10 Video Games That Won By Destroying EVERYTHING

10. Tomb Raider (2013)

Tomb Raider was a flagship game for the PlayStation and kickstarted an enduring franchise. Most importantly, the temple-scouring actioner introduced Lara Croft to the world, who's remained one of the most influential characters in gaming for decades.

And yet, interest in the badass archeologist waned surprisingly quickly. Although Core Design and Crystal Dynamics kept churning out entries, they ranged from average to borderline unplayable. There was the occasional hit, including Legend and Underworld, but it still felt like Tomb Raider's best days were in the past.

But in 2013, Crystal Dynamics turned everything around with a gritty reboot, simply called Tomb Raider. It was more action-oriented, putting more focus on stealth, pacing, precision, and combat. There was more freedom with the gameplay, since open conflict could be avoided for the most part, if that's the player's preference.

Despite Lara's prominence in gaming, she was a sex symbol above all else up until this point. However, her personality was truly realised in this instalment, finally portrayed as a three-dimensional character. For this reason, you truly care when she's in danger, creating a deeply immersive gaming experience.

There've been successful sequels since, but it was this game where it felt like Tomb Raider was officially "back".