Score: 9/10
Podgey’s Lara Croft Vs The Hideous Hermit is not for the faint of stomach. It is a short, sharp shock to the system that uses the language of video game animation to tell a story that video games themselves rarely dare to: a story about the sheer, unglamorous grossness of survival.
The animation is occasionally janky (a single, looping water drip texture betrays the indie budget), and the voice acting—likely Podgey themself—is more grunt than dialogue. But these are negligible flaws. What remains is a potent, atmospheric horror piece that understands its protagonist on a visceral level.
Lara Croft has fought dinosaurs, gods, and immortal armies. But Podgey reminds us that the scariest monsters are the ones that look like they used to be human. And the bravest heroes are the ones who will put their fist through a hermit’s face, shudder, and then keep walking. Lara Croft Vs The Hideous Hermit -Podgey-
Watch it if you like: The Descent, The Thing (1982), Tomb Raider (2013), and getting your adrenaline and disgust response to fire at the exact same time.
"Lara Croft Vs The Hideous Hermit" can be found on Podgey’s YouTube channel and Newgrounds page. Viewer discretion is strongly advised for body horror and gore.
The Ultimate Showdown: Lara Croft vs The Hideous Hermit -Podgey- Score: 9/10 Podgey’s Lara Croft Vs The Hideous
Welcome to the most epic battle guide ever created! Get ready to witness the clash of two legendary characters: Lara Croft, the renowned Tomb Raider, and The Hideous Hermit -Podgey-, a quirky and terrifying foe from the world of Roblox.
Character Overview
You begin in a damp, rocky cave system. The initial goal is to open the path deeper into the level. "Lara Croft Vs The Hideous Hermit" can be
Podgey is written as a liminal figure — simultaneously grotesque and pitiable. His physical hideousness is less a monster trope and more a worn map of loss: a face marked by years of exposure, body hunched by self-imposed exile. The story resists turning him into a simple antagonist; instead, he embodies the fallout of a cult’s ritual promises and the communal guilt of those who abandoned it. This ambiguity challenges Lara’s instincts: does she subdue an immediate threat, or does she seek to understand what turned a person into a legend?
The boss fight takes place in a large, open cavern with a central structure.
The Boss: The "Hideous Hermit" is a mutated, overgrown human (often using a modified TR4 skeleton or mutant model). He hits hard and charges fast.
Strategy:
Ending the Level: Once the Hermit falls, the gate behind his throne opens. Collect the Artifact (often the Hand of Sirius or a similar item) to trigger the level finish stats.