Crystal Dynamics’ New Tomb Raider Title Should Focus On Lara Croft In Her Later Years

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Alongside icons like Mario, Link, Samus Aran, and Sonic the Hedgehog, Lara Croft is a poster child for the original PlayStation generation. Tomb Raider's revolutionary approach to controls, camera angles, and gameplay allowed for more titles to follow suit. There were growing pains, yet the series continued to advance and evolve the 3D formula, becoming one of the most beloved action-adventure franchises in gaming. With recent news that Crystal Dynamics is developing another stop on Lara Croft's journey, the angles it can explore around are seemingly limitless.

The Tomb Raider series is no stranger to change. Making appearances on a host of home consoles as both a seasoned explorer and a desperate survivor, Lara Croft has been subject to new ideas, inspiration, and perspectives by different creative talent. With the recent trilogy proving to be a success, fans were given a strong origin story for the character. Players now know more than ever about Lara, and though a new game with the hero in her prime would be a great time, exploring her later years could bring something truly unique to the familiar character.

Aloy and Lara Croft Have Had a SImilar Impact in Gaming

Since 2013, Crystal Dynamics has evolved Lara Croft into a protagonist who lives up to her lofty name, as her journeys through the island of Yamatai, mountains of Siberia, and the jungles of Peru are long and perilous. The developer showed a detailed origin story that made the veteran treasure hunter feel fresh, and though many haven't experienced it for a while, there are a litany of games that show her prime years. From 2006's Tomb Raider: Legend to the mobile spin-off Lara Croft GO, players know what the character becomes, but most releases don't give insight