ActionIs Tomb Raider III (1998) worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure fans who want puzzles alongside combat
- Players interested in Lara Croft's Antarctic mystery
- Players who enjoy platforming across hazardous environments
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a puzzle-only game may find the combat focus distracting
- Those wanting a slow, contemplative adventure may not suit its high-speed action
- Players looking for a multiplayer-focused experience
Our take on Tomb Raider III (1998)
The game gives up a single, consistent pace by combining environmental puzzles, dangerous traversal, and fast combat. That variety broadens the adventure's structure, but players seeking either pure puzzle-solving or uninterrupted action receive neither focus exclusively.
What is Tomb Raider III (1998)?
Tomb Raider III follows Lara Croft as she investigates a mystery connected to a meteor that struck Antarctica thousands of years ago.
The adventure involves tracking clues, navigating dangerous chasms, confronting monsters, solving puzzles, and taking part in fast-paced action. Its structure combines exploratory adventure elements with platforming challenges and combat as Lara pursues a secret with an otherworldly origin.
How Tomb Raider III (1998) plays
- 01Puzzle and Action Mix
- The adventure alternates between solving puzzles and engaging in fast-paced combat.
- 02Chasm Navigation
- Progress includes making hazardous leaps across gaps and other environmental obstacles.
- 03Meteor Mystery
- The story centers on clues connected to an ancient Antarctic impact and its modern consequences.
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Tomb Raider III (1998): platforms & release
Is Tomb Raider III (1998) worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure fans who want puzzles alongside combat. Skip it if: players seeking a puzzle-only game may find the combat focus distracting.
Where can I download Tomb Raider III (1998)?
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What platforms is Tomb Raider III (1998) on?
Windows only.












