path of the living shadow of the tomb raider

She abandons all conceits of what makes her special to give players the real reason she's an icon - but that's something that's best left to the players to find out for themselves rather than just be told. Seeing Lara finally become the tomb raider that she was always meant to be while also seeing her ultimately let go of her past and her burden, and push forward onto a new journey, is quite cathartic.

After all, raiding tombs can only bring so much joy to one's life.Īlthough Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a radical installment in the long-running franchise, it's arguably one that was necessitated in order to shoot some adrenaline into a story arc - one that started to falter a bit along the way - spanning an entire trilogy. Rather, it's about her perverse predilection to being surrounded by death, though not always by her own volition. While the last two games each had their own pros and cons, especially with regards to the overarching narrative, Shadow of the Tomb Raider takes more than just the next step in identifying the crux of what makes Lara Croft who she is - and it isn't just finding out who killed her father, although that is a driving factor in moving the story forward. Over the years, Lara evolved from a singular archetype into a multi-dimensional character, one who hasn't particularly grown in recent iterations.

Ultimately, it's a deconstructionist tale of Lara's journey, presenting consequences for her perilous actions and unwavering ambition. Related: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Devs Not Worried About Competing With Spider-Man

Path of the living shadow of the tomb raider