“Those cutscenes made me want to watch them”: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Has Done More for the Franchise Than Harrison Ford Did in The Dial of Destiny

SUMMARY

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s cutscenes are so well-crafted that they’re sparking a renewed interest in the original movies.
• Unlike Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which struggled to capture the franchise's magic, The Great Circle is revitalizing the series.
• The trailers for The Great Circle have showcased just a glimpse of its engaging story and character development.

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In gaming, very few titles are able to capture the true essence of their source material but it looks like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle did that with just its trailers. The trailer has left many fans feeling very nostalgic, to the point that they want to rewatch some of the movies again. This not only raises their interest in the upcoming game but also in any new movies in the franchise.

Players are excited and nostalgic to see the trailers of the game. | Image Credit: MachineGames

Many feel the game’s trailer is doing more justice to the iconic series that even the latest film installment, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny starring Harrison Ford, struggled to achieve. For many, it’s refreshing to see a new entry in the series that is not diluting the original’s appeal but instead igniting the old flames of nostalgia.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Showcasing the Art of Storytelling

Set to release on December 9th, 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle captivated the fans’s hearts with its engaging combat sequences, various mechanics, and immersive storyline. Ever since its announcement, the game has been in every player’s discussion due to both positive and controversial decisions (will be coming to PlayStation 5).

However, as new trailers and teasers are released, players are getting more and more immersive by its exceptional cutscenes. Surprisingly, these cinematic sequences are so well-timed and crafted that it is capturing the charm and showcase the thrill of the series in a complete package.

Many feel that unlike Dial of Destiny movie, which majorly struggled due to its plot and even worse execution, the cutscenes in the game are managing to evoke the excitement that defines the original films and the whole series. After watching the latest trailer for the game, players are taking to the various social media platforms and gaming forums to express their excitement.

Some players who didn’t see the movies are now inspired to watch them.

Excited players are suggesting the community to watch the original trilogy after seeing the game’s trailer.

While others are so surprised to see the cutscene resembling the movies.

Some are feeling nostalgic after seeing the trailers.

While some are saying that these cutscenes were more cinematic than the previous 2 movies in the franchise.

The whole thread shows that the game’s cutscenes are so engaging and immersive that they are creating a newfound interest in fans to once again rewatch the classic Indiana Jones movies, not the most recent films.

Game’s Trailer Shows Why Character Development and Plot Is Important

Players are excited to see more in-game scenes when the game releases. | Image Credit: MachineGames

What makes Indiana Jones and The Great Circle‘s trailer more amazing is that these cutscenes are just a fraction of what will be available in the game. This recollection by the fans is making them even more excited as they are realising the sheer amount of content that they have yet to see which wasn’t revealed in the trailers.

The trailer giving meticulous attention to character development, plot progression, and visual storytelling not only improves the gaming experience but also strengthens the connection to Indiana Jones as a character. The intricate details in these scenes highlight the Machine Games’ dedication to honoring the franchise’s legacy.

In the end, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle not only managed to grab the attention of the whole industry but also managed to reignite the somewhat lost magic of the Indiana Jones universe through the power of storytelling and cinematic cutscenes.

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Written by Shubham Chaurasia

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Shubham is a tryhard gamer who loves to play and write about games/news. At first, writing was just a hobby but now its his profession. If he is not online lurking in Valorant or trying his luck in gacha games, you can find him binging on some anime series.