August 20th 2024.
Ladies and gentlemen, get your fedoras ready because the man with the hat is back once again. That's right, Indiana Jones is making his way back onto our screens with a new game from Bethesda, and GameCentral was lucky enough to get an exclusive look at the gameplay footage.
Now, there's been some debate about the quality of movie adaptations in recent years, but one thing is for sure: video game adaptations have come a long way. With so many popular franchises like Star Wars and RoboCop getting the video game treatment, companies can no longer rely solely on the name to sell the game. And that's a good thing, as it means we're getting higher quality games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and RoboCop: Rogue City.
Speaking of high quality, it's clear that Bethesda has spared no expense with their upcoming game, Indiana Jones And The Great Circle. From the first trailer, it's clear that this is going to be an expensive and visually stunning game. And even though the last Indiana Jones film may have left something to be desired, the franchise still holds a special place in our hearts.
But what's great about video games is that we can revisit the glory days of Indiana Jones with a young Harrison Ford as our main character, without it costing any more than a typical video game character. By the time you're reading this, the Gamescom Opening Night Live event will be over and we may have even gotten a release date for The Great Circle. But even if we haven't, we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the game, including footage that won't be shown at Gamescom.
Unfortunately, The Great Circle won't be playable at Gamescom, which is a shame considering how impressive the game looks. And although Xbox has been touting this as their biggest year yet for the event, we were treated to a digital event last week where we got to see even more footage and new sequences.
You probably already know the gist of the game: it takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, with Indy fighting the Nazis to solve a mysterious puzzle involving ancient monuments. Admittedly, we're not too thrilled about this "MacGuffin," but everything else about the game looks fantastic. The game is played in first-person, which may seem odd for a game with melee combat, but it makes sense since it's being developed by MachineGames, who have impressed us with their work on the Wolfenstein reboot games.
Although the developers didn't go into too much detail, it seems like the game will have both linear and open-ended sections, similar to MachineGames' previous games. The open-ended sections will have side quests and secrets to discover, and you can even go back to previous areas to look for things you may have missed. This means that the game won't have the same fast-paced action as the films, but it will still have plenty of globetrotting as Indy travels to places like the Himalayas and Thailand.
From the footage we saw, it's clear that the game has the same authentic feeling as the Indiana Jones films, without relying too heavily on nostalgia. Sure, there are some familiar elements like the mummies and the iconic temple from Raiders, but overall the game feels like its own unique experience.
A big part of the game involves solving puzzles, which seem to be quite complex and reminiscent of games like Zelda. We saw Indy using fire, mirrors, and water levels to solve puzzles, as well as using his whip as a grappling hook to navigate his environment. There's even a camera feature that allows Indy to take pictures and gather clues, which is a nod to Metroid Prime's scan visor. And let's not forget about the disguises and collectible books that add perks to the game.
One of the biggest challenges of making a game based on a movie is finding the right balance between staying true to the source material and adding enough content to keep players engaged. But from what we've seen, Indiana Jones And The Great Circle strikes that balance perfectly. Whether it's using a rolling pin to fight off bad guys or running from a swarm of scorpions in a hidden temple, the game captures the essence of Indiana Jones.
And let's not overlook the incredible sound design, with classic Lucasfilm sound effects that make every punch feel like a knockout blow. Our exclusive look at the game took us to an excavation beneath the Great Sphinx of Giza, where Indy was disguised as a worker, trying to steal a gold medallion from the Nazis. It may sound familiar to fans of Raiders, but it's just one of the many exciting moments in the game.
During the Q&A session after the footage, we didn't get any major revelations, but we did find out that there's a stealth aspect to the game where you can hide bodies. And for those who love a challenge, there's even a difficulty level specifically for the puzzles.
Overall, it's safe to say that there hasn't been a truly great action game based on Indiana Jones - until now. The first-person perspective sets it apart from games like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, and we can't wait to see how the whip combat works. Indiana Jones And The Great Circle is easily one of our most anticipated games of the year, and we can't wait to embark on this adventure.
The game is set to release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC on December 9th, 2024, and it's rated for players 16 years and older. So, get ready to join Indy on his quest for fortune and glory! And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all the latest gaming news and releases.
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