Tomb Raider is a 3D action game with platforming and puzzle-solving elements, in which players control Lara Croft from a third-person perspective. The camera follows Lara Croft as she climbs, jumps, and swims through detailed environs overcoming environmental obstacles and deadly fauna. Moving through levels often involves finding spots where Lara Croft can climb, looking for spots where Lara Croft can use her acrobatic ability, and sliding blocks and pushing levers to solve puzzles and open passageways.