Lara Croft first appeared in a gamer that was created in 1996 made by Edos. Lara Croft Go was created by Core design (a British gaming company). Lara Croft Go is a combination of two successful games; Hitman Go and Tomb Raider. This was the first game to feature a female as the protagonist and a leader rather than the assistant, or backing character. The game was influenced by the well-known movie, Indiana Jones. The genre is action-adventure. It features many fight scenes against villains and tools to assist the character along the way. It is based on Indiana Jones' daughter who becomes a famous archaeologist that encounters new thing whilst trying to uncover the deepest parts of the world. 

Other characters such as the Queen of Venom have been included in the game to add more of a challenge. The original tomb raider included settings like ancient cave and tomb burials. Lara Croft go is set in jungles and temples. Although the idea of Lara being the main character has stayed the same, things such as the skills, outfits, and facial features have been altered.

 The game has been turned into different franchises such as movies, toys have also been added to the collection. The game is also available on tablets and phones, which would indicate that the target is audience is more toward females  considering the fact that woman tend to play more mobile games. This game would most likely be played in someones free time such as waiting at the bus stop.  Players will enjoy the slightly challenging stages that test the mind. People that enjoy the tomb raider franchise will enjoy this game the most. 

Usually, in video games, women are over sexualized. Lara Croft slightly reinforces this. Giving the character a slim waist with wide hips create the classical figure that is most desired. However, this game subverts most stereotypes enforced on women. Usually, women are considered as reliant on a male figure. In this game, Lara is her own hero.  Most video games would be considered as sexist because prefecture male characters as the most dominant, they make it seem women are not as strong and smart as they are in life.  Laura Croft would be seen as an icon and a role model to the female population, this is because she is intelligent, athletic and she can provide for herself