Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artefact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style, she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way toward the truth of it's origins and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.

On this trail are the most breath-taking 3D worlds yet seen - where exploration, puzzle and platform elements blend in a seamless real-time environment.

Over 5,000 frames of animation on the main character, Lara, alone.

16 massive levels encompassing four continents.

Unique multi-target acquisition system.

State-of-the-art intelligent third person perspective cinematic camera system.

Multi-genre immersive gameplay.

The first real 3D interactive exploratory adventure.

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Back of Box - DOS (UK)

YOU KNOW HOW IT REALLY HURTS TO GET KICKED RIGHT BETWEEN THE LEGS? WUSS.

TOMBRAIDER

COMING SOON

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Magazine Ad - EGM #87, October 1996

Tomb Raider is a state-of-the-art, third-person perspective action-adventure game featuring complete freedom of movement throughout realtime 3D levels.

Derby, UK, July 1996 -- In Tomb Raider, the aim is to locate and recover an ancient artifact known as 'The Scion', but eventually a far more important discovery will be made...

The player assumes the role of the infamous adventurer Lara Croft - a female version of Indiana Jones meets Bruce Willis. Lara is sexy, aggressive character who must be guided through a series of turbulent exploits across the glove. On her journey, Lara will meet a host of characters that will either help, hinder or stop at nothing to prevent her from attaining her goals.

Tomb Raider combines puzzle, platform and adventure elements. The game has been designed in such a way as to allow its many polygonal characters to interact almost seamlessly with their environment - Lara alone has over 2,000 frames of animation that allow her to perform fluidly as she leaps, jumps and climbs. Her inventory holds useful items that can be collected throughout the different locations.

The four extensive levels are each broken down into three main areas that also contain sub-locations. Tomb Raider's ancient ruins, pyramids and palaces, dungeons, corridors and tunnels all contain deadly traps, progressively complex puzzles and a variety of enemies.

Tomb Raider's massive 3D world is viewed from a third-person perspective and features a state-of-the-art cinematic camera system that changes the viewing angle according to Lara's movements throughout the changing environment. An independent camera also allows Lara to look in any direction ie. Over precipices, up at the ceiling, etc. Between locations, the player is treated to stunning action-based Full Motion Video sequences that furnish Lara with further clues and information about following sections of the game.

Tomb Raider will be released for the Saturn in October, and both PSX and PC versions will become available later in November.

This press release was provided by Core Design.

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Press Release

What more could you ask for than the delectable Lara Croft in the palm of your hand? Classic monster-shooting, exploration, and puzzle-solving action is on offer here, as Lara seeks the Scion, a relic from Atlantis. With 15 huge levels (set in South America, Greece, Egypt and Atlantis) and, even though it runs on a handheld device, full 3D graphics, this is, simply, the best portable version of Tomb Raider ever. Factor in a downloadable Assault Course which lets you compete against a ghost image of your friend's effort, and you have a winner.

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Nokia N-Gage website

Dein Spiel, Abenteurer!

PlayStation Magazin

Note 1,4 - 12/96

92% Mega Fun

12/96

90% Video Games

12/96

89% Maniac

12/96

90% PC total

1/97

88% PC Joker

1/97

90% PC Games

1/97

87% PC Action

12/96

87% Power Play

1/97

TOMB

RAIDER

**featuring Lara Croft

Geheimnisse unter: http://www.tombraider.de**

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Advertisement in PC Games, February 1997 (German)

TOMB RAIDER

Feeling lucky?

Includes limited edition screen saver featuring 'Lara Croft' while stocks last.

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Official UK PlayStation Magazine (April, 1997)

...noch was zu meckern, Kleiner?

PlayStation Magazin

Note 1,4 - 12/96

92% Mega Fun

12/96

90% Video Games

12/96

89% Maniac

12/96

90% PC total

1/97

88% PC Joker

1/97

90% PC Games

1/97

87% PC Action

12/96

87% Power Play

1/97

TOMB RAIDER

featuring Lara Croft

Die führenden Experten haben Tomb Raider getestet und verfolgen mehr als zufrieden die Abenteuer der Lara Croft (siehe Wertungen).

Natürlich kann man es nicht allen recht machen.

Aber denen, auf die es ankommt: Ihnen.

Geheimnisse unter: http://www.tombraider.de

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Print advertisement - PC Player 02/1997

Explore 4 massive worlds with over 15 levels. Climb, swim, and backflip your way through a maze of cryptic deathtraps so realistic you can practically smell the decaying flesh. Recover the fabled Powerful Scion as you make your way through wild-dogs, giant grizzlies, and blood thirsty mercenaries.

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SEGA's website featuring 10 third party Saturn hits

SOMETIMES A KILLER BODYJUST ISN'T ENOUGH.

Climb, swim and backflip your way through
a maze of cryptic deathtraps so realistic you
can practically smell the decaying flesh.
Unload your arsenal of lethal firepowder on any
wild-dog, giant lizard or blood-thirsty mercenary that gets in
your way.
Your mission is 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...

• Explore 4 massive worlds with
  over 15 levels

• Your arsenal includes: pistols,
  magnums, a shotgun and uzis

• Battle wolves, bats, bears, alligators, raptors,
  and even a T-Rex in your quest for the Scion

"The graphics will take your breath
away... Great environment. Great
exploration and gun-toting action"
Computer Gaming World

"A can't miss! Awe inspiring graphics"
PC Gamer

"The fastest 3D action ever seen!"
Next Generation

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Back of Box - DOS (US)

SOMETIMES A KILLER BODYJUST ISN'T ENOUGH.

Climb, swim and backflip your way through a maze of cryptic
deathtraps so realistic you can practically smell the decaying
flesh. Unload your arsenal of lethal firepowder on any wild-dog,
giant lizard or blood-thirsty mercenary that gets on your way.

Your mission is 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...

• Explore 4 massive worlds with over 15 levels

• Your arsenal includes: pistols, magnums, a
  shotgun and uzis

• Battle wolves, bats, bears, alligators, raptors,
  and even a T-Rex in your quest for the Scion

"Adventure Game of the Year!"
Ultra Game Players

"The fastest 3D action ever seen!"
Next Generation

Tomb Raider takes 3D gaming to the next level!"
GameFan

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Back of Jewel Case - SEGA Saturn (US)

SOMETIMES A KILLER BODY

JUST ISN'T ENOUGH.

Climb, swim and backflip your way through a maze of cryptic
deathtraps so realistic you can practically smell the decaying
flesh. Unload your arsenal of lethal firepowder on any wild-dog,
giant lizard or blood-thirsty mercenary that gets on your way.

Your mission is 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...

• Explore 4 massive worlds with
  over 15 levels

• Your arsenal includes: pistols,
  magnums, a shotgun and uzis

• Battle wolves, bats, bears,
  alligators, raptors, and even a
  T-Rex in your quest for the Scion

"100%.99%.97%- PlayStation Game of the year!"
GameFan

"99%- Game of the Year!"
PS Extreme

"9.5- PlayStation Game of the Year!"
Ultra Game Players

"PlayStation's Greatest Adventure!"
Electronic Gaming

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Back of Jewel Case - PlayStation (US)