“Indiana Jones and the Big Circle” made me fall in love with the franchise again

A plane sailed into sunset, and John Williams’ unforgettable theme blew out of the speakers and tears flowed down my face. When I finish the competition Indiana Jones and the Big Circle, I think I did it as early as 1989 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Come to the theater. I just saw an incredible Indiana Jones story. One I will never forget. Except this time, I am an Indian.

I was so excited when Bethesda and Lucasfilm first announced that they made Indiana Jones video games in 2021. Even though I’ve been very big Indy As long as I remember, fan-shaped fans will never play Indy video games. Or, at least never played Indy I feel any connection to the game. I hope that’s it, but since I don’t have an Xbox or PC, I’m forced to wait five months for five more months than everyone else.

when Big circle The first release of IO9 editor James Whitbrook played the game and found it very frustrating. His title reads “Every Moment of You Play” Indiana Jones and the Big Circle Feel like torture” is not just worrying. It’s terrible. It’s Crystal skull Do it again? So, when Big circle Finally announced on PlayStation 5 that I drastically eased expectations even though I still knew I would play it. In the end, this could be a good thing.

One of James’ biggest complaints is about control and combat. And it was early on, I knew I agreed with him. Fist combat isn’t particularly fun, and the controls never really feel comfortable. In most cases, it is button. I was also disappointed to find that pulling a gun or stealing a gun from the Nazis was a worse idea because by then, there was a bunch of other Nazis coming and you were dead.

Then I realized something. If I were an adventure archaeologist who ran around Europe in the 1930s, I wouldn’t want to fight. Actually, I will do everything I can to avoid this. I want to survive. I’ll sneak in, keep quiet and avoid trouble. So unless absolutely necessary, this becomes how I play Big circle. I used logic. I’m sneaking. I’m Indiana Jones.

This is not to say that I haven’t hit a few Nazis or even shot a few times, and it’s by no means the first option if needed. And I don’t even like stealth games very much, but observe the mechanic through the lens Indiana JonesA down-to-earth reputation changed my entire mindset. I’m the one who decides how Indiana Jones will solve this mystery, and from there things just get more exciting and fun. It even made me look like a first-person view, exceeding my expectations. POV adds immersion to immersion, and you can back off and see Indy more often than you expected.

But in fact, the most useful Indiana Jones and the Big Circle It’s a story. This story seems to be crafted at any time, perfectly with the first three Indy Movie. Nothing was ruined, Indiana Jones and the Big Circle See Indy traveling across the globe, trying to obtain a specific stone that will give magical powers. And, of course, he is competing with some particularly cruel Nazis. have Big circle In the title, there is no disclosure about what MacGuffin looks like, unlike “different”The Lost Ark“”Crystal skull,” and”Destiny Dial“Do. It feels more like”The Last Crusade”, but there are elements Raider and Temple of Doom also.

Several parts of the game let you explore, fight and more wherever you want. Others are more limited, but offer greater action. When I tell you there are some action sets in this game, the movie can never match, I mean. But whether you are solving puzzles into temples, planes or climbing up walls with whips, the game is understandable Indiana Jones. Indy will regularly review historical contacts. He was very curious and full of miracles. You use notes and images to solve mysteries and record your discoveries. You wear camouflage, make the most of the whip, and always make sure you get the hat back. Indy even has a new female partner, Gina, who often feels real competition for Marion Ravenwood.

Then there is the full reveal of MacGuffin, which feels as if it’s too late, but is completely satisfying anyway. This climaxes in a truly epic finale, and you always want you to see it on the big screen when you play. Later I realized that if Indiana Jones and the Big Circle It’s a movie, it’s easy to be the third best Indiana Jones Movie: Raiders, the last crusade,Then. I love Temple of Doom But that’s great because it’s different. This one is no different from the other two, and it’s part of what makes it so special.

Most importantly, this is done with Indiana Jones you know and love. As good as Harrison Ford Destiny Dialalthough James Mangold tried to retake the magic, it was not the same as the original trilogy. dial Explore new aspects of Indy. This is a classic, young indy. Our favorite indy. Both are probably because it’s a video game and Troy Baker. Seriously, this game wouldn’t be possible without Troy Baker. His voice work as Indiana Jones is so outstanding that it should be studied by voice actors forever. You never hear Harrison Ford for a second. It is perfect, only helping the story with all the immersion and cohesion.

Now, do I wish it was a little longer? Yes. Are there any minor problems here and there? Too. But in most cases, Indiana Jones and the Big Circle Not only worth waiting Indy Fans, this exceeded my craziest expectations. This led me to break into some action characters. I play movies while working. And, it has rekindled my eternal love Indiana Jones. I want to play it again now, or maybe watch someone play it, almost like the next great Indy Movie.

Indiana Jones and the Big Circle Available on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox X/S.

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