Tomb Raider (1996)
古墓丽影：(1996)
Tomb Raider (1996), developed by Core Design, is an action-adventure game placing players in control of Lara Croft, an archaeologist exploring ancient tombs and lost civilizations. The DOS version delivers third-person gameplay combining exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. Players navigate through intricate level designs, leaping across platforms, climbing walls, and solving environmental puzzles to progress. Combat involves ranged weapons like pistols and shotguns against various enemies including prehistoric creatures and human adversaries. The game features multiple levels set in diverse locations—Egyptian tombs, Peruvian temples, and Atlantean ruins—each with distinct architecture and challenges. Lara can perform acrobatic maneuvers including jumps, flips, and wall climbs essential to traversal. The inventory system manages collected items and ammunition, while health pickups sustain Lara through dangerous encounters.
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (724)
- Last updated
Tomb Raider (1996) Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Tomb Raider (1996) on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
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Tomb Raider (1996) Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Tomb Raider (1996) on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Tomb Raider (1996)" DOS longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tomb Raider (1996) released?
Tomb Raider (1996) was released in 1996 for the DOS.
What type of game is Tomb Raider (1996)?
Tomb Raider (1996) is a Action game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
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