The Dagger of Xian is a legendary weapon that was used by Chinese emperors to command their armies. It is said that a person can turn into a dragon by piercing his own heart with this dagger. When one of the emperors used it for that purpose, Tibetan monks manage to withdraw the dagger from his heart and return it to its resting place on the Great Wall. While investigating the legend, the archaeologist Lara Croft finds out that a powerful Venetian crime lord is hunting for the dagger, and must do everything in her power to prevent him from obtaining it.

Tomb Raider II is an action game with platforming and puzzle-solving elements, similar in concept and gameplay to its predecessor. Most of the gameplay consists of traversing hazardous 3D levels utilizing Lara's athletic skills and solving environmental puzzles. The sequel puts more emphasis on fighting enemies, adding many human foes to the mix. Additional weapons include a harpoon gun, a grenade launcher, and an M16 rifle. Automatic pistols replace the magnums from the first game.

There are two vehicles the player can drive in the game: a motorboat in Venice and a snow scooter in Tibet. Lara can now climb ladders and perform a roll in the air, landing in an opposite direction. The sequel also allows the player to save the game anywhere.

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Alternate Titles

"古墓奇兵 II" -- Chinese spelling (traditional)
"古墓丽影2" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
"TR 2" -- Informal short title
"Tomb Raider II: The Dagger of Xian" -- Informal Fan Name
"Tomb Raider II: Starring Lara Croft" -- By-Line title

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Merchant	Title	Platform	Price
	Tomb Raider II	PlayStation	$0.65
	Tomb Raider 2	Windows	$0.55
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User Reviews

Lara returns with more puzzles, more adventure, and less action...	Windows	Jim Fun (222)
Not as great as they claim it to be.	Windows	Depth Lord (946)

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The Press Says

PC Jeux	Windows	Nov, 1997	92 out of 100	92
PC Gameplay (Benelux)	Windows	Dec, 1997	91 out of 100	91
Privat Computer PC	Windows	1997	90 out of 100	90
Power Play	Windows	Nov, 1997	89 out of 100	89
Quebec Gamers	PlayStation	Jul 04, 2011	8.5 out of 10	85
Computer Gaming World (CGW)	Windows	Mar, 1998		80
IGN	PlayStation	Nov 24, 1997	8 out of 10	80
Macworld	Macintosh	Dec, 1998		80
Mac Addict	Macintosh	Feb, 1999		60
GameSpot	PlayStation	Jan 20, 1998	5.7 out of 10	57