2013's Tomb Raider reboot put a distinct spin on the franchise compared to its predecessors. Previous iterations had mostly been linear games that mixed puzzle-solving with action scenes. The 2013 game retained both, but allowed a bit more room for players to explore, and also played up some new themes. Lara always had a reputation as a survivor, but now it has become a core theme of the new series, with each game being centered around her ending up in an isolated environment and having to adapt, to the point where her signature dual pistols were swapped for a bow. This continued with the sequels, allowing this iteration of Tomb Raider to be known as the "Survivor Trilogy."