The creature design for the Gatekeeper is inspired: a silent, tall humanoid whose face is a vertical slit of static. It doesn’t chase—it waits , forcing Lara to outthink it rather than outrun it.
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
Lara Croft in The Gatekeeper is a brave, uneven hybrid of Indiana Jones and A24 horror . It lacks the explosive action of blockbuster reboots but delivers genuine intelligence and atmosphere. Hardcore fans of classic Lara (dual pistols, acrobatic kills) may feel underserved. But if you want a thoughtful, spooky, puzzle-driven one-off where Lara’s greatest weapon is her mind, step through the Gate. lara croft in the gatekeeper