Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
History
Whilst the team at Crystal Dynamics were planning on building their next instalment into the Tomb Raider franchise, they had the idea of creating something new and fresh, yet familiar. Set in Crystal's original Lara's timeline, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is an isometric style Tomb Raider game without the "Tomb Raider" and fully co-operative with a new character joining Lara by her side. For the first time multiplayer was a feature in a game starring Lara Croft. In 2010, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light was released and became a fan favourite instantly.
Whilst the team at Crystal Dynamics were planning on building their next instalment into the Tomb Raider franchise, they had the idea of creating something new and fresh, yet familiar. Set in Crystal's original Lara's timeline, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is an isometric style Tomb Raider game without the "Tomb Raider" and fully co-operative with a new character joining Lara by her side. For the first time multiplayer was a feature in a game starring Lara Croft. In 2010, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light was released and became a fan favourite instantly.
Story
Lara Croft is hired by American warlord, Vasco, to hunt down an Aztec artifact located in the central American jungle, the Mirror of Smoke. Once discovered Vasco unknowingly releases a demon known as Xolotl who wishes to rule the world. An Aztec friend, Totec, awakens to aid Lara in stopping the evil Xolotl by hunting him down through several dungeons and tombs within the area. Can they stop Xolotl before the first light of dawn?