Level 9

Tomb of Tihocan

SPLASH!! Surface and do a save game.

Swim down the passage until you reach tunnels going up and down. Go down and through the tunnel until you reach the switch. This lowers the water so you can now go to the other tunnel and exit the water. Use the switch here to open the door down the hall. Go through the door and shoot the croc then climb the stairs. Go up and over to the furthest step then jump across to the ledge next to you. Climb the ledge to your left then run to the corner to avoid the darts shooting at you.

Do a running leap to the ledge in the opposite corner then climb into the alcove and use the switch to flood the room. Take a swim and go to the new tunnel which used to be covered by the now-floating white block and get the medikit. Swim up and climb onto the white block then run into the tunnel. Take another swim until you can swim either up or down.

Go down and forward and use the switch to activate a strong current. Go up for air and swim forward - the current will sweep you away allowing you to travel further than you ever could by just swimming. Exit the water when you reach the end then climb out, shoot the rat then pull the block out of the wall toward the water. Get on the block and jump up to the ledge then turn around and jump to the wide ledge then jump into the darkness to your right. Climb up to your right then turn right and climb some more.

From the top of the pillar turn right so the axe is on your left, The Sniper will be shooting at you again so fire at him until he flees then jump to the ledge. Enter the tunnel and go down the hall and jump/run through the veg-o-matic until you get to a pit with a big croc at the bottom. Kill him from the safety of your perch then drop down when it’s safe. Go down the stairs and get the shells and the magnum clips.

Using your 3D Look-around find the 3 concealed floor panels and step on each of them to open the door to Secret#1. Enter and turn to face the door. Jump left and hold the button to make multiple leaps to shells and a medikit. Exit back to the stairs and jump back out to the pillar. Jump to the ledge behind the axe and pick up the shotgun shells, Stand on the left side of the opening facing the pillar, side-step one pace to the right, then turn left so that you are facing the other opening. Do a running jump to the door on the left turning in the air to grab the opening.

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Jump back to the pillar, then jump to the ledge on the left of the now swinging axe and time a jump to the opening past the blade. Run down the stairs and either roll or jump backwards off the end to hang on the edge. Shimmy to the right and climb up into a tunnel where you can use the switch to flood the room. Dive in and swim to the step along the wall. Kill the giant rat then dive in the water behind him. Swim to the next room and exit the water shooting the cougar. Enter the tunnel from either side and use the switch to open the gate.

Kill the 2 gorillas lurking above. If you can't see them then jump and fire at the peak of your jump. Jump and pull yourself up after they are both dead. Jump to the crevice on your left and grab on and shimmy to the right and climb up to the gate. Enter and get the Gold Key and the medikit then go back to the dead cougar. Enter the tunnel and use the Gold Key. This causes several blocks to float to the surface. Do a series of jumps to cross these blocks and get the medikit on the right before entering the door.

Enter the room on the left with the writing on the floor and pull the block out of the wall and place it on the writing. Kill the gorilla that appears from behind the block then get the shells and magnum clip he was guarding. Go back and pull the block until it is on the writing next to the door. Shoot the gorilla that comes out of a newly opened door then go get the shotgun shells. Go back and climb on top of the block and jump to the door above. Run through the veg-o-matic and get the medikit and Rusty Key then return to the main room.

Push the block away from the ledge then circle around and pull it onto the writing. Quickly climb on the block as rats attack so you can shoot them from safety. Enter the new room and get the medikit then go back and push the block onto the final writing tile. Go to the door and IGNORE the medikit - it’s a trap. Run straight through and climb and get the Rusty Key. Get the medikit on your way back out, after the boulders have passed.

Go back to the main room with the door with locks on each side and use your Rusty Keys. Do not slide down the ramp other wise the secret is gone forever unless you did a save. Walk up to the door and then turn to the right about 45 degrees, do a standing jump forwards, but continue to hold the jump button until

Lara lands on a flat spot where there is a doorway. To get the Secret#2 you need to do a series of jumps up to a secret passage across a series of collapsible panels.

Here is the jump combo that worked for me:

Stand in the middle of the doorway, turn so Lara's right side is facing the first tile then jump RIGHT - FORWARD - RIGHT - RIGHT - BACK - RIGHT ending up in the secret room.

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Stand Lara in the middle of the doorway with her back towards the first tile, then jump BACK - RIGHT- BACK -BACK- LEFT- BACK ending in the secret room.

Get the Uzi and magnum clips then return to the ramp. Slide down and into the water and swim through the tunnel exiting onto a ledge where you can shoot a croc. Enter the tunnel and climb all the ledges to reach the top then slide down to the ledge in the sand.

SAVEGAME.

Slide down the ramp on your right and jump to the ledge then climb up to the switch and open the underwater gate. Take a dive and swim into the next room and exit before a large temple. Swim under the temple and find the hidden tunnel in the rear. You will surface inside where you can use the switch to open the main door.

Get your magnums ready. A statue comes to life and starts throwing fire balls at you. Jump around and dodge his attacks until he is dead.  Enter the temple and at last it is finally time to take care of your sniper friend (who's name is Pierre) so ready those magnums and finish him, taking his guns afterwards.

Climb the ledge above and get the medikit and magnum clips. Use the Gold Key to open the door below and you are free to EXIT this level. If you are feeling daring you can wander back outside and take on the other statue before leaving.