Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Key points
- Missing several effects and smaller features from the PS2 version and also contains flipped texture issues not present on that version. See below for fixes to many of these issues.
- For Windows 8 and later apply the fullscreen border fix and set Windows 7 compatibility mode to fix save loading.
General information
- The Angel of Darkness at Tomb Raider Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
Latest build is v52. Use the link below to obtain the latest version. Digital versions are already patched.
Tomb Raider Multi Patch - Works with TR6 even though it only mentions TR2-5.
Individual Patches
In order of release:
Modpacks
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness Rescued
- A large modpack compiled by LateRaider that adds many vanilla-friendly tweaks and quality-of-life improvements to the game. Improves the retail experience drastically. Combines many of the mods listed below into one package.
TRAOD Restoration Modpack
- Massive project by reborninshadow seeking to restore/refine certain content in the game, as well as provide more clarity to story events. Includes unused dialogue, cut gameplay concepts, etc. Also features tweaks to the notebook to give more context to certain plot points, plus fix certain plot holes and inconsistencies where possible. Includes remastered textures provided by TRJTA to the notebook itself and certain in-game interfaces to actually show the relevant information. Should be installed last after either installing the modpack above or any of the individual mods below under Modifications.
Modifications
Fixes
- Tank Plus Controls - Executable patch by LateRaider that aims to strip out the worst parts of the controls, namely the "walk-to-run" and tweaking Lara and Kurtis' base running speed to be at 100% rather than 50%, while still keeping the base control set exactly the same as retail. Also fixes the small hop "swerve" bug that makes the hop move in the last direction you turned to.
- SLAYER's Ultimate Patch - The best level and cutscene files available with the least amount of problems.
- Nakamichi680's Definitive Levels Patch - Fixes most flipped texture issues on objects. Install after SLAYER's Ultimate Patch.
- Rewak's Tweaked FMVs - Ported from PS2 version and with colors adjusted. Adjusted by LoreTheGamer for widescreen resolutions and to reduce stretching.
- Ending Credits Restoration - Restores missing credits present on PS2 version.
Restored Content
- AOD Re-Added Dual Pistol Pickups Mod - Adds the iconic dual pistols back to AOD that were present in the game files and fully functional, but dummied out. Placed throughout the game as standard pickups. Included in TRAOD Restoration Modpack.
Utilities
- Startup Configuration Utility - Used to play FMVs, skip levels, enable debug menu and much more.
- TRAOD EXE Multi-Patcher - Tool by Nakamichi680. Provides many gameplay tweaks and restores certain features and effects to the game.
Skip intro videos
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Music, SFX, Speech. A master volume setting can be found between the game registry keys |
Surround sound |
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[1] |
Subtitles |
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Can be disabled only inside debug menu. Change doesn't get saved. |
Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Open menu if you want a mute background. |
EAX support |
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EAX 3.0[1]
- Supports (and requires) EAX Unified. If options are unselectable, see Can't Enable EAX below under Issues Fixed.
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Localizations
Issues fixed
- Check Angel of Darkness FAQ
Crash on startup with "Generic Game Error ASSERTION: 'SUCCEEDED(hr)'"
Patch the game[citation needed]
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Enable VMR9[2]
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- Open game settings configuration tool
- Go to every tab corresponding to your graphics card and check the "VMR9" tick box under "Options".
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Use fast Frame Rate compensation[citation needed]
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- Open game settings configuration tool
- Go to General tab and (if activated) set Frame Rate Compensation to Fast
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Crash on startup with "GAME_ERROR_STRUCTURED_EXCEPTION_HANDLE"
Disable VMR9[citation needed]
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- Open game settings configuration tool
- Go to every tab corresponding to your graphics card and uncheck the "VMR9" tick box under "Options".
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Can't load saves
- Saves can't be loaded on Windows 8 and later without some adjustments.
Apply necessary changes[3]
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- Right-click
Launcher.exe in the installation folder and choose Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab and set the compatibility mode to Windows 7.
- Run the launcher and choose Settings.
- Go to the tab for your video card and enable VMR9 under FMV.
- Click OK to save your settings. Run the game normally.
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Very low FPS
Disable camera and character reflection update[citation needed]
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In the game's settings dialog, navigate to the tab corresponding to your graphics card, then go down in the "Cubemaps Reflections" box and set Camera and Character update to Occasional
(If there's more than one tab corresponding to your graphics card, i.e. if you have a multi-monitor setup, do this for each tab that is "Enabled".)
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Can't enable EAX
- On Windows Vista and later, EAX is unselectable due to the removal of DirectSound3D. Re-enabling requires either older hardware with a dedicated Creative sound card, or emulation.
Install the following[4]
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- Install EAX Unified drivers.
- Install OpenAL (Second archive option - "Windows Installer") - May already be installed on your system. If not, be sure to install it, or the step below will not work.
- Install DSOAL (Download "dsoal-latest.7z") - Extract contents to your Bin folder in the game installation directory, which is where the exe files are. So, look for where TRAOD.exe, P3, P4, etc are located, then install dsound.dll, dsoal-aldrv.dll, and alsoft.ini there.
- (Optional) If dsound.dll is unable to be detected by the game, follow the instructions here to register dsound.dll. This only needs to be done once, and will allow it to work for other games that utilize it.
This is a universal fix, meaning it will work with any combination of hardware. You do not need a dedicated sound card for it to work, and the sound will be indistinguishable from hardware-enabled EAX.
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Lara's and Kurtis's hair clip
Press F10. Or for a permanent fix, in the Launcher, go to Settings > General and uncheck "Multi Threaded."[5]
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VR support
3D modes |
State |
Notes |
vorpX |
| G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Executable | PPC |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows | |
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macOS (OS X) | | |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Input |
DirectInput |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
98SE, Me, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) |
500 MHz (1.5 GHz if graphics card does not support T&L)
| 1.5 GHz (and graphics card with T&L) |
System memory (RAM) |
128 MB |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
300 MB (minimum installation) |
1.5 GB (complete installation) |
Video card (GPU) |
16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX 9 compatible device |
EAX 3.0 compatible device like SoundBlaster Audigy |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.2.6 |
Processor (CPU) |
PowerPC 74xx PowerPC G4 |
System memory (RAM) |
256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Other |
2x CD-ROM drive |
Notes
References