Tomb Raider II

 PlayStation
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Hot Games
    100
    As good as "Tomb Raider 1" was, 2 is twice as good!
  2. Gaming Age
    100
    Even at its most frustrating lower points, Tomb Raider 2 satisfies, and when at it's peak of effectiveness, the game is a soaring masterpiece. [Score = 98]
  3. Absolute Playstation
    95
    A masterpiece... I loved every single minute of it and I'm off to start again to find all of the secrets.
  5. TotalGames.net
    93
    An enthralling giant of a game, packed with countless delights (not forgetting the superb dramatic music) and a mammoth challenge to keep you playing for weeks on end, at the least.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    90
    Tweaks to gameplay, visuals, and controls make this action-packed sequel a winner. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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  7. Games Domain
    90
    Takes everything that was good about the original game and adds a better variety of levels, vehicles, new weapons, and better graphics.
  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    It's the sequel's addition of vehicles and more diverse locatins that make it the best of the series. [Nov 2001, p.54]
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  9. Cheat Code Central Platinum
    90
    It offers loads of action, miles of ground to explore, great locales, an interesting story (that develops as you play with cut-scenes and is not just hastily thrown in to flesh out the manual), wonderful control and a lot of bang for your buck.
  10. Gamezilla!
    88
    Definitely a great game, but it was just so tough in spots. I fear that many gamers will tire of getting stuck all the time and not want to continue.
  11. Game Revolution
    83
    Lara is still beautiful, the gameplay is still great, the action will still make your heart skip a beat. It's just not quite as good as the first one, and it's no longer a new and amazing type of game.
  12. IGN
    80
    Tomb Raider 2 is also very hard. This, however, can be good or bad, depending on how you like your games. Be prepared to spend a lot of time with this girl -- it's not a walk in the park.
  13. All Game Guide
    80
    Everything a fan of the original could hope for. Just don't expect to feel you're playing a whole new game.
  14. GameSpot
    57
    Most of Tomb Raider II's improvements are cosmetic, and even those aren't really anything special.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best PS1 Game of 1997
7
#7 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1997
3
#3 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1997

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. ArakahsW.
    May 22, 2008
    8
    This game is very good. I still pop it in every once in a while and it still gives me chills. A true Playstation classic.
  2. NaomiM.
    Nov 4, 2004
    10
    I think, out of all the TR games, that this is the best one. Yeah, one was really good, but 2 lets you go to better places and. oh yeah, I think, out of all the TR games, that this is the best one. Yeah, one was really good, but 2 lets you go to better places and. oh yeah, unlimited saving!!… Full Review »
  3. RegcfS.
    Jul 25, 2004
    8
    Aaahhhh...its iight.
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