Embark on Lara Croft's origin story in Tomb Raider: Anniversary, a thrilling action-adventure where you'll solve intricate puzzles, engage in third-person combat, and explore diverse environments. This reimagining of the classic adventure challenges you to master Lara's acrobatic skills and combat prowess as you uncover ancient mysteries.
This guide is your comprehensive companion, covering every puzzle, combat encounter, and collectible across the game's many levels. We provide expert tips and detailed walkthroughs to help you overcome deadly challenges, such as the infamous T-Rex fight, and navigate complex Peruvian landscapes, ensuring you don't miss a single secret on your journey.
Controls (PS2)
Master Lara Croft's moves in Tomb Raider: Anniversary with our comprehensive PS2 controls guide. Learn every button and action for PlayStation 2.
This guide details the PlayStation 2 controls for Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Master Lara Croft's every move with this comprehensive breakdown.
| Action | PS2 Button |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | Left Analog Stick Up |
| Move Backward | Left Analog Stick Down |
| Strafe Left | Left Analog Stick Left |
| Strafe Right | Left Analog Stick Right |
| Turn Left | Left Analog Stick Left (hold) |
| Turn Right | Left Analog Stick Right (hold) |
| Jump | X Button |
| Jump Forward | X Button + Left Analog Stick Up |
| Jump Backward | X Button + Left Analog Stick Down |
| Jump Left | X Button + Left Analog Stick Left |
| Jump Right | X Button + Left Analog Stick Right |
| Grab Ledge | X Button (near ledge) |
| Hang On Ledge | Hold X Button |
| Pull Up | X Button (while hanging) |
| Roll | Circle Button |
| Crouch | Circle Button |
| Sneak | Circle Button + Left Analog Stick |
| Fire Weapon | R1 Button |
| Aim | R2 Button |
| Reload | R1 Button (when ammo is low) |
| Use Medipack | Square Button |
| Inventory | Triangle Button |
| Action/Interact | Square Button |
| Look | Right Analog Stick |
| Camera Pan | Right Analog Stick |
| Sprint | L1 Button + Left Analog Stick Up |
| Manual Jump | L1 Button + X Button |
| Lean | L1 Button + Left Analog Stick (Left/Right) |
| Swim Forward | Left Analog Stick Up |
| Swim Backward | Left Analog Stick Down |
| Swim Left | Left Analog Stick Left |
| Swim Right | Left Analog Stick Right |
| Ascend/Descend (Water) | X Button / Circle Button |
| Dive | Circle Button (while swimming) |
| Grapple | R1 Button (when grapple point is active) |
| Swing (Grapple) | Left Analog Stick |
| Drop from Grapple | Circle Button |
Obstacles
Learn how to overcome various obstacles in Tomb Raider: Anniversary, including ledges, poles, ropes, rings, columns, and perchable columns. Master Lara's movements.
This section details the various obstacles Lara Croft will encounter in Tomb Raider: Anniversary and how to navigate them. These include ledges, poles, ropes, rings, columns, and perchable columns.
Ledges (or Crevices)
- Lara can grab ledges or crevices by jumping or falling toward them while holding R2 (if safety grab is disabled).
- Shimmy along ledges or crevices by moving the left analog stick in the desired direction. Tap the /utton while moving to increase Lara's speed.
- Press the O button to release your grip on a ledge or crevice.
- To jump away from a ledge or crevice, hold down on the left analog stick and press X. To jump to the side, hold the direction of the ledge's end and press X. To jump straight up to a higher obstacle, press X without tapping a direction.
Poles
- Lara can grab onto a pole by jumping or falling toward it while holding R2 (if safety grab is disabled).
- Use the left analog stick while hanging to position Lara along the pole.
- Push the analog stick in the direction Lara is facing to make her swing. Tap the opposite direction to turn Lara around.
- Press the X button to jump while swinging, or press the O button to drop from the pole.
- Hold the opposite direction while swinging to perform a quick turn in midair.
Ropes
- Jump toward a rope, and Lara will grab it in midair.
- Hold the /utton and move the analog stick up or down to climb or descend the rope, respectively. Move the analog stick left or right to adjust Lara's facing direction.
- Swing on the rope by pressing up and down on the analog stick. Press X once enough momentum is built to jump to a destination.
Rings
- Ceiling Rings: Press the [] button while jumping below a ceiling ring to grapple to it. Lara can swing from these like ropes.
- Wall Rings: Press the [] button while jumping below a wall ring to grapple to it. Lara will run back and forth along the wall.
- Continue running back and forth by pressing up or down on the left analog stick. Press X to jump to a destination when Lara swings in that direction. Sometimes, holding the direction of the destination and tapping X is required for the jump.
- To stop and remain suspended with feet on the wall, hold the opposite direction Lara is running. Hold the /utton and move the analog stick up or down to climb or lower yourself while on the grapple. Tap X to jump away from the wall.
Columns
- Jump toward a slender column, and Lara will grab and wrap around it.
- Move the left analog stick up or down to climb or descend the column.
- Press X along with the direction of Lara's destination to jump in that direction. Press X without a direction to jump away from the column (to her back).
Perchable Columns
- Jump toward a slender column with a flat top to land and perch on it, maintaining balance. Press the /utton if Lara starts to lose her balance.
- Press the X button in the direction of Lara's destination to jump from her perched position.
Lara's Moves
Learn Lara's advanced moves in Tomb Raider: Anniversary, including the Adrenaline Dodge, Wall Run, Somersault, and Dive.
- 1Adrenaline Dodge
While firing at a locked-on target (hold L1 to lock on), if the enemy becomes enraged (flash followed by a sudden dash), wait until the screen blurs while the enemy approaches Lara then press any direction + the dodge button (O) in order to make Lara dodge in the desired direction in slow motion. Keep the auto-targeting activated while dodging and two crosshairs will form over the target while Lara aims in mid-air. The crosshairs will eventually form one crosshair then turn red. Once the crosshair is red, press R1 to fire and score a one-hit kill on all normal enemies. The adrenaline dodge is used quite often to stun bosses so you must become familiar with using this!
- 2Wall Run
Jump and grapple to any gold rings mounted along the side of a wall and Lara will begin a wall run. Press to the left and right on the left analog to make Lara run then press X to jump. Stop pressing a direction or quickly pull in the opposite direction to have her stop. Hold / then press up or down to have Lara climb up or down the grapple. Press X while standing still on a wall to have Lara jump backward off of the wall.
Warning: When leaping to an area that is across from the wall that Lara is wall running on, press toward the platform (or area) AND press the jump button as soon as Lara is about to turn on the wall. This will make Lara turn toward the platform then kick off the wall with her legs and jump toward the area across from her. The timing must be fairly precise and the platform must be across from Lara, so line her up with it if she isn't already across from it during some portion of the wall run.
- 3Somersault
Press X twice in succession (once for a jump then again) to make Lara perform a somersault jump.
- 4Crouching/Dodging
Press and hold the O button to make Lara crouch in order to move under overhead obstacles. Press the O button while holding a direction to have Lara quickly dodge in that direction. Press O about a second after rolling to make Lara spring upward feet first.
- 5Flips and Spinning Jump
Tap the O button while holding forward on the left analog to make Lara perform a series of forward flips followed by a spinning somersault. Tap the X button during the flips to make Lara perform some different flips and an even higher ending jump.
- 6Walking
Press and hold the R2 button while moving to make Lara walk. This is helpful in highly dangerous areas and helps with precision when moving.
- 7Dive
Quickly tap X followed by O to make Lara perform a dive. This move is very helpful when jumping into water since Lara will remain submerged a bit in the pool in stead of floating to the top.
- 8Special Pull up
Press and hold X while pulling up to make Lara swing her legs onto the platform in order to pull her body up onto the ledge.
- The Adrenaline Dodge is crucial for stunning bosses and scoring one-hit kills on normal enemies.
- Mastering the Wall Run's precise jump timing is key for crossing large gaps.
- The Dive move is particularly useful for entering water without immediately surfacing.
- Walking with R2 allows for more precise movements in dangerous situations.
- Special -
Comprehensive walkthrough for Tomb Raider: Anniversary, covering all levels from Croft Manor to the Final Conflict. Includes tips and strategies for each section.
This is a collaborative walkthrough for Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Please add any missing information to any section and/or correct any errors that you find.
Contents
- 1England
- 1.1Croft Manor
- 2Peru
- 2.1Mountain Caves
- 2.2City of Vilcabamba
- 2.3The Lost Valley
- 2.4Tomb of Qualopec
- 3Greece
- 3.1St. Francis Folly
- 3.2The Coliseum
- 3.3Midas's Palace
- 3.4Tomb of Tihocan
- 4Egypt
- 4.1Temple of Khamoon
- 4.2Obelisk of Khamoon
- 4.3Sanctuary of the Scion
- 5Lost Island
- 5.1Natla's Mines
- 5.2The Great Pyramid
- 5.3Final Conflict
England
Croft Manor
Peru
Mountain Caves
City of Vilcabamba
The Lost Valley
Tomb of Qualopec
Greece
St. Francis Folly
The Coliseum
Midas's Palace
Tomb of Tihocan
Egypt
Temple of Khamoon
Obelisk of Khamoon
Sanctuary of the Scion
Lost Island
Natla's Mines
The Great Pyramid
Final Conflict
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