Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003)

Accused of the murder of her former mentor, Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run. To clear her name, Lara has no choice but to confront the secret alliance whose destiny it is to take over the world.

Director:

Antoine Charreyron

Writers:

Toby Gard (character: Lara Croft), Murti Schofield (lead writer)

Stars:

Jonell Elliott, Eric Loren, Joss Ackland

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jonell Elliott	...	Lara Croft (voice)
Eric Loren	...	Kurtis Trent (voice)
Joss Ackland	...	Pieter Van Eckhardt (voice)
Rob Brown	...	Joachim Karel / Henchman / Strahov Guards (voice)
Kerry Shale	...	Werner Von Croy / Thomas Luddick / Technician / Police Van / Prague Guards / Workers / Inmates (voice)
Alain Debray	...	Louis Bouchard (voice)
Marcia Warren	...	Margot Carvier (voice)
Velibor Topic	...	Marten Gunderson / Cabal Troops (voice)
Linda Sans	...	Janice / Paris Neighbours (voice)
Caroline Crier	...	Francine / Kiosk Owner / Paris Neighbours (voice)
Davor Golub	...	Pierre (voice)
Philippe Monet	...	Daniel Rennes / Louvre Guards / Paris Neighbours / Paris Civilians (voice)
Carole Rousseau	...	Putai / Paris Neighbours (voice)
Ève Karpf	...	Kristina Boaz (voice)
Wolf Kahler	...	Grant Muller (voice)

Storyline

Accused of the murder of her former mentor, Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run. To clear her name, Lara has no choice but to confront the secret alliance whose destiny it is to take over the world.

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Plot Keywords:

single player | microsoft windows | platform game | worst video game | 2000s video game | 

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Taglines:

Out of the Tombs. Into Hell.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Certificate:

T

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first Tomb Raider game to include realistic environments and characters during both the cut-scenes and game play.

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Goofs

In the cut scenes at Von Croy's apartment, Lara angrily confronts Von Croy, claiming that he just "left her" in Egypt. At the end of "Tomb Raider: Chronicles", Von Croy had not left Lara in Egypt; in fact he was obsessive in his search for her amongst the remains of the temple, even though his chances of finding her alive were virtually nil.

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Quotes

Werner Von Croy: Lara, please. Look, go and see this woman, Carvier, she can help.
Lara Croft: I'm going.
[Lara is about to leave, when Werner grabs at her arm. She spins around, pushes him onto a chair and leans over him]
Lara Croft: Egypt, Werner! You walked away and left me!

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Connections

Featured in The Angry Video Game Nerd: Tomb Raider Games (2018)

User Reviews

Not as bad as everyone says

I started this game with a certain amount of trepidation after reading the awful reviews, but having loved all the others I couldn't avoid it forever. IT IS NOT THAT BAD. Sure, the controls are a bit odd, sometimes, but just to check, I revisited Tomb Raider (I), and it was odd, too. Hard to run in a straight line even in that one.

Sure there are some things I might change - odd camera angles, some of the jumps are quite hit and miss, the combat is a little annoying, why have jump and roll swapped places?, why does the stick not control the menus? - but the puzzles, backdrops, vast chambers etc. are all vintage Tomb Raider and as good as any of the others, IMO, it just takes a few hours to get used to the controls.

Overall, I find this game pretty satisfying, and am glad I ignored the reviews when I eventually bought it.

Details

Official Sites:

Eidos [United States] Steam Store

Country:

UK

Language:

English French

Release Date:

9 July 2003 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Tomb Raider: The New Generation

Company Credits

Production Co:

Core Design

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color