Tomb Raider III

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  • Summary: Join Lara in her biggest adventure to date in the phenomenal Tomb Raider series. Play through five huge worlds, in any order, on the quest for an ancient meteor rumored to have life-giving powers. New puzzles, environments, and even a few old enemies, like the infamous T-Rex await you. FromJoin Lara in her biggest adventure to date in the phenomenal Tomb Raider series. Play through five huge worlds, in any order, on the quest for an ancient meteor rumored to have life-giving powers. New puzzles, environments, and even a few old enemies, like the infamous T-Rex await you. From the jungles of India to the icy wastes of Antarctica, across the rooftops of London and into the depths of Nevada's mysterious Area 51, Lara is ready for anything. Prepare to be amazed!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Absolute Playstation
    95
    In gameplay terms Lara's latest adventures are by far the best... but don't expect an easy ride... I say if you can't stand the heat.... then get out of the jungle.
  2. TotalGames.net
    93
    Tomb Raider III may essentially be more of the same apart from a few new bells and whistles, but with gameplay as engrossing as this, perhaps that's no bad thing. It still walks all over young pretenders like ODT.
  3. Games Radar
    92
    The AI of Lara's assailants is markedly improved, the level design is ambitious (sometimes overly so) and there are a number of small, yet notable additions to the TR repertoire.
  4. All Game Guide
    80
    When in the first-person view, it is occasionally difficult to see what lies on the other side of Lara's back. It would have been helpful if she became transparent while in this mode, instead of making the player struggle with the angle. Fortunately, the instances where this affects gameplay are relatively few.
  5. GameSpot
    75
    A solid game, worth the time of anyone who enjoys a good puzzle/adventure title. Those who lost interest in the series with "Tomb Raider II" may want to give it another look with the third.
  6. Electric Playground
    75
    Lara's back and she is sexier than ever. Which is what this is all about, isn't it?
  7. Game Revolution
    58
    If you're fiending for some more Lara, and I mean absolutely jonesin'... then I guess you could pick this one up. For the other 99.9% of us, go play "TR" or "TR2" again or even for the first time. Or better yet, forget about Lara Croft altogether.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. misery1990
    Oct 23, 2011
    10
    Tomb Raider III is the only game where I give 10 because i have played many games in my life,and unfortunately,nothing gives me the majestyTomb Raider III is the only game where I give 10 because i have played many games in my life,and unfortunately,nothing gives me the majesty that I feel when I play this masterpiece!!!!!… Expand
  2. RTCWFAN
    May 5, 2023
    9
    Even today Tomb Raider III is the best istallment of the whole series. I like the restart of the series, but nothing beats pixel Lara on theEven today Tomb Raider III is the best istallment of the whole series. I like the restart of the series, but nothing beats pixel Lara on the first PlayStation. Fresh gameplay and controls - graphics surely are outdated. Overall rating: 8.6.… Expand
  4. BucksMacFan
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Lara comes of age, I missed the time trials and stuff at Croft Manor, but the game play and action were excellent. You really started to feelLara comes of age, I missed the time trials and stuff at Croft Manor, but the game play and action were excellent. You really started to feel you were 100% in control. Still not perfect but at the time we had no complaints.… Expand
  5. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    Достойное продолжение знаменитой серии, еще больше полигонов на главной героине, еще больше уровней, ловушек и акробатики.Достойное продолжение знаменитой серии, еще больше полигонов на главной героине, еще больше уровней, ловушек и акробатики.
  6. Tubie
    Jan 19, 2011
    7
    While still an engaging game with great presentation. This game somewhat lost what made the first two games s great. That feeling of mysteryWhile still an engaging game with great presentation. This game somewhat lost what made the first two games s great. That feeling of mystery and suspense that defined this franchise.… Expand
  7. Speed4Runs
    Dec 5, 2012
    7
    Superb. Very challenging game, great graphics, nice plot, excellent gameplay and amazing sound.
    This is the standard of games that should be    Superb. Very challenging game, great graphics, nice plot, excellent gameplay and amazing sound.
    This is the standard of games that should be made, why don't SHs make games like this anymore? A perfect (or almost) game.    … Expand
  8. DrZivagho
    Mar 7, 2023
    3
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#15 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#10 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#10 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998