According to Eurogamer.net, Lara Croft is likely to get a makeover for the next Tomb Raider game.
“We need to look at everything as we develop the next game,” said Eidos bigwig Robert Brent. “Look at how Batman changed succesfully, from the rather sad character of the Michael Keaton era to the noir style of The Dark Knight.” Making the next game “darker”
Although I’ve never played it, Tomb Raider:Angel of Darkness was hacked to pieces by reviewers and users alike.
If the story evolves that way, then fine, but don’t force it in an unnatural way. This sounds like chasing a theme that was a natural fit for a comic book character whose past and purpose were synonymous with darkness. Lara Croft for me was about adventure and exploration, everything else was sort of what you “fell” into.
The word “bigwig” in the quote says it all for me. Had this come from Toby Gard or someone from the writers team, it would likely hold more sway. Instead, it comes from the CFO. I understand the guy is all about money, that’s his job after all, but I’m really hoping that he doesn’t get his way for the sequel.
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Update (01/15/09):
One of the people laid off was the creative director. He’s the guy responsible for the cut material making it’s way into the DLC and also for the direction the game went.
See this link from videogamesblogger.com for more information.
