Summary
- Harrison Ford has praised Troy Baker for his role in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, emphasizing that AI isn't needed to replicate iconic voices.
- Troy Baker's spot-on impression of Harrison Ford in the game earned high praise from fans and even Ford himself at The Game Awards 2024.
- Concerns about AI replacing voice actors have become a hot topic in the gaming industry.
Harrison Ford has once again complimented Troy Baker for his performance in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, claiming that the actor's work is proof that AI isn’t necessary to replicate an iconic voice. Veteran voice actor Troy Baker stepped in for Harrison Ford as Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which launched on Xbox Series X/S consoles and PC back in December 2024. Baker almost didn’t get the role, as Bethesda head Todd Howard needed to be convinced by the rest of the development team to cast him following a series of blind tests.
Troy Baker did get to play the legendary treasure hunter in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle though, earning high praise due to his near spot-on impression of Harrison Ford after fully committing himself to channeling the famed actor in one of his most beloved roles. Even the original Indiana Jones himself acknowledged Baker’s work at The Game Awards 2024, where Harrison Ford, Todd Howard, and Troy Baker presented the award for Best Performance. While Baker himself wasn’t nominated, his performance in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle left a mark on fans all the same.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Passes Impressive Player Count Milestone
Following its release in late 2024, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is continuing to see incredible success, breaking a new player count record.
Harrison Ford had even more kind things to say about Troy Baker in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, in which he discussed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle among other topics. In a snippet shared by Culture Crave, Ford described Baker’s performance in Indiana Jones as “brilliant” and pointed to it as proof that AI isn’t needed to recreate a famous voice like his. “You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul,” Ford stated. “You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job and it didn’t take AI to do it.”
Harrison Ford Praises Troy Baker’s Indiana Jones Performance
Ford’s comments about AI are a comment sentiment among the acting community, especially when it comes to video games. Veteran voice actors like Jennifer Hale and David Hayter have spoken out against the use of generative AI to replicate their voices in the past, and these concerns were a factor in SAG-AFTRA going on strike against several noted developers last summer.
You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. [Troy Baker] did a brilliant job and it didn’t take AI to do it.
Harrison Ford will soon add another iconic franchise to his belt, as he will make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as President Thunderbolt Ross/Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World on February 14. As for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the game is set to launch on PlayStation 5 sometime during 2025’s first two fiscal quarters, meaning it might not be long before gamers who missed out on the Xbox and PC launches get to hear Troy Baker’s take on the fedora-wearing historian who Harrison Ford first embodied on the silver screen.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 87 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
- Released
- December 9, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- MachineGames
- Publisher(s)
- Bethesda
- Engine
- id Tech 7
- Franchise
- Indiana Jones
- Number of Players
- 1
WHERE TO PLAY
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.
YOU ARE INDIANA JONES
Live the adventure as Indy in a thrilling story full of exploration, immersive action, and intriguing puzzles. As the brilliant archaeologist – famed for his keen intellect, cunning resourcefulness, and trademark humor – you will travel the world in a race against enemy forces to discover the secrets to one of the greatest mysteries of all time.
A WORLD OF MYSTERY AWAITS
Travel from the halls of Marshall College to the heart of the Vatican, the pyramids of Egypt, the sunken temples of Sukhothai, and beyond. When a break-in in the dead of night ends in a confrontation with a mysterious colossal man, you must set out to discover the world-shattering secret behind the theft of a seemingly unimportant artifact. Forging new alliances and facing familiar enemies, you’ll engage with intriguing characters, use guile and wits to solve ancient riddles, and survive intense set-pieces.
WHIP-CRACKING ACTION
Indiana’s trademark whip remains at the heart of his gear and can be used to distract, disarm, and attack enemies. But the whip isn’t just a weapon, it’s Indy’s most valuable tool for navigating the environment. Swing over unsuspecting patrols and scale walls as you make your way through a striking world. Combine stealth infiltration, melee combat, and gunplay to combat the enemy threat and unravel the mystery.
THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY
Venture through a dynamic mix of linear, narrative-driven gameplay and open-area maps. Indulge your inner explorer and unearth a world of fascinating secrets, deadly traps,and fiendish puzzles, where anything could potentially hide the next piece of the mystery – or snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 9, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 9, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 17, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- How Long To Beat
- 14 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 134 GB (December 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
