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Tomb Raider (1996)

Basics (READ THIS!)

Learn the basics of Tomb Raider (1996) on PS5, including tank controls, button mapping, and strategies for minimizing damage and collecting all items.

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Learn the basics of Tomb Raider (1996) on PS5, including tank controls, button mapping, and strategies for minimizing damage and collecting all items.

Walkthrough
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    Controls: The guide is written for the PS5 version using traditional "Tank" controls. Button prompts use PS5 designations.
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    Main Menu: Press the left side of the touchpad to access the Main Menu.
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    Graphics Toggle: Press the "Options" button to switch between Classic and Updated graphics.
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    Photo Mode: Simultaneously press down on both sticks (L3 + R3) to pause the game and enter Photo Mode. This allows you to move freely within an area to view the environment and locate enemies.
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    Basic Button Mapping (PS5): = Action; = Jump; = Draw/Holster weapons; = Roll; = Look; + Direction = Walk.
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    Save File Strategy: Use all 32 Save file slots. Always establish THREE Save files at the beginning of each level: one to keep unused for potential level restarts, and alternate saves between the other two files. This preserves a file at the start of the level and a recent prior save.
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    Trophy Hunting:
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    Tomb Cleaner Trophy: Collect all 357 items in a single run. Always check your current pickup count against the number shown on the level summary (accessed via the compass) after collecting each item.
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    Leave Them Sucking Wind Trophy: Kill all 295 enemies in a single run. Keep track of your enemy count, as indicated in the guide (e.g., "Eliminate the **2 Panthers (18, 19)** from here").
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    After Us, the Deluge Trophy: Break every breakaway tile. A count will be provided when encountering these.
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    Level End Checks: Always compare your item, enemy, and tile counts against the level summary screen. If they do not match, return to the beginning of the level using your dedicated starting Save file.
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    Battle Basics:
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    Start each level with full health; the goal is to reach the end alive.
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    Shoot enemies from a safe, usually elevated, position to avoid damage. Most enemies cannot reach Lara on a block, allowing you to use pistols to conserve ammunition.
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    The guide will inform you about enemy locations and triggers for their appearances to help you fight them one at a time.
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    Play with the sound on to hear auditory cues from enemies, which can alert you to their presence or signal when an area is clear.
Tips
  • Prioritize minimizing or avoiding damage taken. Reload your game if you sustain excessive damage.
  • Take your time; there is no rush.
  • If a Trophy does not pop or an item is missed, use the dedicated Save file at the beginning of the level to backtrack.
  • When unusual button combinations are required, they will be detailed in the guide.

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