Once you have your compressed file ready, optimizing your emulator ensures smooth gameplay. Because the PS2 version of Underworld suffered from occasional frame drops on real hardware, emulation can actually provide a superior experience.
Go to CDVD > ISO Selector > Browse and select your Tomb Raider Underworld.iso .
You have two excellent choices:
Locate your downloaded Tomb Raider Underworld PS2 Highly Compressed archive (usually in .7z or .rar format). Right-click the file.
Right-click the downloaded compressed file (e.g., TR_Underworld_HighlyCompressed.7z ). Select > Extract Here (or use ZArchiver on mobile). tomb raider underworld ps2 iso highly compressed
Because Tomb Raider: Underworld relies heavily on precise analog movement for platforming, using a dedicated controller (like a PlayStation 4/5 or Xbox controller) is highly recommended over keyboard or touch-screen overlays. Best Settings for Optimal Performance
Set to Vulkan or Direct3D 11 / 12 (Hardware) for the best frame rates. Once you have your compressed file ready, optimizing
Set deinterlacing to "Automatic" or "Blend" to eliminate screen shaking during fast-paced combat sequences.