The Atlantean Dinosaur, or Dinosaur Warrior, is a large enemy unused in the first Tomb Raider game. The creature’s head is similar to the other Atlantean enemies but it’s body is like that of a dinosaure. To attack, the dinosaur is able to make swipes with it’s hands. The level in which the dinosaur was found within suggests that it would have appeared in Atlantis. The Official Tomb Raider Fact Files (2001) also supports this.At one point, the enemy was incorrectly textured. Why this enemy wasn’t used in the game is still unclear. Though it is thought to be because it was to advanced for the time.
1.The original name for the game was “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”, but it was changed to “Tomb Raider” before its release.
2. The game’s developer, Core Design, initially had difficulty finding a publisher for the game. Eidos Interactive eventually agreed to publish it, and it became a massive success.
3.The game was designed by a team of six people, including Toby Gard, who is credited with creating the character of Lara Croft.
4.Lara Croft’s iconic appearance was inspired by a mix of real-life models, including Neneh Cherry and Cindy Crawford, as well as the comic book character Tank Girl.
5.The game was originally intended to be a 2D platformer, but the team switched to 3D after being impressed by the technology used in the game “Virtua Fighter”.
6.The game’s soundtrack was composed by Nathan McCree, who used a Roland SC-55 Sound Canvas and an Atari ST computer to create the music.
7.The game was released for the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and PC, and was one of the first games to use 3D graphics on home consoles.
8.The game sold over 7 million copies and was a huge commercial success. It spawned numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations, including movies, comic books, and novels.
9.The game’s success helped establish Lara Croft as one of the most iconic and recognizable characters in video game history.