Rick Dangerous
1989
Indiana Jones-inspired trap platformer. Five levels of brutal, inventive action across pyramid, jungle, castle, and missile base.
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Rick Dangerous 2
1990
Sequel with improved mechanics, wider platform coverage, and Dave Pridmore’s C64 SID soundtrack. Five more levels of punishing platforming.
Torvak the Warrior
1990
Fantasy beat-’em-up with a barbarian protagonist battling through demonic hordes.
Corporation
1990
Cyberpunk action-RPG set in a dystopian corporate future. One of Core’s more ambitious early genre experiments.
Thunderhawk (AH-73M)
1991
Military helicopter combat simulation with detailed flight model for its era.
Chuck Rock
1991
Prehistoric platformer featuring belly-barge mechanics and Martin Iveson’s acclaimed Amiga soundtrack. Major multi-platform success.
Heimdall
1991
Norse mythology RPG with atmospheric Steve Simmons cover art and Martin Iveson Amiga tracker score. Later ported to Sega CD.
Jaguar XJ220
1992
Licensed supercar racing game with Matt Furniss soundtrack. Published on Amiga and Sega CD.
Wolfchild
1992
Science fiction action platformer with morph-suit protagonist. Genesis version features Matt Furniss soundtrack.
Hook
1992
Licensed platformer based on Steven Spielberg’s Hook film. Peter Pan returns to Neverland.
Chuck Rock 2: Son of Chuck
1993
Sequel following Chuck Jr. rescuing his father. Broader platform release than the original.
Heimdall 2
1994
Sequel to the 1991 Norse RPG. Continued the atmospheric fantasy adventure on Amiga.
Bubba ’n’ Stix
1994
Puzzle-platformer with inventive stick mechanic - used as weapon, bridge, or pole vault. A CD32 showcase title.
Universe
1994
Science fiction point-and-click adventure. A rare Core Design departure into the adventure game genre.
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.
Tomb Raider II
1997
Expanded sequel with vehicles, new environments (Italy, Venice, Tibet), and a vastly larger scope.
Tomb Raider III
1998
Global adventure spanning London, India, Nevada, and the South Pacific. Non-linear level order introduced.
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
1999
Egyptian-themed adventure with a darker tone. Intended to conclude the Lara Croft story.
Tomb Raider Chronicles
2000
Anthology-style title recounting Lara’s past adventures while she is presumed dead. A transitional entry.
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.
Catalogue note: This listing covers Core Design’s principal releases.
Sources: MobyGames, Hall of Light, Wikipedia. Some early catalogue entries and platform
variants may be incomplete. See Resources for primary sources.