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{{Disambig|the original game|the remaster|[[Tomb Raider I-III Remastered]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Tomb Raider III Adventures of Lara Croft.png
 
|cover        = Tomb Raider III Adventures of Lara Croft.png
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Core Design}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Core Design}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|1998-2009}}
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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|Sold Out Software}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 1998}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 20, 1998}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 22, 1999}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 22, 1999}}
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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 }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{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            | Asia }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Tomb Raider }}
 
|steam appid  = 225320
 
|steam appid  = 225320
 
|gogcom id    = 1207663493
 
|gogcom id    = 1207663493
 
|gogcom id side = 1207659052
 
|gogcom id side = 1207659052
|strategywiki = Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
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|official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20000229202428if_/http://www.tombraider.com:80/tr3/tr3.html
|mobygames    = tomb-raider-iii-adventures-of-lara-croft
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|hltb        = 10472
 +
|igdb        = tomb-raider-iii-adventures-of-lara-croft
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|lutris      = tomb-raider-iii-adventures-of-lara-croft
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|strategywiki = Tomb Raider III
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|mobygames    = 1428
 
|wikipedia    = Tomb Raider III
 
|wikipedia    = Tomb Raider III
 
|winehq      = 1395
 
|winehq      = 1395
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Tomb Raider}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{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|1207663493|tomb_raider_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207663493|tomb_raider_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/225320/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==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | The [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr3/fixes.html Multipatch] disables the CD check in addition to fixing compatibility issues. | | Windows, Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | Use [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr3/fixes.html Multipatch] to remove the CD check and fix compatibility issues | | Windows, Mac OS }}
{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix.com/eu/product/313098/tomb-raider-iii-adventures-of-lara-croft-pc-download | Steam |  | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | tomb_raider_123 | DRM-free | Includes [[Tomb Raider]] and [[Tomb Raider II]] (European versions)| | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | tomb_raider_123 | DRM-free | Includes [[Tomb Raider]] and [[Tomb Raider II]] | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | tomb-raider-iii | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | tomb-raider-iii | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider-iii | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | tomb-raider-iii | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | tomb-raider/tomb-raider-i-ii-iii-bundle | Origin | Includes [[Tomb Raider]] and [[Tomb Raider II]]. | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 225320 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 225320 | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| publisher | https://store.eu.square-enix.com/eu/product/313098/tomb-raider-iii-adventures-of-lara-croft-pc-download | Steam |  | | Windows | unavailable }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | tomb-raider/tomb-raider-i-ii-iii-bundle | Origin | Includes [[Tomb Raider]] and [[Tomb Raider II]] | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Free demos are available from Archive.org: [https://archive.org/details/TombRaiderIiiAdventuresOfLaraCroftDemo India], [https://archive.org/details/tr3southpacific South Pacific], [https://archive.org/details/TombRaiderTheLostArtifactDemo The Lost Artifact].
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artifact is a complete edition with five exclusive levels. This version is not available digitally.
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{{ii}} '''Tomb Raider III: Adventures in India''' is a OEM demo that only includes the India levels.
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{{ii}} '''Tomb Raider: The Lost Artifact''' is a mini-sequel bundled with certain re-releases of the main game (sold separately in the US) with five exclusive levels. This version is not available digitally. However, it is included in all versions of [[Tomb Raider I-III Remastered]].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
{{ii}} Download [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr3/fixes.html here] (officials)
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{{ii}} The latest official patch is available at [https://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/tr3/fixes.html www.tombraiderchronicles.com] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org].
{{ii}} An unofficial patch that Fixes various issues in Tomb Raider 3 and it's addon, as well as optionally removing the green health crystals for harder gameplay, is available [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=207886 here].
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{{ii}} An unofficial patch that Fixes various issues in Tomb Raider 3 and its addon, as well as optionally removing the green health crystals for harder gameplay, is available [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=207886 here].
{{ii}} A patch for the level ''Costal Village'''s missing secret is available [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=213358 here] (digital versions only).
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{{ii}} A patch for the level ''Costal Village'''s missing secret is available [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=213358 here] (digital versions only).
 +
 
 +
===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]===
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{{ii}} Real widescreen with the right aspect ratio and field of view; forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD/menus (does not work properly in TRIII; HUD-elements such as health- and oxygen-bars still shrink with increased resolutions).
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{{ii}} Deinterlaced FMVs.
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{{ii}} Hides the window border on Windows 10, improves compatibility with Xinput gamepads.
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{{ii}} Fixes a glitch in the title and 'loading' screens.
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{{ii}} Transparent inventory background.
  
 
===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.
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[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1237-tomb-raider-mouse-helper-for-tr1-5/ Tomb Raider Mouse Helper] is an utility which allows to control Lara with the mouse. It also maps the WASD keys to enable a more modern, keyboard+mouse control scheme.
 
 
===Peixoto's patch===
 
[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch] includes a widescreen patch, deinterlaced FMVs, and adds support for XInput controllers among other things
 
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|Intr_Eng.rpl}} and {{file|logo.rpl}} found in <code>{{p|game}}\fmv\</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|fix=
 
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\fmv}}.
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# Delete or rename {{file|Intr_Eng.rpl}} and {{file|logo.rpl}}.
 
'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} The copyright screen will still be shown.
 
{{ii}} The copyright screen will still be shown.
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\config.txt}}
 
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\savegame.*}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[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
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 = unknown
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|origin                   = unknown
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|Tomb Raider 3 Options.png|External options menu.}}
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{{Image|Tomb Raider 3 Options.png|External options menu}}
{{Image|Tomb Raider 3 Detail Options.png|Detail options menu.}}
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{{Image|Tomb Raider 3 Detail Options.png|Detail options menu}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/tomb-raider-iii-adventures-lara-croft/en
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/tomb-raider-iii-adventures-lara-croft/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
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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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|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch]
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch]
 
|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].
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|fov notes                  = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/394-tomb-raider-234-widescreen-patch/ Tomb Raider 2,3,4 Widescreen Patch]
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = false
 
|60 fps                    = false
|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
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|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use D3DWindower|fix=
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
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# Run '''[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/733-d3dwindower-english/ D3DWindower]''' as administrator.
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
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# Click on '''Add Program''' and add {{file|tomb3.exe}} to the list.
# Set the name and executable path.
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# Select the game and click on {{key|Program options}}.
# Set the window position and size.
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# Under the '''Common''' tab, Tick '''Use Windowed Mode'''.
# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# In the '''DLL''' field, click {{key|...}} and add {{file|D3dHook.dll}} from the source folder.
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
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# Click OK, then right-click on the added game and select {{code|Run (R)}}.
# In game, rebind "Jump" to another key.
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# Rebind "Jump" to another key in the game settings.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
|controller support notes  = Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch] to add support for XInput controllers.
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|controller support notes  = Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch] to add support for XInput controllers
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller 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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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Sound and Music
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = A3D was planned, but got canceled because of time issues
|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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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        = <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000602051447/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/th-a3da10.htm A3D FAQ: Where is the A3D patch for Tomb Raider III that was announced last year? - Vortex of Sound]</ref>
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|eax support notes        = A3D was planed but got canceled because of time issues.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000602051447/http://www.vortexofsound.com/techhelp/th-a3da10.htm|title=A3D FAQ: Where is the A3D patch for Tomb Raider III that was announced last year? - Vortex of Sound|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail only. [https://www.tombraiderfrance.com/fan/tomb3/ Download].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Catalan
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = [https://mega.nz/folder/9Q5lTK4Z#S0yGZpjRpNhZ1KeQ65UXuw/file/4VwlxaST Fan translation].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG.com only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/211-tomb-raider-iii-german-patch/ download for Steam version].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Galician
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = [https://mega.nz/folder/9Q5lTK4Z#S0yGZpjRpNhZ1KeQ65UXuw/file/dQhFgCBK Fan translation].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/tomb-raider-3/tomb-raider-3/2417 #1 for the GOG.com release], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/tomb-raider-3-the-lost-artifact/tomb-raider-3-the-lost-artifact/2418 #2 by magyaritasok.hu].
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  |notes    = Fan translation; [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/tomb-raider-3/tomb-raider-3/2417 #1 for the GOG.com release], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/tomb-raider-3-the-lost-artifact/tomb-raider-3-the-lost-artifact/2418 #2 by magyaritasok.hu].
 +
|fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=699948457 Download].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=159886974 Download]. There is also a [https://mega.nz/folder/9Q5lTK4Z#S0yGZpjRpNhZ1KeQ65UXuw/file/sQwn1SaK fan retranslation].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = [https://forum.donanimhaber.com/tomb-raider-3-turkce-yama-yayinlandi--132005607 Fan translation]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
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|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/tomb-raider-2-3-4-5.html Helix Mod: Tomb Raider 2-3-4-5].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/tomb-raider-2-3-4-5.html Helix Mod: Tomb Raider 2-3-4-5]
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
 
|tridef 3d notes            =  
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|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx                      = hackable
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2 DGVoodoo2 v 2.6], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/tomb-raider-2-3/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/tomb-raider-2-3/ vorpx forum].<br>
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|vorpx notes                = User-created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.6]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/tomb-raider-2-3/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/tomb-raider-2-3/ vorpx forum].
 
|vr only                    =  
 
|vr only                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
==="Tomb Raider 3 Failed To Initialise, Please Run Setup" error at launch===
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==="Tomb Raider 3 Failed To Initialize, Please Run Setup" error at launch===
{{Fixbox|description=Run setup|ref=<ref>[https://steamdb.info/app/225320/config/ Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft · Tomb Raider III · AppID: 225320 · Steam Database]</ref>|fix=
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{{ii}} Some higher resolutions crash the game if used.
# Run the game with the <code>setup</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]].
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] or Peixoto's Patch to remove the resolution limit}}
# Set your options. The game will run normally from now on.
 
}}
 
  
 
===Game save bug (Steam)===
 
===Game save bug (Steam)===
{{Fixbox|description=Vision of Future|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/225320/discussions/0/846939071171673497/</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Vision of Future|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/225320/discussions/0/846939071171673497/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# Go to [http://www.trle.net trle.net]
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# Go to [https://www.trle.net/pFind.php trle.net].
# Download the level "Vision of Future"
+
# Download the level '''Vision of Future'''.
# Overwrite the Steam <code>TR3.exe</code> with the vision of future one (This also allows you to rebind keys, if you overwrite the <code>config.txt</code> file too).
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# Overwrite the Steam {{file|tomb3.exe}} with the level '''Vision of Future''' one.
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} This also allows you to rebind keys, if you overwrite the {{file|config.txt}} file too.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Default keys randomly rebinded themselves===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Delete {{file|config.txt}} and run the game|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>}}
  
 
==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        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-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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* [https://opentomb.github.io/ Official project website]
 
* [https://opentomb.github.io/ Official project website]
 
* [https://github.com/opentomb/OpenTomb Official GitHub repository]
 
* [https://github.com/opentomb/OpenTomb Official GitHub repository]
* [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=197508 Tomb Raider Forums thread]
+
* [https://www.tombraiderforums.com/showthread.php?t=197508 Tomb Raider Forums thread]
* [http://www.moddb.com/games/opentomb Mod DB page]
+
* [https://www.moddb.com/games/opentomb Mod DB page]
 +
 
 +
===[https://github.com/Trxyebeep/tomb3decomp/releases The tomb3 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.
 +
 
 +
===HD Remastered Textures Mod===
 +
[https://giovannilucca.com/] Replaces original Menu and Textures with remastered ones.
 +
 
 +
===TR3 HD FMV Pack===
 +
[https://core-design.com/community_tr3fmvremaster20th.html] Upscales the FMV's at 4K Resolution.
  
 
===[https://www.reddit.com/r/texturepacks/comments/bzyp8b/tomb_raider_3_upscaled_texture_pack_with_topaz_ai/ Neural Upscaled Textures]===
 
===[https://www.reddit.com/r/texturepacks/comments/bzyp8b/tomb_raider_3_upscaled_texture_pack_with_topaz_ai/ Neural Upscaled Textures]===
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 95/98
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|minOS    = 95, 98
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 166 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minRAM  = 16 MB
|minHD    = 1.48 MB
 
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minDX    = 6
 
|minDX    = 6
|minaudio = DirectX 6 compatible
+
|minaudio =  
 
|minother = 4x CD-ROM drive
 
|minother = 4x CD-ROM drive
  
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|recRAM  = 32 MB
 
|recRAM  = 32 MB
 
|recGPU  = Direct3D compatible
 
|recGPU  = Direct3D compatible
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Mac OS
 +
 +
|minOS    = 7.5.3
 +
|minCPU  = PowerPC 150 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 16 MB
 +
|minGPU  = ATI Rage Pro
 +
|minVRAM  = 4 MB
 +
|minaudio =
 +
|minother = QuickTime 4.0
 +
 +
|recCPU  = PowerPC 180 MHz
 +
|recRAM  = 32 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 23:53, 4 March 2024

This page is for the original game. For the remaster, see Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft cover
Developers
Core Design
Publishers
1998-2009 Eidos Interactive
2009-2023 Square Enix
2023-present Crystal Dynamics
Sold Out Software
Release dates
Windows November 20, 1998
Mac OS (Classic) October 22, 1999
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Puzzle, TPS, Shooter
Themes Asia
Series Tomb Raider
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Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft on IGDB
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft guide on StrategyWiki
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft on MobyGames
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft 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 III: Adventures of Lara Croft is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, puzzle, TPS and shooter game in the Tomb Raider series.

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)
Use Multipatch to remove the CD check and fix compatibility issues
Windows
Mac OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Includes Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider II (European versions)
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
Publisher website (unavailable)
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Windows
Origin (unavailable)
Origin
Includes Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider II
Windows
Free demos are available from Archive.org: India, South Pacific, The Lost Artifact.

Version differences

Tomb Raider III: Adventures in India is a OEM demo that only includes the India levels.
Tomb Raider: The Lost Artifact is a mini-sequel bundled with certain re-releases of the main game (sold separately in the US) with five exclusive levels. This version is not available digitally. However, it is included in all versions of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official patch is available at www.tombraiderchronicles.com and at soggi.org.
An unofficial patch that Fixes various issues in Tomb Raider 3 and its addon, as well as optionally removing the green health crystals for harder gameplay, is available here.
A patch for the level Costal Village's missing secret is available here (digital versions only).

Peixoto's patch

Real widescreen with the right aspect ratio and field of view; forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD/menus (does not work properly in TRIII; HUD-elements such as health- and oxygen-bars still shrink with increased resolutions).
Deinterlaced FMVs.
Hides the window border on Windows 10, improves compatibility with Xinput gamepads.
Fixes a glitch in the title and 'loading' screens.
Transparent inventory background.

Tomb Raider Mouse Helper

Tomb Raider Mouse Helper is an utility which allows to control Lara with the mouse. It also maps the WASD keys to enable a more modern, keyboard+mouse control scheme.

Skip intro videos

Instructions
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\fmv.
  2. Delete or rename Intr_Eng.rpl and logo.rpl.

Notes

The copyright screen will still be shown.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\config.txt[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/225320/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\savegame.*[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/225320/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video

External options menu
External options menu
Detail options menu
Detail options menu

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
See 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

Windowed

Use D3DWindower
  1. Run D3DWindower as administrator.
  2. Click on Add Program and add tomb3.exe to the list.
  3. Select the game and click on Program options.
  4. Under the Common tab, Tick Use Windowed Mode.
  5. In the DLL field, click ... and add D3dHook.dll from the source folder.
  6. Click OK, then right-click on the added game and select Run (R).
  7. Rebind "Jump" to another key in the game settings.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound and Music
Surround sound
A3D was planned, but got canceled because of time issues
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Retail only. Download.
Catalan
Fan translation.
German
Retail and GOG.com only; download for Steam version.
Galician
Fan translation.
Hungarian
Fan translation; #1 for the GOG.com release, #2 by magyaritasok.hu.
Italian
Retail only. Download.
Spanish
Retail only. Download. There is also a fan retranslation.
Turkish
Fan translation

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Tomb Raider 2-3-4-5
vorpX
Z3D
User-created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Issues fixed

"Tomb Raider 3 Failed To Initialize, Please Run Setup" error at launch

Some higher resolutions crash the game if used.
Use dgVoodoo 2 or Peixoto's Patch to remove the resolution limit

Game save bug (Steam)

Vision of Future[1]
  1. Go to trle.net.
  2. Download the level Vision of Future.
  3. Overwrite the Steam tomb3.exe with the level Vision of Future one.

Notes

This also allows you to rebind keys, if you overwrite the config.txt file too.

Default keys randomly rebinded themselves

Delete config.txt and run the game[2]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 5
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

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:

The tomb3 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.

HD Remastered Textures Mod

[1] Replaces original Menu and Textures with remastered ones.

TR3 HD FMV Pack

[2] Upscales the FMV's at 4K Resolution.

Neural Upscaled Textures

All textures upscaled with Topaz AI Gigapixel, with some manual editing.
Requires Piexoto's patch.

Mods

For game mods visit Core Design.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 166 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) DirectX 6 compatible
Other 4x CD-ROM drive
Mac OS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7.5.3
Processor (CPU) PowerPC 150 MHz
System memory (RAM) 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) ATI Rage Pro
4 MB of VRAM
Other QuickTime 4.0


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

  1. Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  2. Reference