Everyone wants Bethesda's IndianaJones game to live up to its potential, and it can by taking a few key lessons from previous Indy video games.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny may be the last movie to feature Harrison Ford’s iconic hero, but there’s at least one more adventure coming. In early 2021, Bethesda announced that a new original Indiana Jones video game is in the works, but it’s anyone’s guess as to when it will arrive. But given Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda, it’s likely to be an Xbox exclusive.
The simple graphics weren’t the game’s biggest issue; it was the difficulty. Even someone who knows what they are doing in the game still has to struggle to get to that point. It’s not so much a problem with controls as it is a core game design problem. Even worse, Indy’s signature whip is only represented on screen as a dot when he needs to make a pivotal jump. One tiny mistake and you’re back at square one.
However, the highlight of the game is the mine cart sequences, which let the player control Indy as he attempts to escape down a dangerous mine shaft. Unlike the Raiders of the Lost Ark game, the developers behind this title clearly had a much better grasp on Indy as a character and an understanding of what makes the game fun. That’s the key takeaway here.
Let the quest flow naturally Sticking with Fate of Atlantis, parts of the game are specifically dedicated to Indy and Sophia trying to figure out what to do next. The game didn’t simply send them to their destination and it forced players to do the work before advancing. This allows gamers to really feel like they’re stepping into Indy’s shoes. He is, after all, an archaeologist, and it’s good to see those skills in action.
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