Tomb Raider - The Prophecy ROM

Tomb Raider: The Prophecy

Released in November 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, Tomb Raider: The Prophecy is an exciting action-adventure game that brings Lara Croft's legendary exploration to a new isometric perspective. Developed by Ubi Soft Milan and published under license from Eidos Interactive, this installment offers a fresh take on the classic franchise.

Set against the backdrop of King Heort’s Tomb, Lara faces off against formidable enemies like skeleton warriors. The game features intuitive controls: move with the directional pad, jump with the A button, toggle weapons with R, and sprint using L. Health and weapon status are displayed clearly at the top right of the screen. Players can choose from Lara’s signature handguns, Uzi pistols, or golden guns to combat foes, with an auto-lock targeting system simplifying shooting mechanics—perfect for fast-paced encounters.

Distinct from earlier handheld entries with side-scrolling gameplay, The Prophecy adopts an isometric viewpoint, providing an engaging bird’s-eye perspective that enhances exploration and combat. The game introduces a revamped combat system tailored to this view, emphasizing strategic shooting without traditional lock-on mechanics.

The narrative revolves around an ancient prophecy inscribed in the Tome of Ezekiel, describing three mystical stones once wielded by powerful rulers worldwide. Lara’s mission is to locate these stones before the sinister cult, Teg-du-Bhorez, can harness their power to resurrect the Great Grey One—a being capable of bringing about global catastrophe. As the story unfolds, Lara uncovers that her initial assumptions about the stones are mistaken, leading to a thrilling quest to prevent impending disaster.