Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

There’s No Demo Coming For Square Enix’s Tomb Raider

But Crystal Dynamics has a rather good reason for that.
This article is over 11 years old and may contain outdated information

When we got a chance to check out Tomb Raider last week, we found a very riveting experience, in both single player and multiplayer (which we’ll be talking about in a preview very soon).  However, if you want to try the game for yourself when it releases in a couple of months, you’ll have to go with the whole thing, because there aren’t any plans to release a demo for the game.

Recommended Videos

However, Crystal Dynamics, the game’s developer, has a rather solid reason for that  — they’re trying to avoid story spoilers.  Global brand director Karl Stewart stated via Twitter, “For all those Tomb Raider fans asking.  There are no plans to release a demo of the game pre-launch.  We don’t want to spoil the story.”

He continued, “We’ve weaved such a personal story we don’t believe spoiling it by having you wait a week or so to play on, delivers on our promise.”

A lot of companies go with demos as of late (like EA with its Dead Space 3 model) to promote their games, but we can respect Crystal Dynamics’ decision to hold off in favor of telling the whole story all at once.  Kinda…

Tomb Raider hits stores for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on March 5th.  Not too much longer now.


Prima Games is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author