Underplayed Gems

Tomb Raider II (1997) (2012)

Tomb Raider II (1997) cover
Developer
Core Design
Publisher
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.3 of 5, 2,354 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Navigating treacherous, atmospheric environments while solving intricate puzzles and engaging in precise platforming, with a constant sense of tension from challenging combat and the weight of exploration.

atmosphericold schoolexploration focusedpuzzle heavydifficultthird person platformeraction adventureretro

What players say

Players call this a worthy sequel that improves on the first game's puzzles and level design, but they split on whether it holds up. The original port has performance issues on modern systems and requires a community patch to run properly, while controls feel tanky and dated. Some recommend the remastered version instead.

Trailer

Screenshots

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