Tomb Raider 2 Classic

by Playstation

Product Features

• PlayStation
• Video Game
• Action / Adventure
• Lara Croft
• Tomb Raider

Product Details

• ASIN: B00002SFNG
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,395 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Lara Croft is back... and repackaged. The sequel to the top-selling action adventure game Tomb Raider has now been rereleased as part of Sony's discount Greatest Hits program--which means that you can now get one of the most popular games for the PlayStation at a reduced price. Tomb Raider II offers a stunning game environment decorated with 3-D graphics that are improved from the original game in the series.

While fans of the original game will immediately feel comfortable with the controls and gameplay of this sequel, Tomb Raider II may initially intimidate players not familiar with the series. The controls do seem a little awkward at first, but you can safely learn the ropes by exploring the numerous training exercises accessible in Lara's house.

Once you get trained, you're ready to jump, roll, run, and shoot through multiple levels of action. There are some notable improvements for this sequel, including bigger and better levels than the original. In addition, there are more enemies to contend with. This title is a must-have with the new price. --Mike Byer

Pros:

• Sequel to the top-selling Tomb Raider
• Stars Lara Croft, Internet superstar
• Lower price as part of Sony's Greatest Hits line

Cons:

• Controls may intimidate newer gamers

Product Description

Classic adventure game.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Less exploration, more action, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Tomb Raider 2 Classic (Video Game)

As a huge fan of Tomb Raider, I was really looking forward to this release. Compared to the first Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II features better graphics, more action, and a much higher difficulty level. Many players of the original Tomb Raider complained that the pace was a little too slow. In response, Core Design practically turned Tomb Raider II into an action title. A new save system was added whereby you can save your progress at any point in the game. This is a good feature because you'll be saving often, believe me. Of course, doing so breaks up the continuity of the game which lessened my overall enjoyment. The game includes some wonderful environments to explore and tricky puzzles requiring nearly perfect timing to complete. Core definitely intended to make Tomb Raider II a challenge, and they succeeded almost too well. The game has many high points, but it can be very frustrating. If you're a fan of the original, you'll certainly want to pick this up. However, be prepared for an incredible challenge. A decent player should be able to complete the game in 40-50 hours.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best in the series, October 26, 2000

By 

Rich Horch (Lynnwood, Washington USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tomb Raider 2 Classic (Video Game)

Tomb Raider II is without question my favorite game in the series. Tomb Raider II improves on the first one by adding more action, some different movements and most importantly by adding the ability to save at any time. I loved the levels on TRII and the challenge level of the game. TRI was a little too easy and TRIII was impossible. Tomb Raider II is one of my favorite playstation games ever and I hope that the newest one (Chronicles) goes back to being closer to the formula of part II. I recommend this Tomb Raider over all the others for anyone who wants to try one of the games in the series.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better game, but less soul., August 22, 2001

By 

D.L.Simpson (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tomb Raider 2 Classic (Video Game)

If Tomb Raider is Indiana Jones, then Tomb Raider 2 is James Bond. Alot of TR fans don't like this game, mainly because it has too much shootem'up elements to it than it should. I agree. But that dosn't make it bad. Infact TR2 is the most playable game of all the TR's. It dosn't have those irritating dark scenes too much. Lara actions are better. And the puzzles are better thought out. I'm also a fan of Far Eastern art. So the last levels realy felt good to explore. I'm giving this 4 stars because alot of the levels, although great to play, don't have the original soul of Tomb Raider. I would rather explore an Incan Ruin than Venice, or, Atlantis than an Oil Rig. You get my point. But I still like playing it and I have never tired of it.