Review of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003) by Niklas S — 18 Sep 2009

Not as... "Tombraidery" as the first.

This review of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003) was written by Niklas S on 18 Sep 2009.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life has generally received mixed reviews.

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