![]() I began thinking of a Hot Topic suggestion, most wanted sequels or franchise continuations. This game is nine years old and still stands up today as a solid squad shooter with an interesting concept/story. But so far I can’t help being reminded of the movie Sucker Punch: in one breath talking up the strong, feminist heroines in the next, nudging all the teenage boys and grunting, ‘Phwoar, look at the feminism on that.’Toby BalcombeFreedom from sequelsOn a whim I popped Freedom Fighters into my original Xbox and what fun I had. If Lara’s vulnerability is a key gameplay mechanic, and her exposed skin a design to make us feel more protective of her, then it could be a masterstroke. I know, having Lara without a heaving cleavage would be like having Indiana Jones without his hat, but in this post-Uncharted age, she desperately needs a rounded personality, not figure.I’m really trying not to sound like a right-on prude, and I think gaming should be free to tackle any subject it wants, especially sexuality. The promotional stills featuring a nubile teen in a bulging vest, covered in mud and scrapes seem a little sleazy. Put a coat onI hope Tomb Raider’s delay affords the developers some time to consider a redesign of Ms. Tomb Raider – she’ll catch her death in that ![]()
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