Tomb raider series group description tomb raider is a series of action games with platforming and puzzlesolving elements, featuring a recurrent heroine, an archaeologist named lara croft. Shadow of the tomb raider challenges the legacy of the tomb raider franchise. The tomb raider movie series is coming back for round 2 with a sequel thats in the works. Formerly owned by eidos interactive, then by square enix after their acquisition of eidos in 2009, the franchise focuses on fictional british archaeologist lara croft, who travels around the world. Over a year after alicia vikander first debuted as lara croft back in 2018 with tomb raider, it looks. Mar 20, 2018 the other half of tomb raiders plot seems to have been lifted from the second angelina jolie franchise installment, the 2003 film lara croft tomb raider. Lara is contracted by jacqueline natla to search for the scion of atlantis. The angel of darkness, a series of grisly murders brings lara into conflict with a sinister alchemist from the past and a secret alliance. Sep 21, 2018 tomb raider has had its fair share of games over the years, even spinoff games such as lara croft go. Nearly 17 years since she raided her first tomb, lara croft is back in a fantastic reboot of the series. Relic run wp developed by simutronics and published by square enix on 25 may 15. However the hunt becomes personal when natla cancels lara s contract, lara realizes that natlas motives are of an insidious nature and sets out to collect the. With angelina jolie, jon voight, iain glen, noah taylor.
Tomb raiders i, ii, iii and underworld featured addons for different systems please note that this list does not include the titles of the lara croft series as these are considered spinoffs from the tomb raider games. The tomb raider series of video games currently consists of ten released games, one game that is rumoured to be in the making, and one remake. Tomb raider series group description tomb raider is a series of action games with. The history of the tomb raider franchise digital trends. Tomb raider games, ranked best to worst screenrant. Its story follows lara croft as she ventures into siberia in search of the legendary city of. Introduction to the tomb raider series stellas site. Tomb raider is a media franchise consisting of actionadventure games, comic books, novels, theme park rides, and films, centring on the adventures of the female fictional british archaeologist lara croft. Complete tomb raider series walkthroughs stellas site. Tomb raider is presented in thirdperson perspective. Since the release of the original tomb raider in 1996, the series developed into a franchise of the same name, and lara went on to become a major icon of the video game industry. Entertainment weekly 910 a master class in aaa game development.
Tomb raider is a 2018 action adventure film directed by roar uthaug, with a screenplay by geneva robertsondworet and alastair siddons, from a story by evan daugherty and robertsondworet. The other half of tomb raiders plot seems to have been lifted from the second angelina jolie franchise installment, the 2003 film lara croft tomb raider. For over 20 year now, tomb raider and lara croft have been among gamings most popular franchises and characters, respectively. Ending the trilogy which has made the tomb raider games unforgettable, shadow of the tomb raider does not betray the franchise. Lara croft is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the video game franchise tomb raider.
An international coproduction between the united states, the united kingdom, japan and germany, it was directed by simon west and revolves around lara croft trying to obtain ancient artifacts from the illuminati. Lara croft officially made the jump to the big screen with 2001s lara croft. The history and evolution of lara croft, tomb raider business. Cradle of life 2003 were enough to attract attention and strengthen relationships. It features a lot of design differences and is widely considered the weakest game in the series. I have also done walkthroughs for each expansion pack and bonus level, as well as most of the handheld and mobile games. Tomb raider is a series of action games with platforming and puzzlesolving elements, featuring a recurrent heroine, an archaeologist named lara croft. Tomb raider an actionpacked crowd pleaser whose appeal rests primarily on the supple shoulders of angelina jolie, the fleshandblood embodiment of video game pinup lara croft. Formerly owned by eidos interactive, then by square enix after their acquisition of eidos in 2009, the franchise focuses on fictional british. Tomb raider is one of the better videogame adaptations, and is always fun to go back to.
Created by a team at british developer core design that included toby gard, the character first appeared in the video game tomb raider in 1996. Most of the games in the series involve lara traversing complex and hazardous locations, solving environmental puzzles and using abilities such as jumping and climbing to access new areas. A rather pathetic reboot, tomb raider is a convoluted and pointless action film thats just noise. Tomb raider has had many games starting from the series debut in 1996, spanning multiple. Both lara croft and kurtis feature, and tomb raider. Developed by crystal dynamics and published by square enix on 10 nov 15. And so, theres always a chance that another developer could be given a crack at.
Legend was still in development at the time and angel of darkness was the last game to have been produced. Developed and published by crystal dynamics,gameloft,square enix. At the beginning of the third century, lara croft was known as angelina jolie. Tomb raider has had its fair share of games over the years, even spinoff games such as lara croft go. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. An international coproduction between the united states, the united kingdom, japan and germany, it was directed by simon west and revolves around lara croft trying to. Explore the final resting place of an intrepid adventurer, and solve a puzzle involving a crashed plane to claim your reward single player map. Lara croft is the fictional main character in the tomb raider video game series, and in the tomb raider movie series that was created as a result of the video game success. And so, theres always a chance that another developer could be. From the core designed 90s games to the fantastic reboot trilogy. Following british archeologist lara croft, the tomb raider series of games, comics, movies, theme park rides and novels are a popculture phenomenon the world over.
With alicia vikander, dominic west, walton goggins, daniel wu. Where would a shadow of the tomb raider sequel go next. Legends, underworld successfully combined old school lara croft with a game that played like a modern cinematic action adventure similar to the uncharted franchise. The oscarwinning actress assumes the role of the aristocratic british explorer in the tomb. It is the sequel to the 20 video game, tomb raider, and the eleventh entry in the tomb raider series. Based on the 20 relaunched video game, the story follows a social misanthrope named lara croft. Underworld was probably the best looking game in the series. We also know that the two films are products of a popular video game series called tomb raider. Revisioned tomb raider animated series complete youtube. Tomb raider has had many games starting from the series debut in 1996, spanning multiple continuities, with several iterations of title character, lara croft. Tomb raider games in order of release date complete list.
Experience lara crofts defining moment in shadow of the tomb raider. Experience lara croft s defining moment in shadow of the tomb raider. Celebrate the release of shadow of the tomb raider by. Lara croft ends the modern trilogy by antagonizing her past as she tries to. The 2018 tomb raider film could have learned so much more. From the impressive stunts actually performed by angelina jolie, to the stunning locations of cambodia, to iain glen chewing the scenery with glee. Tomb raider debuted in 1997 in a crossover with the series witchblade. Video game adventurer lara croft comes to life in a movie where she races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts. Lara croft ends the modern trilogy by antagonizing her past as she tries to save the present. Its heroine, british adventurer and archaeologist lara croft, has evolved into one of the most iconic characters in pop culture, let alone gaming. Its seriously a blast, with the film hovering between 10 and 11 on the loudness scale for a lot of its runtime. Lara croft, the star of the tomb raider series, is a genuine action hero with ginormous breasts, which has made her both a symbol of female selfempowerment and an. Relic run wp developed by simutronics and published by. Gamespot 55 the tomb raider youve wanted for years the escapist a the graphics are dazzling.
Since the release of the original tomb raider in 1996, the series developed. My introduction to the tomb raider series gives a brief overview of each game. Tomb raider later was picked up for its own series which ran from. Adventurer lara croft goes on a quest to save the mythical pandoras box, before an evil scientist finds it, and recruits a former marine turned mercenary to assist her. An american and british coproduction, it is based on the 20 video game of the same name, with some elements of its sequel by crystal dynamics, and is a reboot of the tomb raider film series. The angel of darkness is the sixth game in the tomb raider series, and the first for the playstation 2. Crystal dynamics itself also developed tomb raider games outside of the most recent trilogy, namely lara croft and the guardian of light and lara croft and the temple of osiris. A series of grisly murders brings lara croft into conflict with a sinister. She is presented as a highly intelligent and athletic english archaeologist who ventures into ancient tombs and hazardous ruins around the world.
Sep 19, 2018 shadow of the tomb raider challenges the legacy of the tomb raider franchise. Lara is out to save the world from an apocalypse that she has triggered after uncovering an. Angel of darkness was chosen as a base for the tomb raider idvd because tomb raider. With angelina jolie, gerard butler, chris barrie, ciaran hinds. Dec, 2019 at the beginning of the third century, lara croft was known as angelina jolie. The development of tomb raider began in 1993, and took 3 years to complete. Tomb raider time limited giveaway from square enix 20 mar 2020 tomb raider 20 and lara croft and the temple of osiris are free to keep on steam.
Tomb raider movie is getting a sequel with a new writer. The series also known as tomb raider is a comic book series published by top cow productions, based on the video game series of the same name, following the titular tomb raider, lara croft. Tomb raider is an exhilarating action adventure that serves as a terrific origin story for the iconic lara croft. Tomb raider is a 2001 american actionadventure film based on the tomb raider video game series featuring the character lara croft, portrayed by angelina jolie. On november 15, 1996, tomb raider was finally made available for public consumption. Tomb raider explores the intense origin story of lara croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor. Tomb raider, which cast angelina jolie as the treasurehunting heroine. Lara is an english archeologist, who is in constant search of ancient relics. The cradle of life 2003 in this second movie of the tomb raider series, the british archaeologist lara croft makes the biggest archaeological discovery in the history of mankind an orb which provides access to a mythical pandoras box. Tomb raider strategy guides since may 1998, i have been providing complete walkthroughs for all the major entries in the tomb raider series, from the very first game to the reboot trilogy. Tomb raider between 2001 and 2007, is a media franchise that originated with an actionadventure video game series created by british gaming company core design. Its easy to take for granted now just what a big deal it was in 1996 to let players navigate huge 3d environments, with a thenunprecedented amount of moves at their disposal to help them scale walls, shimmy across ledges, and push blocks. Players take control of the series lead character lara croft. Lara croft alicia vikander, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she discovers the island where her father, lord richard croft dominic west disappeared.
Tomb raider now comes with full uncompressed dtshd master audio, instead of the weirdly limited track that was on older releases. The series also known as tomb raider is a comic book series published by top cow productions, based on the video game series of the same name, following the titular tomb raider, lara croft tomb raider debuted in 1997 in a crossover with the series witchblade. Best tomb raider games of 2019, all 17 ranked worst to best. Rise of the tomb raider pc with lara croft walkthrough.