What elevates this short beyond mere shock value is Podgey’s portrayal of Lara. This is not the confident, quip-dropping adventurer of the Survivor trilogy, nor the acrobatic aristocrat of the original games. This Lara is tired and frightened .
Lara ran as the hermit tucked his tiny head down and shifted . The mountain became a boulder of blubber and rage. He didn’t waddle; he flowed , a tsunami of cellulite chasing her through the winding tunnels.
Podgey understands that the core appeal of Lara Croft isn’t her invincibility—it’s her adaptability . She wins not because she is stronger, but because she is more willing to endure the disgusting.
Below is a full gameplay guide based on common mechanics for such custom adventures and the typical strategies used for "Hermit" style encounters in Tomb Raider games. The Hideous Hermit: Strategy Overview In Tomb Raider adventures, "Hermit" enemies—like
Alien meets The Descent , but with Lara’s signature resourcefulness. Minimal music—just dripping water, Lara’s panicked breathing, and the rhythmic thud… drag… thud… drag… of Podgey. Combat is avoided, not sought. One direct hit means death. Stealth is survival.
