Summary
Based on what has been revealed so far,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlealready looks and sounds like a classicIndiana Jonesfilm, which is ultimately a good sign. Not only has Troy Baker seeminglynailed his Harrison Ford impression, butIndiana Jones and the Great Circle’s gameplay and environments look like everything one might see in one of the franchise’s movies. Considering that, it feels like a great place for a deep well of Easter eggs and fan service.
Fortunately,Indiana Jonesis a very well-known IP, soIndiana Jones and the Great Circletheoretically shouldn’t have to work too hard to find Easter eggs that might be recognized even by the most unseasonedIndiana Jonesfans.Raiders of the Lost Ark, especially, has some of the most famous scenes and quotes in the series, soIndiana Jones and the Great Circlemight consider looking to it for Easter egg inspiration.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Needs Plenty of Fan Service
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Should Feature Music From the Films
Without a doubt,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlewill feel incomplete if it doesn’t feature the iconic music from the films. At the very least, including theIndiana Jonesfanfare feels like a must, so long as MachineGames is able to get the rights for it. If not, incorporating a theme song and music that sounds similar to that of the films might be enough.Hogwarts Legacywas able to masterfully pull this off with its soundtrack, which sounded like it was pulled straight out of aHarry Potterfilm and yet it wasn’t officialHarry Pottermusic.
In short, ifHogwarts Legacycould do it,Indiana Jones and the Great Circlecould too.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Should Include Plenty of Easter Eggs
Apart from music, there is plenty of iconic imageryIndiana Jones and the Great Circlecould pull from the films. For example, one of themost famous scenes inIndiana Jonescomes fromRaiders of the Lost Ark, where Indy outruns a giant sphere-shaped boulder and narrowly escapes danger. In fact, this particular scene could be considered one of the most recognizable scenes in movie history. As such, ifIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewere to include a similar sequence, perhaps in the game’s introduction, it would get the ball rolling on fan service and Easter eggs.
Something elseIndiana Jones and the Great Circlemight consider including is Indiana Jones' famous fear of snakes. Like the boulder escape scene, Indy’s hatred for the slithering reptiles was first introduced inRaiders of the Lost Arkwhen he finds himself in a pit full of snakes. The joke continued throughout the series and intoIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade, which portrayed ayounger version of Indyfalling into a box of snakes on a train and screaming in horror.
IfIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewere to consider implementing this characteristic of Indy’s in some way, it would also be a great opportunity to feature adirect quote fromRaiders of the Lost Ark, “Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?”
Finally, although MachineGames has confirmed that players should mostly refrain from usingguns inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, referencing a certain gun-centric scene fromRaiders of the Lost Arkwould be a humorous bit of fan service as well. In said scene, a talented scimtar-wielding swordsman approaches Indy with some threatening moves, only for Indy to roll his eyes, pull out his gun, and shoot and kill the swordsman in one shot. This scene is also one of the more famous scenes from theIndiana Jonesfilm series, so something like it would be a perfect fit forIndiana Jones and the Great Circle.
MachineGames has been forthright about its attempts to replicate Indiana Jones' personality in the character played byTroy Baker inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, so players should also witness plenty of Harrison Ford’s memorable smirk and Indy’s love for his hat and whip throughout the game. In light of that, in the character of Indiana Jones himself, there should be plenty of Easter eggs and references throughoutIndiana Jones and the Great Circle’s story. However, including other recognizable references like the boulder escape scene, the anticlimactic battle with the scimitar swordsman, and Indy’s fear of snakes would make the game feel even more like a classicIndiana Jonesfilm.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
WHERE TO PLAY
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.YOU ARE INDIANA JONESLive the adventure as Indy in a thrilling story full of exploration, immersive action, and intriguing puzzles. As the brilliant archaeologist – famed for his keen intellect, cunning resourcefulness, and trademark humor – you will travel the world in a race against enemy forces to discover the secrets to one of the greatest mysteries of all time.A WORLD OF MYSTERY AWAITSTravel from the halls of Marshall College to the heart of the Vatican, the pyramids of Egypt, the sunken temples of Sukhothai, and beyond. When a break-in in the dead of night ends in a confrontation with a mysterious colossal man, you must set out to discover the world-shattering secret behind the theft of a seemingly unimportant artifact. Forging new alliances and facing familiar enemies, you’ll engage with intriguing characters, use guile and wits to solve ancient riddles, and survive intense set-pieces.WHIP-CRACKING ACTIONIndiana’s trademark whip remains at the heart of his gear and can be used to distract, disarm, and attack enemies. But the whip isn’t just a weapon, it’s Indy’s most valuable tool for navigating the environment. Swing over unsuspecting patrols and scale walls as you make your way through a striking world. Combine stealth infiltration, melee combat, and gunplay to combat the enemy threat and unravel the mystery.THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERYVenture through a dynamic mix of linear, narrative-driven gameplay and open-area maps. Indulge your inner explorer and unearth a world of fascinating secrets, deadly traps ,and fiendish puzzles, where anything could potentially hide the next piece of the mystery – or snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
