By focusing on "Extra Quality" 3DCG, creators are able to bridge the gap between the stylized Lara of the past and a gritty, cinematic future. It allows for a level of emotional expression in her face—fear, determination, and exhaustion—that standard gameplay often misses. The Impact on the Fan Community
Furthermore, the "Extra Quality" standard has now been adopted by independent 3D festivals. To qualify for the "Sacred Beasts Category" at SIGGRAPH, a short film must now pass the "Lara Test"—rendering wet skin, fur, and god-rays through foliage without visible banding or pop-in. lara croft island of the sacred beasts 3dcg extra quality