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[Dazz]

that doesn't make her a good character

you know what wants me to protect that character I'm playing as, male or female?

being a likable character

making them gritty and realistic, covered in dirt and grime, and almost raped and murdered doesn't make want to play or protect them as much as a well written and designed character.

I'm not saying this new Laura is good or bad. But the "Oh she's been through rough shit and now she's empowered" thing is an old ass trope and doesn't make her a "good female character" because of it.

I agree.

I know that doesn't make her a good character, but while playing a game it makes me more attached to the character. I enjoyed Heavy Rain, Uncharted, Fahrenheit, and Suikoden all because the worlds involved were interesting and to my preference. This game has a world with a gritty nature and it looks interesting and fun to play.
The point I'm making is that I think that in a game like this you need to gain attachment to the situation at hand. I like the guys who aren't super macho, that's why I don't like shit like Asura's Wrath.