Lara Croft is 30! We look at the video game icon’s biggest blunders
Summary
The article marks 30 years of Tomb Raider and reviews controversies and setbacks in Lara Croft’s history. It describes the franchise’s commercial success, product endorsements, the effort to continue the series after Lara’s apparent death, and the troubled 2003 game Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.Key Facts
- The article says Tomb Raider games have sold more than 100 million copies.
- Lara Croft appeared in promotions for products including Lucozade and other consumer goods.
- Core Design released a Tomb Raider game every year after publisher Eidos pushed to capitalize on the series’ success.
- The Last Revelation ended with Lara buried under a collapsing pyramid.
- Tomb Raider: Chronicles followed Lara’s apparent death with a memorial service and flashbacks.
- Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness was released in 2003 as Lara’s first PlayStation 2 game.
- The article says The Angel of Darkness had bugs, difficult controls, and a new strength mechanic.
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