Play Tomb Raider 1 in HD with Glidos – Free

The developer of Glidos is offering the program free for a limited time. Just visit glidos.net, sign up for a free account, and then follow the instructions to download and install the program.

In case you're not familiar with Glidos, it's a utility that provides Glide emulation for DOS, allowing games like the original Tomb Raider and the Unfinished Business expansion to run in higher detail on modern computers. Features include:

• Support for the GOG and Steam versions of Tomb Raider
• Supports high-resolution textures (with optional texture packs from Tomb Raider Xtra)
• Restores PlayStation quality to the Full Motion Video cutscenes (with optional FMV pack)
• Restores full PlayStation audio tracks (with optional audio pack)
• Supports True3D via 3D monitors or red/blue anaglyph glasses

Tomb Raider before and after Glidos and Tomb Raider Xtra HD textures. Image courtesy of Edison School Blog.

Glidos also works with various other popular DOS games, including Descent II, Redguard, Carmageddon, Extreme Assault, Grand Theft Auto, Dreams to Reality, Blood, Screamer 2, and Red Baron.

If you try Glidos and end up loving it as much as I do, you can show your support by spreading the word or making a PayPal donation through the Glidos site.