The Protagonists
Firstly, we have Nathan Drake, the face of Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series. As far as adventure-bound protagonists go, Drake is the epitome of what we would expect. With a manly and rugged image, a backstory that makes your heart bleed (five year old orphan raised by nuns after his mother committed suicide leaving him simply known by the name “Nate”) and a mission that all started with him trying to reclaim an object belonging to his family name, our hero appears to be ready for anything. Having delved in mysteries involving demonic spirits, amulets and other stereotypical adventure-related expeditions, Nate appears unafraid and this gives us, as gamers, a vision that when it comes to new Uncharted games, the potential plots and missions are endless.
Next we have Lara Croft. Despite the fact that she plays a very similar role to Drake, she does it very differently. Initially, with her edgy, pixelated appearances, Ms. Croft won much attention through her never-say-die attitude, tough character and that trademark British accent and she is now an iconic character recognized around the world by millions. Her backstory is very different from Drake’s, beginning life raised in London, UK by a wealthy family and attending a posh boarding school. Lara survived a plane crash leaving her in the Himalayas, where her taste for adventure began. Her light blue vest top paired with the brown short and boots image is world-famous and Lara’s a dab hand at pretty much anything when it comes to weapons and flexibility. This girl has climbed the Sphinx. Twice.
