5 Keys from the New Indiana Jones and the Big Circle Trailer That Capture Indy’s Adventurous Essence
From the music to the character’s appearance, through the plot, era and Nazi antagonists. Indiana Jones and the Big Circle is not a direct sequel to either film, but its creators brought together all the classic elements to make the product feel like the real story of Indiana Jones. Bethesda Game Studios and MachineGames have shared a new trailer highlighting the game’s mechanics, showcasing the core ingredients of this eighties-movie-tinged adventure.
Be Indiana Jones in first person
The new Bethesda Game Studios production is developed by MachineGames, the studio responsible for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. The developers are dealing with the first person like Indiana Jones inside the temples, so the choice of this angle was made natural and logical solution. Rather than follow in the footsteps of Uncharted or the latest Tomb Raider, those responsible decided to do something different. With the exception of specific moments in which the game seamlessly transitions from first person to third person (for example, when the character is swinging a whip), everything is structured so that the player falls into the explorer skin from a first person perspective. There were some doubts about this, but after several hours of testing we can say that the mechanics work well and correspond to the creative idea of the video game.
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Temples and puzzles
In the first scene of the trailer, Indiana Jones finds himself inside an ancient temple. In the center of the room is an archaeological monument of incalculable value. As soon as he puts his hands on her, The trap is activated and the roof of the room begins to collapse.. Since it could not be otherwise, the researcher in agony saves himself using all the resources at his disposal.
CarsGames defined The Great Circle as an action-adventure game. (in that order). Research is critical and takes precedence over everything else. Thanks to a diary and a camera, Indy collects clues and makes sense of all the gibberish of data he collects. At the preview we were told that the puzzles were created without a common framework, so each of them would have its own special charm. Not all of them have the same difficulty or the same mechanics, although a difficulty switch has been added to ensure the experience is tailored to each type of player.
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The Mystery of the Great Circle
The plot context is also laid out in this trailer. The game takes place in 1937, that is, a year after the events described in Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. For this reason, Harrison Ford’s appearance is reminiscent of classic films, although he is played by Troy Baker, one of the most recognized actors in the video game industry. The story begins at Marshall University. a stormy night when Professor Jones is forced to send a stranger who made his way into the museum. Dressed in the robes of a priest, the thief turns out to be a strong guy who leaves Indy unconscious on the ground. Waking up, the archaeologist studies the stolen works and begins a new journey around the world. Target? Uncover the secrets of the Great Circle and prevent it from falling into the hands of the Nazis at all costs.
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Indiana Jones, avid traveler
He takes off his elegant professorial suit, take the whip, revolver and his characteristic hat. Time to board a plane and travel the world: the Vatican, the Pyramids of Giza, Shanghai, the Himalayas… Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is not an open world game, but it does have large areas for the character to travel through. lost, activate side missions and get collectibles. For example, in Egypt we were doing the main quest when an archaeologist came across a pit. Inside is an old dilapidated temple and a few statues scattered here and there. After finding each of them, we had to solve a small puzzle and place them in the correct place. Thus, Indy acquired another treasure for his collection! Oh, and yes, he is still very afraid of snakes.
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Combat, platforms and stealth
Indiana Jones is no Rambo, but he knows how to land a good punch when needed. MachineGames has already made it clear that this video game is not a shooter: Yes, you can use a revolver, but don’t let anyone think that continuous shooting is a realistic option. The bullets are spent and goodbye, stay here. The combat system includes strong strikes, weak strikes, dodges and parries. Timing is everything, although you can also use other techniques, such as the whip. Indy can grab an opponent’s weapon with a whip or whip, or strike with the full force of his fists.
Stealth follows the principles of many other games. The character can walk crouched, silently and attack the enemy by surprise. He can also pick up objects from the ground and mercilessly defeat Nazis. In some places, you’ll need the right disguise to remain undetected and explore areas that would otherwise be off-limits to you.
As for platforms, The teacher is as deft in jumping as in punching and kicking.. Right from the start, the game features platforming moments in which the archaeologist clings to ledges, climbs onto ledges, and swings his whip to reach higher areas.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released next. December 9 on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. (Day 1 on Game Pass Ultimate). The PS5 version will not be ready until spring 2025, there is no more specific date yet.