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Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

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Learn Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation basics, including controls, Photo Mode, and QuickSave. Master Lara's moves and options.

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Learn Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation basics, including controls, Photo Mode, and QuickSave. Master Lara's moves and options.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Basic moves can be learned in the Angkor Wat level.
  2. 2
    Button mapping is found in the Main Menu under Options > Control, including a subheading for Shortcuts.
  3. 3
    Use weapon shortcuts for faster equipping than scrolling the ring menu.
  4. 4
    To access the Main Menu, press the left side of the touchpad.
  5. 5
    Pressing the "Options" button toggles between Classic and Updated graphics.
  6. 6
    Simultaneously pressing down on both sticks (L3 + R3) pauses the game and enters Photo Mode, allowing you to move virtually around an area to view terrain and locate enemies.
  7. 7
    Simultaneously pressing the left side of the touchpad and R3 creates a QuickSave.
  8. 8
    A QuickSave file can only be overwritten by making another QuickSave, which automatically replaces the existing file.
  9. 9
    To draw weapons immediately after picking up an item, hold the Weapons button while the pickup animation is running.
  10. 10
    To skip a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) that runs immediately after throwing a switch, stand in front of the switch, press Action, then while the switch-throwing animation is running, hold Look.
Tips
  • The game can be completed and all Trophies earned using traditional "Tank" controls or preferred controls.
  • Holding the Weapons button during a pickup animation also works with other command buttons, like pressing a switch button while holding "Roll" to cause Lara to Roll immediately after.
  • Photo Mode can be very useful; try it early on to get a feel for it.
  • When navigating, follow instructions like "Follow the path to the right" (no other choice), "Turn right" (option to go straight, but branch right), "Rotate right" (stand in place, 90º clockwise), "Rotate slightly right" (less than 90º clockwise), and "Take a hard right" (go through an opening and immediately turn right).
  • Screenshots are inserted below the text they accompany.
  • Straight non-vertical lines with an arrowed end indicate running along the path.
  • Straight vertical lines with an arrowed end indicate climbing or dropping.
  • Curved arrowed lines between points separated by a gap indicate jumping.
  • Curved lines along a surface or in water indicate running or swimming along a curved path.
  • Bullet points are step-by-step actions; always read them.
  • Paragraph text provides reasons and context.
  • Text in lavender boxes is special narrative, background info, or tutorial techniques.
  • Titles beginning with "Trophy Time" indicate steps that will earn a Trophy.
  • Titles beginning with "Trophy Alert" indicate you are about to...

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