【摸金校尉】主题预定 [Tomb Raider 2: Tomb of the Tiger General]

Located inside a shopping mall, the true scale of ‘Tomb Raider 2’ is well hidden at first. It’s only once players move through the game that the expansive nature of its rooms quickly becomes apparent. We were slightly nervous entering ‘Tomb Raider 2’, knowing it features elements that wouldn’t fly under the safety regulations of many other countries, but reassured by the fact that the game has been running across multiple locations for years. Nothing felt reckless or poorly designed, but there were genuine, physical stakes. A single candle burning with a naked flame is used, a room partially filled with water continued to rise to the 1.35m mark, and a wall of shifting “bricks” (foam blocks) stood in the team’s way as we traversed the temple in the hopes of freeing a trapped goddess, or at least recovering the pearl in which she was sealed. The memorable adventure sprawls across nearly a dozen rooms. It is played entirely in Mandarin and all players are dressed up for the experience. While the puzzles varied in how closely they tied into the narrative, ‘Tomb Raider 2’’s strongest moments came from its large-scale, hands-on physical challenges that leaned into classic temple-adventure tropes. The majority of the puzzles, however, felt dated in their design, largely because they failed to meaningfully integrate with the story or theme. Some elements felt included simply because the creators wanted them there, rather than because they made narrative sense. These additions often came at the cost of immersion and undermined the otherwise impressive environmental design. From the opening scene through to the depths of the temple almost a dozen rooms later, ‘Tomb Raider 2’ consistently impresses with its sets—even for experienced players. While actors were included to deepen immersion, these interactions quickly faded after the first two scenes, which felt like a missed opportunity. Staff did note that the Beijing location offers some different puzzles and more frequent actor involvement. In a fast-moving industry like China’s escape room scene, innovation moves quickly. While ‘Tomb Raider 2’ won several awards some years ago and would still stand out in many markets outside of China, it hasn’t fully kept pace with the experiences available today. It’s worth playing for its unique elements and ambitious scale, but harder to justify at a higher price point, especially when compared to newer standouts that offers tighter narrative integration, actor interactions and more cohesive puzzle design.