They call it an action-adventure game, but it’s really a well disguised platformer. The gameplay consists mostly of looking at stuff, looking for stuff and looking for ways to get to said stuff. The controls are smooth and the camera is really well done. The locations are great.
From Wikipedia :
Tomb Raider was praised for its innovative 3D graphics, controls, and gameplay. The game went on to win several industry awards and is considered to be one of the greatest video games ever made.