Tomb Raider
| Tomb Raider | |
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 The Tomb Raider logo from 2011 onwards. Multiple logos have been used throughout the series' lifetime. | |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Developer(s) | |
| Publisher(s) | Eidos Interactive (1996–2009) Microsoft Studios (2015–2016) Square Enix (2010–present) |
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| First release | Tomb Raider 25 October 1996 |
| Latest release | Shadow of the Tomb Raider 14 September 2018 |
Tomb Raider, also known as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider between 2001 and 2008, is a media franchise that originated with an action-adventure video game series created by British gaming company Core Design. Formerly owned by Eidos Interactive, then by Square Enix Europe after Square Enix acquires Eidos in 2009, the franchise focuses on fictional British archaeologist Lara Croft, who travels around the world searching for lost artifacts and infiltrating dangerous tombs and ruins. Gameplay generally focuses on an exploration of environments, solving puzzles, navigating hostile environments filled with traps, and fighting enemies. Additional media has been developed for the franchise in the form of film adaptations, comics, and novels.
The development of Tomb Raider, the first video game, began in 1994; it was released in October 1996. Its critical and commercial success prompted Core Design to develop a new game annually for the next four years, which put a strain on staff. The sixth game, The Angel of Darkness, faced difficulties during development and was considered a failure at release. This prompted Eidos to switch development duties to Crystal Dynamics, which has been the series' primary developer since. Other developers have contributed to spin-off titles and ports of mainline entries.
Tomb Raider games have sold over 85 million copies worldwide by 2021.[1] The series has generally met with critical acclaim and is noted as one of the pioneers of the action-adventure genre. Lara Croft has become one of the most recognizable video game protagonists, winning accolades and earning places on the Walk of Game and Guinness World Records. Alongside being praised for pioneering female characters in video games, she has been the subject of controversy due to her sex appeal being used for marketing.
Titles[edit]
The first six Tomb Raider games were developed by Core Design, a British video game development company owned by Eidos Interactive. After the sixth game in the series was released to a lukewarm reception in 2003, development was transferred to American studio Crystal Dynamics, who have handled the main series since.[2] Since 2001, other developers have contributed either to ports of mainline games or with the development of spin-off titles.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Games[edit]
| 1996 | Tomb Raider |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Tomb Raider II |
| 1998 | Tomb Raider III |
| 1999 | The Last Revelation |
| 2000 | Tomb Raider |
| Tomb Raider Chronicles | |
| 2001 | Curse of the Sword |
| 2002 | The Prophecy |
| 2003 | The Angel of Darkness |
| 2004 | |
| 2005 | |
| 2006 | Legend |
| 2007 | Anniversary |
| 2008 | Underworld |
| 2009 | |
| 2010 | Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | Tomb Raider |
| 2014 | Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris |
| 2015 | Lara Croft: Relic Run |
| Lara Croft Go | |
| Rise of the Tomb Raider | |
| 2016 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | Shadow of the Tomb Raider |
| 2019 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2022 | Tomb Raider Reloaded |
The first entry in the series Tomb Raider was released in 1996 for personal computers (PC), PlayStation, and Sega Saturn consoles.[8][9] The Saturn and PlayStation versions were released in Japan in 1997.[10][11] Its sequel, Tomb Raider II, launched in 1997, again for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation. A month before release, Eidos finalized a deal with Sony Computer Entertainment to keep the console version of Tomb Raider II and future games exclusive to PlayStation until the year 2000.[8][9] The PlayStation version was released in Japan in 1998.[12] Tomb Raider III launched in 1998.[9] As with Tomb Raider II, the PlayStation version was released in Japan the following year.[13] The fourth consecutive title in the series, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, was released in 1999. In 2000, with the end of the PlayStation exclusivity deal, the game was also released on the Dreamcast.[8][14] In Japan, both console versions were released the following year.[15][16] Tomb Raider Chronicles was released in 2000 on the same platforms as The Last Revelation, with the PlayStation version's Japanese release as before coming the following year.[8][14][17]
After a three-year gap, Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness was released on Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 2 (PS2) in 2003. The PlayStation 2 version was released in Japan that same year.[14][18] The next entry, Tomb Raider: Legend, was released worldwide in 2006 for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable (PSP), GameCube, Game Boy Advance (GBA), and Nintendo DS.[7][19][20] The Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable versions were released in Japan the same year.[21] A year later, a remake of the first game titled Tomb Raider: Anniversary was released worldwide in 2007 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, and the Wii.[22] The next entry, Tomb Raider: Underworld, was released in 2008 on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 (PS3), PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Wii, and DS.[23][24][25] The PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, and Wii versions were released in Japan in 2009.[26][27][28][29]
In 2011, The Tomb Raider Trilogy was released for PlayStation 3 as a compilation release that included Anniversary and Legend remastered in HD resolution, along with the PlayStation 3 version of Underworld. The disc includes avatars for PlayStation Home, a Theme Pack, new Trophies, Developer's Diary videos for the three games, and trailers for Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light as bonus content.
A reboot of the series, titled Tomb Raider, was released worldwide in 2013 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.[30][31] Its sequel, Rise of the Tomb Raider, was released in 2015 on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.[32][33] The game was part of a timed exclusivity deal with Microsoft.[34] Versions for the PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows were released in 2016.[35] In November 2017, Square Enix announced that Shadow of the Tomb Raider would be revealed in 2018.[36] In March 2018, Shadow of the Tomb Raider was confirmed by Square Enix. It was released worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows on 14 September 2018.[37] An arcade game based on this incarnation was announced in 2018, to be released by Bandai Namco Amusement in Europe.[38]
Spin-offs[edit]
The first spin-off title in the series was a game for the Game Boy Color (GBC) titled Tomb Raider, developed by Core Design and released in 2000.[6][39] Its sequel, Tomb Raider: Curse of the Sword, was released in 2001 for the GBC.[6][40] In 2002, a new game for the Game Boy Advance called Tomb Raider: The Prophecy was developed by Ubi Soft Milan and published by Ubi Soft.[6][41] In 2003, four Tomb Raider titles for mobile phones were released.[42] A platform puzzler for mobile devices, Lara Croft Go, was released in 2015.[43]
Beginning in 2010, a subseries titled Lara Croft was in development, with different gameplay than the main series and existing in its own continuity.[44][45] The first game, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light was released in 2010 as a downloadable title for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.[44] It was followed by Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, released for retail and download in 2014 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.[46] An entry for mobile devices, an endless runner platformer titled Lara Croft: Relic Run, was released in 2015.[45]
Developed by Emerald City Games and Square Enix London for iOS and Android devices, Tomb Raider Reloaded is an upcoming action arcade and free-to-play game set to release in 2021.[47]
Canceled games[edit]
The Angel of Darkness was originally the first game in a trilogy, with its sequel titled The Lost Dominion. While The Lost Dominion was undergoing preliminary development, the negative reception of The Angel of Darkness caused the trilogy to be scrapped.[8][48] With Eidos' approval, Core Design began the development of an updated edition of the first game for the PSP called Tomb Raider: The Anniversary Edition in late 2005, with a projected release date of Christmas 2006. Development continued while Core Design staff were working on the platformer Free Running. When Core Design was sold to Rebellion Developments, Eidos requested the project's cancellation. It was suggested by staff that Eidos did not want to let outside developers handle the franchise.[49][50]
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