Original Tomb Raider Devs Discuss Character's Evolution and Impact

• The original Tomb Raider developers envisioned Lara Croft as a more realistic and androgynous woman.
• The developers were not pleased with how Lara Croft was sexualized in marketing.
• The game's success led to significant lifestyle changes for the development staff.
• Lara Croft's design evolved from concept sketches to a polygonal hourglass figure.
• The game's acrobatics and adventures, including a T-rex encounter in Peru, were showcased through Lara's weaponry.