Controversial character design changes in game remakes

[Mandalore76]

Chrkeller said:

Mandalore76 said:

I am aware of, but haven't played the Tomb Raider games.  I would counter that the environment on the mountain should be the determining factor.  Like, if she is on Mount Everest, than yeah, she should be dressed appropriately.  But, if the climate on the mountain is warm, who is to say that light attire doesn't fit "the atmosphere"?

Lara Croft, having played the games, runs around in very cold environments.  

Sorry, but nothing about her attire fits the environment.  It is just stupid.  

As I said, I haven't played any of the Tomb Raider games.  I do agree that in your example, the environment and attire do not match.  While in this one, there is no conflict.

To my knowledge, her outfits got more varied from Tomb Raider II on.  It could well have been that they didn't have the time or resources to animate multiple attired character models when the franchise first started.  But, my knowledge of the games and development process is limited.  I did read that the first iteration was supposed to be a male character based off Indiana Jones, and then shifted to a female lead inspired by Tank Girl.