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Tomb Raider N64 port resurfaces nearly 30 years after cancellation

A fan project is underway to bring the original Tomb Raider to the Nintendo 64, nearly three decades after an official port was abandoned. While an official N64 version was considered in the 1990s by Core Design, it was never completed. New footage showcases a work-in-progress version of the game, indicating that the classic 3D platformer might finally see a release on the console. AI

RANK_REASON This is a fan project porting an old game to a new platform, which falls under the 'tool' category as it's a modification or enhancement of existing software.

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Tomb Raider N64 port resurfaces nearly 30 years after cancellation

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    🕹️ Almost 30 Years After Its Official Version Was Scrapped, Someone Is Porting Tomb Raider To The N64 An official N64 port was considered back in the '90s, but

    🕹️ Almost 30 Years After Its Official Version Was Scrapped, Someone Is Porting Tomb Raider To The N64 An official N64 port was considered back in the '90s, but never finished.Footage has emerged of a work-in-progress Tomb Raider port for the N64, suggesting Core Design's classic …