So, in a revelation that will shock absolutely nobody (save a Mr. Garnett Lee and Ms. Andrea Rene), the move from Lara Croft as hilariously shallow, super-woman caricature to full-fledged character complete with both strengths and weaknesses, personal challenges to overcome, and growth have made Tomb Raider a much richer experience.

Well, that along with a strong mix of gameplay styles, great presentation values, and some of the better videogame writing in recent memory. Oh, and a completely unnecessary multiplayer mode that I havent even bothered to touch yet, for those who are interested.

It's [pointlessly] early, but this is my GOTY thus far.