What you're saying about the classic games is a milder version of what the woke say about them

Which means I'm not saying the same thing, duh.

Much of that sexualization critique comes from the fact she has huge knockers, is not realistic and it doesn't have a practical purpose in game, that's why she can dismiss her critics as coomers.

The thing is, Tomb Raider franchise is built on this image of Lara, that is, a confident smart, athletic woman who happens to be physically attractive and have huge knockers, not a dumb bimbo that exists for pinups, ad campaigns notwithstanding. That's where the false dichotomy comes into play. Simply ask Melonie if she's fine with big boobed Lara or if she thinks it's just "gooners" pulling shit up, you'd be surprised