Tomb Raider Classic
Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Core Design |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Tomb Raider |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword is an action-adventure game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Core Design and published by Activision. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tomb Raider series; on the GBC you can also try Tomb Raider. The series also appears on other systems with Tomb Raider (PS1) and Tomb Raider II (PS1).
Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 GBC'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: Curse of the Sword 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: Curse of the Sword cheats & codes
44 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Have 99 Cannon Balls | 9163B8C1 |
|---|---|
| Have 99 Door Keys | 9163B5C1 |
| Have 99 Dynamite Sticks | 9163B7C1 |
| Have Ancient Shield | 9101BCC1 |
| Have Chemical Plant Key | 9104B6C1 |
| Have Crowbar | 9101BDC1 |
Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword FAQ
When did Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword come out on the GBC?
Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.
Who made Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword?
It was developed by Core Design and published by Activision.
Is Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword multiplayer?
No. Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword is a single-player game.
How long does Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword 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: Curse of the Sword 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.