Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Tomb Raider: Chronicles is the fifth entry in the Tomb Raider series. Given that series protagonist Lara Croft was apparently killed at the end of The Last Revelation (even though she shows up alive in the next game), Chronicles focuses on various other adventures she was in. 
Just like Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered was announced in October 2024 for release on February 14th 2025. IV-VI Remastered includes Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation with it's "The Times" promotional level, Tomb Raider: Chronicles and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.
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=Handguns=
==Browning Hi-Power==
The last in the series to feature the Browning Hi-Power pistols as Lara's main weapons, replaced by the Heckler & Koch USP Match in future titles. The in-game model used for the pistols are the same ones from previous Tomb Raider games. The Russian navy men in the Russia levels use the same gun, but theirs produce the Desert Eagle sound effects for some reason. 
==Beretta 92FS Inox==
The shortened Beretta 92FS Inox from the Tomb Raider III remaster replaces the Browning Hi-Power and Colt M1911A1 for enemies. 
A version with a longer slide capable of firing in bursts is used by the VCI cyborg in the remaster, replacing the undetailed pistol from the original.
==Colt M1911A1==
Nickel Colt M1911A1s are used as the inventory models for the pistols as they were in Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, even though the in-game models are still the Tomb Raider II / TRIII two-tone Browning Hi-Powers. Mikhailov's Mafia goons and regular VCI guards also use the M1911A1 model from Tomb Raider III.
The remaster replaces the Browning Hi-Powers with the Colt M1911A1 in remastered graphics though this appears to have been a late-decision as loading screens still show Lara with the Hi-Powers.
==IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII==
Returning from the third game is the Desert Eagle Mark VII which functions identically to Tomb Raider III and is found in the Russian levels. However in this game, the "lasersight" (a.k.a: scope) can be attached which allows Lara to take out some Russian snipers who cannot be targeted with normal weapons. The Desert Eagle Mark VII is also depicted in the game's artwork and the game's cover. It also appears in an FMV before the start of the VCI levels where Lara uses it to shoot out a vent at the VCI building. Confusingly though, she only has the MP5 (below) during these levels.
The remastered Desert Eagle is a particularly odd weapon, unlike the other remasters, it appears to be based directly off the low detail PS1 model as well as having an Uzi-style switch on the grip like the original AOD "Desert Ranger". 
==IMI Desert Eagle Mark I==
Pierre returns along with Larson, carrying the Desert Eagle Mark I-styled Magnums he uses in the first game and he seems to be constantly waving them in Lara's face when they interact in cutscenes, never actually firing it. Sadly, Lara can never get her hands on them in this game.
==Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5==
The Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 from the first remaster is still used by Pierre.
==Smith & Wesson 4506==
A pistol that appears to be based on a Smith & Wesson 4506 with a blued frame like the earlier (and much rarer) Smith & Wesson 4505 model is used by Pierre in the FMV sequence at the start of the game. The same model is also used by a Nazi in the FMV before the start of the second episode. This is very anachronistic, as the S&W 4506 was not produced until nearly 6 decades after the end of World War II. 
==Revolver==
The Webley No.5/Smith & Wesson Model 64 hybrid Revolver from The Last Revelation is found very early on in the Rome levels, and like the previous game, can be equipped with the "laser sight". Larson also appears to carry a slightly enlarged revolver, instead of the Hi-Power pistol he used in the first game.
=Submachine Guns=
==IMI Micro Uzi==
Whilst Lara's Uzis carry the same in-game model of the MAC-10s over from previous games, the menu icon and the world pick up model for the Uzis from The Last Revelation is the re-used IMI Micro Uzi, and like TLR, they function just the same as Tomb Raider III's "Uzis."
The remaster has Lara use the Micro Uzi during gameplay. 
==Ingram MAC-10==
Being the same model from previous games, the held in-game model of Lara's IMI Micro Uzi is still a MAC-10. It seems they never bothered to update it when making this game. 
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==Heckler & Koch MP5SD6==
Similar to the Heckler & Koch MP5SD6 from Tomb Raider III, the last set of levels set in the VCI (Von Croy Industries) HQ has Lara only armed with the "HK Gun". This gun has three firing methods: Rapid mode, Burst mode, and Sniper mode. The gun features a sight, which this time actually places a dot over the intended target like an actual lasersight, unlike the actual "lasersight" attachment. The inventory menu model has the silencer removed.
It can score instant-kill headshots but has a hidden mechanic where it does less damage on non-Sniper modes and if Lara is moving. (The remaster removes this mechanic, making the MP5 do consistent damage regardless of firing mode and if Lara is moving.) 
The remaster allows the player to "toggle silencer" which disables/enables the MP5 being suppressed though the suppressor always visibly remains on the gun.
A leaked PS1 beta has Lara having a separate "Silencer" item that could be attached to the MP5 (which causes the suppressor to show up on the gun in the inventory menu) though it has no effects on gameplay, indicating the inventory model lacking one is due to it never being updated when the suppressor was included by default. (In addition unused dialogue indicating that enemies could hear it when fired outside of Sniper mode as well as the remaster changing it so the suppressor is always attached even in classic graphics.)
==MP 40==
On the previously mentioned flashback FMV on the Nazi U-Boat, Nazi seamen can be seen with MP 40 submachine guns. 
=Shotguns=
==Shotgun==
The shotgun based on the Tomb Raider III Franchi SPAS-12 (with very inaccurate textures that make it resemble a Benelli M3 Super 90 Shorty more than a SPAS-12) returns from Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation. Like in the last game, it can accept two forms of ammunition: 'Normal' red shotgun shells which fire a concentrated number of pellets for maximum damage at short or long distances, or 'Wideshot' blue shotgun shells, which fire in a wider arc with more dispersion, to hit several enemies from far away.
 
thumb|none|450px|Benelli M3 Super 90 Shorty - 12 gauge.
=Rifles=
==AK Carbine==
A fictional extremely short AK carbine is used by Russian Mafia encountered in Russia. 
It may be based on the Tokyo Marui AK-Spetsnaz airsoft (based on the AK-47) due to both having extremely short handguards.
While the weapon technically returns in the remaster, oddly instead of reusing the compact AK already introduced in the TR2 remaster, it's created by modifying the HK53A3 model already present.
 
==Heckler & Koch G3SG/1==
Two snipers in "The Base" level have what appear to be Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 rifles. These are not used by the Russian armed forces, so were likely a "gift" from Mikhailov.
==HK53A3==
The poorly-rendered HK53A3 models used in Tomb Raider III and The Last Revelation make a comeback once again. The model used here is the scopeless version with the shortened barrel used by Egyptian soldiers in Giza. It is used by soldiers (or perhaps members of a well-regulated militia) during the VCI levels. 
What appears to be modified version with the grenade launcher turned into a flashlight and different textures is carried by the second type of VCI Militia.
==Zastava M76==
Charles Kane aims this rifle at the escape pod on the FMV sequence after the sinking submarine escape, to ID that Lara is on board. The scope is mounted on top of the upper receiver dust cover rather than using the Dragunov SVD-style side-mounted scope mount found on the M76.
=Other=
=="Low-frequency laser weapons"==
On the VCI levels, heavily-armoured men appear dual-wielding what Zip refers to as "low-frequency laser weapons." Functionally, they are more like plasma weapons, having a limited range but being very powerful.
==Franchi SPAS 12==
The Franchi SPAS-12 appears to have been cut from Chronicles as there are renders of a scrapped Russian enemy (who still appears in the final game but only in cutscenes) holding it.
==Grappling gun==
Lara can use some sort of grappling gun in the VCI levels.
It may have possibly been based on the M203 launcher judging by the barrel.
==Minigun==
A Minigun is mounted on the VCI Helicopter that starts strafing the building in "Red Alert!" to kill Lara.
==VCI Cyborgs==
VCI Cyborgs chasing Lara in the final FMV sequence use what appear to be the Smith & Wesson 4506, the MP5SD model used in TR II and a shotgun.
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