Back when Tomb Raider was just starting to carve out its legacy, Core Design faced some unexpected pressure from their Japanese publisher. Paul Douglas, who helped co-create the franchise, recently shared that the team was asked to tweak Lara Croft’s original model. The concern was that her western design might not resonate with Japanese players. This early clash highlights how regional preferences shaped some of gaming’s biggest icons, even as Lara herself was beginning to define an era.
Source: gamesindustry.biz
