Tomb Raider II Classic
Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / Action
Tomb Raider
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Core Design |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Tomb Raider |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive, Tomb Raider arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tomb Raider series; on the GBC you can also try Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword. The series also appears on other systems with Tomb Raider (PS1) and Tomb Raider II (PS1).
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 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 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 cheats & codes
30 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 01FF89C1 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Large Medipaks | 0163ACC1 |
| Infinite Small Medipaks | 0163ADC1 |
| Infinite Door Keys | 0163AEC1 |
| Infinite Panel Pieces | 0163AFC1 |
| Infinite Dynamite | 0163B0C1 |
Tomb Raider walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tomb Raider.
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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 FAQ
When did Tomb Raider come out on the GBC?
Tomb Raider was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Tomb Raider?
It was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive.
Is Tomb Raider multiplayer?
No. Tomb Raider is a single-player game.
How long does Tomb Raider take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Tomb Raider 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 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.