Tr 1-5

Sara124 · 25-04-10, 21:46

Hey guys, I am planning to buy Tomb Raiders 1 - 5 for Computer. However, my Operating System is a Windows Vista 64-bit. Will these games run on my computer? Thanks ^-^

Mysterion · 25-04-10, 21:51

I know the original was an MS-DOS release, so I'm not sure how that will run on a newer system. I think the later ones all run in the Windows environment. However that doesn't mean much. Microsoft isn't big on backwards compatibility.

I'm sure there are workarounds, though. And if there are, the fine folks on this forum will be able to help!

Phlip · 25-04-10, 21:59

TR1 wont unless you wanna go through LOADS of complicated setting up of it. TR2-5 will work almost perfectly fine.

Sara124 · 25-04-10, 22:05

Hmm... Unless i can get a guarantee that Tr 1-5 will work on a 64-bit system, i will not waste the money xD.. The main reason i want them i because of the bonus levels! If i have to tho, i will get them for Playstation, but that is the last resort option :x

EDIT: I do not mind tweaking at all, as long as i can get them to run :P

techno-atom · 25-04-10, 22:06

I did a quick search for you and found this. I hope that these help you.

http://tombraiders.net/stella/downloads/TR1vista.html

Phlip · 25-04-10, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Sara124

Hmm... Unless i can get a guarantee that Tr 1-5 will work on a 64-bit system, i will not waste the money xD.. The main reason i want them i because of the bonus levels! If i have to tho, i will get them for Playstation, but that is the last resort option :x

EDIT: I do not mind tweaking at all, as long as i can get them to run :P

TR2-5 are guaranteed to work. TR1 will need a LOT of tweaking and it'll still be bad to play as the sound effects will be late. TR1-3's FMVs have black lines all over them.

Sara124 · 25-04-10, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phlip

TR2-5 are guaranteed to work. TR1 will need a LOT of tweaking and it'll still be bad to play as the sound effects will be late. TR1-3's FMVs have black lines all over them.

All i have to do right now is just.. test a Tomb Raider 2-5 Demo, if it runs.. The game should, lol ^-^

EDIT: TR-2 Works, Testing 4 and 5 =D!
EDIT 2: Tr 4 does not work

, Chronicles does however ^-^. I put TR 4 in Windows 98/me mode and the screen just turns black, nothing happens :/

Mytly · 25-04-10, 22:28

Welcome to the forum, Sara.

To the best of my knowledge, TR2-5 should work fine on Vista 64-bit. TR1 can be a bit problematic, but it should work as well. Take a look at this thread in our Tech Support section for details: TR1 and UB Advanced Solution x32/64 Installer Feedback and Troubleshooting.

TheBloodRed · 25-04-10, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sara124

All i have to do right now is just.. test a Tomb Raider 2-5 Demo, if it runs.. The game should, lol ^-^

EDIT: TR-2 Works, Testing 4 and 5 =D!
EDIT 2: Tr 4 does not work

, Chronicles does however ^-^. I put TR 4 in Windows 98/me mode and the screen just turns black, nothing happens :/

There is no need to run everything like 98/me... <.<

And with Tr4, there is a HUGE level builder community, just download a patched EXE and replace it with the original and all of a sudden you will have instant compatibility. :3

Sara124 · 25-04-10, 22:37

[QUOTE=TheBloodRed;4552199]There is no need to run everything like 98/me... <.<

And with Tr4, there is a HUGE level builder community, just download a patched EXE and replace it with the original and all of a sudden you will have instant compatibility. :3[/QUOTE

I'll just get them all for the playstation, it's about 13 dollars cheaper, and at least i can play right away, no tweaking at all whatsoever. Althought quality will be lower :X! and i won't have access to the 7 bonus levels. I am sure i'll live ^-^

25-04-10, 21:46	#1
Sara124 Hobbyist Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	Tr 1-5 Hey guys, I am planning to buy Tomb Raiders 1 - 5 for Computer. However, my Operating System is a Windows Vista 64-bit. Will these games run on my computer? Thanks ^-^

25-04-10, 21:51	#2
Mysterion Hobbyist Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The roof of Walgreens Posts: 45	I know the original was an MS-DOS release, so I'm not sure how that will run on a newer system. I think the later ones all run in the Windows environment. However that doesn't mean much. Microsoft isn't big on backwards compatibility. I'm sure there are workarounds, though. And if there are, the fine folks on this forum will be able to help! __________________ Now how's that for a slice of fried gold?

25-04-10, 21:59	#3
Phlip Legend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England ♂ Posts: 27,116	TR1 wont unless you wanna go through LOADS of complicated setting up of it. TR2-5 will work almost perfectly fine. __________________ "Choke on it you runt."

25-04-10, 22:05	#4
Sara124 Hobbyist Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	Hmm... Unless i can get a guarantee that Tr 1-5 will work on a 64-bit system, i will not waste the money xD.. The main reason i want them i because of the bonus levels! If i have to tho, i will get them for Playstation, but that is the last resort option :x EDIT: I do not mind tweaking at all, as long as i can get them to run :P

25-04-10, 22:06	#5
techno-atom Explorer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA, Tennessee Posts: 824	I did a quick search for you and found this. I hope that these help you. http://tombraiders.net/stella/downloads/TR1vista.html

25-04-10, 22:28	#8
Mytly Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the Galaxy Posts: 13,231	Welcome to the forum, Sara. To the best of my knowledge, TR2-5 should work fine on Vista 64-bit. TR1 can be a bit problematic, but it should work as well. Take a look at this thread in our Tech Support section for details: TR1 and UB Advanced Solution x32/64 Installer Feedback and Troubleshooting.

25-04-10, 22:37	#10
Sara124 Hobbyist Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 8	[QUOTE=TheBloodRed;4552199]There is no need to run everything like 98/me... <.< And with Tr4, there is a HUGE level builder community, just download a patched EXE and replace it with the original and all of a sudden you will have instant compatibility. :3[/QUOTE I'll just get them all for the playstation, it's about 13 dollars cheaper, and at least i can play right away, no tweaking at all whatsoever. Althought quality will be lower :X! and i won't have access to the 7 bonus levels. I am sure i'll live ^-^