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PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Tomb Raider
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Core Design |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Tomb Raider |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 43 |
Developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive, Tomb Raider arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Crash Bandicoot and Command & Conquer. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tomb Raider series; on the PS1 you can also try Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III and Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation. The series also appears on other systems with Tomb Raider (Saturn) and Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (Dreamcast). Core Design also made Fighting Force, Fighting Force 2 and Blam! Machinehead for the PS1.
Tomb Raider 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 PS1'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 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Tomb Raider FAQ
When did Tomb Raider come out on the PS1?
Tomb Raider was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
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.