Tomb Raider (1996) — Lara Croft’s Debut
The success of the original Tomb Raider in 1996 is due to the fact that the video game really showed off the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn consoles – both of which were released worldwide a year earlier.
Lara Croft – 1996. Photo By Moviestore/Shutterstock
Lara Croft and her world were rendered in full 3D – a new and exciting thing in the mid-90s – with an orchestrated score. It helped create an atmosphere and experience that went way beyond what was possible with previous technology.