MOVE

CONTROLS
(PC/Mac/PSX)

DESCRIPTION/NOTES

Run

Forward (up arrow)

(See the note on remapping keys in TR4 below.)

Hop Back

Reverse (down arrow)

Turn Right

(Right arrow)

Turn Left

(Left arrow)

Walk

(Shift/R1)

Used in combination with the direction keys for slower movement. Lara will never walk off an edge, though she will run off. It's also handy for areas with spikes, broken glass, barbed wire, etc. Lara won't take damage if she WALKS through these.

Jump

(Alt/Command or Apple/Square)

Jump straight up (useful with certain combo moves, below.)

Sidestep Left/Right

(Delete/Page Down)
(Shift/R1 + left/right in TR3)

In TR4, you can use either of these for sidestepping.

Roll/Reverse

(End, or 5 on numeric keypad, or Forward + Reverse [up + down arrows] together/backslash [\]/Circle)

Lara drops to the ground and comes up facing the opposite direction.

Draw/Holster Weapon
Stow Binoculars/
Drop Flare

(space bar/Triangle)

Also used to put away binoculars or drop a flare without lighting another in TR4 & 5. To equip binoculars, choose them from the inventory ring. (See TR4 & 5 Menu & Inventory.)

Action

(Ctrl/X)

Actions include firing weapons, picking up objects on the ground, pulling switches and using keys, puzzle items, etc. Activates flashlight built into the binoculars (TR4 & 5). (Also useful with certain combo moves, below.)

Look

(0 on numeric keypad + arrows/
L1 + directional buttons)

Look (labeled "Ins" on some keyboards) shifts perspective to what Lara sees. Arrow keys look in different directions. (The Look key has other functions as well. See Inventory & Targeting on the Strategy page.) NOTE TO LAPTOP USERS: On most laptops, which have no numeric keypad, you'll need to reassign the Look key in order for it to work. (See the Menu & Inventory section below.)

Light/Throw Flare

(forward slash)
(comma in TR3 and 4)
(Select + R1)

Press once to pull out a flare and light it; press again to throw it in the direction Lara's facing. Lara can climb or swim while holding a flare, but she'll drop it when it goes out or she draws weapons. (In TR4, pressing the Space Bar/Triangle makes Lara drop a flare without drawing weapons.)

Crouch/Duck

(period/L2)

Used alone, Lara will crouch. She can draw the weapons she doesn't need two hands to hold (pistols, Uzis) and shoot from a crouching position. In TR4 Lara can turn around while crouching and holding weapons. (See also crawl, under Combo Moves.)

MOVE

CONTROLS
(PC/Mac/PSX)

DESCRIPTION/NOTES

Standing Jump

Jump + Forward

Jump forward appx. 1 square (see Tips & Strategy)

Running Jump

Forward + Jump

Run two steps then jump forward appx. 2 squares (see Tips & Strategy)

Jump and Grab Ledge

standing or running jump above + Action

Do the standing or running jump (above), adding Action to grab the ledge ahead (see Tips & Strategy)

Backflip

Jump + Reverse

Sideflip

Jump + Left/Right

Safety-drop

Action + Reverse

Begin with Lara's back facing out, drop to ledge and hang. (Release Action to let go.) This is a VERY IMPORTANT move, since it minimizes the damage taken from a fall. It's also useful with traversing (above) and climbing (below).

Reverse/Safety-drop

Action + Roll

Begin facing out (at least 2 steps from edge), then drop, roll and hang from ledge (Release Ctrl to let go)

Traverse (shimmy)

Action + Left/Right

While hanging from a ledge (holding Action), use direction keys to move to either side. In TR4 Lara can traverse around both convex and concave corners.

Hand-over-hand Traverse/"Monkey Swing"

Action + direction keys

In TR3 Lara can traverse hand-over-hand monkey-bar style. Jump and grab an overhead surface. Hold Action key and use directional keys to move. Release Action to drop.

Pull Up/Vault

Action + Forward

While hanging (holding Action) press Forward to pull up. While standing, use the same combo to climb up on a low block or ledge.

Jump & Climb Up

Jump + Action + Forward

To climb onto a high block, walk up to the block then use this combo to jump up, grab the edge and pull up (or traverse, above)

Pull/Push Block

Action + Forward/Reverse

Position Lara so her chest is against the block, hold Action and she'll go into a crouch, then press Forward or Reverse to pull or push the block

Handstand/Walkover

Action + Walk + Forward

While hanging from a ledge (holding Action), press Walk then Forward, and Lara will pull up to a handstand then do a walkover onto the ledge (generally useless but spiffy)

Swan Dive

Walk + Jump + Forward

Standing on a platform (ideally above water), hold Walk and press Jump then Forward and Lara will do a graceful swan dive. (Note that she gets a bit of an arc on this dive, so if you're aiming for a small pool, you may need to step back from the edge before diving.)

Dive and Roll

Walk + Jump + Forward

Essentially the same as the Swan Dive, except used on a flat surface Lara will run, leap and roll. (Not necessary but can help Lara avoid damage from certain traps.)

Mid-air Turn

Jump + Forward/Reverse + Roll

Begin with a standard forward jump or backflip, press Roll on takeoff and Lara will turn in the air to land facing the opposite direction. (Note: Jump + Roll alone is useful for changing direction while sliding down a slope.)

Mount Ladder

Action + Forward

Facing ladder or other climbable surface, press Action then Forward and Lara will climb onto the ladder. (She can also take a standing or running jump, above, and grab a ladder.)

Climb

Action + direction keys

Mount/safety-drop down to ladder, then use direction keys to go up/down or side to side

Backflip Dismount

Jump

While hanging onto a ladder (or other climbable surface), press Jump to backflip off the ladder and land on the ground or on a platform behind (see Tips & Strategy)

Mid-air Turn & Grab

Jump + Roll/Forward + Ctrl

When Lara needs to jump from a ladder and grab another ladder behind her, press Jump and either Roll or Forward to jump and turn in midair, then Action to grab the second ladder (see Tips & Strategy)

Swan Dive with Somersault

Walk + Jump + Forward...Reverse/Roll

Same as the swan dive (above) only pressing the Roll or Reverse key after diving makes Lara do a somersault (or two if there's time) before hitting the water

Crawl

(period/L2 + arrow keys)

Use arrow keys in combination with crouch (above) to crawl. Lara can't use weapons while crawling, but she can come up into a crouch and then draw one-handed weapons (pistols, Uzis). To climb into an elevated crawlspace, press Action + Crouch + Forward. To climb down from a raised opening, back up to the opening and safety-drop (Action + Reverse). In TR5, Lara can do a forward roll to descend quickly from a crawlspace. Crawl to the edge of the opening, facing outward, and press Jump.

Sprint

(forward slash/R2 + arrow keys)

Hold sprint key while running to put on a burst of speed. Lara can only sprint for a short time. The stamina meter shows how much oomph Lara has left. Press Jump while sprinting and Lara will do a nifty forward somersault. Press Reverse and she'll skid to a stop. (The Sprint key has other functions as well. See climbing ropes and poles, Inventory & Targeting on the Strategy page and Vehicles, below.)

Climbing Poles/
Climbing & Swinging on Ropes

Same as certain basic controls (see notes at right)

To climb onto a dangling rope or pole, stand against and press Action. Or, if necessary, use a standing jump or running jump (above) to reach the rope/pole, then Action to grab it. To grab a rope that's directly overhead, press Jump + Action. While holding on (Action), use direction keys to climb up/down or to shimmy around to face a different way.

For rope swinging, press Sprint to start Lara swinging. If you need to swing higher, wait until Lara's legs come back up around the rope, then after the next back swing (when she starts to swing toward where you want to land), press Sprint again, to make her pump her legs to go even higher.

Release Action to let go. Or, press Jump to leap off the rope in the direction Lara is facing or to backflip off a pole.

Tightrope Walking

Same as certain basic controls (see notes at right)

To walk a tightrope or horizontal bar, approach the end of the bar and press Action. Lara should step out onto the rope. Press and hold Forward to walk forward. If Lara unbalances, press the direction key opposite the way she leans to compensate.

Swinging on Horizontal Bars

Same as certain basic controls (see notes at right)

To grab and swing around a horizontal bar, jump forward and press and hold Action to grab the bar. (Specifics on setting up jumps are included in the sections of the walkthrough where horizontal bars appear.) Lara will swing around the bar until you release Action.

MOVE

CONTROLS
(PC/Mac/PSX)

DESCRIPTION/NOTES

Dive/Swim Underwater

Alt/Command or Apple/Square + direction keys

Jump alone makes Lara dive below the surface; it also makes her swim underwater in whatever direction she's facing (use with arrows)

Pivot Underwater

Direction keys

Direction keys alone will make Lara pivot underwater or angle toward the bottom (Forward) or the surface (Reverse)

Underwater Roll

(End, or 5 on numeric keypad, or Forward + Reverse together/backslash [\]/Circle)

Same as rolling on land. Useful in tight spaces or after pulling an underwater lever.

Swim on Surface

Direction keys, Sidestep

Dogpaddle (Forward), backstroke (Reverse), pivot (Left/Right), sidestroke (Sidestep Left/Right). Note that Lara swims much faster underwater than she does on the surface.

Climb Out of Water

Action (Ctrl/X) + Forward

Just like pulling up to a ledge (vaulting) on land

MOVE

CONTROLS
(PC/Mac/PSX)

DESCRIPTION/NOTES

Get on Board

Same as Action

Position Lara at the side of the vehicle and press Action to get in. (She can also jump into a boat from above or climb in from the water, using Action + Forward.)

Drive and Turn

Direction keys

In TR2, these controls are similar to movement on foot. (Note that Reverse can also be used to slow the momentum of some forward moving vehicles.)

Turbo - TR2 Motor Boat & Snowmobile

Same as Action

Used with direction keys, this causes the vehicle to move faster (or fire guns, in the case of certain snowmobiles). When turbo is engaged, Lara will take damage if she crashes.

Slow

Same as Walk

Used with direction keys. Similar to walking; however, it won't stop the vehicle from going over an edge.

Climb Out/ Dismount

Jump + Left/Right in TR2
Roll + Left/Right in TR3
Jump + Left in TR4

If you are using Up + Down arrow keys to substitute for Roll and it doesn't work, try using the actual Roll key (End on the PC, backslash on the Mac, and Circle on the PSX) plus Left or Right. Or, if your End key is also attached to another function, try Up + Down + Right (Up + Down + Left probably won't work).

Quad Bike

Forward (same as Action)
Reverse (same as Jump)
Handbrake (same as Sprint)
Turbo (see note at right)
Dismount (see note above)

Turbo is activated by by holding the handbrake key (same as Sprint), revving the engine (Action), then releasing the brake.

Underwater Propulsion Unit

Forward (same as Jump)
Up/Down/Left/Right (direction keys)
Fire Harpoons (same as Action)

The screen display shows the number of harpoons remaining.

Kayak

Paddle Forward, Backward, Left, Right (direction keys)
Paddle turn (Walk + Left/Right)

The paddle turn is a sharper turn, in which Lara digs her paddle into the water on one side of the kayak or the other to change direction.

TR3 Inflatable Boat

Accelerate (same as Action)
Brake (same as Jump)
Turbo (same as Sprint)

Hold both Accelerate and Turbo keys for a speed-boost, but remember when turbo is engaged, Lara will take damage if she crashes.

Mine Cart

Brake (same as Jump)
Swing wrench (same as Action)
Duck (same as Crouch)

Lara uses the wrench to whack switches, in order to direct the cart onto another track. She will need to crouch to avoid certain obstacles.

Jeep

Accelerate (same as Action)
Brake/exit vehicle (same as Jump)
Shift into reverse (same as Sprint)
Shift out of reverse (same as Walk)

To get into the Jeep and start it, approach either side door and press Action. Select the ignition keys (make sure you've picked them up), and press Action again. To shift between forward and reverse, first come to a complete stop. Then press Walk (forward) or Sprint (reverse). To get out of the Jeep, you must first come to a complete stop on terrain that is relatively flat. Then press Jump + Left, and Lara will hop out.

Motorcycle

Accelerate (same as Action)
Brake/dismount (same as Jump)
Use nitro, i.e., go real fast! (same as Sprint)

To dismount, press Jump + Left. Note that the Nitro won't work until you get the necessary parts in the Cairo levels.

Menu & Inventory for TR1, 2 & 3

At start-up, use left/right arrow keys to rotate between snapshot (training level), passport (game options: new game, load saved game, exit), Walkman™ (music/sound volume), and keyboard (customize controls). Press Enter to choose one. Additional hotkeys for adjusting graphics settings in-game, are found in the CD liner notes.

Use the following controls within the game:

Escape = go to menu rings to access inventory, compass (TR1 & 4 only), stopwatch with statistics (TR2, 3 & 5 only), found items and passport (game options)

left/right arrows = rotate active menu ring; turn pages in passport (to choose between save game, load saved game and exit)

up/down arrows = switch between the three menu rings

Enter = to choose item from ring

Escape = to deselect an item, again to return to game

F5 = shortcut to save game

F6 = shortcut to load saved game

Alt + F4/Command + Q = quick exit (does not work in TR1 for PC)

Other function keys can be used to change display settings from within the game. (See CD liner notes.)

Number keys = In TR2 and 3 the number keys draw weapons or use medipaks without having to escape to menus.

TR2: 1=pistols, 2=shotgun, 3=automatic pistols, 4=Uzis, 5=harpoon gun, 6=M-16, 7=grenade launcher, 8=small medipak, 9=large medipak.

TR3: 1=pistols, 2=shotgun, 3=Desert Eagle pistol, 4=Uzis, 5=harpoon gun, 6=MP5, 7=rocket launcher, 8=grenade launcher, 9=large medipak, 0=small medipak.

Menu & Inventory for TR4 (Last Revelation) and TR5 (Chronicles)

P = pauses game and displays the following choices:

• Statistics—includes level name, time taken, distance covered, ammo and health packs used, secrets found.
• Options—same as in start-up menu, above.
• Exit to Title.

Escape = go to inventory.

Once in inventory: left/right arrows rotate the single menu ring, which includes weapons, medipaks, flares, binoculars, found items and save game/load game icons (stone tablets). Use up/down arrows to select different options from text lists. In TR5, the inventory ring also includes the TMX watch. Select it to see game stats (like the stopwatch in TR2 and 3).

Action/Enter = activate or use selected item.

Escape = to deselect an item or un-pause/return to game

F5 = shortcut to save game

F6 = shortcut to load saved game

Alt + F4 = quick exit

Alt + Tab = minimize

Number keys = In TR4 these can be used to draw weapons or use medipaks without having to escape to inventory: 1=pistols, 2=shotgun, 3=Uzis, 4=revolver, 5=grenade gun, 6=crossbow, 9=large medipak, 0=small medipak.

NOTE: In the PC version of TR4, it is not possible to remap the basic movement keys (forward, back, left, and right). For more info on using the various weapons and equipment, including combining/separating items and choosing ammunition, see the Strategy page.

On the PC:

Short forward hop: Hold Walk and tap Jump (Shift + Alt)
Jump in a direction: Press Jump (Alt) and any cursor key at the same time
Jump and grab: Jump then Action (Alt...Ctrl)
Running jump: Forward then Jump (Up...Alt)
Running jump and grab: Forward, then jump, then Action (Up...Alt...Ctrl)

On the PlayStation 2:

Short forward hop: Hold Walk and tap Jump (L1 + Circle)
Jump in a direction: Press Jump (Circle) and move left analog stick
Jump and grab: Jump then Action (Circle...X)
Running jump: Forward then Jump (forward on left stick...Circle)
Running jump and grab: Forward, then jump, then Action (forward on left stick...Circle...X)

IMPORTANT: In the PS2 game, the direction Lara moves when you press the stick changes relative to the camera angle. If the camera is behind Lara, then the directions are as normal—forward on the stick to move forward, left/right to move that way and down to move back. If the camera is not directly behind Lara, pushing the stick will move her in that direction relative to the camera angle. The same holds for jumping in a direction.