Play Tomb Raider Online

I remember picking up Tomb Raider for the Game Boy Color back in 2000. It was developed by Core Design, the same studio behind the original PlayStation games, and it felt like a genuine attempt to bring Lara Croft's adventures to a handheld. At the time, getting a full action-exploration game on that little cartridge was a notable thing, even if it was a very different experience from the 3D console titles.

You control Lara through a series of side-view levels, moving screen by screen. Your main goal is to explore ancient ruins, solve environmental puzzles, and collect a set of magical artifacts called the Atlantean Scion pieces. The gameplay involves a lot of careful jumping across gaps, climbing vines and ladders, and avoiding traps like spikes and falling blocks. You also use your dual pistols to shoot bats, wolves, and other creatures that get in your way. The pace is deliberate, and some of the platforming requires precise timing, making it a challenging game. It feels like a thoughtful, slower-paced puzzle platformer that captures a certain exploratory mood despite the hardware limitations.