Lara Croft’s sex appeal and gunslinger attitude was a combination that spoke directly to a generation of gamers. It also proved that their hours-spending hobby wasn’t just for kids. Tomb Raider became one of the first video game franchises to keep a mature and cinematic style that continues to be an influence for many video games.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider PC Game. Source: pcgamer.com
Tastes have changed since the ’90s, though, and with more female gamers came a new look for the series. See how Croft and Tomb Raider evolved over the decades since her debut.