Tomb Raider launches on Sky Gamestar

Lara Croft has made her debut on interactive TV through Sky Gamestar, Sky Digital's dedicated gaming portal.

The game is the first episode in a trilogy for the service, with parts 2 and 3 launching next year. 'Tomb Raider: Apocalypse, Episode 1: The Eye of Osiris' was developed by Minds Eye Productions specifically for Sky Gamestar, and features ten levels.

In the game, viewers take on the role of the all-action heroine Lara Croft as she embarks on a death-defying adventure. Players must guide Lara through ancient Egyptian temples where she has to recover the mythical Eye of Osiris, which holds the key to immortality.

"The Tomb Raider series has enjoyed phenomenal success worldwide and I'm sure it's going to be a great hit on Gamestar," said Adrian Pilkington, head of Sky Gamestar. "This is an entirely new genre for Sky Gamestar and the first episodic series. Viewers can really experience a true action adventure game, demonstrating the next stage in the evolution of interactive TV games."

A highscore version, featuring a "huge, specifically designed level" compatible with the new Sky GamePad, will launch soon.