Tomb Raider: Chronicles vs Tomb Raider III
Tomb Raider: Chronicles is an action-adventure game from Core Design (2000) while Tomb Raider III is an action-adventure game from Core Design (1998).
Quick answer: Tomb Raider III has the higher Metacritic, 76 to 59.
Tomb Raider: Chronicles
Tomb Raider III
What each one is
Tomb Raider: Chronicles is filed under Action-Adventure. In contrast, Tomb Raider III under Action-Adventure.
Tomb Raider: Chronicles is an action-adventure video game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. It was first released for PlayStation, Windows, and Dreamcast in 2000, then on Mac OS the following year. It is the fifth instalment in the Tomb Raider series. The narrative continues from Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation with archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft presumed dead, and three friends recall adventures from her early career. Gameplay follows Lara through linear levels, solving puzzles and fighting enemies. Some levels incorporate additional gameplay elements such as stealth.
Tomb Raider III is an action-adventure video game developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive. It was first released for PlayStation and Microsoft Windows in 1998, and for Mac OS in 1999. It is the third title in the Tomb Raider series, following Tomb Raider II (1997). The story follows archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft as she embarks upon a quest to recover four pieces of a meteorite that are scattered across the world. To progress through the game, the player must complete a series of levels that involve solving puzzles, traversing dangerous locations, and defeating enemies.
Story, characters and reception
Plot
Following the events of The Last Revelation , Lara Croft is presumed dead, buried under the collapsed Great Pyramid of Giza . At Lara's home of Croft Manor, three former friends and associates—Lara's butler Winston, the family priest Father Patrick Dunstan and Lara's history teacher Charles Kane—reminisce over some of Lara's early exploits following a memorial service. The first story follows Lara's quest through the catacombs of Rome in search of the… (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reception The game received "mixed" reviews on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic . While reviewers were divided on specific elements they liked or disliked, all noted that the game had few new mechanics, with the series becoming stale and lacking innovation compared to other popular game series. Edge referred to the overall game as mediocre due to its underwhelming graphics and lack of new mechanics. (Wikipedia)
Plot
A corporation called RX-Tech excavates the crash site of a meteorite that impacted on Antarctica millions of years ago and finds strange Rapa Nui -like statues alongside the grave of one of HMS Beagle 's sailors. Meanwhile, archaeologist -adventurer Lara Croft is searching for an artefact known as the Infada Stone in the ruins of an ancient Indian Hindu temple once inhabited by the Infada tribe. After taking the artefact from a researcher working for… (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reception Although Tomb Raider III received generally favourable reviews from critics, it did not fare as well as its two predecessors. Edge considered Tomb Raider III "a valid addition to the growing franchise", stating that it offers more attractive graphics and more innovation than Tomb Raider II , while Next Generation called it the biggest and most rewarding game of the series. CVG described it as a perfect mix of the exploration and puzzles of the… (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| Tomb Raider: Chronicles | Tomb Raider III | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | — | — |
| Steam rating | — | — |
| Critic aggregate | 59/100 | 76/100 |
| Price | Unknown | Unknown |
| Install size | — | — |
| Steam Deck | Untested | Untested |
| Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Developer | Core Design | Core Design |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Tomb Raider: Chronicles vs Tomb Raider III, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Tomb Raider: ChroniclesAction-adventure gameTomb Raider IIIAction-adventure gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Tomb Raider: ChroniclesNo descriptive tagsTomb Raider IIINo descriptive tagsThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Tomb Raider: ChroniclesMetacritic 59Tomb Raider III ✓Metacritic 76Metacritic's critic aggregate, from the game's Wikipedia reception where it was never on Steam.
Price
Tomb Raider: ChroniclesUnknownTomb Raider IIIUnknownRead live from Steam and subject to change.
Tomb Raider III takes 1 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
Which to pick, by what you want
- The better reviewed of the two: Tomb Raider III (Metacritic 76)
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Tomb Raider: Chronicles is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Tomb Raider III is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
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Common questions
How different are Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Tomb Raider III in scope?
Tomb Raider: Chronicles lists little scope data. Tomb Raider III lists little scope data.
Is Tomb Raider: Chronicles or Tomb Raider III better?
Neither carries enough reviews for us to score it reliably, so we do not call a winner. The table above shows what each does have.
Which is cheaper, Tomb Raider: Chronicles or Tomb Raider III?
One or both do not have a current listed price, so a straight comparison is not possible. See the table above.
Should I get Tomb Raider: Chronicles or Tomb Raider III?
Tomb Raider III has the higher Metacritic, 76 to 59. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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