The greatly anticipated return of Lara Croft may have been delayed but that has by no means diminished the desire of true Tomb Raider fans to see their favorite heroine again. Angel of Darkness was pushed back to a February 2003, from the expected November 2002 release date. Probably the most popular game franchise and certainly the most memorable character will be back, but what has caused the archaelogist/explorer, to rise again?
A series of grisly murders brings Lara into conflict with a sinister Alchemist from the past, and a secret alliance of powerful individuals shrouded in mystery. At the center of these mysteries are the Obscura Paintings - five 14th century pieces of art that the Alchemist is desperate to repossess. Accused of the murder of her one time mentor, Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run. Pursued by the police, she follows the Alchemist into a dark world of blood, betrayal and vengeance where it is up to her to defeat this unholy alliance, and stop them from unleashing their incredible powers on the world.
As you can probably tell by the story, Lara is about to reveal certain aspects of her character never before seen by the gaming public. All of those who have experienced the game first-hand, in some form or other, refer to a darker, more sinister Lara.
