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The first manor was first shown in Tomb Raider I, making its return in [[Tomb Raider II]], [[III]] and [[Chronicles]]. In each game a further part of the manor was shown. | The first manor was first shown in Tomb Raider I, making its return in [[Tomb Raider II]], [[III]] and [[Chronicles]]. In each game a further part of the manor was shown. | ||
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The second Croft Manor first appeared in the movies [[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider]] and [[The Cradle of Life]] and returned in [[Tomb Raider Legend]], [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]] and [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. In Tomb Raider Underworld Lara destroys the manor for reasons yet unknown. | The second Croft Manor first appeared in the movies [[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider]] and [[The Cradle of Life]] and returned in [[Tomb Raider Legend]], [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]] and [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. In Tomb Raider Underworld Lara destroys the manor for reasons yet unknown. | ||
Revision as of 11:30, 22 August 2008
The Croft Estates (also Croft Manors) are three separate manor houses located in Surrey, England. The family was granted the rights to the estates by King Edward VI. in 1547.
In Tomb Raiders I to III, as well as Chronicles we got to know the first and in the movies, as well as Tomb Raiders Legend, Anniversary and Underworld we got to know another of these manors. The third has not been shown thus far.
The manors have been displayed in various versions in the Comics, each depending on the artists imagination. (see also Croft Manor (Comics))
the Manors in-game
- Lara's Home (Tomb Raider)
- Lara's Home (Tomb Raider II)
- Lara's Home (Tomb Raider III)
- Croft Manor (Tomb Raider Legend)
- Croft Manor (Tomb Raider Anniversary)
The manor as playable training level was part of the series in the first three games. The estate has been improved in each game, till in The Last Revelation it was no longer present, replaced by an introductory flashback level. After that the manor had disappeared for a long time, only being shown in cutscenes and a menu flyby in Tomb Raider Chronicles. In the latter all doors in the hall remain closed.
A planned Croft Manor for The Angel of Darkness, which could later be seen in screenshots, was not published.
The manor finally returned as special level in the first title created by Crystal Dynamics, Tomb Raider Legend.
The Manors
The First Croft Manor
- Main article: Croft Manor (1st Version)
The first manor was first shown in Tomb Raider I, making its return in Tomb Raider II, III and Chronicles. In each game a further part of the manor was shown.
- Mainhall (TR I, II & III)
- Ball Room/Gym
- Pool House
- Dining Room
- Kitchen
- Trophy Room
- Lara's Bedroom
- Bathroom
- Weapons Closet
- Music Room
- Library
- Cellar
- Attic
- Garden (TR II & III)
- Assault Course
- Quad Bike Parcours (TR III)
The Second Croft Manor
- Main article: Croft Manor (2nd Version)
The second Croft Manor first appeared in the movies Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and The Cradle of Life and returned in Tomb Raider Legend, Tomb Raider Anniversary and Tomb Raider Underworld. In Tomb Raider Underworld Lara destroys the manor for reasons yet unknown.
The house used for outdoor shots in the movies is the Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.
- Mainhall
- Zip's Computer Room
- Gym
- Pool House
- Library
- Lara's Bedroom
- Trophy Room
- Music Room
- Garden
- Bathroom
- Practice Room
- Garage
