Tomb Raider 1996 Theme (XAOC chillstep remix)

Описание: Tomb Raider (1996) launched the legendary action-adventure franchise, developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. It debuted on Sega Saturn before hitting MS-DOS and PlayStation, with later ports spanning Mac OS (1999) to mobile (2013/2015).

Players guide archaeologist Lara Croft, hired by Jacqueline Natla to retrieve the Scion of Atlantis. The game innovated with 3D grid-based levels— inspired by Egyptian tomb architecture—divided into interconnected areas requiring combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration. The Unfinished Business expansion arrived in 1997.

Toby Gard conceived the project in 1994, leading an 18-month, £440,000 production as Lara's creator and lead artist. The character blended influences from Tank Girl, Indiana Jones, and *Hard Boiled*; Nathan McCree's orchestral score drew from English classical traditions. Announced in 1995, the game received massive promotional push from Eidos.

Critically lauded for its pioneering 3D graphics and design, Tomb Raider won multiple awards and remains a consensus all-time great. It sold seven million copies on PlayStation alone, making it the franchise's top seller until the 2013 reboot. Lara Croft ascended to cultural icon status as gaming's most recognizable heroine.

The success spawned immediate sequels beginning with Tomb Raider II (1997), a 2007 remake (*Tomb Raider: Anniversary*), and a 2024 remaster as part of *Tomb Raider I–III Remastered*.