Review of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003) by Hou Boun K — 21 Nov 2008

Not all that exciting. Think this kinda puts the nail in the franchise.

This review of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003) was written by Hou Boun K on 21 Nov 2008.

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

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