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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Beenox Shift|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Beenox Shift|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2003-2009}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-2023}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Crystal Dynamics|2023-present}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GreenLeaf|Brazil}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|lara-croft-tomb-raider-the-angel-of-darkness|49}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|lara-croft-tomb-raider-the-angel-of-darkness|49}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tomb-raider-the-angel-of-darkness|62}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tomb-raider-the-angel-of-darkness|62}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Puzzle, TPS, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tomb Raider }} | ||
|steam appid = 225020 | |steam appid = 225020 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659089 | |gogcom id = 1207659089 | ||
| + | |hltb = 10479 | ||
| + | |lutris = tomb-raider-vi-the-angel-of-darkness | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | + | |mobygames = 9482 | |
| − | |mobygames = | ||
|wikipedia = Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness | |wikipedia = Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness | ||
|winehq = 2836 | |winehq = 2836 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = The Windows version lacks several effects and smaller features from the PlayStation 2 version, and contains flipped texture issues not present on that version. See below for fixes to many of these issues. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = On Windows 8 and later, the game does not display properly in fullscreen; use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/82-tomb-raider-series-fullscreen-border-fix/ fullscreen border fix] to resolve this. The game also suffers from [[#Can't load saves|a bug preventing the loading of saved games]], requiring the use of [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 7. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=17 The Angel of Darkness] at Tomb Raider Forums |
{{GOG.com links|1207659089|tomb_raider_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659089|tomb_raider_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225020/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225020/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| GMG | tomb-raider-vi-angel-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | tomb-raider-vi-angel-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider-vi-the-angel-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider-vi-the-angel-of-darkness | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 225020 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 225020 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Origin | tomb-raider/tomb-raider-the-angel-of-darkness/standard-edition | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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[https://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/windows10/patch.html Tomb Raider Multi Patch] - Works with TR6 even though it only mentions TR2-5. | [https://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/windows10/patch.html Tomb Raider Multi Patch] - Works with TR6 even though it only mentions TR2-5. | ||
| − | === | + | ====Individual Patches==== |
| − | [https:// | + | |
| − | + | In order of release: | |
| + | |||
| + | * [https://icedrive.net/0/6ekC8sEsVF v42] | ||
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| + | * [https://icedrive.net/0/3b5cralBcn v49] | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://icedrive.net/0/f2ZyiaESlr v52] | ||
| − | [https://www. | + | ===Unofficial Remaster Projects=== |
| − | {{++}} | + | [https://www.traodde.com '''Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness - Definitive Edition'''] (TRJTA) |
| + | {{++}} An unofficial, PC exclusive, all-encompassing remaster of the game. The graphics, sound, controls, gameplay and storytelling have all received major overhauls, alongside an astounding amount of bug fixes, and restored cut content! The Definitive Edition doesn't require any tinkering with settings, files or other mods. The easy-to-use installer will setup everything correctly. The Definitive Edition is made in collaboration with the team of the '''Restoration Project'''. It includes everything that’s included in the Restoration Project + a lot of more additional content: HD remastered graphics and HUD, loads of additional bugfixes for levels and characters, additional audio improvements, Immersion Mode, remastered FMV’s, a custom Setup Wizard, rewritten manuals, improved default keyboard bindings, instantly working pre-configured controller support and a new look for the Launcher. A demo of the project was released on the 22nd of April, 2023. All levels before Louvre Storm Drains are fully remastered. A full release will come in the future. | ||
| − | + | '''Mirror Link ''' - https://www.traodde.com/downloads/ | |
| − | + | [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=226260 '''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'''. | |
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| − | + | '''Mirror Link''' - https://www.nexusmods.com/tombraidervi/mods/14 | |
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| − | ===Utilities=== | + | ====Utilities==== |
| + | {{mm}} [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DRjTuGYjZhofMc_NZJkWoa_VshyowcM/view?usp=sharing 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. | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showpost.php?p=7758591&postcount=310/ Nakamichi680's TRAOD EXE Multi-Patcher] - EXE patch utility that provides many gameplay tweaks and restores certain features/effects to the game. | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tng/aod_scu.html/ Startup Configuration Utility] - Used to play FMVs, skip levels, enable debug menu and much more. | {{mm}} [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tng/aod_scu.html/ Startup Configuration Utility] - Used to play FMVs, skip levels, enable debug menu and much more. | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 3.0<ref name=EAX/><br />{{++}} Supports (and requires) EAX Unified. If options are unselectable, see ''Can't Enable EAX'' below under '''Issues Fixed'''. | |eax support notes = EAX 3.0<ref name=EAX/><br />{{++}} Supports (and requires) EAX Unified. If options are unselectable, see ''Can't Enable EAX'' below under '''Issues Fixed'''. | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = [ | + | |notes = [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=208015 British English revamp] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Retail only; [ | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.gog.com/forum/tomb_raider_series/tomb_raider_6_ange_des_tenebres_traduction_fr_disponible_version_gog download for digital versions] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Available [https://www.gry-online.pl/S030.asp?ID=4620 here]. | + | |notes = Retail only. Available to download from [https://www.gry-online.pl/S030.asp?ID=4620 here] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2580-tomb-raider-the-angel-of-darkness-%E2%80%93-official-polish-localization/ here.] |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only (DVD-ROM).{{Note|note=Mini-revista DVD Game - ano 1, nº. 2 (CD Editora, 2008).}} [https://laracroft.com.br/jogos/tomb-raider/tomb-raider-the-angel-of-darkness/traducao-pt-br Download/guide;] [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=758876252 Steam.] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Crash on startup with "Generic Game Error ASSERTION: 'SUCCEEDED(hr)'"=== | ===Crash on startup with "Generic Game Error ASSERTION: 'SUCCEEDED(hr)'"=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Patch the game|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Patch the game|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}}} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Enable VMR9|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable VMR9|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/225020/discussions/0/535150948596517022/|title=Windows 10 and AOD :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open game settings configuration tool | # Open game settings configuration tool | ||
# Go to every tab corresponding to your graphics card and check the "'''VMR9'''" tick box under "Options". | # Go to every tab corresponding to your graphics card and check the "'''VMR9'''" tick box under "Options". | ||
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{{ii}} Saves can't be loaded on Windows 8 and later without some adjustments. | {{ii}} Saves can't be loaded on Windows 8 and later without some adjustments. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Apply necessary changes|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply necessary changes|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/225020/discussions/0/846958724704284642/#c792924412026684165|title=Y U NO LOAD? (Please help) :: Tomb Raider (VI): The Angel of Darkness General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | # | + | # Set [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 7 for {{file|Launcher.exe}}. |
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# Run the launcher and choose Settings. | # Run the launcher and choose Settings. | ||
| − | # Go to the tab for | + | # Go to the tab for the used video card and enable VMR9 under FMV. |
| − | # Click OK to save | + | # Click OK to save the settings. Run the game normally. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Can't enable EAX=== | ===Can't enable EAX=== | ||
{{ii}} 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. | {{ii}} 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. | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install the following<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the following<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=225900/|title=Restore EAX effects without ALchemy!! - www.tombraiderforums.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/367-eax-unified/ EAX Unified] drivers. | # Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/367-eax-unified/ EAX Unified] drivers. | ||
# Install [https://openal.org/downloads/ 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 [https://openal.org/downloads/ 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. | ||
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===Lara's and Kurtis's hair clip=== | ===Lara's and Kurtis's hair clip=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Press F10|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Press F10. Or for a permanent fix, in the Launcher, go to Settings > General and uncheck "Multi Threaded". |ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showpost.php?p=7035885&postcount=553|title=Tomb Raider 6 Modding Thread - Tomb Raider forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
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==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
| − | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
| + | |macos arm app = false | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Graphics options== | ||
| + | {{ii}} 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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Aspect Ratio !! Value | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 4:3 || 1.33 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 16:10 || 1.6 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 16:9 || 1.77 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 21:9 || 2.35 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 32:9 || 3.5 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''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== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible device | |minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible device | ||
| − | |minDX = 9 | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
| + | |recOS = XP, Vista, 7 (Steam) | ||
|recCPU = 1.5 GHz (and graphics card with T&L) | |recCPU = 1.5 GHz (and graphics card with T&L) | ||
| − | |recRAM = 256 MB | + | |recCPU2 = 1.8 GHz (Steam) |
| − | |recHD = 1.5 GB (complete installation) | + | |recRAM = 256 MB<br />512 MB (Steam) |
| + | |recHD = 1.5 GB (complete installation)<br />2 GB (Steam) | ||
|recaudio = EAX 3.0 compatible device like SoundBlaster Audigy | |recaudio = EAX 3.0 compatible device like SoundBlaster Audigy | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Core Design | |
| macOS (OS X) | Beenox Shift |
| Publishers | |
| 2003-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
| 2009-2023 | Square Enix |
| 2023-present | Crystal Dynamics |
| Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
| OS X | Aspyr Media |
| Brazil | GreenLeaf |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 20, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) | December 18, 2003 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 49 |
| IGDB | 62 |
| 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 |
 |
|
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| 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: Definitive Edition | 2024 |
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.
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, puzzle, TPS and shooter game in the Tomb Raider series.
The Windows version lacks several effects and smaller features from the PlayStation 2 version, and contains flipped texture issues not present on that version. See below for fixes to many of these issues.
On Windows 8 and later, the game does not display properly in fullscreen; use the fullscreen border fix to resolve this. The game also suffers from a bug preventing the loading of saved games, requiring the use of compatibility mode for Windows 7.
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
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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StarForce 5 DRM (Polish copies). | |
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| Origin (unavailable) | |
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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:
Unofficial Remaster Projects
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness - Definitive Edition (TRJTA)
- An unofficial, PC exclusive, all-encompassing remaster of the game. The graphics, sound, controls, gameplay and storytelling have all received major overhauls, alongside an astounding amount of bug fixes, and restored cut content! The Definitive Edition doesn't require any tinkering with settings, files or other mods. The easy-to-use installer will setup everything correctly. The Definitive Edition is made in collaboration with the team of the Restoration Project. It includes everything that’s included in the Restoration Project + a lot of more additional content: HD remastered graphics and HUD, loads of additional bugfixes for levels and characters, additional audio improvements, Immersion Mode, remastered FMV’s, a custom Setup Wizard, rewritten manuals, improved default keyboard bindings, instantly working pre-configured controller support and a new look for the Launcher. A demo of the project was released on the 22nd of April, 2023. All levels before Louvre Storm Drains are fully remastered. A full release will come in the future.
Mirror Link - https://www.traodde.com/downloads/
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
| Apply the Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness intro skip |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Core Design\TombRaiderAngelOfDarkness\1.0\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/225020/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | <path-to-game>\SaveGame\[Note 2] |
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| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/225020/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
External Video settings.
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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| Widescreen resolution | Selecting only overlay mixer in the launcher video settings helps scaling videos to the right aspect ratio | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Aspect ratio must be set independently of resolution in Monitor Aspect. Calculate by dividing horizontal resolution by vertical resolution, then round to two decimal places. |
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| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | 120/144 Hz shows up in settings but game is locked to 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | Can't bind mouse wheel scrolling | |
| Mouse acceleration | Camera turning speed is fixed, regardless of your mouse sensitivity and speed | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Controller can't skip initial "Press any key" screen | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Right analogue stick doesn't work |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers | ||
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| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | Music, SFX, Speech. A master volume setting can be found between the game registry keys |
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| Surround sound | [1] | |
| Subtitles | Can be disabled only inside debug menu. Change doesn't get saved. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Open menu if you want a mute background. | |
| EAX support | EAX 3.0[1]
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| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | British English revamp | |||
| French | Retail only; download for digital versions | |||
| German | Retail and GOG.com only; download for Steam version | |||
| Hungarian | Fan translation by TombRaiderS, link #1, link #2. | |||
| Italian | Retail version only. Download. | |||
| Japanese | Retail version only. | |||
| Korean | Retail version only. | |||
| Polish | Retail only. Available to download from here or here. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only (DVD-ROM).[Note 3] Download/guide; Steam. | |||
| Russian | Not available in the Steam version. | |||
| Spanish | Retail version, download. | |||
| Turkish | Fan translation. |
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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| Use fast Frame Rate compensation[citation needed] |
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Crash on startup with "GAME_ERROR_STRUCTURED_EXCEPTION_HANDLE"
| Disable VMR9[citation needed] |
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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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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".) |
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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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. |
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 | |
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| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
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| Input | DirectInput |
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 |
| 16:10 | 1.6 |
| 16:9 | 1.77 |
| 21:9 | 2.35 |
| 32:9 | 3.5 |
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 | XP, Vista, 7 (Steam) |
| Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz (1.5 GHz if graphics card does not support T&L) | 1.5 GHz (and graphics card with T&L) 1.8 GHz (Steam) |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB 512 MB (Steam) |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB (minimum installation) | 1.5 GB (complete installation) 2 GB (Steam) |
| Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 compatible device | EAX 3.0 compatible device like SoundBlaster Audigy |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
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| Operating system (OS) | 10.2.6 | |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 74xx PowerPC G4 |
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| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
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| Other | 2x CD-ROM drive | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (225020) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ Mini-revista DVD Game - ano 1, nº. 2 (CD Editora, 2008).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 EAX ADVANCED HD™ in Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness - Soundblaster.com (retrieved)
- ↑ Windows 10 and AOD :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Y U NO LOAD? (Please help) :: Tomb Raider (VI): The Angel of Darkness General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Restore EAX effects without ALchemy!! - www.tombraiderforums.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Tomb Raider 6 Modding Thread - Tomb Raider forums - last accessed on May 2023