We see a group of jubilant people celebrating, only to then see disaster hit. It's traumatic for her, and Bisson believes the scene is effective because we can previously interact with the boy in town. The reason we transition to that is because Lara lost her father.' Soon after, a tsunami hits and Lara fails to save a young boy from death. 'The Day of the Dead is important,' says creative director Daniel Bisson. An early scene shows Lara and her longtime friend Jonah making plans for their next adventure as Cozumel's citizens celebrate the Day of the Dead. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara begins her journey briefly in Cozumel, Mexico, and later travels to Peru. The Tomb Raider reboots have taken us to some fascinating places, including a mysterious island on the coast of Japan and the snowy plains of Siberia. After interviewing the development team and playing a 45-minute demo, here is what we discovered about Lara's next adventure. Titled Shadow of the Tomb Raider, this closing chapter to Lara Croft's origin story sees her 'become the tomb raider.' She reaches her full potential and masters all her skills, though the biggest challenges are yet to come as she faces the threat of an apocalypse.ĭuring a recent trip to Montreal, we took a deep dive into the latest Tomb Raider. Now, developer Eidos Montreal is taking the reins from Crystal Dynamics to continue with a third and final entry to the trilogy. With clever puzzles, fun exploration, and a more human side to Lara Croft, the two prior games offered remarkable experiences. Crystal Dynamics' rebooted Tomb Raider series has impressed players and critics alike since it kicked off in 2013.

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