Later in life she felt drawn to fast vehicles and any form of extreme sports, just to keep me in trim.Īs the daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft, Lara was used to the security of an aristocratic background. Later, in her Swiss finishing school, she developed her interest in firearms by charming her way onto the Swiss Armed Forces training range where she proved to be a natural and qualified marksman class. A natural athlete she discovered a passion for firearms as an extra-curricula activity but was 'discouraged' by the school authorities. Whilst at Gordonstoun she excelled at rock climbing, canoeing, horse riding and archery. Lara was independent and outgoing at school always preferring individual to team sports. All of those who have experienced the game first-hand, in some form or other, refer to a darker, more sinister Lara.Īlthough thoroughly documented, Lara's past remains the best way to witness the character's development and to seek possible and plausible explanations as to what may have led to her darker side surfacing in Angel of Darkness. Pursued by the police, she follows the Alchemist into a dark world of blood, betrayal and vengeance where it is up to her to defeat this unholy alliance, and stop them from unleashing their incredible powers on the world.Īs you can probably tell by the story, Lara is about to reveal certain aspects of her character never before seen by the gaming public. Accused of the murder of her one time mentor, Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run. At the center of these mysteries are the Obscura Paintings - five 14th century pieces of art that the Alchemist is desperate to repossess. Probably the most popular game franchise and certainly the most memorable character will be back, but what has caused the archaelogist/explorer, to rise again?Ī series of grisly murders brings Lara into conflict with a sinister Alchemist from the past, and a secret alliance of powerful individuals shrouded in mystery. The greatly anticipated return of Lara Croft may have been delayed but that has by no means diminished the desire of true Tomb Raider fans to see their favorite heroine again.Īngel of Darkness was pushed back to a February 2003, from the expected November 2002 release date.
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