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!{{gameline}}|Starring [[Lara Croft]] | !{{gameline}}|Starring [[Lara Croft]] | ||
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+ | |colspan="2" valign="top"|[[1997]] | ||
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|colspan="2" valign="top"|[[Eidos Interactive]] | |colspan="2" valign="top"|[[Eidos Interactive]] | ||
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|colspan="2" valign="top"|'''Gavin Rummery''' (lead programmer), '''Neil Boyd''' and '''Heather Gibson''' (level designers), '''Nathan McCree''' (music and sound effects) | |colspan="2" valign="top"|'''Gavin Rummery''' (lead programmer), '''Neil Boyd''' and '''Heather Gibson''' (level designers), '''Nathan McCree''' (music and sound effects) | ||
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|colspan="2" valign="top"|ESRB: Teen | |colspan="2" valign="top"|ESRB: Teen | ||
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− | + | |valign="top"|<small>''[[Tomb Raider]]''</small> | |
− | + | |valign="top"|<small>''Tomb Raider II''</small> | |
+ | |valign="top"|<small>''[[Tomb Raider III]]''</small> | ||
'''Tomb Raider II''' is the second game of the Tomb Raider games series. The story begins one year after the events of [[Unfinished Business|Tomb Raider Unfinished Business]]. An expansion came out in 1999 with a seperate 5-level adventure attached. This expansion was known as [[The Golden Mask|Tomb Raider II Golden Mask]]. | '''Tomb Raider II''' is the second game of the Tomb Raider games series. The story begins one year after the events of [[Unfinished Business|Tomb Raider Unfinished Business]]. An expansion came out in 1999 with a seperate 5-level adventure attached. This expansion was known as [[The Golden Mask|Tomb Raider II Golden Mask]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:38, 7 June 2006
Template:Gameline|Tomb Raider II | ||
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Template:Gameline|Starring Lara Croft | ||
Release Date | 1997 | |
Platforms | PC, Mac, PlayStation | |
Number of Levels | 18 | |
Secrets | 48 | |
Developer | Core Design | |
Publisher | Eidos Interactive | |
Designers | Gavin Rummery (lead programmer), Neil Boyd and Heather Gibson (level designers), Nathan McCree (music and sound effects) | |
Rating | ESRB: Teen | |
Add-On | Golden Mask | |
Template:Gameline|Game Chronology | ||
Tomb Raider | Tomb Raider II | Tomb Raider III
Tomb Raider II is the second game of the Tomb Raider games series. The story begins one year after the events of Tomb Raider Unfinished Business. An expansion came out in 1999 with a seperate 5-level adventure attached. This expansion was known as Tomb Raider II Golden Mask. ContentsSynopsisLegend has it that when you drive the Dagger of Xian into your heart, you acquire the power of the dragon. Literally. In Ancient China, the Emperor was the holder of this power and with his army alongside him, he was a force to be reckoned with. Thus he staked claim to the vast lands that are China. Now three parties hold the dagger close to their heart. And all for entirely different reasons. Lara, forever the adventurer, is one of these. In her travels, she will encounter the other two... LevelsChina
Venice
Rig and Maria Doria
Tibet
China
England
GameplayWhile building up upon the gameplay of Tomb Raider, Lara's weapon arsenal has expanded. A full list is below. She can do all of the same moves from Tomb Raider as well as some new ones. These include climbing, performing a 180 degree manoeuvre in the water and in mid-air while jumping. Flares have also been added to Lara's inventory. She may run with one lit, or she can throw them. Also Lara may operate vehicles in the game which include a motorboat in Venice and a snowmobile in Tibet. Instead of the usual medipacks and ammunition that posed as secrets in Tomb Raider, in Tomb Raider II there are 3 secrets per level which are 3 ornamental dragons. On each level the player has an opportunity to find the stone, jade and gold dragons. Some dragons might have ammunition, weapons and medipacks that accompany them when found. Lara also has two new outfits. She wears a wetsuit for the Rig and Maria Doria levels, and she wears an airjacket during the levels in Tibet. DevelopmentDevelopment of Tomb Raider II was already in its conceptual stages even before the first game was released. By the time Core was wrapping up Tomb Raider, many more ideas and suggestions had been put forth, some of which could be incorporated in the first game, others which would shape up to become the next installment of the series. While several key members of Core Design had left (most notably Lara's creator Toby Gard), the design team for Tomb Raider II was drastically expanded to more than twice of its original size. Subsequently, the game took a shorter amount of time to develop than its predecessor. The decision to keep the engine from Tomb Raider was made early on, adopting a tweak-and-improve approach, rather than starting over from scratch. Minor camera issues and object glitches were fixed, while new features were added, such as dynamic lighting and a more flexible control system. Core Design used a custom built level editor that let them explore each stage as it was being created. This allowed the designers to test play levels on the fly and eliminate glitches. Game ElementsCharactersMarco Bartoli - The villain of the game. He and his cult Fiamma Nera are also searching for the Dagger of Xian. Of Italian and Chinese decent, he is ruthless, evil and has no consideration for human life. Brother Chan Barkhang - A monk from Barkhang Monastery. He is a part of the Barkhang brotherhood who continue to keep the dagger secret by guarding the Talion, the key to opening the Temple of Xian. He was kidnapped and killed by Bartoli. Winston - The butler of Croft Mansion. He will appear in the training level at Lara's home. He follows her around with a tea tray and can be locked in the fridge by Lara if she gets bored. Weapons
Enemies
VehiclesWalkthroughFor a detailed walkthrough click here
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