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 Restoration Project (reborninshadow)
- Massive modpack project aiming to refine story elements and gameplay. Restores unused dialogue and cut gameplay concepts, tweaks the notebook to fix plot holes and general inconsistencies, fixes various level textures and cutscene errors, and adds tutorials for moves the retail game never explains. Contains all of the mods that were packed into the now-unavailable TRAOD Rescued.
Mirror Link - https://www.nexusmods.com/tombraidervi/mods/14
Utilities
- Reborninshadow's AOD Patcher - EXE patch utility that provides many fixes, balancing tweaks, control alterations and enhancements, and more. Support for v49 and v52. Can be used alongside Nakamichi's EXE Multi-Patcher below.
- Nakamichi680's TRAOD EXE Multi-Patcher - EXE patch utility that provides many gameplay tweaks and restores certain features/effects to the game.
- Startup Configuration Utility - Used to play FMVs, skip levels, enable debug menu and much more.
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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Graphics options
- The graphics settings in TR:AoD are complex with nondescript names, giving little indication of how they will actually look in-game. Maverin at Tomb Raider Forums has compiled the list below which contains the most optimal settings.
1. To start, open the AoD launcher.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Under the General tab, uncheck Multi Threaded.
4. Go to the tab with the name of your graphics card. Adjust the settings as listed below.
Screen Format: 32 Bit X8R8G8B8 32 bit A8R8G8B8
Screen Res: Set according to your maximum screen resolution. The game can only be played in fullscreen.
Colour Depth: 32 bit Depth D24S8 (Note: If player characters flicker or have black splotches, change it to one of the other two options.)
Render Type: Shader Hardware
Monitor Aspect: Set this based on the table below according to your monitor's aspect ratio.
Aspect Ratio |
Value
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4:3 |
1.33
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16:10 |
1.6
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16:9 |
1.77
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21:9 |
2.35
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32:9 |
3.5
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Gamma - Lower the slider to slightly below the halfway point.
Options - Check all available boxes. Regarding VMR9, it can lead to crashes at startup depending on your system.
- Crash on startup with "Generic Game Error ASSERTION: 'SUCCEEDED(hr)" : Enable VMR9.
- Crash on startup with "GAME_ERROR_STRUCTURED_EXCEPTION_HANDLE" : Disable VMR9.
Textures:
Filter Room: Anisotropic
Filter Objects: Anisotropic
Filter Env: Anisotropic
Filter Actors: Anisotropic
Filter Bump: Anisotropic
Quality Room: High
Quality Actors: High
Format RGB: 32 bit A8R8G8B8
Format ARGB: 32 bit A8R8G8B8
Render Targets - Check all available boxes.
Texture1: 32 Bit A8R8G8B8
Texture2: 32 Bit A8R8G8B8
Depth: 32 Bit Depth D24S8 Shadows
Reflections and Refractions - Check all available boxes.
Texture: 32 Bit A8R8G8B8
Depth: 32 Bit Depth D24S8 Shadows
Cubemaps Reflections - Check both boxes. In the dropdown menu next to the boxes, select the highest number shown.
Texture: 32 Bit A8R8G8B8
Depth: 32 Bit Depth D24X8 Shadows
Camera Update: All
Character Update: All
Character Quality: High
Projected Shadows - Uncheck User Clip Planes. Check nVidia Shadows, even if not using nVidia graphics card. Uncheck Pixel Shader 2.0 Shadows. In the dropdown menu next to nVidia Shadows, select the highest number shown.
Format: 32 Bit A8R8G8B8
Depth: 32 Bit Depth D24S8
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