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Tomb Raider 2 Classic

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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.

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.

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.

From the Great Wall of China to the canals of Venice, Tomb Raider II is the rare case in which a sequel is better than an original. In fact, I find this game to be my favorite of the series. In it the legendary Lara Croft sets out to find the Dagger of Xion. In her quest she navigates the globe, and even takes a couple of trips to strange and magical new worlds.

Tomb Raider II offers significant improvements over the original, and its game play exceeds the other games that follow in the series. The game has drastically overhauled weapons and artificial intelligence. Though the puzzles are not as hard as later versions, they still are quite difficult. Lara has new moves, many new weapons, and more dangerous foes. What more could a Tomb Raider fan - or even the casual gamer - ask for?

I highly recommend this game, whether you are an avid Tomb Raider fan or somebody new to the series. I don't believe you will be disappointed - in fact, you will probably find many hours of action filled entertainment. And if you do enjoy it, I strongly recommend other games in this series.

Tomb Raider 2 is terrific! I didn't think that Eidos could make another Tomb Raider that was just as good as the original, but they did! The graphics are far better than the ones in the original, it's more challenging, TONS of enemies(Most of them human this time around, though), better weapons including uzis, automatic pistols, a shotgun, an M16, a harpoon gun, and of course, Lara Croft's trademark pistols, and her training course is WAY cooler than in the first one(Except that the freaky old butler follows you everywhere)(Tip: To get rid of him, run into her kitchen, open the meat freezer, and stand in it until he comes in. Then, just blow by him and slam the door in his face. He doesn't move fast, so don't worry. Or, just lock him in the house, but sometimes he gets out).In her training course, you can go outside this time, and I've heard a rumor that you can get her guns in the training level to shoot her butler, but I've yet to find them. Also, there are more and better rooms to explore in her house. And in the real game, the levels range from Venice to the Great Wall of China, or from a sunken ship to the Tibetian foothills. (Sorry if I spelled that wrong). I really enjoyed this game and the FMV sequences between levels are great! If you are an old fan of the Tomb Raider series or a newcomer to the world of Lara Croft, you should buy this game! NOT rent, BUY!

In retrospect, with 4 games behind her, Tomb Raider II captures most of Lara's finest moments. The cerebral, compelling Egyptian storyline of TR1 is sorely missed, but is replaced with a spectacular variance in exotic locales - Tibet, beneath the ocean, Italian villas, and much more. Each level is a lavish challenge. Although the control is somewhat frustrating at first, you'll find that it becomes empowering and intuitive the more you play. The plotline is compelling and a wonderful adventure, and the variance in the number of foes and puzzles you must overcome will keep you interested throughout the months it takes to beat this colossal game. The problems? Well, the main one is the difficulty level. Since Eidos included the "save anywhere" feature in this game, they felt a sick and twisted need to make the game extremely difficult at the most awkward moments. You'll find yourself tearing your hair out or destroying random objects as you fail to guide Miss Lara through the gauntlet for the 100th time. But, when you succeed, the satisfaction of victory is sincere and overwhelming. An outstanding adventure game, for all fans of Indiana Jones, 1930s serials, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the best "exotic" action flicks. Buy this!

Back again, and armed with her trusty pistols and a complete disregard for the endangered species list, Lara Croft sets off in search of the fabled Dagger of Xian.

This time around she ventures to The Great Wall of China, Venice, a drilling rig, a sunken ship, the Tibetan Himalayas before returning to China. New features abound that weren't in the original. Lara can use vehicles, careening round Venice in a speedboat is a hoot, but even that's topped by the snowmobile level in the Himalayas. She has new equipment - flares for the pesky dark areas, a grenade launcher and best of all - an M-16 assault rifle.

This time the Mafia are out to stop her and a bunch of Buddhist monks can actually help her as long as you don't open fire on them by accident. The endfight is very, very difficult and the learning curve is not as good as on the first game, assuming that the player has already completed that but that's a minor quibble.

Lara herself has been tweaked, she looks better with the full ponytail swinging about. She can scale walls now and the training level set in her manor now includes an assault course to let you perfect control before you begin. All in all a delighful romp.

Even though the first "Tomb Raider" was good, the second one is even better! I absolutely love "Tomb Raider 2"! Everything is much better then the first one. There's improved graphics, better locales, more weapons and enemies and awesome vechicles.
It was a blast to play! In fact, it's the only "Tomb Raider"(along with the original) game I fully enjoyed playing, and it's the only one I beat in the series.

Your beautiful Lara Croft, who travels around the globe, including China, Venice, a sunken ship, the Tibetian mountains and a Dragon lair, to retreive and find out about an ancient prized possesion called the Dagger of Xion.

Lara looks way better then the first one. She's better "developed" and her new moves are great. I also found there's more human enemies then in the first one, making Lara feel like an gunman then an archaelogist. But that's ok, since I really liked the locales. Out of all the breaktaking locations here in this game, I liked Venice the best, there you could drive boats, trapple gondolas, and kill many assassins. Along with the boats, you can ride a snowmobile!

I liked the characters and enemies in this game. You can encounter monks, yetis, sharks, as well as the ultimate foe, a gigantic, fire-breathing dragon, which appears at the end of the game. What a climax! I also liked the very last level, "Home Sweet Home" where you battle foes at Lara's mansion. There's also the usual challenging puzzles to solve, things to find.

Even though it's an old game, "Tomb Raider 2" is action-packed entertainment and the best entry in the series. You'll enjoy it to the last minute! I know I did!

I highly recommend this game. I am approximately 2/3rds through the game and I'm very impressed. I wasn't sure I would like it as much as the first game but now I think I like it more. The graphics are much better and the ability to save whenever you want to is delightful. If I hadn't completed the first Tomb Raider, I would have had a much more difficult time controling Lara in jumping and evading gunfire. It has a different feel than the first Tomb Raider and it is much more shadowy. The underwater scenes are nifty looking but the harpoon gun is difficult to control. Tomb Raider II offers a good balance of puzzle solving, clue searching and action.

Tomb Raider 2 is even better than the first one. Although the same graphics problems are still visible, this game will keep you jumping back in horror, sighing in victory, and laughing at the corny movie clips in between levels.