hard) but I successfully finished it. Yeah, it was repetitive but mostly I enjoyed playing the game.

    Since it's 1996 game it is understandably dated and in some aspects it obviously didn't age well. But I can't count old graphics, clunky controls or convoluted level-design as negatives    This game is considered a classic and that was the reason I decided to play it. It wasn't easy (nor hard) but I successfully finished it. Yeah, it was repetitive but mostly I enjoyed playing the game.

    Since it's 1996 game it is understandably dated and in some aspects it obviously didn't age well. But I can't count old graphics, clunky controls or convoluted level-design as negatives because that would be like complaining that old movies are black&white.    … Expand
  3. BStheBOBI
    May 19, 2021
    7
    The game is an action-adventure game and I know the game was meant for console first and pc second and nowhere else is this more apparent than in the movement system. It is so archaic I wouldn't be surprised if you will stop playing it after the first couple of missions. But otherwise, the simple story does its job, i would consider it above average for its time. The gameplay is a bitThe game is an action-adventure game and I know the game was meant for console first and pc second and nowhere else is this more apparent than in the movement system. It is so archaic I wouldn't be surprised if you will stop playing it after the first couple of missions. But otherwise, the simple story does its job, i would consider it above average for its time. The gameplay is a bit clunky but thankfully the shooting is auto-aim. The exploring is amazing and the very few enemies you encounter are balanced and overall the game is nice and if you are a fan of the series i would recommend you to play it so you can see how Laura Croft began her adventure… Expand
  4. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    7
    Классика жанра Adventure. Хотя это не мой любимый жанр, но поиграть можно. Хотя бы из-за того, что игрока не "водят за ручку" , как в большинстве современных игр. Недопрыгнул 2см до уступа или забыл нажать клавишу, чтобы схватиться? Упал в ущелье. Не знаешь как решать головоломку или открыть очередную дверь? Бегай по всему уровню и ищи неоткрытые комнаты или выключатели. Не нашел? Ищи еще.Классика жанра Adventure. Хотя это не мой любимый жанр, но поиграть можно. Хотя бы из-за того, что игрока не "водят за ручку" , как в большинстве современных игр. Недопрыгнул 2см до уступа или забыл нажать клавишу, чтобы схватиться? Упал в ущелье. Не знаешь как решать головоломку или открыть очередную дверь? Бегай по всему уровню и ищи неоткрытые комнаты или выключатели. Не нашел? Ищи еще. Никаких тебе наводящих стрелочек, подсказок, "размышлений" героини не будет. Такой вот хардкор:) В общем игра для любителей прыгать и интересных головоломок, ну и пострелять иногда, а также увидеть пиксельную Лару в разных позах:)… Expand