At the Develop Conference in Brighton, MachineGames' Design Director Jens Andersson and Audio Director Pete Ward shared their team's creative process behind Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - the celebrated revival of the adventure archeologist in gaming.
Behind the Scenes of Indy's Return
The session offered fascinating glimpses into the challenges of development, including the expected last-minute refinements and unexpected audio complications. What stood out most was the extraordinary dedication to authenticity - every detail from the whip's signature crack to 1930s marketplace aesthetics received meticulous attention to capture that signature Indiana Jones atmosphere.
The results speak for themselves, with both critics and fans embracing the adventure. IGN's 9/10 review praised it as: "An irresistible global treasure hunt that stands as the finest Indy story this century. This doesn't belong in a museum - it deserves a permanent spot on your gaming rig."
With post-launch content likely in development and the ending teasing future adventures, IGN caught up with Andersson and Ward at the conference. We discussed their revealing presentation, the dramatic final-year refinements, and - of course - potential future adventures for everyone's favorite globe-trotting archaeologist.
