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epileptic seizure in these individuals. If you, or anyone in your family, has an

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INSTALLATION:

1. Quit all applications and close all windows on your desktop.

2. Place the Tomb Raider: The Lost Artifact CD your CD-ROM drive.

3. Upon closing your drive, the Tomb Raider: The Lost Artifact installation menu

will appear.

Note: If Autorun is disabled on your computer, the installation menu will not

appear. To manually access the installation menu, double-click on the “My Com-

puter” icon on your desktop, then double-click on the CD-ROM icon that ap-

pears in the newly opened window. Finally, double click the AUTORUN.EXE file

to open the installation menu.

From this point please follow the on-screen prompts to guide you through the

installation process.

At the completion of the installation, you will be presented with the options to:

play the game, quit without playing the game or read the Readme file. Refer to

the Readme file for updates, manual alterations and troubleshooting.

WARNING: READ THIS BEFORE PLAYING ANY COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when

exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns

or backgrounds on a television screen or computer monitor may induce an

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Only minutes have passed since the hideous creature that Dr. Willard had become

gasped the last breath of its violently short life cycle. The experiment had failed, the

gleam of immortality returned to the stars from which it came.

Lara looks on silently, oblivious to the press of the bitter Antarctic wind. Suddenly a

ragged figure emerges from the dark, gaping hole of the meteor cavern - it is Willard,

a human reborn, but in the throes of death. A hand gestures wildly, a final guttural

laugh tears through the silence, the figure slumps forward and is still.

With the snow already forming a ghastly shroud over the body, Lara quickly tears an

object from the dead man’s grasp. A wallet, its monogrammed ‘W’ now standing sadly

against Willard’s last earthly remains. Inside, the usual collection of tattered memen-

tos, a hodge-podge of foreign currency and…but this cannot be! A familiar expression

glides across Lara’s face - an eyebrow raised by a wry and knowing smile. Before her,

a telegram urging an immediate return to take possession of another artifact now

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> (in conjunction with Cursor Keys) Crawl

ESC Pauses and displays Menu Rings

Hot Keys

1 ~ 8 Directly select available weapons

9 Use large Medi-pack

0 Use small Medi-pack

F5 Shortcut to Save Game Passport page

F6 Shortcut to Load Game Passport page

- (Keypad) Shrink game window (in-game only)

+ (Keypad) Increase game window (in-game only)

Ctrl Action

Space Bar Draw/holster weapons

Alt Jump

End Roll

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Shift (in conjunction with Cursor Keys) Walk/Side-step

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(Pressing Alt will make you dive

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Use the Cursor Keys to move Lara around the playing area.

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Passport - main game options

The passport allows you to start a new game, load a previously saved

game or quit.

Press Action Key and the passport will flip open.

Pressing Left and Right flips you through the pages of the passport.

The first page allows you to choose and load a previously saved game.

The middle pages will start a new game or restart a level after death.

Use the Draw Key within the Menu screens to take you back to the

previous screen until you arrive back at the Title Screen.

The ESC or Action Key also quits the FMV sequences.

Use Right and Left on the Cursor Keys to toggle through individual

category options.

MENU RING CONTR

Use Up and Down on the Cursor Keys and the Action Key to select

throughout all menus.

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Note: while holding the Handbrake, pressing the Accelerator then releasing

the Handbrake will provide a Turbo-Boost.

Alt Reverse

? Handbrake

End (+ Left or Right Direction key) Dismount

The Quad Bike

Left and Right Directional button Turn Left & Right

Ctrl Accelerate

explain how the game controls work.

To exit Lara’s home press the ESC Button and use the exit option within

the passport.

Personal CD Player - sound effects and music

Press Action Key on the Personal Stereo, and you will be presented with two

bars, the top bar sets music volume, the lower bar sets sound effects volume.

Press Up and Down to toggle between sound and music

Press Left and Right to adjust volume.

Keyboard - control configuration

Press Action on the Keyboard Option and you will be presented with a list of

default keyboard controls. Use Left and Right Cursor Keys to select the user

configurable keys. Once here, use the Cursor Keys to highlight any key you wish

to change. Pressing Action on a highlighted control followed by another key will

change control to that particular key.

Sunglasses - graphic options

Here you will be able to change your graphics configuration. In each category use

Left and Right Cursor Keys to scroll through the available options. If you are

running the game through hardware mode please consult the manufacturer’s

guidelines for optimum performance settings.

Note: Adjusting the Gamma will increase/decrease the relative lightness/darkness

in the game.

Snapshot - Lara’s home

Choose the SNAPSHOT to access the interactive training level. Lara will

Pressing Up moves Lara forward at a running pace, pressing and holding the

Sprint Key will make her temporarily sprint. A small energy bar will appear, when

the bar depletes Lara will revert back to a run.

Pressing Down makes Lara jump back a short distance.

Pressing Left or Right turns Lara Left or Right.

Walking/Side Stepping

By pressing the Walk Key in conjunction with the Up & Down Cursor Keys, Lara

can carefully walk forwards or backwards. By pressing the Walk Key in conjunc-

tion with the Left & Right Cursor Keys, Lara will Side Step. While the Walk Key is

held down, Lara will not fall off any edge - if you walk up to an edge Lara will

automatically stop.

Roll

Pressing the Roll Key will make Lara roll forward, and finish up facing the

opposite direction. This also works when Lara is underwater.

Jumping

Lara can jump in any direction, to evade her enemies.

Press the Jump Key and Lara will jump straight up into the air.

If you press a Cursor Key immediately after pressing Jump,

Lara will jump in that direction.

In addition, pressing Down or Roll straight after starting a forward jump makes

Lara somersault in the air and land facing the opposite direction. This also works

when jumping backwards by pressing Up or Roll immediately after takeoff.

NOTE: By jumping straight up while holding the Action key, Lara can “inch” her

way forwards and grab those tricky ledges.

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SwimmingSwimming

Swimming

Underwater

If Lara finds a deep pool of water, she can jump in, and swim around.

Lara can hold her breath for about one minute; if she is still underwater

after that she’ll drown.

Pressing Up, Down, Left or Right makes Lara rotate in that direction.

Pressing the Jump Key makes Lara swim.

Lara can pull levers and pick up objects under water. Just position Lara

as close as you can and press the Action Key.

Swimming on the surface

Left and Right will rotate her, and Up and Down make her swim in

those directions. You can also use the side step actions to swim Left or

Right when on the surface of the water.

Pressing the Jump Key will make Lara dive under the surface again,

while pressing the Action Key when Lara is close to an edge will make

her climb out.

Wading in shallow water

Lara won’t swim in waist deep water; instead she wades. The controls

are basically the same as when she is on dry land, except it is slower

Lara starts the game carrying two pistols. Later in the game she may find

some extra weapons. Note that the pistols have unlimited ammunition.

Shooting

Press the Draw Key and Lara will draw her guns. If she sees something she

doesn’t like the look of she will point her guns at it. If there are multiple

enemies, Lara will lock on to different targets, choosing the best one as

she sees fit.

Pressing the Action Key while Lara is aiming at something will assign that

enemy as the current target. It will remain as the current target indefinitely

while the Action Key is held down, regardless of whether or not Lara loses

her lock. While the Action Key is held, Lara will only fire at the current

target, ignoring any other enemy in the vicinity. If Lara loses sight of the

enemy, it will break her lock, but that enemy will still be assigned as the

current target.

The camera will track the current target, so even if Lara loses sight of it,

you can still see where it is.

To make Lara continue shooting the current target after she has lost her

lock, simply point her in the right direction

If you want to shoot a different enemy, simply let go of the Action Key,

and Lara will pick a new target.

While you have your guns out, Lara can no longer do anything that would

involve the use of her hands. These actions are described below.

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When Lara arrives at the top of the ladder she may be faced with a small opening,

pressing the Crawl Key will make Lara duck and pressing Up on the Cursor Keys

will make Lara crawl into the gap if she will fit.

Duck and Crawl

As described above Lara can Duck by pressing the Crawl Key and crawl by

keeping that key pressed while using the Cursor Key to move her as you wish.

Lara can also pick up objects while crawling. Simply position her right in front of

the object and press the Action Key.

Grabbing hold

If Lara is near a ledge while she is jumping, pressing and holding the Action Key

will allow her to grab the ledge in front of her and hang there. If a wall is

climbable, Lara can catch onto it anywhere (not just ledges).

Press Left or Right, and Lara will shimmy sideways.

Pressing Up will make Lara climb up to the level above.

Let go of Action and Lara will drop.

Key will make Lara jump backwards away from the wall.

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Vaulting

If Lara is faced with an obstacle that she can climb over, pressing Up and the

Action Key will make her vault onto it.

Climbing

Some walls are climbable. If Lara comes across such a surface, pressing Up and

the Action Key will make her jump up (if there is room) and catch handholds on

the wall. She will only hang on while Action is held down. She can then be made

to climb up, down, left and right by pressing the Cursor Keys. Pressing the Jump

Monkey swing

If Lara discovers an overhead frame, she may decide to monkey swing

across it. To perform this press the Jump Key to jump up to the frame, the

Action Key to grab on to the frame, and while still holding the Action Key,

press Up or Down on the Cursor Keys to swing forwards or backwards.

Pressing Left & Right Cursor Keys will make Lara hang and rotate.

Releasing the Action Key will cause Lara to release the bars.

Picking objects up

Lara can retrieve objects and store them in her inventory. Position Lara so

that the object you want to retrieve is in front of her feet. Press the Action

Key and she will pick it up.

Often, enemies will drop objects when they are killed - it’s always worth

checking out their bodies just in case.

Using switches

Position Lara so that the switch is in front of her. Press the Action Key and

she will use it.

Using puzzle items/keys

Position Lara so that the object receptor is in front of her. Press the Action

Key and the Inventory Ring will appear. Left and Right will allow you to

select the object you want to try, and pressing Action again will use it.

Using Flares

If Lara finds herself in the dark and has any flares in her inventory, she can get

one out and light it by pressing the Flare Key. This will light up her surroundings

for a minute or so, and while she is carrying it she can still vault or climb - they

even work underwater. If she wishes to discard the flare, it can be dropped by

pressing the Draw Key, to throw the flare a longer distance press the Flare button

combination again. Lara can also light flares while crawling through tight spaces.

Simply press the Draw Weapons Key, to put Lara into a crouch, then select a flare.

Pushing/pulling objects

Lara can push certain blocks around and use them to climb up to greater heights.

Stand in front of the block and hold down the Action Key, Lara will get into her

ready stance. Once she is ready, press Down to pull the block, and Up to push it,

or if you decide you no longer wish to carry on with this task, simply release the

Action Key.

Looking around

Pressing Look will make the camera go directly behind Lara, whatever the camera

is currently doing. With Look held down, the Cursor Keys allow Lara to look

around her. Once you let go of Look, the view returns to normal. (TIP: if you are

trying to line Lara up for a jump, and the camera is in an awkward position,

pressing just the Look button on its own will show you exactly what direction she

is facing.)

either a small or large medi-pack to act as an antidote.

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Stopwatch

Select the Stopwatch to display the time you have spent playing the current level

plus other statistics.

Weapons

The pistols are, by default, selected and ready to use. If you wish to use another

weapon (one that you may have found) simply select it and press the Action Key.

You can also see how much ammo is available to you here.

Small Medi-Pack

Using a small medi-pack (when collected) will restore 1/2 of Lara’s health.

Large Medi-Pack

Using a large medi-pack (when collected) will fully restore Lara’s health.

BEWARE: Some enemies and traps can poison you. Should you be poisoned, your

health bar will appear and begin to flash yellow - decreasing as it flashes. Use

(see Menu Ring for details of the options available).

Press ESC to deselect an item, and press the ESC Key again to exit

the Menu Rings.

Press Left and Right to rotate the menu ring.

Press the Action Key to select the foremost item.

Press Up or Down to swap between Inventory, Items and Options rings

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While in-game pressing the ESC key will display the Menu Rings.

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Title Screen.

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Passport

The options open to you are: Load Game, Save Game or Quit to Title Screen.

Personal CD Player

Refer to Starting The Game as it does exactly the same as described there.

SAVE GAME

To save the game at any point, bring up the Passport Screen and select Save Game.

Select a slot and press Action, your Save Game will be automatically named.

You may also use F5 as a short-cut key to the Save Game Passport page.

LOAD GAME

To load a previously save game, proceed to the Menu Ring, select the Passport and

choose and select the game you wish to load.

You may also use F6 as a short-cut key to the Load Game Passport page.

STATISTICS SCREEN

At the end of each level you are presented with a Statistics screen. Here you will be

able to judge just how well you have performed.

At the successful completion of each level your health will be restored to 100%.

If you die in-game you will be presented with the Passport Screen. Here you will be

given the opportunity to load a previously saved game, restart the level or quit to the

helicopter of mine?”

has a newspaper clipping of me. I didn’t know

he was so ... attached.” A yellow piece of paper

catches her eye. It’s a telegram to Willard from

one of his henchmen. “Fifth Artifact found stop.

Delivery confirmed to your Loch Ness Estate

stop.” There’s more in the message, but the rest

is unreadable except to mention that someone

else knows about the Fifth Artifact.

“So it’s back to the UK for me. Where’s that

It has been said: “Dead men tell no tales.”

Fortunately for Lara, Willard’s wallet was

screaming at her. Why would a dying man hold

out his wallet to someone who just put an end

to his life? Was Willard trying to tell Lara

something? A warning, perhaps?

”Hmmm...what have we here?” Lara wondered,

picking up a monogrammed leather wallet no

doubt made from the hide of some poor,

endangered species. Some foreign currency; a

few English Pounds, Dutch Gliders, even

Japanese Yen. A map of England, and what

seems like a photo of Willard’s estate. “ Well,

well,” mused Lara, “it looks like I have a fan. He

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thought Lara. “They must not know about the

failure of his experiment - but the telegram said

that the Fifth Artifact was here. It’s obviously not

in the main part of the castle - perhaps the

Loch’s natural seclusion hides a deeper, darker

secret... A dungeon - perfect for subversive

activities and hiding things! The best way to go?

Find a locked gate and get on the other side of

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explosion had begun - her morning paper reporting

intrusion on morning tea - and her next clue arrives

blithely up the garden path, conveyed by a surly

paperboy. The repairs to last week’s tunnel

little by-product of the missing artifact, no doubt...

Stumped, Lara returned to her mansion to figure

out her next move. A few days later, an unexpected

Willard’s guards continued to blindly guard

something that wasn’t there. And what of this

glowing substance, deadly to the touch? A nasty

reached the Fifth Artifact first. But who? The

telegram had warned of someone else. They must

have it. Whoever they were, they were good -

the destruction caused “by some unknown force.”

She notices that a “mysterious glowing substance”

had been found in the mangled remains of the

tunnel - a very familiar glow...

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After crawling through the tunnel debris, Lara

finds a secret entrance to an underwater

laboratory. Her competition for the Fifth Artifact

seems to be well financed. The underwater

loading docks must be for some sort of

clandestine operation. Is this a government

installation or a private enterprise? Lara knows

of only one person with that kind of money ...

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Lara has become well acquainted with the Fifth

Artifact and its terrifying powers. The quest should

end now, but there are too many unanswered

questions. Who’s behind all of this? What were they

planning to do with the Fifth Artifact? Why were the

mutated prisoners being shipped to a closed down

French zoo? Were there further experiments being

carried on at the zoo? Just what kind of power does

this Fifth Artifact have? All would doubtless become

clear as Lara pulls herself ashore on a deserted

French coast.

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Project Leader

Philip Campbell

Artists

Rebecca Shearin

Gary LaRochelle

Greg Rizzer

Brian Kemp

Bryan Davies

Adrian & Jeremy Smith

Troy Horton

Andrew Thompson

Susie Hamilton

and everyone else at

CORE DESIGN, LTD.

Senior Designer

computer game.

Marketing Support

Jennifer Fitzsimmons

Antonia Phillips

Eidos Interactive.

Extra Special Thanks

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production of this

Daniel Franklin

Ralph Ortiz

Brian King

Ken Schmidt

Chantal Slagmolen

and everyone else at

and Gary LaRochelle

at EIDOS Interactive

using CORE’s TR3

development tools.

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Quality Assurance

Franklin Vasquez

Eruch Adams

Shawn Taylor

James Poole

Mike Kelly

Jo-Kathryn Reavis

Mike Kawahara

Barbara Smith

Tomb Raider:

The Lost Artifact

was designed and

produced by

Philip Campbell,

Rebecca Shearin

Producer

Mike Schmitt

Product Manager

Renee Pletka (US)

Toby Feldman (UK)

Special Thanks

Rob Dyer

Nick Earl

Dave Cox

Robert Barrett

Kevin Weston

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Level Designers (TR3)

Peter Duncan

Jamie Morton

Richard Morton

Andy Sandham

Executive Producers

Jeremy H. Smith

Adrian Smith

Animators

Phil Chapman

Jer O’Carroll

Darren Wakeman

Martin Iveson

Additional Sound

Effects

Matthew Kemp

Nick Connolly

Jason Churchman

Producer

Troy Horton

AI Programming

Tom Scutt

Music

Nathan McCree

Sound Effects

Darren Price

Benjamin Twose

Steve Wakeman

Dave Ward

Programmers

Richard Flower

Chris Coupe

Martin Gibbins

Additional Artwork

Matt Charlesworth

Mark Hazleton

Quality Assurance

Tiziano Cirillo

Hayos Fatunmbi

Paul Field

CORE DESIGN, Ltd.

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