Lara Croft
An archaeologist and adventurer searching for clues to Excalibur and the disappearance of her mother.
How it plays
How does Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend play?
The DS version presents Lara in a primarily side-view adventure with occasional room-based exploration. Players move through ruins and other locations, jump across gaps, avoid traps, fight enemies, and collect items needed to open the route forward.
Levels are divided into stages with platforming challenges, puzzles, checkpoints, and boss encounters. Touch-screen interactions are used for selected puzzles and actions, while progression comes from solving environmental obstacles and reaching the end of each area.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend?
Study each room before moving, since traps and enemy positions are often easier to handle with deliberate movement.
- Search side paths for collectibles and useful items.
- Use safe ground to plan jumps rather than rushing across gaps.
- During boss encounters, prioritize recognizing attack patterns over constant attacking.
- Revisit environmental details when a route appears blocked; many obstacles are puzzle solutions rather than dead ends.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Amanda Evert
A former friend whose history with Lara is central to the story.
James Rutland
A rival adventurer pursuing the same ancient artifact.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Explore alternate ledges and rooms before leaving an area.
- 2
Approach moving traps cautiously and use checkpoints to learn their timing.
- 3
Keep Lara positioned near solid ground before attempting difficult jumps.
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