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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|1999-2009}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|1999-2009}}
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold-Out Software}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-2023}}
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Crystal Dynamics|2023-present}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|June 12, 2000}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|June 12, 2000}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Adventure, Puzzle, TPS, Shooter }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Africa }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Tomb Raider }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Tomb Raider }}
 
|steam appid  = 224980
 
|steam appid  = 224980
 
|gogcom id    = 1207663513
 
|gogcom id    = 1207663513
 
|gogcom id side = 1207659077
 
|gogcom id side = 1207659077
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|official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20000815195017if_/http://www.tombraider.com/trlr/
 
|hltb        = 10480
 
|hltb        = 10480
 
|igdb        = tomb-raider-the-last-revelation
 
|igdb        = tomb-raider-the-last-revelation
 +
|lutris      = tomb-raider-the-last-revelation
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = tomb-raider-the-last-revelation
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|mobygames    = 1429
 
|wikipedia    = Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
 
|wikipedia    = Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
 
|winehq      = 2827
 
|winehq      = 2827
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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/82-tomb-raider-series-fullscreen-border-fix/ fullscreen border fix].
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|introduction      =
{{++}} Windows version ships with the Tomb Raider Level Editor (TRLE), which allows users to make their own adventures.
+
 
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
+
|release history  =
{{--}} Lacks the dynamic shadows of the Dreamcast version.
+
 
 +
|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.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/224980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/224980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://tombraiders.net/index.html Stella's Website] - Walkthroughs, workarounds and downloads
 
{{mm}} [http://tombraiders.net/index.html Stella's Website] - Walkthroughs, workarounds and downloads
{{mm}} [http://www.tombraiderforums.com TombRaider Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://www.tombraiderforums.com TombRaider Forums]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| GMG | tomb-raider-iv-last-revelation | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | tomb-raider-iv-last-revelation | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider-iv-the-last-revelation | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider-iv-the-last-revelation | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | tomb-raider/tomb-raider-iv-v-bundle | Origin | Also includes [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]] | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 224980 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 224980 | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | tomb-raider/tomb-raider-iv-v-bundle | Origin | Also includes [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]] | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: [https://archive.org/details/TombRaiderTheLastRevelationDemo regular], [https://archive.org/details/TombRaiderTheLastRevelationOEMCanonPrintStudio2000 Canon OEM version].
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} The GOG.com version is a complete edition. The Times - Exclusive Tomb Raider Level is part of the bonus content downloads. The level was later released as freeware for those whom own the base game, so Steam users aren't completely out of luck.
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{{ii}} The GOG.com version is a complete edition. The ''Times - Exclusive Tomb Raider'' Level is part of the bonus content downloads. The level was later released as freeware for those who own the base game, so Steam users aren't completely out of luck.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} Not needed for GOG.com and Steam versions
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{{ii}} Not needed for GOG.com and Steam versions. Download it [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr4/fixes.html here].
Download it [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr4/fixes.html here]
 
  
===[https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Peixoto Peixoto's patch]===
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===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]===
{{ii}} Fixes lag when accessing the inventory
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{{ii}} Fixes lag when accessing the inventory.
{{ii}} Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus
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{{ii}} Aspect ratio and field of view correction in widescreen resolutions; forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD/menus.
{{ii}} Aspect ratio and field of view correction in widescreen resolutions
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{{ii}} Hides the window border on Windows 10, improves compatibility with XInput gamepads.
{{ii}} Hides the window border on windows 10
 
{{ii}} Better compatibility with Xinput gamepads
 
 
 
===[http://trep.trlevel.de/en/index.html TREP2]===
 
A "flexible patcher" which unlocks many game hidden features
 
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Delete <code>Fmv00.bik</code> found in <code>{{p|game}}\fmv\</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\fmv}} and delete {{file|Fmv00.bik}}|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
  
 
===Extras===
 
===Extras===
{{ii}} [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=199898 Patch Fix] solves the disappearing Uzi and not being damaged by your own grenades bugs.
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{{ii}} [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=199898 Patch Fix] solves the disappearing Uzi and not being damaged by your own grenades bugs.
{{ii}} [https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEbkhytrLYjvdOo&id=F373718D7E6FEA28%21116&cid=F373718D7E6FEA28 level patches] corrects issues with Giza levels.
 
{{ii}} [https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEbkhytrLYjvdOo&id=F373718D7E6FEA28%21117&cid=F373718D7E6FEA28 Times Patch] fixes broken audio and animations in the exclusive Times level.
 
  
 
===Tomb Raider Mouse Helper===
 
===Tomb Raider Mouse Helper===
 
[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.
 
[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.
 
===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.
 
 
Important links regarding the project:
 
 
* [https://opentomb.github.io/ Official project website]
 
* [https://github.com/opentomb/OpenTomb Official GitHub repository]
 
* [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=197508 Tomb Raider Forums thread]
 
* [https://www.moddb.com/games/opentomb Mod DB page]
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched by default. Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch].
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Stretched by default. Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch].
<br>Stretched title screens and loading screens are available [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=208759 here].
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<br>Stretched title screens and loading screens are available [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=208759 here].
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov notes                  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/394-tomb-raider-234-widescreen-patch/ Tomb Raider 2,3,4 Widescreen Patch]
 
|fov notes                  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/394-tomb-raider-234-widescreen-patch/ Tomb Raider 2,3,4 Widescreen Patch]
|windowed                  = false
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Tick the "Windowed" box in the setup, it makes the game run in a borderless window.
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|borderless windowed notes  =
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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===Black bars in cutscenes===
 
===Black bars in cutscenes===
{{Fixbox|description=Disable black bars|ref={{cn|date=December 2017}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/tomb-raider-2-3-4-5.html Helix Mod: Tomb Raider 2-3-4-5] to remove black bars|ref={{cn|date=December 2017}}}}
Use [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/tomb-raider-2-3-4-5.html Helix Mod: Tomb Raider 2-3-4-5] to disable.
 
}}
 
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = limited
|xinput controllers notes  =  
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|xinput controllers notes  = Xbox 360 & Series X/S controllers.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Genesisbr|date=2023-08-10|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = true
|other controllers notes  =  
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|other controllers notes  = Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = generic
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|button prompts            = generic
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =
 
  |notes    =
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|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG.com only. [https://www.tombraiderfrance.com/fan/tomb4/ Download].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
  |notes    = Retail only
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  |notes    = Retail and GOG.com only
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
===Game crashes right after Eidos logo===
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===Game crashes right after the Eidos logo===
{{ii}}Caused by an incompatibility with the sound drivers,the only solution is to play the game disable audio from the game launcher which runs the game without sound but is not an adequate solution.
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{{ii}} Caused by an incompatibility with the sound drivers or codecs audio. The only solution is to play the game by disabling audio from the setup launcher, but this is not an adequate solution.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==="binkw32.dll" not found===
 
==="binkw32.dll" not found===
{{Fixbox|description=Use replacement binkw32.dll|ref=<ref>[http://tombraiders.net/stella/downloads/widescreen.html Tomb Raider: Last Revelation | Stella's Site]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace binkw32.dll|ref=<ref>[https://tombraiders.net/stella/downloads/TR4files.html Tomb Raider: Last Revelation | Stella's Site]</ref>|fix=
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/515-bink-video-10a-dll/ Bink Video 1.0a DLL].
 
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/515-bink-video-10a-dll/ Bink Video 1.0a DLL].
# Extract <code>binkw32.dll</code> into the installation folder.
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# Copy {{file|binkw32.dll}} to the game directory.
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Window border visible in fullscreen mode===
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===Visible window border in full screen mode===
{{ii}} Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation does not go fullscreen correctly on Windows 8 and later.
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{{ii}} The game is not displayed correctly in full screen on Windows 8 and later.
  
{{Fixbox|description=Apply the fix|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/82-tomb-raider-series-fullscreen-border-fix/ Tomb Raider series full screen border fix]}}
Download and install the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/82-tomb-raider-series-fullscreen-border-fix/ Tomb Raider series fullscreen border fix]
 
}}
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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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  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = true
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Mods===
 
===Mods===
 
For game mods visit [http://www.core-design.com/community_modding.html Core Design].
 
For game mods visit [http://www.core-design.com/community_modding.html Core Design].
 +
 +
===[https://github.com/Trxyebeep/TOMB4/releases The tomb4 project]===
 +
A decompilation project that, first and foremost aims to document and preserve the original source code and assets of the game, and secondly, aims to provide bug fixes and gameplay improvements in many sections of the game. Utilizes a .dll file to inject decompiled code into the executable.
 +
 +
[https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?p=8346542#post8346542 Tomb Raider Forums thread]
 +
 +
===[https://core-design.com/community_tr4fmvsin4k.html TR4 HD FMV Pack]===
 +
Upscales the FMV's at 4K Resolution
 +
 +
===[http://trep.trlevel.de/en/index.html TREP2]===
 +
A "flexible patcher" which unlocks many game hidden features
 +
 +
===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.
 +
 +
Important links regarding the project:
 +
 +
* [https://opentomb.github.io/ Official project website]
 +
* [https://github.com/opentomb/OpenTomb Official GitHub repository]
 +
* [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=197508 Tomb Raider Forums thread]
 +
* [https://www.moddb.com/games/opentomb Mod DB page]
 +
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 95
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|minOS    = 95, 98
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz (with 3D acceleration)<br>Intel Pentium II 266 MHz (software)
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 233 MHz  
 
|minRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minRAM  = 16 MB
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
+
|minVRAM  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minDX    = 6.1
 
|minDX    = 6.1
  
|recOS    = 98
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|recOS    =
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium II (with 3D acceleration)
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 266 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 32 MB
 
|recRAM  = 32 MB
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
|recDX    = 7
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|recDX    =
|recother = 3D accelerator card strongly recommended.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 15:59, 4 November 2023

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation cover
Developers
Core Design
Publishers
1999-2009 Eidos Interactive
2009-2023 Square Enix
2023-present Crystal Dynamics
Sold Out Software
Release dates
Windows November 24, 1999
Mac OS (Classic) June 12, 2000
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Puzzle, TPS, Shooter
Themes Africa
Series Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation on HowLongToBeat
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation on IGDB
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation on MobyGames
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation on Wikipedia
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

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, puzzle, TPS and shooter game in the Tomb Raider series.

On Windows 8 and later, the game does not display properly in fullscreen; use the fullscreen border fix to resolve this.

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)
The Multipatch disables the CD check and fixes compatibility issues
Windows
Mac OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Also includes Tomb Raider Chronicles
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Also includes Tomb Raider Chronicles
Windows
Free demo versions are available from Archive.org: regular, Canon OEM version.

Version differences

The GOG.com version is a complete edition. The Times - Exclusive Tomb Raider Level is part of the bonus content downloads. The level was later released as freeware for those who own the base game, so Steam users aren't completely out of luck.

Essential improvements

Patches

Not needed for GOG.com and Steam versions. Download it here.

Peixoto's patch

Fixes lag when accessing the inventory.
Aspect ratio and field of view correction in widescreen resolutions; forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD/menus.
Hides the window border on Windows 10, improves compatibility with XInput gamepads.

Skip intro videos

Go to <path-to-game>\fmv and delete Fmv00.bik[citation needed]

Extras

Patch Fix solves the disappearing Uzi and not being damaged by your own grenades bugs.

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.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic) <path-to-game>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224980/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic) <path-to-game>\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/224980/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher settings.
Launcher settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Stretched by default. Use Peixoto's patch.
Stretched title screens and loading screens are available here.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Use Peixoto's patch
4K Ultra HD
Use Peixoto's patch
Field of view (FOV)
Use Tomb Raider 2,3,4 Widescreen Patch
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS

Black bars in cutscenes

Use Helix Mod: Tomb Raider 2-3-4-5 to remove black bars[citation needed]

Input

In-game settings.
In-game settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
If you have the retail version, make sure you are running the latest patch.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
No mouse-look
Controller
Controller support
Use Peixoto's patch to add support for XInput controllers
Full controller support
P is hard-coded as the "Pause" button, which is necessary to quit the game.
Controller remapping
Cannot bind "Pause" to a joystick within the game
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox 360 & Series X/S controllers.[1]
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Generic DirectInput controllers are supported.
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music & sound effects
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail and GOG.com only. Download.
German
Retail and GOG.com only
Hungarian
Fan translation
Italian
Retail only. Download.
Russian
Not available in the Steam version
Spanish
Retail only. Download.
Turkish
Fan translation

VR support

Issues unresolved

Caused by an incompatibility with the sound drivers or codecs audio. The only solution is to play the game by disabling audio from the setup launcher, but this is not an adequate solution.

Issues fixed

"binkw32.dll" not found

Replace binkw32.dll[2]
  1. Download the Bink Video 1.0a DLL.
  2. Copy binkw32.dll to the game directory.

Visible window border in full screen mode

The game is not displayed correctly in full screen on Windows 8 and later.
Use Tomb Raider series full screen border fix

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video

Mods

For game mods visit Core Design.

The tomb4 project

A decompilation project that, first and foremost aims to document and preserve the original source code and assets of the game, and secondly, aims to provide bug fixes and gameplay improvements in many sections of the game. Utilizes a .dll file to inject decompiled code into the executable.

Tomb Raider Forums thread

TR4 HD FMV Pack

Upscales the FMV's at 4K Resolution

TREP2

A "flexible patcher" which unlocks many game hidden features

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.

Important links regarding the project:


System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 233 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) DirectX 6.1 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 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 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References