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Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.
Tomb Raider I (1996) is a adventure, action and classic game
developed by Core Design
and published by Crystal Dynamics.
Released on November 28th 2012 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 4,541 reviews of which 3,877 were positive and 664 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam.
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- OS *:Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7
- Processor:1.8 GHz Processor
- Memory:512 MB RAM
- Graphics:3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
- DirectX®:9.0
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
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—Tomb Raider review— Rating: 10/10 The 1996 original that started it all. I normally keep my reviews short and simple to give a basic idea of what the game has to offer, but this deserves an ultimate review. Tomb Raider revolutionized gaming by introducing Lara Croft—one of the most iconic characters ever—and blending action-adventure, precise platforming, and puzzles into a groundbreaking 3D experience that inspired countless successors. Even nearly 30 years later, it remains genuinely fun and addictive. You get to pull off stylish acrobatic flips, blast wolves and mercenaries, and tackle deeply satisfying, often hours-long puzzles that deliver a huge sense of accomplishment when cracked. The exploration has you wandering vast, mysterious tombs, uncovering hidden relics and artifacts, and soaking in that pure thrill of discovery in ancient ruins. It has aged in spots—blocky polygons and dated textures look rough today, the infamous tank controls demand patience to master (and feel clunky at first), and it's easy to get lost in the large, maze-like level design—but that's all part of the charm of this game and what makes the experience so uniquely memorable. For me personally, the original Tomb Raider holds a special place: it's not just a great game, but the franchise that grew up with me, offering endless escapism during tough times. Modern players might struggle with the old-school design, so I strongly recommend the remastered version (with updated visuals/controls options) over the raw original—it's the perfect way to experience this classic without the biggest barriers. Still an absolute must-try for any adventure fan!
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There's something special about a game where you have to remap literally every control to make it playable
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Tomb Raider 1 . Enchanting 90s vibe! Cool gameplay with puzzles, parkour and shooting! It is very pleasurable to play. Save any time. Nice music and sounds. . Controls Default: UP Run DOWN Back LEFT Left RIGHT Right DEL Step Left PGDN Step Right SHIFT Walk ALT Jump CTRL Action SPACE Draw Weapon PAD0 Look END Roll ESC Inventory . User keys (my): W Run S Back A Left D Right DEL Step Left PGDN Step Right SHIFT Walk SPACE Jump ] Action BKSP Draw Weapon [ Look Q Roll TAB Inventory . Mechanics and features: Amazing studio labels and intro video. Very cool interface design with rotating items: Passport - Game Photo - Lara's Home, where we can train. Glasses - Detail Levels Headphones with player - Sound Handheld pong - Controls A lot of interesting things in the game: Compass, Small Medi Pack, Large Medi Pack, pistols, shotgun, Uzis and clips for them, keys and artefacts. In the tutorial section there are only voice advice; no explanatory menus. Lara jumps up if you just jump. Press jump and THEN a direction key and Lara jumps toward any direction! Jump during a run to perform a long jump. Press Action button to grab the edge of a cliff, and to climb up or grab during a jump. Press Walk to move slowly and carefully. When you press the look button, the camera goes behind Lara's back, and Lara rotates her head in the camera direction (up, down, left and right). You can climb sideways along a ledge if there is no room to climb up. Press DOWN and ACTION to jump back off a cliff and grab the edge. You can carefully move along a wall using DEL and PGDN. Use direction buttons and jump to swim. Use ROLL to change direction immediately. Press Draw Weapon and then Action to shoot. Lara aims at one of the enemies. There are many enemies: lions, crocodiles, bats, wolves, and people with weapons.
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Tomb Raider I is a game that, even decades after its release, still rewards curiosity. I started the game again earlier this year because you can now play it in virtual reality with motion controls, which I definitely wanted to try! (You can play it in VR via this program: https://sidequestvr.com/app/38086/beef-raider-xr-tomb-raider-in-vr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAeUgiz7XjE&list=PLGsOL4SfL-mMDbmEA3Tz6heVo2f7US594 This is the beginning of the franchise, where you play as Lara Croft, an archaeologist-adventurer who explores ancient ruins, solves environmental puzzles, finds keys and artifacts, and dodges traps to advance, sometimes even animals or enemies. The movements are precise, but sometimes unforgiving; jumping over pits or navigating rough platforms tests your timing and spatial awareness. The combat is simple but satisfying; pistols and shotguns feel powerful when used well, especially in tense moments. The graphics are dated, but that adds to the charm rather than detracts from it. There are also, of course, remastered versions of the classic Tomb Raider games.
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Come for the triangles, stay for Crofts uncanny ability to swan dive into oblivion and moon walk off cliffs.
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Tomb Raider I (1996) is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam.
Tomb Raider I (1996) is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.99€ on Steam.
Tomb Raider I (1996) received 3,877 positive votes out of a total of 4,541 achieving a rating of 8.26.
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Tomb Raider I (1996) was developed by Core Design and published by Crystal Dynamics.
Tomb Raider I (1996) is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Tomb Raider I (1996) is not playable on MacOS.
Tomb Raider I (1996) is not playable on Linux.
Tomb Raider I (1996) is a single-player game.
Tomb Raider I (1996) does not currently offer any DLC.
Tomb Raider I (1996) does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Tomb Raider I (1996) does not support Steam Remote Play.
Tomb Raider I (1996) is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Core Design
Publisher
Crystal Dynamics
Release
28 Nov 2012
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