Tomb Raider II Gold
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In 1999, Tomb Raider II was re-released for PC as Tomb Raider II Gold in North America and Tomb Raider II: Golden Mask elsewhere. The game comprises the scenarios of the original Tomb Raider II and 5 new bonus levels in a separate mini-adventure entitled "The Golden Mask". Unlike the other two Gold games, however, The Golden Mask contains no story ties to its corresponding game from the main Tomb Raider series: its plot is completely unique. The five levels can be downloaded freely from the internet, as long as one has the original Tomb Raider II CD (for PC).
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Story
The story involves Lara Croft coming across some clues referring to a small island in the Bering Sea: a faded photograph showing an Inuit whale hunter holding what looks like an ancient Golden Mask, an old newspaper from 1945 referring to a conflict over an Alaskan gold discovery, and a secret kind of fortified military mine base. Lara is primarily interested in finding the Mask, as it is rumoured to be the famed Golden Mask of Tornarsuk - a greater spirit said to bestow powers of re-animation on the mask wearer.
Levels
There are four main levels, as well as a fifth bonus level:
- The Cold War
- Fool's Gold
- Furnace of the Gods
- Kingdom
- Nightmare in Vegas (bonus level)
Secrets
Each level consists of three secrets: Gold Coins, Gold Ingots and Gold Skulls. If the player finds all twelve secrets from the first four levels, the bonus level, Nightmare in Vegas, is unlocked. This level is not connected to the rest of the game in any way.
Gameplay
Gameplay is almost identical to the Dagger of Xian levels of Tomb Raider II, as the game engine is identical. Enemies, allies, vehicles, etc. are mostly very similar too.
External Links
- The Golden Mask Microsite on TombRaiderChronicles.com
- Download the demos or full version here
- Walkthrough for The Golden Mask on TombRaiderChronicles.com
