Tomb Raider

 PlayStation
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 317 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 244 out of 317
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 317
  3. Negative: 23 out of 317
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  1. BenN.
    May 16, 2003
    7
    Getting old now but still a great classic, you could stay on it for a long time while games like GTA vice city collect dust in the corner of the room next to Max Payne.
  2. MrSonicFan
    May 7, 2013
    7
    Tomb Raider 1 was a revolutionary game for it's time. It was one of the first 3D platformers ever along with games like Mario 64. While i will admit that this game has not aged well at all, I still really enjoy this game. It's graphics were amazing for there time. The music is still amazing. And the game is a good challenge.

    While this game has not aged well. The remake, Tomb Raider    Tomb Raider 1 was a revolutionary game for it's time. It was one of the first 3D platformers ever along with games like Mario 64. While i will admit that this game has not aged well at all, I still really enjoy this game. It's graphics were amazing for there time. The music is still amazing. And the game is a good challenge.

    While this game has not aged well. The remake, Tomb Raider Anniversary is amazing. If you want to play the original play that version. I still really like this game though    … Expand
  3. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  4. urisvesk
    Aug 13, 2013
    7
    Exploration, puzzles and some combat make this a good game, not the best in the series though... It is kinda easy in comparison to the others... but overalll it is REALLY worth playing it.
  5. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    6
    Tomb Raider has become one of the most popular franchises in video game history, becoming an instant success and a household name along with it's main heroine, Lara Croft after just one game. It helped set the standard for 3D, being developed at the same time as other groundbreaking 3D games such as Mario 64 and Crash Bandicoot (I'll get to those games one day, I'm sure.) It's a gameTomb Raider has become one of the most popular franchises in video game history, becoming an instant success and a household name along with it's main heroine, Lara Croft after just one game. It helped set the standard for 3D, being developed at the same time as other groundbreaking 3D games such as Mario 64 and Crash Bandicoot (I'll get to those games one day, I'm sure.) It's a game that's notorious for it's aged controls and primitive graphics, often regarded as a game that's essentially unplayable nowadays. Do I share this sentiment? No.

    Tomb Raider undoubtedly has a steep learning curve and requires quite a bit of trial and error but, to me, nailing this control scheme down and successfully pulling off a dangerous and difficult maneuver such as clearing a large gap was such a rewarding experience for me. It's truly a test of endurance and patience but it always left me feeling good about myself when I managed to play the game correctly without dying excessively. As I got better, the game got more fun... which makes sense. My point is, the controls aren't exactly bad, at least not terrible. Using a d-pad in a 3D platformer can hurt your thumb quite a bit and I felt like there were a few more cheap deaths targeted at first time players than I'd like to see but I overall had a very good time and thought it was a rewarding and memorable experience.

    Lara Croft is the type of protagonist you root for. Her cheeky attitude and likeable personality never fails to keep you on her side and I think it serves as some sort of motivation to keep going forward. It sounds childish but I think it's something you have to experience to understand. You want her to overcome the odds and win.

    Overall, due to it's massive influence and the fact that it was not only a great game for the time, but also holds up today in some capacity, I can't help but look back at my experience quite fondly.    … Expand
  6. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    One of my earliest memories is me watching a neighbour playing this game. Later, i would try it myself but it was too boring and hard for me.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS1 Game of 1996
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#2 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1996
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#2 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1996

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Gamestyle
    90
    An epic piece of gaming.
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  2. TotalGames.net
    94
    But be warned, this game is horribly difficult early on and it will take even the most capable gamesplayer an age to complete.
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  3. IGN
    93
    Lara controls like a dream... Level design is exceedingly impressive.
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