How famous video game characters have changed over the years (13 photos)

Some video game franchises are older than you might think. Them a solid age is not felt, as new ones are regularly released parts and restarts. Meanwhile, the old woman Lara Croft is already 26 years old. it a wonderful age for a human, but for a video game character - a whole eternity. And over the long years of its existence, Lara has undergone a lot changes. Despite his success and popularity, Croft was often criticized for her inappropriately sexualized image. Critics called Lara "silicone porn star with guns." But in 2013 the robber The tombs experienced its second "rebirth" and the restart of the whole story. And today her image and character have been brought closer to the ideal that arranged most of the players. Let's see how other heroes have changed video games for many years of its existence.

Prince of Persia (1989) and remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2022)





The Witcher (2007) and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)



Tomb Raider (1996) and Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2019)





Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and Sonic Frontiers (2022)



Batman (1986) and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (2023)



Hitman: Codename 47 (2000) and Hitman 3 (2021)



Mortal kombat (1992) and Mortal kombat 11 (2019)



Spider-Man (1982) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020)



Devil May Cry (2001) and Devil May Cry 5 (2020)



God of War (2005) and God of War: Ragnarök (2020)



Final Fantasy (1987) and Final Fantasy XVI (2023)



Assassin's Creed (2007) and Assassin's Creed Mirage (2023)



Grand Theft Auto (1997) and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition (2021)