{"id":198043,"date":"2021-02-20T23:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/nathan-drake-vs-lara-croft-best-treasure-hunter\/"},"modified":"2021-02-20T23:30:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-20T23:30:00","slug":"nathan-drake-vs-lara-croft-who-is-the-best-treasure-hunter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/02\/20\/nathan-drake-vs-lara-croft-who-is-the-best-treasure-hunter\/","title":{"rendered":"Nathan Drake Vs. Lara Croft: Who Is The Best Treasure Hunter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Love it or loath it, the original\u00a0Tomb Raider<\/a><\/em>\u00a0played a pivotal role in the popularization and development of the action adventure genre<\/a>. It’s inspired countless other franchises over the years, although none have been quite as impressive as Naughty Dog’s\u00a0Uncharted<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>series.\u00a0Much like Tomb Raider<\/em> itself, Uncharted<\/em> features some great puzzles, some wonderful locations and is incredibly reliant on the strength of its main protagonist.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0The 10 Best Action & Adventure Games Of 2020, Ranked (According To Metacritic)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Just as Lara Croft had done for Tomb Raider<\/em>\u00a0almost a decade prior, Nathan Drake really helped to sell the Uncharted<\/em> experience and is a big part of what makes the series so fantastic to play.\u00a0Both he and\u00a0Lara are\u00a0great heroes in their own right<\/a>, but when it comes to robbing graves and raiding tombs, they each have their own strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>Lara:\u00a0Unmatched Experience<\/h2>\n
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It may seem like a lot longer to some, but Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune<\/em> released only 13 years ago.\u00a0What’s more, Nathan\u00a0has only featured in three additional mainline Uncharted<\/em> games since then. Sure, one or two of them do cover\u00a0periods\u00a0from the past as well as the present, but compared to his Tomb Raider counterpart, he’s still a little wet behind the ears.<\/p>\n

Lara’s first outing came a quarter of a century ago now<\/a> and was the first of 12 mainline Tomb Raider<\/em> titles. If spinoffs and mobile games are also taken into account, this number rises to 25. At an average of one per year, this not only makes her a more recognizable\u00a0adventurer, but also a more experienced one as well.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>Nathan:\u00a0Consistently Excellent<\/h2>\n
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While Lara may have been around a lot longer, not all of her adventures have been worth writing home about.\u00a0The\u00a021st century brought with it\u00a0a string of mediocre Tomb Raider<\/em> titles<\/a>\u00a0which\u00a0very nearly killed the franchise entirely. Recent releases have certainly steadied the ship, but some of those earlier efforts definitely bring the average down.<\/p>\n

In contrast, each of Nathan’s outings has been incredibly memorable and together they boast an impressive average Metascore of 92.25. Many consider Uncharted 2: Among Thieves<\/em><\/a> to be the best game of the PS3 era<\/a> while\u00a0Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>ranks\u00a0among\u00a0the best titles on the console’s successor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>Lara: An Unquenchable Thirst For Adventure<\/h2>\n
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For as unforgettable as Nathan’s past adventures have been, he now seems ready to hang up his holster for good in order to enjoy a quiet life with his wife and daughter. It’s\u00a0certainly possible that the promise of adventure will some day entice him out of retirement, although, for now at least, it looks like his treasure hunting days are well and truly behind him<\/a>. The same cannot be said for Lara though.<\/p>\n

RELATED: 10 Important Details We Know About The Uncharted Movie<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to the success of the 2013 reboot, the Tomb Raider<\/em>\u00a0franchise is stronger than it’s ever been. There’s a new spinoff title expected out later this year as well as an animated Netflix show and yet another Tomb Raider<\/em> movie.\u00a0Nathan’s\u00a0will also be appearing on the silver screen in the near future<\/a>, although, unlike Lara, he doesn’t seem to have much of a future in gaming.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>Nathan:\u00a0Destined For Greatness<\/h2>\n
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One of the things that makes Lara such a wonderful protagonist is her emotional strength and her strong sense of independence. Were it not for the latter, in fact, she may never have become a tomb raider at all. Although she declined, her aristocratic parents had originally planned for her to marry the Earl of Farringdon and live the privileged life of a Lady.\u00a0Nathan, on the other hand, was born to be a treasure hunter. Well. Maybe.<\/p>\n

His\u00a0mother was\u00a0a renowned archaeologist and firmly believed that the famed British explorer Sir Francis Drake still had living heirs. So much so, in fact, that she dedicated much of her life to proving it. Upon learning of her work, Nathan and his brother Sam\u00a0adopted the Drake surname and have at times claimed to be two of those very descendants. Naughty Dog has never specified whether\u00a0the brothers really are related to Drake, but hasn’t ruled out the possibility either.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>Lara:\u00a0Financial Clout<\/h2>\n
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While his mother being an archaeologist likely had a huge influence on Nathan’s chosen career path, this inspiration is one of the very few things that she left him with. She died when he was just five years old which led to Nathan and Sam\u00a0being sent to a catholic orphanage.\u00a0They eventually ran away though\u00a0and lived\u00a0in poverty for quite some time.<\/p>\n

Hailing from a wealthy family, money is never something that Lara has had to worry about. She grew up in a mansion and even had a butler for a while too until she locked him in a walk in freezer. While this privileged upbringing\u00a0brought with it a lot of expectations, it also provided her with the financial capital required to finance some of her many expeditions and adventures.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>Nathan:\u00a0A Self-Made Man<\/h2>\n
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The status and wealth of the Croft family opened up a lot of doors for Lara that Nathan just couldn’t walk through. As well as\u00a0being able to attend university,\u00a0she was also blessed with\u00a0the\u00a0guidance and support of people like Werner Von Croy. Without his help, it’s doubtful that Lara would have been anywhere near as successful as she has been. Not everybody needs a mentor though.<\/p>\n

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Older brother Sam definitely acted as a role model of sorts to Nathan while the pair were growing up, but much of what he’s learned and accomplished over the years has come as the result of his own industrious nature. Sully chipped in a little too, but Nathan’s success as a treasure hunter can ultimately be attributed to his intelligence<\/a>, his hard work and, most of all, his perseverance.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>Lara: A Deadly Combatant<\/h2>\n
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This perseverance has come in particularly useful when it comes to physical combat. Nathan has had his ass handed to him quite a few times over the years, but has\u00a0never\u00a0once given up as a result. It’s definitely a fantastic attribute to have, although being a more skilled combatant like Lara would arguably be a lot more useful in these situations.<\/p>\n

Since bursting onto the scene dual-wielding a pair of pistols, Lara has gone on to show proficiency with a number of other deadly weapons. She’s also able to upgrade her own equipment through crafting and has shown herself to be just as capable with her fists as she is with her bow or guns on numerous occasions.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>Nathan: A Silver-Tongued Rogue<\/h2>\n
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Lara’s strong combat skills can likely be attributed to how well-practiced she is. Since her very first outing, she’s been involved in a ridiculous number of firefights which have forced her to hone these techniques.\u00a0Were she to approach some of these situations a little differently, however, she probably wouldn’t find herself in\u00a0nearly as many life or death situations.<\/p>\n

Though he can be incredibly irritating at times<\/a>, Nathan\u00a0is more than capable of turning on the charm<\/a> when he thinks it’s needed. It doesn’t always work, but he’s been able to talk himself out of plenty of highly-charged situations over the years; often negating\u00a0the need for the use of violence or deadly force entirely.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>Lara: Extremely Well-Traveled<\/h2>\n
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Since running away to Colombia in his teenage years, Nathan has gone on to visit numerous countries and historical sites. He has friends and contacts scattered all over the world and\u00a0is a fairly competent sailor and diver as well. For as well-traveled as he is though, he needs quite a few more stamps in his passport if he wants to catch up\u00a0with Lara.<\/p>\n

In her 25 years as a treasure hunter, Lara has visited six of the world’s seven continents; many of them on multiple occasions. She’s seen several of the seven wonders, picked up multiple foreign languages and just might be one of the most well-cultured women on the planet at this point.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>Nathan:\u00a0Encyclopedic Knowledge<\/h2>\n
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Lara’s time travelling the world and her university\u00a0education have made her incredibly knowledgeable; both when it comes to foreign cultures and archaeology. Unfortunately, however, her knowledge of the past can sometimes let her down a little; especially when compared to the encyclopedic knowledge that Nathan has.<\/p>\n

Though he often tries to hide or downplay it, Nathan is one of the most well-read people alive when it comes to ancient history. He’s able to speak several dead languages, can solve complex puzzles with relative ease<\/a> and always seems to have the answers when a new piece of information reveals itself. He may not have\u00a0a fancy degree like his Tomb Raider<\/em> counterpart, but he’s proven himself to be an expert in his field on countless occasions.<\/p>\n

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