7 badass female video game characters

They're beauty, they're grace, and fully capable of knocking you on your face.

Lara Croft – Tomb Raider

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This one’s sort of a no-brainer. When it comes to all-time female video game characters, no list is complete without the inclusion of Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series.

In the years following the game’s 1996 release, Lara Croft has served as the perfect example of a female character who balances beauty with an impressive set of skills. In each iteration of Tomb Raider, it’s always a blast to play as Lara, and for good reason.

She’s an adventurer, an explorer, and strong both physically and mentally. What’s more, the Tomb Raider movie franchise is getting a new reboot with actress Alicia Vikander taking on the role of Lara Croft.

While we have a soft spot for the Angelina Jolie films, Vikander certainly embodies the updated Lara seen in games like 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider. When it comes to leading the pack, Lara Croft truly exemplifies everything a female video game character should be… and then some.

Morgan is a writer, indie game lover, and socially awkward coffee addict. Need something? Morgan can be reached at morgan.shaver@allgamers.com or if you like, you can say hello using GIFs on Twitter.

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