There’s a secret level in the new immersive first-person game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. In it, the famous opening scenes of Raiders of the Lost Ark are faithfully recreated, from Indy brushing the spider off Satipo’s back, to the moment where the gold idol is switched, and, of course, the massive boulder that chases Indy out of the temple. Fans are posting side-by-side screenshots of the game and film, and the result is impressive.
But the Raiders tribute is really just the tip of the spear when it comes to what makes The Great Circle such a treat for Indy fans. While the gameplay is excellent and the historical mystery immersive, the most crucial detail is the way the game positions itself as a direct sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark. You may think sequels to Raiders already exist, but within the Indy timeline, none of the films are really proper follow-ups. That means The Great Circle is doing something the movie franchise hasn’t been able to do for over four decades.
