New Tomb Raider Mod Turns The Classic Game Into An Awesome 2D Platformer
A new mod for the classic game Tomb Raider transforms it into a 2D platformer. Created by modders Delca and Trxye, the Tomb Raider: Side-Scroller Edition features 10 levels inspired by the original game. Players can explore redesigned locations and face new challenges while searching for optional collectibles.
- ▪The mod is titled Tomb Raider: Side-Scroller Edition and was uploaded to TRCustoms.
- ▪It includes 10 levels inspired by the original Tomb Raider games from the 90s.
- ▪Players can find 100 optional Golden Crystals and a hidden bonus level.
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New Tomb Raider Mod Turns The Classic Game Into An Awesome 2D Platformer Lara Croft still kicks ass and gets the job done even when she can only move left and right 2DModsTomb RaiderTomb Raider: Side-Scroller Edition By Zack Zwiezen Published May 20, 2026 | Comments (0) | 𝕏 Copied! © TRCustoms / Kotaku The original Tomb Raider was an early example of how to successfully make a big, 3D video game. So it’s a bit ironic that one of the coolest new mods for the classic game strips it of its 3D world and exploration and turns it into a two-dimensional platformer. Earlier this month, Tomb Raider modders Delca and Trxye uploaded Tomb Raider: Side-Scroller Edition to TRCustoms.
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