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Tomb Raider II
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
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Based on 7 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Developer: Core Design
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: October 31, 1997
Summary
The unstoppable Lara Croft is back in TRII, complete with the classic gameplay that made Tomb Raider the game of the year! Join Lara in her quest for the Dagger of Xian, reputed to possess the power of the dragon. But beware, Lara is not the only one in search of danger! Warrior Monks and crazed cult members plot against you as you travel from the remote mountain peaks of Tibet, the canals of Venice and even to the bottom of the sea. [Eidos Interactive]
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What The Critics Said
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Gaming Age
Even at its most frustrating lower points, Tomb Raider 2 satisfies, and when at it's peak of effectiveness, the game is a soaring masterpiece. [Score = 98]
Read Full Review >Absolute Playstation
A masterpiece... I loved every single minute of it and I'm off to start again to find all of the secrets.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
An enthralling giant of a game, packed with countless delights (not forgetting the superb dramatic music) and a mammoth challenge to keep you playing for weeks on end, at the least.
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
It's the sequel's addition of vehicles and more diverse locatins that make it the best of the series. [Nov 2001, p.54]
Cheat Code Central Platinum
It offers loads of action, miles of ground to explore, great locales, an interesting story (that develops as you play with cut-scenes and is not just hastily thrown in to flesh out the manual), wonderful control and a lot of bang for your buck.
Read Full Review >Games Domain
Takes everything that was good about the original game and adds a better variety of levels, vehicles, new weapons, and better graphics.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Tweaks to gameplay, visuals, and controls make this action-packed sequel a winner. [Jan 2004, p.189]
Gamezilla!
Definitely a great game, but it was just so tough in spots. I fear that many gamers will tire of getting stuck all the time and not want to continue.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Lara is still beautiful, the gameplay is still great, the action will still make your heart skip a beat. It's just not quite as good as the first one, and it's no longer a new and amazing type of game.
Read Full Review >IGN
Tomb Raider 2 is also very hard. This, however, can be good or bad, depending on how you like your games. Be prepared to spend a lot of time with this girl -- it's not a walk in the park.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
Everything a fan of the original could hope for. Just don't expect to feel you're playing a whole new game.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Most of Tomb Raider II's improvements are cosmetic, and even those aren't really anything special.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Arakahs W. gave it an8:
This game is very good. I still pop it in every once in a while and it still gives me chills. A true Playstation classic.
Mark D. gave it a7:
It's probably Lara's best Playstation adventure which doesn't say much for her other PSX games! It really hasn't aged well at all with glitchy, blocky graphics and hair tuggingly frustating controlls (how can simple actions such as flicking a switch or moving to the edge of a ledge be such a chore?). Not an awful game but the likes of Metal Gear and Soul Reaver leve it sobbing in a damp corner.
Naomi M. gave it a 10:
I think, out of all the TR games, that this is the best one. Yeah, one was really good, but 2 lets you go to better places and. oh yeah, unlimited saving!!
Regcf S. gave it an 8:
Aaahhhh...its iight.
