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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
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M
September 14, 2018
Wokeometer Rating
3Based
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TL;DR Verdict
Shadow of the Tomb Raider sticks to a classic hero's journey about Lara Croft's growth and consequences, delivering neutral storytelling without activist messaging or identity politics at a low 3/10 wokeness score.
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Detailed Analysis
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition centers on Lara Croft's origin arc as she accidentally triggers a Mayan apocalypse via artifact theft and must stop it in the hidden city of Paititi while confronting Trinity.
The narrative emphasizes her personal growth, moral consequences of her actions, and responsibility, with supporting characters including Jonah Maiava (her close friend and moral compass) and indigenous figures like Queen Unuratu and her son Etzli. A minor heterosexual romance develops between Jonah and the Peruvian mechanic Abby.
No character creation system, pronoun options, gender-swapped established figures, or central LGBTQ+ relationships exist. The story's self-reflection on adventuring impacts overlaps lightly with contemporary cultural sensitivity but remains a traditional hero's journey framed by the franchise's own lore rather than activist messaging or identity politics.
Key Factors
- Narrative focus on Lara's maturity and consequences of actions in a standard action-adventure premise
- Indigenous Maya-inspired characters and setting handled organically without forced diversity mandates or source changes
- Absence of LGBTQ+ representation, pronoun customization, or DEI-driven subplots; minor romance is heterosexual and incidental
- No developer statements prioritizing activism or consultancy involvement altering core story for social justice themes
- Mixed reception centers on pacing and story depth, not ideological content or backlash over messaging
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Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
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