Core Design and Eidos Interactive started development on Tomb Raider III, aiming to improve upon the mechanics and graphics of previous Tomb Raider titles.
Following its release, Tomb Raider III received reviews from video game critics worldwide, noting improvements in gameplay and level design.
Lara Croft learns about the mysterious Aurora Stone, an artifact believed to possess great power, prompting her to embark on a new adventure.
Lara travels to the Indian Jungle to investigate a radar station rumored to hold clues about the Aurora Stone's location.
Lara explores a clandestine airbase in the Nevada desert where the antagonists are believed to be operating.
She ventures to the South Pacific islands searching for more pieces of the Aurora Stone amidst hostile environments and wildlife.
Lara investigates a secret research facility in Antarctica with ties to the Aurora Stone and its destructive potential.
Lara faces off against Dr. Willard, the antagonist who aims to harness the Aurora Stone's power for his own purposes.
Lara successfully secures the Aurora Stone, preventing its misuse and ensuring it is kept safe from evil hands.