Grace Ashcroft Isn't A Girlboss (and that's the POINT!)

In this first episode of Lo-Fi Apocrypha, we explore Grace Ashcroft as a character who stands in stark contrast to the “strong female lead” often seen in video games — especially within the Resident Evil series. Rather than embodying control, confidence, or dominance, Grace reflects something more vulnerable: fear, uncertainty, and emotional realism. In doing so, she challenges the expectations behind the “girlboss” archetype and what we’ve come to recognize as strength. This episode looks at what happens when a character resists that mold — and why that difference matters. If you’ve ever questioned how strength is portrayed in games and media, this is for you.