The Lara Croft Redesign

[Gahars]

I agree with many other people here that I think this new design is great.

It's much more attractive, bypassing the weird uncanny valley effect that the old designs had, and suggests a lot more inner strength, courage, etc. than the old design ever really could.

 

[Popido]

Needs more brown, less make up and field equipment or atleast backpack. She looks like shes ready to kill some zombies.

 

[NLS]

I like the new one better, doesn't make me as much "ashamed" to play the game as the previous games where she had tits and ass the size of the moon.
Yeah I must admit I liked the old Lara back in the days when I was a young boy who hadn't seen or experienced much of women, but now it's a whole different thing.

 

[Ashcrexl]

at least she isnt hideously hideous like her old tomb raider legend/anniversary/underworld design. she actually looks pretty good now.

 

[AngloDoom]

Love it. She looks human.

She got more of a muscular frame on her. Personally, that makes sense to me and actually makes her look like she's not a Hollywood hero who's good-looks fuel her fighting prowess.

Actually, that said, I don't like her hair. Lara's old hair was almost trademark and it was practical in that it's tied back. The hair of Lara MKII looks a little too much like she gives a shit about it.

Still, I'm not one who wants 'super-realism', I just like the fact that we've gone past the point where her breasts become a character.

 

[redisforever]

I think she's hot.
I quite like her, apart from all the blood and dirt.

Actually, looking at her face for a while, she looks a bit unreal. Still, better than the old ones.

 

[Electro-coma]

Well, I'm on the same bandwagon as everyone who's for the new design here.

Must I say that the new sex symbol of not so long ago named Faith, from gorgeous game called Mirror's Edge, is freakin hot and appealing to many if not all one's that played it. And you know what's the most surprising thing - she is normally proportioned, has normal cleavage, great face and some frekin' personality.

So my point is - this is the best way for our belove industry to go, If we want it to move forward. It's beyond me how someone thinks that she's not feminine, I mean just look at her - I hate to break it to ya, but this is how woman actually look like in real life.

 

[Gordon_4_v1legacy]

I'm 50/50 on the whole thing. She looks younger, but as this is a prequel set in her teenage/young adult years its totally acceptable.

I might have made the breasts a little bit bigger, if only so that her hips and waist would increase in size also (can't have one without those growing).

Still, as its a game, I'll play it to see if you stands up on gameplay.


My favourite Lara Croft design is still the one from Legend

 

[TheDooD]

I'm 50/50 on the whole thing. She looks younger, but as this is a prequel set in her teenage/young adult years its totally acceptable.

I might have made the breasts a little bit bigger, if only so that her hips and waist would increase in size also (can't have one without those growing).

Still, as its a game, I'll play it to see if you stands up on gameplay.


My favourite Lara Croft design is still the one from Legend

the legend design if she was standing straight she'll look just like the redesign just with a change of clothes and a some what cleaner. I don't know why people doesn't like this design. The legend design is more or less the Lara we know and love. Yet her body is more or less like "normal" women. I think the uncharted series spoiled the minds of some gamers on terms of "realism" and video games.

 

[imPacT31]

Personally I have no issues with this character at all, it's just a little difficult to reconcile it with previous depictions of Lara Croft - on a physical level at least. I'm not saying they should alter this design to more closely resemble classic Lara, as I think it stands very well on its own merits, just that it seems rather radical for a character redesign like this to have so little similarity to her previous appearance.

The only real issue I have with this design is that it, ironically, looks like what I'd expect from a female Nathan Drake. While that only makes sense, given the change of direction for the series, it does make the new Lara feel far less her own person.

 

[superbleeder12]

I could care less if they did the redesign and started calling her leon croft. I want an engaging story and tight gameplay.

 

[A Pious Cultist]

I like this, now if only brand recognition would allow us a new character instead of having to change the existing lara croft.

Seems more sensible and mature, not necessarily gritty though. Just less like a horny 13 year old boy.

Her body is now more in line with say Alyx Vance although thankfully she lacks the not-very-attractive 40 year old face.

 

[Netrigan]

I think it looks good, she looks more like a proportioned human being now but
ATTENTION DEVELOPERS!
you do NOT make a strong female character by making her manly, the original Laura Croft was fairly feminine and flirtatious then she turned into the emotionless tough girl that everyone expects from games and abandoned every personality aspect that made her female. so far the best representation of a strong female character is Bayonetta.
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/2/20608/1238292-bayo_bayonetta_super.jpg
so quick checklist
strong willed and doesn't need a man but is still attracted to them and shows it: check
still maintains a love for stereotypically "Girly" things because she personally enjoys them and knows it doesn't make her "weak": check
in touch with and in complete acceptance of her sexuality: check
maternal instinct without being "Baby crazy" or wanting children: check
one statement in Bayonetta summed up the whole character
"Do I look like I enjoy children? well making them, that's another story"
wow that was quite a rant.

I would point out that there's nothing manly about the new Lara Croft. She's wearing a form fitting top, has a realistically large chest, even her cargo pants are on the tight side so you can see her hips. But she's wearing a fairly practical outfit for her line of work.

The big problem I see with that image is all the dirt and blood on her. Although I think that's more a way of the ad saying "this isn't your parent's Lara Croft" and probably isn't representative of how she looks in the great majority of the game. Indiana Jones might take a big beating in the middle of the movie, but his iconic look is of him in his lived in costume... maybe a bit dusty, but presentable in most ports of call.

As for Bayonetta... I get the argument a lot of people make about her being a really strong female character. I'd certainly agree that the developers made the effort to imbue her with a personality which isn't the stereotypical eye candy female protagonist... but, honestly, I expect her designer just has an S&M fetish. She's basically got the personality and attitude of a dominatrix, teasing you with her body, but with her entire attitude saying that you're not man enough to enjoy it. It's still a male fantasy, just a slightly deviant one.

 

[Brawndo]

Tits too small!!

Now the developers will have to try to sell the game based on its actual gameplay... good luck with that.

 

[Something Amyss]

I think it looks good, she looks more like a proportioned human being now but
ATTENTION DEVELOPERS!
you do NOT make a strong female character by making her manly, the original Laura Croft was fairly feminine and flirtatious then she turned into the emotionless tough girl that everyone expects from games and abandoned every personality aspect that made her female. so far the best representation of a strong female character is Bayonetta.
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/2/20608/1238292-bayo_bayonetta_super.jpg
so quick checklist
strong willed and doesn't need a man but is still attracted to them and shows it: check
still maintains a love for stereotypically "Girly" things because she personally enjoys them and knows it doesn't make her "weak": check
in touch with and in complete acceptance of her sexuality: check
maternal instinct without being "Baby crazy" or wanting children: check
one statement in Bayonetta summed up the whole character
"Do I look like I enjoy children? well making them, that's another story"
wow that was quite a rant.

If Bayonetta is a representaation of a strong female character, we're all screwed.

That was just silly.

 

[higgs20]

the point is she ISN'T a fearless treasure hunter who will go anywhere and do anything, i was under the impression this was an origins story, meaning this is before her balls were firmly encased in brass.

plus i still would

 

[WanderingFool]

I love the redesign.

I think the more realistic proportions make a much more attractive character than the Lara of old.

I do agree with your mom though, she does look like she's fresh out of college, I think that's kind of the point. I imagine she'll grow more "sexy" as she becomes more experienced, more jaded, etc.

The Tomb Raider franchise hasn't been held in very high regards over the years, distancing itself from its past can only be a good thing in my mind.

This. I agree with.

 

[mirror's edgy]

Well, if people get this worked up over some concept art, let's just pray we don't get another Other M on our hands... Lara does not deserve that. Fuck, Sonic the Hedgehog doesn't deserve that!

 

[Ace of Spades]

I like the redesign, mostly because Lara Croft as she stands is a rather unlikable character. This suggests that they're at least trying to alter the character to suit the times.

 

[Something Amyss]

She's basically got the personality and attitude of a dominatrix, teasing you with her body, but with her entire attitude saying that you're not man enough to enjoy it. It's still a male fantasy, just a slightly deviant one.

Being a dominatrix is very strong, even though that power is an illusion put in your hands by those who willingly come to you.

It's an interesting look into the sort of self-deception people will operate under to find a hero.