No. 74: Tomb Raider II – 100 Greatest Games Ever
Lara Croft's first adventure impressed with its Indiana Jones adventuring feel, a style that the Uncharted series would co-opt years later, but it was the second title that really made it a classic.
The improved graphics engine allowed for dynamic lighting and atmospheric effects, as well as larger amounts of polygons that allowed for large outdoors areas and smoothed over some of the... uh... pointier features. There were also additions to the controls that gave you more control over the shooting sections.
The larger scale of the story, better action sections and larger look into Lara's life (including the introduction of her mansion and butler) make for the finest installment.
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