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BOX DESCRIPTION: Lara Croft returns in her most daring adventure to date - Tomb Raider III. In a search to find four mysterious artifacts fashioned from the heart on an ancient meteorite, Lara journeys through 5 challenging adventures packed with new puzzles, hidden traps and ruthless enemies! From the jungles of India to the icy wastes of Antarctica, across the rooftops of London and into the depths of Nevada's mysterious Area 51, Lara has new vehicles, weapons and moves to outwit her foes. Be ready for anything and prepare to be amazed!
  • New graphic enhancements include multi-coloured lighting, rippling water, reflections, fog and changing weather effects.
  • Select the order in which you undertake Lara's adventures and also choose the path you take within the levels.
  • New vehicles including Kayak, Quad Bike and Underwater Propulsion Unit.
  • New weapons such as Grenade Launcher, Desert Eagle and Rocket Launcher.
  • New moves including dash, crawl and monkey swing.
RELEASE: 1998 - November 21st - PlayStation & PC (North America & Europe)
               1999 - March 4th - PlayStation & PC (Japan)
               1999 - October 19th - Mac (North America)

LOCATIONS: India | USA | England | South Pacific | Antarctica
LEVELS: 19 + All Secrets Bonus Level + Croft Manor Training Level

COMPOSER: Nathan McCree
DEVELOPER: Core Design
PUBLISHER: Eidos Interactive
MAIN ARTEFACT: Meteorite Artefacts (Infada Stone, Ora Dagger, Element 115, The Eye of Isis)
NO OF SECRETS: 60
LARA'S V/A: Judith Gibbins
OFFICIAL MODEL: Nell McAndrew
LARA POLYGONS: 450
PC MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Windows 95/98 compatible computer system with 16Mb of RAM (32Mb recommended)
  • Direct X 6 (Drivers supplied on this CD)
  • Pentium 166MHz (200MHz recommended)
  • Quad Speed CD-ROM drive
  • Supports most major 3D acceleration graphics cards, compatible Soundcards and Joysticks through Direct X 6
MAC MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
  • ​Processor: 180 MHz 603e or faster PowerPC Mac (sans video acceleration)
  • Networking: No
  • 3D acceleration: Yes
  • RAM: 16 MB (24 available w/virtual memory)
  • Display: 16-bit, thousands of colors
  • Copy Protection: Requires CD-ROM in drive
  • Other Requirements:
    • 4X CD-ROM drive
    • System 7.5.3 or later
    • QuickTime 4.0
    • 105 MB hard disk space
~ PC and Mac players were treated to an expansion pack: 'Tomb Raider 3: The Lost Artefact'.
STORY FROM OFFICIAL WEBSITE: On a voyage of exploration in centuries past, British sailors discovered a meteor buried deep in the earth. Unwittingly, they looted four artifacts placed with the meteor. One of these sailors kept a journal as they headed back to England. He was the only one to make it home alive.

Present Day, Antarctica
A research company begins to excavate something buried deep in the ice. Readings taken from the rock indicate traces of a previously unknown material. The material appears to have the potential to multiply and alter hock genes - the genes which determine the make-up of living organisms. These alterations are capable of evolving a greater diversity of life. Within the rock are the next most important findings in genetics and evolution since Darwin.

On their dig, the researchers discover the body of a European, perfectly preserved in the ice. Scratched on his tombstone is the name of the boat he sailed on. Following this information, they locate a shipmate's journal and set about searching for the artifacts lost by the sailors.

Meanwhile, Lara is in India searching for one of these artifacts. Unaware of its true history, she only knows that in local beliefs it was supposed to hold great powers and has been revered by tribes there throughout the years.

And so the adventure begins.
Tomb Raider III unfolds in a much more non-linear fashion than Lara's previous adventures. Lara will once again span the globe from the arctic pole to the islands of the South Pacific. But this time gamers will be able to choose their own destiny by selecting the order in which they play each of the 4 main levels. The levels are also more open, with multiple routes to the same end–so choose wisely. Or replay each level, or you might miss part of the adventure.

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  • News
  • Main Games
    • TOMB RAIDER 1
    • TOMB RAIDER 2
    • TOMB RAIDER 3
    • TOMB RAIDER: THE LAST REVELATION
    • TOMB RAIDER CHRONICLES
    • TOMB RAIDER: THE ANGEL OF DARKNESS
    • TOMB RAIDER LEGEND
    • TOMB RAIDER ANNIVERSARY
    • TOMB RAIDER UNDERWORLD
    • TOMB RAIDER (2013)
    • RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER
    • SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER
    • TOMB RAIDER 12
  • OTHER GAMES
    • EXPANSIONS >
      • TR1: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
      • TR2: GOLDEN MASK
      • TR3: THE LOST ARTEFACT
      • TOMB RAIDER THE TIMES EXCLUSIVE
    • HANDHELDS >
      • TOMB RAIDER (GBC)
      • TOMB RAIDER CURSE OF THE SWORD (GBC)
      • TOMB RAIDER THE PROPHECY
    • TOMB RAIDER MOBILE GAMES
    • iOS/ANDROID >
      • LARA CROFT RELIC RUN
      • LARA CROFT GO
      • TOMB RAIDER RELOADED
    • SPIN-OFF GAMES >
      • LARA CROFT AND THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT
      • LARA CROFT AND THE TEMPLE OF OSIRIS
    • TABLETOP RPG GAMES >
      • TOMB RAIDER TRADING CARD GAME
      • LARA CROFTS TOMB RAIDERS
      • TOMB RAIDER SHADOWS OF TRUTH RPG
      • TOMB RAIDER THE CRYPT OF CHRONOS
    • TOMB RAIDER TV GAMES
    • TOMB RAIDER CASINO GAMES
    • REMASTERED GAMES >
      • TOMB RAIDER 1-3 REMASTERED
      • TOMB RAIDER 4-6 REMASTERED
  • MOVIES/TV
    • LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER
    • TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE
    • TOMB RAIDER (2018)
    • TOMB RAIDER REVISIONED
    • NETFLIX TOMB RAIDER
    • PRIME TOMB RAIDER LIVE ACTION
  • BOOKS/COMICS
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  • LARA CROFT
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      • TOMB RAIDER THE SECRET OF SHANGRI-LA
      • TOMB RAIDER 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
      • RAIDERS
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