Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Last Crusade Easter Egg Explained

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As a lifelong Indiana Jones enthusiast who’s seen each movie countless times, I must say that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has truly captured the essence of the franchise. The way they’ve woven references to the original trilogy is nothing short of impressive – it’s like playing a love letter to the series!

The Indiana Jones franchise may have fallen from grace somewhat over the last two decades or so, but it still holds a very special place in the hearts of fans around the world. Those who have grown up watching Indiana Jones probably know the first three movies back to front, and can likely quote all of the most iconic lines. Naturally, those fans would also be able to spot a ton of references in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Right from the instant players fire up Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the first time, with its Raiders of the Lost Ark-inspired title screen, it’s evident that this game was a labor of love for developer MachineGames. The game excels in faithful musical themes, sharp wit, and one-liners, making Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feel remarkably genuine. Numerous references throughout the game underscore its loyalty to the original source material, like an early Easter egg linking directly to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

How Indiana Jones and the Great Circle References The Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Father and Son Quest Explained

As players progress through the final level of “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” set in the Vatican, they will stumble upon a side mission titled “Nun in Distress.” In this quest, players join forces with Gina Lombardi to locate her missing nun companion. After scaling the dangerous Borgia Tower and eliminating the guard questioning her, the nun provides Indy with a key for a room midway down the tower.

Stepping into this room offers gamers a secondary mission called “Father and Son.” In this mission, players must crack a safe using a Polybius Square to decode a secret message concealed within a nearby poem. Successfully opening the safe grants the player four prizes, specifically, two pictures and two documents.

In the images, it’s clear that Indy is uncovering an ancient cat mummy in Siwa and conversing with Antonio within his Vatican office, hinting at a secret surveillance of Indy for several weeks. The accompanying documents, however, are particularly intriguing, indicating that the spies aren’t solely focused on one Jones family member.

How Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s Father and Son Quest Links to The Last Crusade

In one report, labeled “Junior Report,” the focus is on spies tracking Indy. The other report, called “Senior Report,” implies that Indy’s father, portrayed by Sean Connery in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, was also under surveillance. Throughout his life, Henry Walton Jones Sr., who dedicated himself to finding the Holy Grail, served as the subject of this investigation.

In this enigmatic surveillance document, it is revealed that Henry Jones Sr.’s work on the Holy Grail poses no danger to the “Reclamation Project,” thus he’s been taken off their watch list. Furthermore, it’s noted that he and his son have been apart for a long time, implying that Indy likely won’t involve Henry in his mission to recover the ancient feline mummy that was swiped from his university. After finishing the Father-Son quest, Indy is heard saying, “Dad, I didn’t even know they were keeping tabs on you!

In the film “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle“, which takes place a year prior to the storyline in “Last Crusade“, this hidden detail serves as an intriguing hint at the impending reunion of father and son.

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2024-12-13 01:03