the object of "tomb raider" is to guide lara through a series of tombs and other locations in search of treasures and artefacts. on the way, she must kill dangerous animals and creatures, while collecting objects and solving puzzles. gunplay is not restricted to the killing of various animals and occasional human opponents; lara can fire her weapons at any time. however, the emphasis lies on exploring, solving puzzles, and navigating lara's surroundings to complete each level. as such, "tomb raider", in essence, harkens back to the classical form of platform style gameplay.