Tomb Raider II

 PlayStation
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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews What's this?

  • 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    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.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Hot Games
    100
    As good as "Tomb Raider 1" was, 2 is twice as good!
  2. Gaming Age
    100
    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]
  3. Absolute Playstation
    95
    A masterpiece... I loved every single minute of it and I'm off to start again to find all of the secrets.
  4. Cheat Code Central Platinum
    90
    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.
  5. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    It's the sequel's addition of vehicles and more diverse locatins that make it the best of the series. [Nov 2001, p.54]
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  6. Gamezilla!
    88
    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.
  7. GameSpot
    57
    Most of Tomb Raider II's improvements are cosmetic, and even those aren't really anything special.

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User Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. NaomiM.
    Nov 4, 2004
    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, 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!!… Expand
  2. RegcfS.
    Jul 25, 2004
    8
    Aaahhhh...its iight.
  4. ArakahsW.
    May 22, 2008
    8
    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.
  5. MarkD.
    Nov 5, 2006
    7
    It's probably Lara's best Playstation adventure which doesn't say much for her other PSX games! It really hasn't aged 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.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best PS1 Game of 1997
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#8 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1997
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#4 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1997