Tomb Raider II: The Dagger of Xian

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Name: Tomb Raider II: The Dagger of Xian Year: 1997 Publisher: Eidos Interactive Developer: not specified Platform: PC Genre: Action Links: http://shop.paysecurely.com/soldout/ Total rating: 67.9% - rated 54 times rate now: please log in to rate Submitter: Res Added: Jan 23 2005 Warez status: Warez

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Author: Rika Date: Feb 22 2006 - 00:01 Score: 25 points

Introduction:

My favorite game's all Tomb Raider series (except AoD ), and I have become an expert on these games. Tomb Raider II is the only TR where you go to China and that the main theme is Chinese mithology,

Story:

Well, most TRs are about Lara getting an artifact that has never been seen before and legends surround it. Well, TRII is no exception but this the main idea, the plot is much thicker... I won't spoil for those who haven't played the game but it has unexpected twists and Lara visits the most strange places, the story is solid and well told trough the game (tough some more dialog would come right in hand...

Gameplay:

So we come to it... Gameplay is what makes TR so special (that and Lara ). Some see it as simple shoot-jump-beatpuzzle but those who see the real beauty of it enjoy it a lot. It's deficulty is medium so it can reach everyone (except children). Basically you have to get to the end of the level but for that you must jump, kill, puzzle trough, think and have lots of patience. The controls are adequate and became classic for all TRs (even AoD) cause they are comfortable and handy.

Graphics:

Don't have much to say here... TRs have never been top notch graphics but simply competed with other bigger games. TRII has classic '97 3D graphics (much better than TRI) and they're clear so I can't complain. Pity that objects and stuff like fire are still in 2D.

Sound:

Ok, sound rules! The music is great! The sound is very clear... The music is so good, I should know, I'm a musician! You still hear that old tune when you do something to get closer to the end of the level (or when you're there). The sound has some flaws but nothing important, I just think the sound of Lara's guns ain't that realistic. Overall, good.

Overall:

The game's great... 5 outta 5 or 10 outta 10! It's THAT good! The only TR that's better is TRIII... Still, TRII is a classic and you're not an adventurer, gamer or even cult, if you don't try it. Buy it, it must cheap now (back at my country it only costs 10 €).

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By Messi_asem - Apr 23 2008 - 21:53 got Tomb Raider 1 working trough DosBox Im hoping to get this one at some point.

By Solidwtf2 - Apr 02 2008 - 16:22 I got Tomb Raider 1 working trough DosBox Im hoping to get this one at some point.

By Kemo_d - Nov 03 2007 - 05:09 Finished it back in '98, i still play it and it rules. I'll never forget the feeling of meeting Lara Croft for the first time ( Tomb Raider 2 on my 50 MHz PC486  with 200 MB disk)

By Mikicegal_14 - Feb 27 2007 - 20:48 My Favorite game !! I love the adventures of Lara Croft ....      Visit www.tombraider.com and see the last game of Eidos Interactive... The Legend

By Hanvoof - Sep 05 2006 - 02:42 Still the best TR ever. Seriously, the Venice levels kick major ass.

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