JEPSTER TOGLE

The Tomb Raider series has been in deep turmoil the past few years. Critics have been saying that every Lara Croft game is the same thing all over again except for well, different places and different enemies. Tomb Raider could be in fact be a franchise that is slowly dying or maybe it was only a hit because of Lara Croft’s sex appeal. In fact, it’s been an inside joke amongst people that the only reason people play Tomb Raider is to find a good angle to see a good view of the tomb raider’s assets.

So, what do you do with a dying franchise? Well, do what Warner Bros. did with Batman. Reboot it. Except in Lara Croft’s case, going back to its roots wasn’t an option. Although, going through the “let’s make it darker!” route seems like a better option.

Below are images that surfaced the internet a few months ago. It was said to be leaked and well captured within the game developer’s offices. It’s hard to believe though because these images look too clear to be captured using a digital camera. Unless of course, it was retouched or fixed in Photoshop.  The concept of Tomb Raider seems to shifting from high-adrenaline-gawking-at-female-assets-action-adventure to a more survival horror feel. In fact, it was rumored to be a free roaming game just like Grand Theft Auto. So, take a look at these pic and see if these are indeed authentic or just concept art for a different game.

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