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by Crystal Dynamics

Windows · Nov 27, 2012

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Is 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

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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.

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