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{{Disambig|the original game|the remake|[[Tomb Raider: Anniversary]]|the reboot|[[Tomb Raider (2013)]]|the remaster|[[Tomb Raider I-III Remastered]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|title        = Tomb Raider
 
|title        = Tomb Raider
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Core Design}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Core Design}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|1996-2009}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-2023}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Crystal Dynamics|2023-present}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive|Asia Pacific}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|United Kingdom}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1997}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1997}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|March 1999}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|March 1999}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 30, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 24, 2015}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 11, 2016}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, Puzzle, TPS, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Tomb Raider }}
 
|steam appid  = 224960
 
|steam appid  = 224960
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|gogcom page  = tomb_raider_123
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|gogcom id    = 1207663463
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|strategywiki = Tomb Raider (1996)
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|gogcom id side = 1207659052
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|hltb        = 10468
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|igdb        = tomb-raider
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|lutris      = tomb-raider-i
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|strategywiki = Tomb Raider
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|mobygames    = 348
 
|wikipedia    = Tomb Raider (1996 video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Tomb Raider (1996 video game)
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|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 18517
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Tomb Raider}}
 
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{{Disambig|the original game|the remake|[[Tomb Raider: Anniversary]]|the reboot|[[Tomb Raider (2013)]]}}
 
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]] or [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]] to run the game on modern systems without DOSBox.
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|introduction      =
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2014/07/tomb-raider-pc-oldskool-style.html Nerdly Pleasures: Tomb Raider PC Oldskool Style]</ref>
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{{--}} PC version is missing some of the content of the PlayStation version, particularly some music tracks and higher quality cutscenes. Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|the Retail/Automated Fix]] or [http://www.glidos.net/index.html?lang=en GliDOS] to restore the content.
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|release history  =
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|current state    = This port (compared to the console versions) adds ambient background noises & higher quality sound effects but has scan lines on its FMV's, blander water colour, removed event-based music & compressed Lara's voice clips during the tutorial. See [[#Essential improvements|Essential Improvements]] to work around those downgrades.
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://www.tomb-raider.wikia.com/wiki/Tomb_Raider_Wiki Lara Croft Wiki] - A detailed wiki for the Tomb Raider series
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1207663463|tomb_raider_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207663463|tomb_raider_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/224960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/224960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [http://tombraiders.net/index.html Stella's Website] - Walkthroughs, workarounds and downloads
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{{mm}} [https://tombraiders.net/index.html Stella's Website] - Walkthroughs, workarounds and downloads
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{{mm}} [http://www.tombraiderforums.com TombRaider Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://www.tombraiderforums.com TombRaider Forums]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | cd | See [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Run the game without DOSBox]]. | | DOS, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | cd | See [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]]. | | DOS, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | tomb_raider_123 | DRM-free | Includes [[Tomb Raider II]] and [[Tomb Raider III]]. DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/post32 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | tomb_raider_123 | DRM-free | Includes [[Tomb Raider II]] and [[Tomb Raider III]] (European versions). DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/post32|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | tomb-raider-i | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | tomb-raider-i | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider-i | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider-i | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 224960 | Steam | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://steamdb.info/app/224960/config/ Tomb Raider I · AppID: 224960 · Steam Database]</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 224960 | DRM-free | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/224960/config/|title=Tomb Raider I · AppID: 224960 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | tomb-raider/tomb-raider-i-ii-iii-bundle | Origin | Includes [[Tomb Raider II]] and [[Tomb Raider III]]. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: [https://archive.org/details/TombRaiderDemo regular], [https://archive.org/details/tomb3dem 3Dfx version].
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business (Tomb Raider Gold) is a complete edition with four exclusive levels. This version is not sold digitally, however the levels were later released as freeware for those who own the base game.
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This is an attempt to list the different releases of the game.
 +
{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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! Edition !! Released !! Region !! Publisher !! Media !! Extra levels !! Patches !! Notes
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|-
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| Tomb Raider || 1996-11-14 || US || Eidos|| 1x CD || No || No ||
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|-
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| Tomb Raider || 1996-11-22 || Europe || Eidos|| 1x CD || No || No ||
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|-
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| Tomb Raider || 1997-01-19 || Japan || Virgin Interactive || 1x CD || No || No ||
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|-
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| Tomb Raider Gold || 1998-06 || US || Eidos || 2x CD || Yes || Yes ||
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|-
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| Premier Collection - Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business || 1998 || UK || Eidos || 2x CD || Yes || Yes ||
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|-
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| Premier Collection - Tomb Raider: Director's Cut || 1998 || DE || Eidos || 2x CD || Yes || Yes ||
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|-
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| Premier Collection - Tomb Raider: Version Longue || 1998 || FR || Eidos || 2x CD || Yes || Yes ||
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|-
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| Platinum Collection - Tomb Raider Gold|| 2000 || US || Eidos || 2x CD || Yes || Yes ||
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|-
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| Tomb Raider || 2000 || UK || Sold-Out Software || 1x CD || No || Yes || Broken CD audio
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|-
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| Lara Croft Tomb Raider Collection || 2003 || || Eidos || 7x CD || No || Yes || First 6 games
 +
|-
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| Tomb Raider + Tomb Raider II double pack|| 2005-12-02 || UK || Sold-Out Software || 2x CD || No || Yes || First 2 games
 +
|-
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| Tomb Raider 1+2+3 || 2012-05-30 || WW || GOG|| Digital || No || || First 3 games
 +
|-
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| Tomb Raider I || 2012-11-28 || WW || Steam || Digital || No || ||
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|-
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| Tomb Raider || 2012-11-28 || WW || Green Man Gaming || Digital || No || ||
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|-
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| Tomb Raider I + II + III Bundle || 2014-10-14 || WW || Origin || Digital || No || || First 3 games
 +
|-
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| Tomb Raider I || || WW || Humble Store || Digital || No || ||
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|}
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 +
{{ii}} '''Tomb Raider Gold''' or the '''Premier Collection''' is the most complete edition with four exclusive levels (Unfinished Business, Shadow of the Cat). This version is not sold digitally, however the levels were later released as freeware for those who own the base game.
 +
{{ii}} The releases by Sold-Out software, where the CD has '''sov. 2.1''' printed on it, has corrupted CD audio tracks, which will refuse to play.
 +
{{ii}} '''Lara Croft Tomb Raider Collection''' include Tomb Raider I + II + II + IV + V + VI.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Run the game without DOSBox===
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===[https://github.com/Carlmundo/TombRaider-AutomatedFix Tomb Raider Automated Fix]===
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{{++}} Comes with additional useful features.
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{{++}} Replaces '''DOSBox''' and applies [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=214779 '''TombATI'''] for improved support and graphics on modern systems. Also includes the ''Unfinished Business'' bonus chapters, improved cutscenes, missing music tracks, and applies the water color palette from the PlayStation version.
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Tomb Raider Automated Fix (Unfinished Business bonus chapter included)|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=932208684 Tomb Raider Automated Fix - Improved Graphics, Resolution, Music + Expansion Pack]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the tool:|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=932208684|title=Tomb Raider Automated Fix - Improved Graphics, Resolution, Music + Expansion Pack|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [https://github.com/Carlmundo/TombRaider-AutomatedFix/releases/tag/release Tomb Raider Automated Fix].
 
# Download [https://github.com/Carlmundo/TombRaider-AutomatedFix/releases/tag/release Tomb Raider Automated Fix].
 
# Extract the executable anywhere on your PC and run it.
 
# Extract the executable anywhere on your PC and run it.
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#* Decide on any of the included improvements, including higher quality cutscenes from the PlayStation or remastered cutscenes.
 
#* Decide on any of the included improvements, including higher quality cutscenes from the PlayStation or remastered cutscenes.
 
# Complete the installation.
 
# Complete the installation.
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#* Edit <code>tombati.ini</code> and <code>tombub.ini</code> in the <code>patches</code> folder for advanced settings.
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#* Edit <code>tombati.ini</code> and <code>tombub.ini</code> in the <code>Patches</code> folder for advanced settings.
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# Launch <code>dosbox.exe</code> for a custom launcher that provides a choice between Tomb Raider 1 and Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business.
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# Launch <code>dosbox.exe</code> for a custom launcher that provides a choice between the main game and the bonus chapter, or
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# Launch <code>tombati.exe</code> to play the main game directly.
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#* launch <code>tombati.exe</code> to play the main game directly.
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# Launch <code>tombub.exe</code> to play the bonus chapter directly.
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#* launch <code>tombub.exe</code> to play the bonus chapter directly.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Tomb Raider Retail Fix|ref=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i5eq4xY8Sk Tomb Raider Fix (Retail) - Win 10 64bit, Windows version! No Dosbox! - YouTube]</ref>|fix=
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===Engine reimplementations===
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# Create any folder on your PC and name it to whatever you wish.
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{{ii}} An alternative to [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]] is to use a full engine reimplementation.
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# Copy the <code>DATA</code> and <code>FMV</code> folders to the folder you've created.
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#* For the Retail version, look for these folders on the CD-ROM.
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====[https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TR1X LostArtefacts: TRX1 (previously Tomb1Main)]====
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#* For the GOG.com and Steam versions, extract <code>GAME.GOG</code> with [https://github.com/Bioruebe/UniExtract2/releases UniExtract] to get these folders.
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[https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TR1X LostArtefacts: TRX1] is the result of a decompilation project of TombATI.exe, the game executable for the ATI 3D Rage version of the game. Aims to fix a considerably amount of bugs and glitches that were in the original release, in addition to adding additional cheats and weapons settings.
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/883-tomb-raider-fix/ Tomb Raider Fix].
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# Extract all files in the fix folder to the folder you've created, replacing existing files.
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====[https://github.com/stohrendorf/CroftEngine CroftEngine]====
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# Install both redistributable versions in the <code>VC_Redist x86-x64</code> folder.
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[https://github.com/stohrendorf/CroftEngine CroftEngine] is the result of reverse engineering the Steam version while modernizing it and adding new features without breaking the original gameplay, and runs on Windows and Linux.
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# Check <code>How To Install.txt</code> to get more info about available features.
 
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# Launch <code>Tombati.exe</code> to play the main game.
 
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# Launch <code>Tombub.exe</code> in the <code>Unfinished Business</code> folder to play the bonus chapter.
 
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}}
 
  
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===Enable full draw distance===
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====[https://github.com/XProger/OpenLara OpenLara]====
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable full draw distance|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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[https://github.com/XProger/OpenLara OpenLara] is a more recent project than [[#OpenTomb|OpenTomb]]. As of May 2021 it only supports the first Tomb Raider game.
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# Install [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
 
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# Go into <code>Patches</code> and open <code>tombati.ini</code>.
 
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# Set <code>draw_distance_override</code> to <code>true</code>.
 
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# Do the same for <code>Unfinished Business\patches\tombub.ini</code>.
 
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}}
 
  
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===Enable PlayStation water color palette===
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{{ii}} Contains glitches not present in the original release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTQU8R71Xg|title=openlara glitch, climb to infinity|date=2021-05-02}}</ref>
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable PS1 water color palette|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
 
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# Install [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
 
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# Go into <code>Patches</code> and open <code>tombati.ini</code>.
 
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# Set <code>watercolor_override</code> to <code>true</code>.
 
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# Do the same for <code>Unfinished Business\patches\tombub.ini</code>.
 
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}}
 
  
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==="Shadow of the Cat" and "Unfinished Business" bonus chapters===
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====[https://opentomb.github.io OpenTomb]====
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{{Fixbox|description=Manual download and install|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/tomb_raider_series/guide_to_adding_shadow_of_the_cat_and_unfinished_business_to_tomb_raider_1 Forum thread on GOG.com detailing the installation of Unfinished Business]</ref>|fix=
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[https://opentomb.github.io OpenTomb] is an open source remake of the Tomb Raider engine. It overhauls almost all aspects of the game engine, along with adding cross-platform support for modern operating systems and Lua scripting support.
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# Download the [http://tombraiders.net/stella/files/gamefiles/TR1files/trub3dfx.zip Unfinished Business (3dfx version) archive] from [http://tombraiders.net/stella/downloads.html Stella's Tomb Raider site]
 
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# Unpack the archive and copy {{file|DATA/}} and {{file|tombub.exe}} to {{file|{{P|game}}/TOMBRAID/}}
 
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# Make a duplicate of {{file|{{P|game}}/dosboxTR_single.conf}} and name it {{file|dosboxTR_UB.conf}}
 
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# Edit your newly created {{file|dosboxTR_UB.conf}} by replacing the line <code>tomb.exe</code> with <code>tombub.exe</code>
 
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# Make a copy of your Tomb Raider shortcut, open its properties and edit the target-field by replacing the single occurrence of <code>dosboxTR_single.conf</code> with <code>dosboxTR_UB.conf</code>.
 
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# Finally, rename the shortcut to something meaningful, e.g. "Tomb Raider - Unfinished Business", and run it.
 
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}}
 
  
 
===Hide 3dfx splash screen===
 
===Hide 3dfx splash screen===
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{{ii}} Only relevant when using the original DOS version (through DOSBox).
 +
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change DOSBox setting|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change DOSBox setting|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Edit the DOSBox configuration file (<code>dosboxTR.conf</code> for digital versions).
 
# Edit the DOSBox configuration file (<code>dosboxTR.conf</code> for digital versions).
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# Save your changes.
 
# Save your changes.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Extras===
 
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{{ii}} [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=204064 Last Secret Patch] fixes the final secret in game as it originally wasn't counted due to a glitch.
 
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{{ii}} [http://www.core-design.com/community_tr1crocodiledistancepatch.html Crocodile Distance Patch] fixes the crocodile in the ''Tomb of Tihocan'' level so it can't kill you from over a distance or while you're in other parts of the level.
 
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{{ii}} [http://www.core-design.com/community_tombraiderbraidmod.html Braid Mod] adds the strangely longtime missing braid to Lara's hair.
 
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{{ii}} [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=213223 Unfinished Business with added music triggers] makes UB levels more atmospheric with proper music trigger events.
 
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===OpenTomb===
 
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OpenTomb is an open source remake of the Tomb Raider engine. It overhauls almost all aspects of the game engine, along with adding cross-platform support for modern operating systems and Lua scripting support.
 
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Important links regarding the project:
 
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* [https://opentomb.github.io Official project website]
 
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* [https://github.com/opentomb/OpenTomb Official GitHub repository]
 
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* [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=197508 Tomb Raider Forums thread]
 
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* [http://www.moddb.com/games/opentomb Mod DB page]
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME.*}}
 
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME.*}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME.*}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\TOMBRAID\saveati.*}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|game}}\TOMBRAID\SAVEGAME.*}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                  =
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|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
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|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
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|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|uplay                =  
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|origin                   = unknown
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|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|DOSBox settings (GOG.com version)}}
 
 
{{Image|Tomb Raider Detail Levels.png|Detail levels menu.}}
 
{{Image|Tomb Raider Detail Levels.png|Detail levels menu.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/tomb-raider/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/tomb-raider/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
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|widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
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|multimonitor notes        = Use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]].
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|fov notes                  = Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
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|fov notes                  = Use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]) or use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
+
|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]) or use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]].
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]].
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
 
|anisotropic                = hackable
−
|anisotropic notes          = Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
+
|anisotropic notes          = Use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]].
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
−
|antialiasing notes        = Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]] then force in the graphics card control panel.
+
|antialiasing notes        = Use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]] then force in the graphics card control panel.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
−
|vsync notes                = Use [[#Run the game without DOSBox|Tomb Raider Retail Fix]].
+
|vsync notes                = Always enabled in dosbox, broken by WDM, use [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]] to force it on at all times. Disabling through control panel doesn't work, nor does the Automated fix includes an option to disable Vsync.
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
−
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS (PowerVR version was 60 FPS).<ref name="FPS cap"/>
+
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS (PowerVR version was 60 FPS).<ref name="FPS cap">[https://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2014/07/tomb-raider-pc-oldskool-style.html Nerdly Pleasures: Tomb Raider PC Oldskool Style]</ref>
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
===Enable full draw distance===
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable full draw distance|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}} |fix=
 +
# Install [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]].
 +
# Go into <code>Patches</code> and open <code>tombati.ini</code>.
 +
# Set <code>draw_distance_override</code> to <code>true</code>.
 +
# Do the same for <code>Unfinished Business\patches\tombub.ini</code>.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} This setting can alter the atmosphere in some levels.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Enable PlayStation water color palette===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-05-09|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
===Tomb Raider Mouse Helper===
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1237-tomb-raider-mouse-helper-for-tr1-5/ Tomb Raider Mouse Helper] is a utility which allows controlling Lara with the mouse. It also maps the WASD keys to enable a more modern, keyboard+mouse control scheme.
 +
{{mm}} Works with both the original DOS version (through DOSBox) and the Windows version (through the [[#Tomb Raider Automated Fix|Tomb Raider Automated Fix]] above).
 +
 
 +
==Audio==
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Sound and Music.
+
|separate volume notes    = Sound and CD Music.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 +
|red book cd audio        = true
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = no
+
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = no
+
  |subtitles = false
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail only. [https://www.tombraiderfrance.com/fan/tomb1main/ Can be modded back into the Steam and GOG versions.]
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG.com only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/208-tomb-raider-german-patch/ download for Steam version]
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Fan translations by TombRaiderS, [https://tombraiders.hu/letoltesek/download/16-tr1-magyaritas/45-tomb-raider-magyaritas #1], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/tomb-raider/tomb-raider/489 #2].
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = hackable
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes     = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/tomb_raider/files/5381.html Fan translation by «ElikaStudio»].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = [https://www.3djuegos.com/comunidad-foros/tema/43001872/0/tomb-raider-i-ii-iii-iv-v-y-vi-traducciones-al-castellano-parches/ Fan translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://forum.donanimhaber.com/tomb-raider-1-turkce-yama-yayinlandi--131769847 Fan translation].
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Can't Alt+Tab (GOG.com)===
+
===Can't {{key|Alt|Tab}} (GOG.com)===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Uninstall|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Open Programs and Features:
 
# Open Programs and Features:
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
−
|opengl versions        = unknown
+
|opengl versions        = true
 
|opengl notes          = GL Rage and PowerVR versions only
 
|opengl notes          = GL Rage and PowerVR versions only
−
|glide versions        = unknown
+
|glide versions        = true
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode          =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = false
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = Requires a [[#Source ports|source port]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/XProger/OpenLara/releases|title=OpenLara|date=2021-05-02}}</ref>
 +
|linux powerpc app      = hackable
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= hackable
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable
 +
|linux arm app          = hackable
 +
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes = Requires a [[#Source ports|source port]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.freshports.org/games/OpenLara/|title=FreshPorts -- games/OpenLara|date=2021-05-02}}</ref>
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Mods===
 
===Mods===
−
For game mods visit [http://www.core-design.com/community_modding.html Core Design].
+
For game mods visit [https://www.core-design.com/community_modding.html Core Design].
 
{{ii}} A port of [http://www.glidos.net/index.html?lang=en GliDOS's] hires texture packs for TombATI (the "Tomb Raider Fix" at the top of this article) is available [http://www.glidos.net/tombati.html here].
 
{{ii}} A port of [http://www.glidos.net/index.html?lang=en GliDOS's] hires texture packs for TombATI (the "Tomb Raider Fix" at the top of this article) is available [http://www.glidos.net/tombati.html here].
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.core-design.com/community_tombraiderbraidmod.html Braid Mod] adds the strangely longtime missing braid to Lara's hair. Also includes a patch for the final secret in game as it originally wasn't counted due to a glitch. Secret patch available standalone [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=204064 here].
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.core-design.com/community_tr1crocodiledistancepatch.html Crocodile Distance Patch] fixes the crocodile in the ''Tomb of Tihocan'' level so it can't kill you from over a distance or while you're in other parts of the level.
 +
{{ii}} [https://core-design.com/community_tr1fmvremaster20th.html TR1 HD FMV Pack] Video Pack provides filtered cinematics with 15 to 30 fps conversion and Upscaled 4K Resolution
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=187800 Rerendered soundtrack] is a high quality rerender of the soundtrack, requires [http://www.glidos.net/index.html?lang=en GliDOS] or [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?s=ee122c16626010a664e60759c9f4d3ba&t=166520&page=95 Gidierre's Tomb Raider 1 Advanced Installer].
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=213223 Unfinished Business with added music triggers] makes UB levels more atmospheric with proper music trigger events.
 +
{{ii}} [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=214779 TombATI/GLRage] runs ATI 3D Rage on Windows 7 or higher. Requires OpenGL 3.3 or higher. Already included with the Automated fix.
 +
{{ii}} [http://www.tombraiderxtra.com/artists.php?artist=John_Capon John Capon's textures] retextures all levels to much higher details.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffaaAwjQwgQ|title=Tomb Raider 1 - Windows Playthrough with John Capon's Textures - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 +
===Bonus chapters===
 +
{{ii}} Two bonus chapters, ''Shadow of the Cat'' and ''Unfinished Business'', can be downloaded and added to the game.
 +
{{ii}} Already included with Tomb Raider Automated fix.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manual download and install|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/tomb_raider_series/guide_to_adding_shadow_of_the_cat_and_unfinished_business_to_tomb_raider_1|title=Forum thread on GOG.com detailing the installation of Unfinished Business|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download ''Shadow of the Cat'' and ''Unfinished Business'' from [https://tombraiders.net/stella/downloads.html Stella's Tomb Raider site] ([https://tombraiders.net/stella/files/gamefiles/TR1files/trub3dfx.zip 3dfx version]) or [https://soggi.org/misc/3dfx-voodoo-game-patches.htm soggi.org (3dfx)] / [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org (Software/PowerVR)].
 +
# Unpack the archive and copy {{file|DATA/}} and {{file|tombub.exe}} to {{file|{{P|game}}/TOMBRAID/}}
 +
# Make a duplicate of {{file|{{P|game}}/dosboxTR_single.conf}} and name it {{file|dosboxTR_UB.conf}}
 +
# Edit your newly created {{file|dosboxTR_UB.conf}} by replacing the line <code>tomb.exe</code> with <code>tombub.exe</code>
 +
# Make a copy of your Tomb Raider shortcut, open its properties and edit the target-field by replacing the single occurrence of <code>dosboxTR_single.conf</code> with <code>dosboxTR_UB.conf</code>.
 +
# Finally, rename the shortcut to something meaningful, e.g. "Tomb Raider - Unfinished Business", and run it.
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = DOS
 +
 +
|minOS    = 5.0
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 60 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 8 MB
 +
|minHD    = 20 MB
 +
|minGPU  = SVGA
 +
 +
|recOS    = 95
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 90 MHz
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recVRAM  =
 +
}}
 +
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows

Latest revision as of 20:35, 25 March 2024

This page is for the original game. For the remake, see Tomb Raider: Anniversary. For the reboot, see Tomb Raider (2013). For the remaster, see Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

Tomb Raider
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Developers
Core Design
Publishers
1996-2009 Eidos Interactive
2009-2023 Square Enix
2023-present Crystal Dynamics
Asia Pacific Virgin Interactive
United Kingdom Sold Out Software
Release dates
DOS November 14, 1996
Windows 1997
Mac OS (Classic) March 1999
Windows (DOSBox) May 30, 2012
Linux April 24, 2015
macOS (OS X) April 11, 2016
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Puzzle, TPS, Shooter
Series Tomb Raider
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Tomb Raider (1996) 1996
Tomb Raider II 1997
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft 1998
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation 1999
Tomb Raider Chronicles 2000
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness 2003
Tomb Raider: Legend 2006
Tomb Raider: Anniversary 2007
Tomb Raider: Underworld 2008
Lara Croft (series)
Tomb Raider (2013) 2013
Lara Croft GO 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider 2016
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 2018
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered 2024

Tomb Raider (1996) is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, puzzle, TPS and shooter game in the Tomb Raider series.

This port (compared to the console versions) adds ambient background noises & higher quality sound effects but has scan lines on its FMV's, blander water colour, removed event-based music & compressed Lara's voice clips during the tutorial. See Essential Improvements to work around those downgrades.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions
Stella's Website - Walkthroughs, workarounds and downloads
TombRaider Forums

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 See Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
DOS
Mac OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Includes Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III (European versions). DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[1]
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
 DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2]
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
 Includes Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III.
Windows
Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: regular, 3Dfx version.

Version differences

This is an attempt to list the different releases of the game.

Edition Released Region Publisher Media Extra levels Patches Notes
Tomb Raider 1996-11-14 US Eidos 1x CD No No
Tomb Raider 1996-11-22 Europe Eidos 1x CD No No
Tomb Raider 1997-01-19 Japan Virgin Interactive 1x CD No No
Tomb Raider Gold 1998-06 US Eidos 2x CD Yes Yes
Premier Collection - Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business 1998 UK Eidos 2x CD Yes Yes
Premier Collection - Tomb Raider: Director's Cut 1998 DE Eidos 2x CD Yes Yes
Premier Collection - Tomb Raider: Version Longue 1998 FR Eidos 2x CD Yes Yes
Platinum Collection - Tomb Raider Gold 2000 US Eidos 2x CD Yes Yes
Tomb Raider 2000 UK Sold-Out Software 1x CD No Yes Broken CD audio
Lara Croft Tomb Raider Collection 2003 Eidos 7x CD No Yes First 6 games
Tomb Raider + Tomb Raider II double pack 2005-12-02 UK Sold-Out Software 2x CD No Yes First 2 games
Tomb Raider 1+2+3 2012-05-30 WW GOG Digital No First 3 games
Tomb Raider I 2012-11-28 WW Steam Digital No
Tomb Raider 2012-11-28 WW Green Man Gaming Digital No
Tomb Raider I + II + III Bundle 2014-10-14 WW Origin Digital No First 3 games
Tomb Raider I WW Humble Store Digital No
Tomb Raider Gold or the Premier Collection is the most complete edition with four exclusive levels (Unfinished Business, Shadow of the Cat). This version is not sold digitally, however the levels were later released as freeware for those who own the base game.
The releases by Sold-Out software, where the CD has sov. 2.1 printed on it, has corrupted CD audio tracks, which will refuse to play.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider Collection include Tomb Raider I + II + II + IV + V + VI.

Essential improvements

Tomb Raider Automated Fix

Replaces DOSBox and applies TombATI for improved support and graphics on modern systems. Also includes the Unfinished Business bonus chapters, improved cutscenes, missing music tracks, and applies the water color palette from the PlayStation version.
Install the tool:[3]
  1. Download Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
  2. Extract the executable anywhere on your PC and run it.
  3. Follow the installation instructions after pointing to your Tomb Raider 1 installation location.
    • Decide on any of the included improvements, including higher quality cutscenes from the PlayStation or remastered cutscenes.
  4. Complete the installation.
    • Edit tombati.ini and tombub.ini in the Patches folder for advanced settings.
  5. Launch dosbox.exe for a custom launcher that provides a choice between the main game and the bonus chapter, or
    • launch tombati.exe to play the main game directly.
    • launch tombub.exe to play the bonus chapter directly.

Engine reimplementations

An alternative to Tomb Raider Automated Fix is to use a full engine reimplementation.

LostArtefacts: TRX1 (previously Tomb1Main)

LostArtefacts: TRX1 is the result of a decompilation project of TombATI.exe, the game executable for the ATI 3D Rage version of the game. Aims to fix a considerably amount of bugs and glitches that were in the original release, in addition to adding additional cheats and weapons settings.

CroftEngine

CroftEngine is the result of reverse engineering the Steam version while modernizing it and adding new features without breaking the original gameplay, and runs on Windows and Linux.

OpenLara

OpenLara is a more recent project than OpenTomb. As of May 2021 it only supports the first Tomb Raider game.

Contains glitches not present in the original release.[4]

OpenTomb

OpenTomb is an open source remake of the Tomb Raider engine. It overhauls almost all aspects of the game engine, along with adding cross-platform support for modern operating systems and Lua scripting support.

Hide 3dfx splash screen

Only relevant when using the original DOS version (through DOSBox).
Change DOSBox setting[citation needed]
  1. Edit the DOSBox configuration file (dosboxTR.conf for digital versions).
  2. Go to the [glide] section.
  3. Add a new line: splash=false
  4. Save your changes.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\SETTINGS.DAT
Windows <path-to-game>\SETTINGS.DAT[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\ATISET.DAT[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224960/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME.*
Windows <path-to-game>\TOMBRAID\saveati.*[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
Steam <path-to-game>\TOMBRAID\SAVEGAME.*
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224960/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

Detail levels menu.
Detail levels menu.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Use Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Use Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (when using DOSBox) or use Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Use Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Use Tomb Raider Automated Fix then force in the graphics card control panel.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Always enabled in dosbox, broken by WDM, use Tomb Raider Automated Fix to force it on at all times. Disabling through control panel doesn't work, nor does the Automated fix includes an option to disable Vsync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS (PowerVR version was 60 FPS).[5]
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Enable full draw distance

Enable full draw distance[citation needed]
  1. Install Tomb Raider Automated Fix.
  2. Go into Patches and open tombati.ini.
  3. Set draw_distance_override to true.
  4. Do the same for Unfinished Business\patches\tombub.ini.

Notes

This setting can alter the atmosphere in some levels.

Enable PlayStation water color palette

Install Tomb Raider Automated Fix[6]

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
No mouse-look
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Normally maxes out at 4 buttons but can be worked around using JoyToKey. For full XInput support see here
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Tomb Raider Mouse Helper

Tomb Raider Mouse Helper is a utility which allows controlling Lara with the mouse. It also maps the WASD keys to enable a more modern, keyboard+mouse control scheme.
Works with both the original DOS version (through DOSBox) and the Windows version (through the Tomb Raider Automated Fix above).

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound and CD Music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file.
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail only. Can be modded back into the Steam and GOG versions.
German
Retail and GOG.com only; download for Steam version
Hungarian
Fan translations by TombRaiderS, #1, #2.
Russian
Fan translation by «ElikaStudio».
Spanish
Fan translation.
Turkish
Fan translation.

Issues fixed

Menu spins with a controller connected

Change DOSBox timing[citation needed]
  1. Edit the DOSBox configuration file (dosboxTR.conf for digital versions).
  2. Change timed=true to timed=false
  3. Save your changes.

Can't Alt+Tab ↹ (GOG.com)

Uninstall[citation needed]
  1. Open Programs and Features:
    • Vista and later: Open the Start screen/Start menu, type appwiz.cpl and press ↵ Enter.
    • Windows XP: Press ⊞ Win+R, type appwiz.cpl and press ↵ Enter.
  2. Uninstall DOSBoxnoalttab. You can now use Alt+Tab ↹ and other task-switching commands.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL
GL Rage and PowerVR versions only
Glide
DOS video modes SVGA
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Requires a source port.[7]
Linux
Requires a source port.[8]
Mac OS (Classic)

Mods

For game mods visit Core Design.

A port of GliDOS's hires texture packs for TombATI (the "Tomb Raider Fix" at the top of this article) is available here.
Braid Mod adds the strangely longtime missing braid to Lara's hair. Also includes a patch for the final secret in game as it originally wasn't counted due to a glitch. Secret patch available standalone here.
Crocodile Distance Patch fixes the crocodile in the Tomb of Tihocan level so it can't kill you from over a distance or while you're in other parts of the level.
TR1 HD FMV Pack Video Pack provides filtered cinematics with 15 to 30 fps conversion and Upscaled 4K Resolution
Rerendered soundtrack is a high quality rerender of the soundtrack, requires GliDOS or Gidierre's Tomb Raider 1 Advanced Installer.
Unfinished Business with added music triggers makes UB levels more atmospheric with proper music trigger events.
TombATI/GLRage runs ATI 3D Rage on Windows 7 or higher. Requires OpenGL 3.3 or higher. Already included with the Automated fix.
John Capon's textures retextures all levels to much higher details.[9]

Bonus chapters

Two bonus chapters, Shadow of the Cat and Unfinished Business, can be downloaded and added to the game.
Already included with Tomb Raider Automated fix.
Manual download and install[10]
  1. Download Shadow of the Cat and Unfinished Business from Stella's Tomb Raider site (3dfx version) or soggi.org (3dfx) / soggi.org (Software/PowerVR).
  2. Unpack the archive and copy DATA/ and tombub.exe to <path-to-game>/TOMBRAID/
  3. Make a duplicate of <path-to-game>/dosboxTR_single.conf and name it dosboxTR_UB.conf
  4. Edit your newly created dosboxTR_UB.conf by replacing the line tomb.exe with tombub.exe
  5. Make a copy of your Tomb Raider shortcut, open its properties and edit the target-field by replacing the single occurrence of dosboxTR_single.conf with dosboxTR_UB.conf.
  6. Finally, rename the shortcut to something meaningful, e.g. "Tomb Raider - Unfinished Business", and run it.

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 5.0 95
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 60 MHz Intel Pentium 90 MHz
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 MB
Video card (GPU) SVGA
Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 1.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/224960/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (224960) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References