Tomb Raider is one of the most influential games in the industry’s history. After borrowing from Prince of Persia - and taking inspiration outside of games in the form of Indiana Jones, James Bond, and Tank Girl - Lara Croft laid the groundwork for future female heroes to follow.
Though not the first female lead - Samus Aran notably pre-dates Lara - she feels like the first one to have broken the glass ceiling in a meaningful way. Not only that, Tomb Raider laid the foundations for an entirely
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