The Final Quest
By Marksdad

This walkthrough was provided by the author and is posted, along with screenshots, at:

http://www.hedgy.de/marksdad/walkthroughs.html

The level begins in a small valley. Walk forward a few paces, and shoot the 2 scorpions then the ninja who appears from a cleft in the right-hand side of the valley wall. Climb up the left hand edge of the valley and collect the uzi ammo, then run forward to the far end of the valley, turn right and pick up the shotgun cartridges. Turn around and run forward, dropping down a few steps to a gate, which opens when you approach.

Inside, run forward down the ramp and quickly jump off, either to the right or the left. A boulder bounces past and ends up in the dark pit at the foot of the ramp. There are pick ups on either side of the ramp (both of which unleash scorpions) and a lever to activate. This opens the large door into the Column Hallway.

Only one room is accessible from here to begin with. Shoot the scorpions on the pillars, then run/jump to the furthest on the left hand side. From here, run / jump / grab the column opposite (you'll notice that its edge is climbable), then jump down onto the smaller column. Turn to face the first Star of Orion, and do a standing jump from the center of the column. Lara should land pretty much on top of the Star, thus avoiding the surrounding floor, which is a fiery death-trap! Pick up the Star and perform a standing jump / grab to the climbable column. Jump back onto the small column, then jump / grab to the wall. Climb up and shoot the scorpions.

Slide down the slope into the water and swim through the narrow gap. Pick up the uzis on the other side. Swim ahead and down the middle passage. Pull up into the small room and climb out back into the boulder ramp room.


Return to the Column Hallway, and you'll notice that the door on the right is now open. Walk up to the edge and jump forward and grab the ceiling. Monkey swing onto the top of the column, turn and shoot the ninja at the room entrance. Pick up the first eyepiece and monkey swing back.


The next door on the right in the Hallway is now open. Inside you'll find a room whose ceiling is covered with boulders. There's no easy way across this room (sprinting will only get you flattened!), but the least harmful way to cross is to work your way round the right edge, then jump to the central block for the med-pack. From there, run / jump to the exit.

Down the steps, two ninjas attack you. Around the corner three more appear at the top of a ramp, then another three immediately after. At the end of the corridoor, you'll find yourself back in the boulder ramp room (for the last time).


Now return to the far end of the Hallway and enter the room on the left. Run forward over the bridge, and climb onto the summit of the hill. The shotgun (secret) is located on a ledge on the far side. Slide back down to the bridge and run to the other end, then drop to the right onto a ledge above the water. Walk under the bridge, jump and grab and monkey swing to the other end. Drop and grab the edge of the gap beneath, then pull up and collect the second Star of Orion. Hang drop into the water and swim down and into the narrow tunnel. At the end, collect the uzi clips and swim back. The entrance to the second tunnel (which you should have spotted from the bridge..?) is now open. Swim in and collect the second eyepiece. Now swim under the bridge and left, into the final tunnel. This immediately opens into a small room above the waterline. Climb the ladder to the top, and perform a running jump to the nearest column. You're back in the room of the first Star again.

Run / jump to the doorway back into the Column Hallway. Now you can unlock the door at the end! DO NOT run forward onto the ramp. This will only lead to a flattened Lara! Instead, turn and slide backwards. Grab the edge, then drop and immediately grab the ledge beneath. Quickly pull up (three boulders are racing toward you) and crawl into the small tunnel. Round the corner, stand and climb the wall. Near the top, jump / twist / grab the wall behind; climb, then jump backwards. Shoot the ninja.

This is where you need all your firepower. Drop into the next room and kill everything! There's a med-pack on the table, but you'll need to hurry before a ninja gets his hands on it. More ammo is lying nearby. When the smoke clears, run across to the far side, pull up and approach the sloping ramp. Run onto it. HaHa, got you! You'll need to step onto it from an angle, then immediately jump back to either side of the opening. A boulder will crash through into the room and come to a rest at the table. Up the top of the ramp, three ninjas shoot at you. Take care of them in the most violent way possible, then monkey swing to the top of the column by the right-hand wall (where one of the ninjas was standing, before you cut him down). From here, you'll be able to see the third Star of Orion. It's only a run / jump / grab away.

Good luck!