Tomb Raider: Chronicles Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Action-Adventure

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreAction-Adventure
DeveloperCore Design
PublisherEidos Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesTomb Raider
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 15

Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Tomb Raider: Chronicles is an action-adventure game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.

Among the 16 Dreamcast action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Tomb Raider series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation. The series also appears on other systems with Tomb Raider (PS1) and Tomb Raider II (PS1). Core Design also made Fighting Force 2 for the Dreamcast.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tomb Raider: Chronicles is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Tomb Raider: Chronicles gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Tomb Raider: Chronicles walkthroughs & guides

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Tomb Raider: Chronicles FAQ

Who made Tomb Raider: Chronicles?

It was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.

Is Tomb Raider: Chronicles multiplayer?

No. Tomb Raider: Chronicles is a single-player game.

How long does Tomb Raider: Chronicles take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Tomb Raider: Chronicles typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tomb Raider: Chronicles on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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