Tomb Raider (1996)

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In Tomb Raider (1996), you play as the fearless adventurer Lara Croft, navigating ancient ruins, solving puzzles, and battling foes. Uncover secrets, avoid traps, and raid tombs in this iconic action-adventure game.

Tomb Raider (1996) Trivia

What is the name of the final boss in the original 1996 Tomb Raider game? (Expert)

#1: Tihocan

#2: Natla

#3: Larson

#4: Pierre

What is the name of the artifact Lara Croft seeks in the original 1996 Tomb Raider game? (Hard)

#1: The Dagger of Xian

#2: The Scion

#3: Excalibur

#4: The Ark of the Covenant

0/0 Correct

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Tomb Raider (1996) Fun Facts

The iconic braid of Lara Croft was not included in the original 1996 Tomb Raider game due to technical limitations.

Originally, Tomb Raider was conceived as a game featuring a male protagonist, inspired by Indiana Jones, but it was changed to a female lead to stand out and avoid direct comparisons.

Tomb Raider (1996) Polls

What is your favorite location in Tomb Raider (1996)?

Peru

Greece

Egypt

Atlantis

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Who is your favorite antagonist in Tomb Raider (1996)?

Jacqueline Natla

Larson Conway

Pierre Dupont

The Skateboarding Kid

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Lara

Croft

Zip

Winston

The

Butler

Charles

Leonard

Natla

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October 25, 1996

Release of Tomb Raider

The original Tomb Raider video game was released, developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. It became a groundbreaking title in the action-adventure genre with its 3D gameplay and iconic protagonist, Lara Croft.

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November 1996

Launch on Sega Saturn

Tomb Raider was released on the Sega Saturn console, expanding its availability beyond the original PlayStation and PC platforms.

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December 1996

Release on Mac OS

Tomb Raider was made available on Mac OS, extending its reach to Macintosh users.

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