Teen
ESRB Rating
Genre
Perspective
Non-Sport
85
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.7
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

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.

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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User Reviews

Lara returns with more puzzles, more adventure, and less action... Jim Fun (222) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Not as great as they claim it to be. Depth Lord (946) 2 Stars2 Stars2 Stars2 Stars2 Stars

The Press Says

PC Games (Germany) Nov 05, 1997 94 out of 100 94
PC Jeux Nov, 1997 92 out of 100 92
Computer and Video Games (CVG) Aug 15, 2001 9 out of 10 90
GameStar (Germany) Nov, 1997 89 out of 100 89
Gamezilla Dec 03, 2000 85 out of 100 85
Gamesmania 1997 85 out of 100 85
Game Revolution Jun 05, 2004 B+ 83
Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) Dec 28, 1997 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
Computer Gaming World (CGW) Mar, 1998 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
Gamezone (Germany) Apr 26, 2001 7 out of 10 70

Forums

Topic # Posts Last Post
What is the best Tomb Raider? 8 St. Martyne Bronze Star Contributing Member (3562)
Oct 01, 2011
Even Ebay uses our screenshots ! 6 festershinetop Bronze Star Contributing Member (9316)
Oct 30, 2008

Trivia

In the German gaming magazine PC Player (issue 01/1998) Lara Croft from Tomb Raider II received a special award as "Babe of the Year 1997".


This entry was contributed by GTramp (17822), Foxhack (11889), robotriot Bronze Star Contributing Member (8642), Grant McLellan (546) and Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (75620)
 

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