AI Summary: TRX is an open-source reimplementation of the classic Tomb Raider games (I, II, and III), designed to enhance gameplay through decompilation and integration of open-source components. The engine supports distinct mechanics for all three titles and features enhancements such as customizable draw distances, a developer console, updated UI elements, and the capability to run custom levels. Notably, TRX is cross-platform, supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS, with extensive controller compatibility and customizable control options.

README

TRX – Tomb Raider I & II: Community Edition

Welcome to TRX – an open-source reimplementation of Tomb Raider 1, Tomb Raider 2 and Tomb Raider 3. TRX aims to enhance these classic games through decompilation and the implementation of open-source alternatives to proprietary components. TRX is a single engine capable of running TR1, TR2, and custom levels respecting each of the distinct, classic engines’ mechanics.

Showcase

Restored braid in TR1	Enemy health bar and UI scaling
Photo mode	3D pickups
Skybox support	Updated moveset including sprint
Customizable draw distance	Developer console
Detailed level stats	PS1 UI and expanded options

Download

Download the latest TRX release for TR1-TR3:

Installation instructions

• Tomb Raider 1.
• Tomb Raider 2.
• Tomb Raider 3.
• Combined directory tree.

Changelog

For the changelog for all of the games (TRX uses a unified engine capable of running all 3 games), please refer to this document.

Q&A

1. Are all three games fully playable from beginning to end?

   TR1 and TR2 – yes, by all means! If you encounter a bug, please file a ticket.

   TR3 is still in the works, though, and the team is hard at work to make this happen!

2. Can we get HD textures? What about other visual updates?

   Regarding HD texture packs, that feature is not currently planned.

   As for other visual updates, being able to introduce reflections and skyboxes shows that quite literally the sky is the limit. TRX is constantly getting new rendering improvements and texture fixes. But great stuff takes time.

3. Can I play this on Mac, Linux, Android…?

   Currently supported platforms include Windows, Linux and macOS.

4. Can I play this with a controller?

   TRX supports a wide variety of controllers out of the box with no additional software required. The keyboard or controller controls can be fully customized in the Controls menu with multiple layouts. Multi-key combo shortcuts (up to 3 keys) and two binding slots per action are also supported.

5. What about TR3 support?

   TR3 work is well underway! Thanks to TOMB3 serving as the backbone for many of its core systems, tons of native systems are already in place – new triangle geometry logic, new rendering effects, and more. Still early, but we’re moving fast.

Website

The Lost Artefacts team is a small, passionate community of developers and creators with a deep love for the classic Tomb Raider titles. Our team builds and maintains freeware fan projects that celebrate Lara Croft’s iconic adventures. Visit the website by clicking the logo below for more information on TRX and its documentation as well as other Tomb Raider projects.

Credits

• Endless GitHub contributors.
• TR1 title screen image by Kidd Bowyer. HD assets by goblan and posix.
• TR2 HD images by Arsunt.