May 5th 2024.
What can EVE learn from Lara? A reader has made an interesting comparison between the original Lara Croft and the main character from Stellar Blade. While Stellar Blade may have sparked some controversy with its portrayal of women, the reader hopes that the new Tomb Raider game will learn from both games and create a strong, well-rounded female character.
At first, the reader admits to having some concerns that Stellar Blade would become a battleground in the ongoing GamerGate debate. However, they were relieved to see that this was not the case. While there were some extreme reactions, the overall reception to the game's sexualization of its female protagonist, EVE, was more of confusion than outrage. The reader notes that this may be due to the fact that EVE's sexualized outfits are so bizarre that it's hard to take them seriously.
Despite the strange choices in EVE's design, the reader acknowledges that Stellar Blade is a solid action game. They do mention that they find the game a bit too easy, and they wonder if choosing a harder difficulty level would have made for a more challenging and satisfying experience. But overall, the reader feels that the game's gameplay is top-notch and worthy of its status as a PlayStation exclusive.
However, the reader can't help but find EVE's appearance and behavior odd. They note that while she may be dressed in a sexualized manner, she doesn't act like it. In fact, she behaves like a typical supersoldier - serious, focused, and efficient. This contrast between her appearance and her behavior only serves to make her character feel even more unrealistic and poorly developed.
The reader then moves on to discuss another iconic female character in gaming: Lara Croft. They praise the original games for portraying Lara as a strong, capable, and witty character. They also point out that despite her famous polygonal breasts, the early Tomb Raider games were surprisingly not sexist. Lara was never portrayed as a damsel in distress, and her design was more a limitation of the technology than an intentional choice.
However, the reader does acknowledge that the recent reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise has received some backlash for making Lara a more vulnerable and emotional character. They hope that the next game in the series will bring back the wisecracking and confident Lara that fans know and love.
In conclusion, the reader expresses their disappointment with how EVE was handled in Stellar Blade and hopes that the new Tomb Raider game will do better in creating a strong and well-rounded female character. They also mention that they are excited for the future of gaming and hope to see more diverse and well-developed characters in the industry.
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