
Core Design · 1997 · 5 platforms
Tomb Raider II is the second game of the Tomb Raider games series.
01 — About
Tomb Raider II is the second game of the Tomb Raider games series. It is an action game with platforming and puzzle-solving elements, similar in concept and gameplay to its predecessor. Most of the gameplay consists of traversing hazardous 3D levels utilizing Lara's athletic skills and solving environmental puzzles. The sequel puts more emphasis on fighting enemies, adding many human foes to the mix. Additional weapons include a harpoon gun, a grenade launcher, and an M16 rifle. Automatic pistols replace the magnums from the first game.
The story begins one year after the events of Tomb Raider Unfinished Business. Lara Croft returns to discover the secret of the Dagger of Xian, a legendary weapon that was used by Chinese emperors to command their armies. It is said that a person can turn into a dragon by piercing his own heart with this dagger. When one of the emperors used it for that purpose, Tibetan monks manage to withdraw the dagger from his heart and return it to its resting place on the Great Wall. While investigating the legend, the archaeologist Lara Croft finds out that a powerful Venetian crime lord is hunting for the dagger, and must do everything in her power to prevent him from obtaining it.
02 — At a glance
Metascore
85/100
Excellent — broadly acclaimed by press and players.
Age
PEGI 12+
Released
Nov 21 1997
Platforms
Developer
Core Design
Publisher
Eidos Interactive
Genres
03 — World & gameplay
04 — Age ratings
05 — Languages
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06 — How long is this game?
Source: HowLongToBeat
07 — Media



08 — Editions

Tomb Raider II is an action game with platforming and puzzle-solving elements, similar in concept and gameplay to its predecessor. Most of the gameplay consists of traversing hazardous 3D levels utilizing Lara's athletic skills and solving environmental puzzles. The sequel puts more emphasis on fighting enemies, adding many human foes to the mix. Additional weapons include a harpoon gun, a grenade launcher, and an M16 rifle. Automatic pistols replace the magnums from the first game.
09 — Expansions

Tomb Raider Anthology is a Russian CD and DVD-ROM Compilation that regroups 8 Tomb Raider games.

This is a Tomb Raider collection for all fans of action platformers, great stories, and timeless classics.

A legend begins! Tomb Raider Collection 1 for Evercade includes the first three published adventures of the world's most famous acrobatic archaeologist, including Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II Starring Lara Croft and Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft!
12 — Price history
13 — Community voice
14 — In the same franchise
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