Tomb Raider (1996) Critic Reviews

Lara herself is well designed and animates superbly, whether it be while shooting a gun, traversing treacherous mountain ledges or swimming through violent rapids.

One of the best games I have ever played. The graphics are superb, the gameplay out of this world. The sheer number of moves that Lara can perform is staggering.

The fact is that Tomb Raider for the PSX/Saturn looks like a 64-bit game on a 32-bit machine. It is incredibly good (revolutionary, in fact).

But be warned, this game is horribly difficult early on and it will take even the most capable gamesplayer an age to complete.

Lara controls like a dream... Level design is exceedingly impressive.

If they sharpen up the graphics and provide fitting music then a ten out of ten is probable. Sheer class.

Lara Croft came and third-person 3D action-adventures haven't been the same since.

An epic piece of gaming.

It can be frustrating at times, but is always engrossing.

It is a truly captivating and mesmerizing experience that can be enjoyed by a wide variety of people – especially those interested in grandiose architecture.

A highly enjoyable game, however everyone's tastes differ, and many people may be turned off by the puzzle solving and want more action.

Simply a smart game, bursting with great touches.

If exploration’s your thing, this Raider is for you. Have no fear about entering this Tomb.