Catalogue

Rick Dangerous

1989

Indiana Jones-inspired trap platformer. Five levels of brutal, inventive action across pyramid, jungle, castle, and missile base.

Publisher: Firebird / MicroStyle

Amiga Atari ST C64 DOS

Rick Dangerous 2

1990

Sequel with improved mechanics, wider platform coverage, and Dave Pridmore’s C64 SID soundtrack. Five more levels of punishing platforming.

Publisher: Microprose Software

Amiga Atari ST C64 DOS

Torvak the Warrior

1990

Fantasy beat-’em-up with a barbarian protagonist battling through demonic hordes.

Publisher: Core Design

Amiga Atari ST

Corporation

1990

Cyberpunk action-RPG set in a dystopian corporate future. One of Core’s more ambitious early genre experiments.

Publisher: Core Design

Amiga Atari ST

Thunderhawk (AH-73M)

1991

Military helicopter combat simulation with detailed flight model for its era.

Publisher: Core Design

Amiga Atari ST

Chuck Rock

1991

Prehistoric platformer featuring belly-barge mechanics and Martin Iveson’s acclaimed Amiga soundtrack. Major multi-platform success.

Publisher: Virgin Games

Amiga C64 Genesis SNES Game Gear

Heimdall

1991

Norse mythology RPG with atmospheric Steve Simmons cover art and Martin Iveson Amiga tracker score. Later ported to Sega CD.

Publisher: Virgin Games

Amiga Atari ST DOS Sega CD

Jaguar XJ220

1992

Licensed supercar racing game with Matt Furniss soundtrack. Published on Amiga and Sega CD.

Publisher: Virgin Games / U.S. Gold

Amiga Sega CD

Wolfchild

1992

Science fiction action platformer with morph-suit protagonist. Genesis version features Matt Furniss soundtrack.

Publisher: Virgin Games

Amiga Genesis Game Gear Sega CD

Hook

1992

Licensed platformer based on Steven Spielberg’s Hook film. Peter Pan returns to Neverland.

Publisher: Sony Imagesoft

Genesis Sega CD Game Boy

Chuck Rock 2: Son of Chuck

1993

Sequel following Chuck Jr. rescuing his father. Broader platform release than the original.

Publisher: Virgin Games

Amiga Amiga CD32 C64 Genesis Game Gear

Heimdall 2

1994

Sequel to the 1991 Norse RPG. Continued the atmospheric fantasy adventure on Amiga.

Publisher: Core Design

Amiga

Bubba ’n’ Stix

1994

Puzzle-platformer with inventive stick mechanic - used as weapon, bridge, or pole vault. A CD32 showcase title.

Publisher: Core Design / Virgin

Amiga Amiga CD32 Genesis

Universe

1994

Science fiction point-and-click adventure. A rare Core Design departure into the adventure game genre.

Publisher: Core Design

DOS

Tomb Raider

1996

Lara Croft’s debut. A landmark 3D action-adventure that defined the PlayStation era and launched one of gaming’s iconic franchises.

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

PlayStation Saturn DOS

Tomb Raider II

1997

Expanded sequel with vehicles, new environments (Italy, Venice, Tibet), and a vastly larger scope.

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

PlayStation Saturn DOS

Tomb Raider III

1998

Global adventure spanning London, India, Nevada, and the South Pacific. Non-linear level order introduced.

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

PlayStation DOS

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

1999

Egyptian-themed adventure with a darker tone. Intended to conclude the Lara Croft story.

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

PlayStation DOS

Tomb Raider Chronicles

2000

Anthology-style title recounting Lara’s past adventures while she is presumed dead. A transitional entry.

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

PlayStation DOS

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

2003

The troubled final Core Design Tomb Raider. Ambitious concept marred by development problems and a rushed release. Transferred the franchise to Crystal Dynamics.

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

PlayStation 2 Xbox DOS