Cheat Codes


In general the use of cheat codes isn't recommended as they tend to take most of the fun out of a game that you get by playing it. I personally only sanction the use of cheat codes if the player has completed the game at least once. If you are playing a game for the first time and are stuck I'd recommend the use of a walkthrough. There are a few out there on the Internet and you'll find some at http://www.3dactionplanet.com/tombraider/. Check out the appendices for other web sites that also provide walkthroughs. But if you are a truly bad game player however the following cheat codes will provide you with the desired effect - just simply follow the steps as directed. Please take note that by using some of the cheat codes you may miss vital pickups and secret areas.

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4.1  Someone please tell me the nude code!!!!!

I myself near the end of 1996 heard a rumour from my uncle, that came from his friend who had heard it from his neighbour, who in turn had heard from his friend, who apparently saw it working somewhere, that if you were in Lara's mansion and then went into her pool for a dip, then got out to perform an amazing dance by the poolside when she says "lets get out of these wet clothes" which consisted of back flipping, forward flipping, and flipping to the right and left she would take off her wet clothes and run around the remainder of the game in the complete nude.

However the code turned out to be a hoax and no nude code was ever programmed into the game. Another popular Tomb Raider myth relates to completing the assault course in less than thirty seconds in "Dagger of Xian" to have a door next to Lara's bedroom open, or by performing another amazing dance she will turn into the Dragon that you battle at the end of the game. If however you are really sad enough to actually want to see Lara in the buff you could use an unofficial patch available from the Internet. Don't ask me where you can obtain these patches, as I simply don't know, honest! But be warned: any nude patch you find may well be Lara in the buff, however others tend to find it funny to wipe your hard drive blank instead or infect you with the latest virus.

The question of a nude code for Tomb Raider was presented on news:alt.folklore.urban in April 1998 about the urban legend status of the Tomb Raider nude code - and why so many want to believe in it. One of Core's programmers actually responded on the thread and said that it's their unofficial policy never to deny it outright because it makes it "so much more fun to watch". In all seriousness it makes you wonder if and by how much the rumour increases the games sales though...

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4.2  Tomb Raider Cheat Codes (PC)

  • All Weapons and Ammo: First walk one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), then take one step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), and turn Lara around on the spot two or more times (doesn't matter in which direction), and perform a jump backwards. Now check you inventory and you should have all the weapons and a healthy looking ammo count.

  • Skip to the Next Level: First walk one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), then take one step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), and turn Lara around on the spot two or more times (doesn't matter in which direction), and perform a jump forwards. You will then be taken to the next level.

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4.3  Tomb Raider Cheat Codes (PSX)

  • All Weapons and Ammo: Whilst playing first press the Select button to call up the inventory screen and press the following button sequence: L1, TRIANGLE, L2, R2, L2, R2, Circle, and then L1. If you entered the cheat code correctly you will hear Lara moan. If she does press the X button to exit the inventory screen. Now go back into the inventory screen and you should have all of the weapons and ammo.

  • Skip to the Next Level: Whilst playing first press the Select button to call up the inventory screen and press the following button sequence: L2, R2, L1, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, L1, R2, and then L2. If you entered the cheat code correctly you will hear Lara moan. If she does press the Select button and you will then be taken to the next level.

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4.4  Tomb Raider Cheat Codes (Sega Saturn)

  • All Weapons and Ammo: First pause the game and enter the last page of the passport. Once there press Z, Y, Z, Y, Y, X, X, X, and then Start. Continue by pressing the A button and finally directional up on the game pad. Now check your inventory and you should have all of the weapons and ammo.

  • Skip to the Next Level: First pause the game and enter the last page of the passport. Once there press Z, Y, Z, Y, X, X, X and then Start followed finally by pressing the C button. You should now be taken to the next level. 

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4.5  Tomb Raider Cheat Codes (Apple Mac)

  • Extra Ammo: With this cheat code you can obtain 5000 for the Uzi, 87 Shotgun Shells for the Shotgun, and 500 bullets for the Magnum. First walk forward once (press the up arrow), followed by jump backwards (press the down arrow), then turn Lara around on the spot three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and perform a backwards jump. You will hear a faint click meaning that the cheat code has worked. Go to your inventory and check your weapons for the extra ammo.

  • Skip to the Next Level: First walk one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), then take one step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), and turn Lara around on the stop three full times in a counter-clockwise direction (to her right), and finally perform a jump forward. You will then be taken to the next level.

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4.6  Dagger of Xian Cheat Codes (PC)

  • All Weapons and Ammo: Please remember that this cheat does not work on the final level of the game ("Home Sweet Home"). First press the forward slash key (/) so that Lara will draw a flare. Then walk one-step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), then take one-step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), and turn Lara around on the spot two or more times (doesn't matter in which direction), and perform a jump backwards. Now check you inventory and you should have all the weapons and a healthy looking ammo count.

  • Skip to the Next Level: First press the forward slash key (/) so that Lara will draw a flare. Then walk one-step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), then take one-step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), and turn Lara around on the spot two or more times (doesn't matter in which direction), and perform a jump forwards. You will then be taken to the next level.

  • Blow Up Lara: There is no point what so ever to this code except that it causes Lara to explode in glorious formation in full Technicolor. To do so first walk one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), then take one step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), and turn Lara around on the spot two or more times (doesn't matter in which direction), and perform a jump either backwards or forwards. Lara's torso, arms, legs, and head will then amazingly part each in separate directions to create an icky mess.

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4.7  Dagger of Xian Cheat Codes (PSX)

  • All Weapons and Ammo: Start by holding the walk button and performing a side step to the left followed by a side step to the right, then another side step to the left, followed by a step backwards, and then a step forwards. Release the walk button then turn Lara around on the spot three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and finally perform a jump backwards and roll in mid-air. Check your inventory and you should have all the ammo and weapons.

  • Skip to the Next Level: Start by holding the walk button and performing a side step to the left followed by a side step to the right, then another side step to the left, followed by a step backwards, and then a step forwards. Release the walk button then turn Lara around on the spot three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and finally perform a forwards jumps and roll in mid-air. You will then be taken to the next level.

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4.8  Dagger of Xian Cheat Codes (Apple Mac)

  • All Weapons: First press the forward slash key (/) so that Lara will draw a flare. Then walk one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), then take one step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), and turn Lara around on the stop three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and finally perform a backward jump. Check you inventory and you should now have all of the weapons.

  • Skip to the Next Level: First press the forward slash key (/) so that Lara will draw a flare. Then walk one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), then take one step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), and turn Lara around on the stop three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and finally perform a forward jump. You will then be taken to the next level.

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4.9  Adventures of Lara Croft Cheat Codes (PC)

  • All Weapons and Ammo: First draw Lara's pistols (Spacebar), then take one step backwards (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), followed by one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), followed by a Duck (>) before standing, then turn around on the spot three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and finally perform a jump backwards. Check your inventory and you should now have all weapons.

  • Skip to the Next Level: First draw Lara's pistols (Spacebar), then take one step backwards (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), followed by one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), followed by a Duck (>) before standing, then turn around on the spot three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and finally perform a jump forwards. Lara will then be taken to the next level.

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4.10  Adventures of Lara Croft Cheat Codes (PSX)

  • All Weapons and Ammo: Whilst playing the game quickly enter the following button sequence on your game pad: L2, R2, R2, L2, L2, L2, L2, R2, L2, R2, R2, L2, R2, R2, L2, L2, R2, L2, L2, and finally R2. If you entered the cheat code correctly you will hear Lara scream. Now go check your inventory and you should have all of the weapons and a healthy looking set of ammo to go with it.

  • Skip to the Next Level: Whilst playing the game quickly enter the following button sequence on you game pad: L2, R2, L2, L2, R2, L2, R2, L2, R2, L2, L2, L2, L2, R2, L2, R2, R2, R2, R2, and finally L2. If you entered the cheat code correctly you will hear Lara say "No". You will then be taken to the next level.

  • Pickup all Secrets: To have Lara obtain all of the secrets for the level she is currently on enter the following button sequence on you game pad whilst playing the game: L2, L2, L2, L2, L2, R2, L2, L2, L2, R2, L2, R2, L2, L2, R2, L2, L2, R2, L2, and finally L2. If you entered the cheat code correctly you will hear Lara say "No". You should now have the secrets for the current level. Also using this cheat will automatically unlock the "All Hallows" bonus level.

  • Racetrack Key: To obtain the Racetrack Key whilst in Lara's mansion quickly enter the following button sequence on your game pad whilst playing the game: R2, L2, L2, L2, R2, L2, L2, L2, L2, L2, L2, R2, L2, L2, L2 , L2, L2, R2, L2, and finally L2. If you entered the cheat code correctly you will hear Lara Sigh. Now go check your inventory and you should now have the Racetrack key.

  • Restore Health: To restore Lara's health to full at any time during game play quickly enter the following button sequence on your game pad during game play: R2, R2, L2, R2, L2, L2, L2, L2, L2, L2, R2, L2, L2, L2, R2, L2, L2, L2, L2, and finally L2. If you entered the cheat code correctly you will hear Lara sigh. Now check your health and it should now have been fully restored.

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4.11  Adventures of Lara Croft Cheat Codes (Apple Mac)

  • All Weapons: First draw Lara's pistols (Spacebar), then take one step backwards (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), followed by one step forward (hold down the walk key and press the up arrow), followed by a Duck (>) before standing, then turn Lara around on the spot three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and finally perform a jump backwards. Check your inventory and you should now have all the weapons.

  • Skip to the Next Level: First draw Lara's pistols (Spacebar), then take one step backward (hold down the walk key and press the down arrow), followed by a Duck (>) before standing, turn Lara around on the stop three full times (doesn't matter in which direction), and finally perform a forward jump. You will then be taken to the next level.

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4.12  Last Revelation Cheat Codes (PC)

For any of the following cheats to work first ensure that Lara is facing exactly North. When you are facing exactly North the needle of the compass in the inventory will go transparent.

  • Infinite Items: After you have faced North enter the inventory and select the Small Medipack then press and hold down the G, U, N, and S keys on the keyboard simultaneously. Release then check the inventory again. You should now have all the items.

  • All Weapons: After you have faced North enter the inventory and select the Large Medipack and hold down the W, E, A, P, O, N, and S keys on the keyboard simultaneously. Release then check the inventory again. You should now have all the weapons.

  • Skip to the Next Level: After you have faced North enter the inventory screen and select the load game option then press and down H, E, L, and P keys on the keyboard simultaneously. Release then exit the inventory and you will be taken to the next level.

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4.13  Last Revelation Cheat Codes (PSX)

For any of the following cheats to work first ensure that Lara is facing exactly North. When you are facing exactly North the needle of the compass in the inventory will blink.

  • Infinite Items: After you have faced North enter the inventory and select the Large Medipack the press the following button sequence on your game pad: L1, L2, R2, Down, and TRIANGLE. Release then check the inventory screen again. You now have all items.

  • All Weapons: After you have faced North enter the inventory and select the Large Medipack then enter the following button sequence on the game pad: L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, and TRIANGLE. Then check the inventory again. You should now have all weapons.

  • Skip to the Next Level: After you have faced North enter the inventory screen and select the load game option then enter the following button sequences on the game pad: L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, and TRINAGLE. Release then exit the inventory and you will be taken to the next level.

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4.14  Last Revelation Cheat Codes (Apple Mac)

For any of the following cheats to work first ensure that Lara is facing exactly North. When you are facing exactly North the needle of the compass in the inventory will go transparent.

  • Infinite Items: After you have faced North enter the inventory and select the Small Medipack then press and hold down the G, U, N, and S keys on the keyboard simultaneously. Release then check the inventory screen again. You should now have all items.

  • All Weapons: First enter the cheat code for the Infinite Items and after inputting the cheat stay facing exactly North. Exit from the inventory screen then re-enter it. This time select the Large Medipack and hold down the W, E, A, P, O, N and S keys on the keyboard simultaneously. Release then check the inventory screen again. You should now have all weapons.

  • Skip to the Next Level: After you have faced North enter the inventory screen and select the load game option then press and hold down H, E, L, and P keys on the keyboard simultaneously. Release then exit the inventory and you will be taken to the next level.

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4.15  Chronicles Cheat Codes (PC)

  • Unlimited Small Medipacks: Whilst playing the game ensure that your health is not 100% full. If it is you will need to lose some. Also for the cheat to work you also only need 1 Small Medipack in your inventory. If you have more then get rid of them. Once you have met these two requirements enter the inventory and highlight the Small Medipack item then press and hold the Look button (keypad 0) followed by the numeric key 0 above the letters on your keyboard. Now press return and if Lara says no then the cheat did not work. If you heard nothing then the cheat worked so enter the inventory a second time and the Small Medipacks should read "Unlimited Small Medipacks".

  • Unlimited Large Medipacks: Whilst playing the game ensure that your health is not 100% full. If it is then you will need to lose some. Also for the cheat to work you also only need 1 Large Medipack in your inventory. If you have more then get rid of them. Once you have met these two requirements enter the inventory and highlight the Large Medipack item then press and hold the Look button (keypad 0) followed by the numeric key 0 above the letters on your keyboard. Now press return and if Lara says no then the cheat did not work. If you heard nothing then the cheat worked so enter the inventory a second time and the Large Medipacks should read "Unlimited Large Medipacks".

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4.16  Chronicles Cheat Codes (PSX)

  • Infinite Items: During gameplay press the select button to enter the inventory and highlight the Timex item. Now press and hold L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Down on the directional pad followed by TRIANGLE. Exit from the inventory screen and enter it a second time to find all the items and keys in your inventory for the current level.

  • All Weapons, ammo, and Medipacks: During gameplay press the select button to enter the inventory and highlight the Timex item. Now press and hold L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + Up on the directional pad followed by TRIANGLE. Exit the inventory and enter it a second time to find that you have all the weapons with unlimited ammo, and Medipacks for your current level.

  • Enable Special Features: During gameplay press the select button to enter the inventory screen and highlight the Timex item. Now press and hold L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + down on the directional pad + CIRCLE followed by TRINAGLE. If you already haven't, exit the inventory and quit your current game back to the title screen. The Special Features will now be enabled on the title allowing you to access the storyboard and movie extras.

  • Russian Base: To start your game at the first level of the Russian Base select the "New Game" option on the title screen and then press and hold L1 + up on the directional pad followed by CROSS. The game will then load up the Russian Base level.

  • Black Isle: To start your game at the first level of the Black Isle select the "New Game" option on the title screen and then press and hold L2 + up on the directional pad followed by CROSS. The game will then load up the Black Isle Level.

  • Tower Block: To start your game at the first level of the Tower Block select the "New Game" option on the title screen and then press and hold R1 + up on the directional pad followed by Cross. The game will then load up the Tower Block level.

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4.17  Chronicles Cheat Codes (Sega Dreamcast)

  • Enable Special Features: During gameplay enter the inventory and select the Timex item. Then press and hold the Y button until the secrets found statistic changes to 36. When it has, quit the game to return to the title screen and the Special Features will now be enabled allowing you to access the storyboard.

  • Level Skip: On the title screen press and hold both the left and right trigger buttons, then press either Up (starts the Rome level), Down (starts the Russian Base level), Left (starts the Black Isle level), or Right (starts the Tower Block Level) to skip to the level.

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4.18  Nightmare Stone Cheat Codes (GBC)

These cheat codes are for use with the Blaze Xploder and compatible cheat systems for the Gameboy Color. Users should refer to their manuals for information on programming these codes into their cartridges. It is recommended that you enable cheats on a level-by-level basis as unexpected things may happen.

  • General Codes:

Infinite Health ....................... 01FF89C1
Infinite O2 ........................... 01FB8AC1
Infinite Dynamite Sticks .............. 0101B0C1
Max Rapid Bullets ..................... 01FF8DC1
Max Heavy Bullets ..................... 01FF8EC1
Max Small Medipaks .................... 01FFACC1
Max Large Medipaks .................... 01FFADC1
Save Anywhere ......................... 0101A6C1

In order to use the save anywhere cheat code first load your Xploder as usual with the codes on and before you start your game and enter a mission turn your Xploder to the off position. Now whenever you want to save switch the Xploder to the on position and the save screen will appear. Now switch the Xploder to the off position again and you will then return to the game after saving.

  • Languages:

English ............................... 010093C1
Spanish ............................... 010493C1
German ................................ 010293C1
French ................................ 010193C1
Italian ............................... 010393C1

  • Level 1 (Temple A):

All Blue Doors Open ......... 010142C1, 010143C1
All Trapdoors Open .......... 010144C1, 010149C1
....................................... 01014AC1
Activate Ledges ....................... 010145C1

  • Level 2 (Temple B):

All Blue Doors Open ......... 010142C1, 010145C1
All Trapdoors Open .................... 010144C1
Activate Ledges ....................... 010147C1
Disable Firing Darts .................. 010143C1
Have Door Key ......................... 0101AEC1
Underwater Switch Activated ........... 010146C1

  • Level 3 (Temple C):

All Blue Doors Open ......... 010145C1, 01014CC1
....................................... 010148C1
All Trapdoors Open .......... 010142C1, 010143C1
............................. 010144C1, 010148C1
............................. 010146C1, 010147C1
Have All Handles ...................... 0107B6C1

  • Level 4 (Royal Tombs A):

Have Skeleton Key ..................... 0169B1C1

  • Level 5 (Royal Tombs B):

Have Alter Key ........................ 0169B1C1

  • Level 7 (Treasure Chambers A):

Have both Sun and Moon Amulets ........ 0167B4C1

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4.19  Curse of the Sword Cheat Codes (GBC)

These cheat codes are for use with the Blaze Xploder and compatible cheat systems for the Gameboy Color. Users should refer to their manuals for information on programming these codes into their cartridges. It is recommended that you enable cheats on a level-by-level basis as unexpected things may happen.

  • General Codes:

Infinite Health ....................... 91EA92C1
Infinite O2 ........................... 91FF93C1
Have 99 Dynamite Sticks ............... 9163B7C1
Have 99 Rapid Bullets ................. 916396C1
Have 99 Shotgun Rounds ................ 916397C1
Have 99 Large Medipaks ................ 9163B3C1
Have 99 Small Medipaks ................ 9163B4C1
Have 99 Door Keys ..................... 9163B5C1
Save Anywhere ......................... 91FFAFC1

In order to use the save anywhere cheat code first load your Xploder as usual with the codes on and before you start your game and enter a mission turn your Xploder to the off position. Now whenever you want to save switch the Xploder to the on position and the save screen will appear. Now switch the Xploder to the off position again and you will then return to the game after saving.

  • Level 1 (Museum):

Have Ancient Shield ................... 9101BCC1
Have 99 Cannon Balls .................. 9199B8C1
Have Crow Bar ......................... 9101BDC1
Have Normal Gun ....................... 910195C1
Have Fire Exit Key .................... 9101B6C1

  • Level 2 (Rooftops):

Remove Timer .......................... 910075C1

You will need to deactivate this code before falling off the ledge before the statue of liberty. If you don't turn it off you will not be able to shoot at the man hanging from the helicopter and therefore not be able to complete the level.

  • Level 3 (Subway):

Have 4 Fuses .......................... 9104B8C1
Have 3 Dollars ........................ 9103B9C1
Have Train Ticket ..................... 9102BCC1
Have 4 Old Valves ..................... 9104BAC1
Have Fuel Can ......................... 9102BDC1
Have Train Lever ...................... 9101BEC1
Have Generator Key .................... 9102B6C1

  • Level 4 (Runaway Train):

Remove Timer .......................... 910075C1

  • Level 5 (Docks):

Have Key Card ......................... 9101B8C1
Have Security Pass .................... 9104BCC1
Have 6 Empty Batteries ................ 9106B9CL
Have 6 Charged Batteries .............. 9106BAC1
Have Left Piece of Safe Code .......... 9104BDC1
Have Middle Piece of Safe Code ........ 9102BEC1
Have Right Piece of Safe Code ......... 9101BFC1
Have Chemical Plant Key ............... 9104B6C1
Have Sub Dock Key ..................... 910FB6C1

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