Opened 4 years ago
Last modified 21 months ago
#11948 closed feature request
INDY3: Disable saving like the original game did — at Version 5
Reported by: | JohnnyWalkerDesign | Owned by: | JohnnyWalkerDesign |
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Priority: | normal | Component: | Engine: SCUMM |
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Cc: | Game: | Indiana Jones 3 |
Description (last modified by )
ScummVM v2.2.0
In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade the original game deliberately prevents you from saving during the three challenges. It is part of the gameplay and the original design of the game. Other games have moments when you can't save, too, and these are respected by ScummVM (see Cruise for a Corpse).
ScummVM, however, ignores this restriction for Last Crusade, allowing the user to take a snapshot at any moment. While this can be fun, it is also essentially breaking the intended gameplay experience.
It also creates bugs. For example, during the third trial the player must click on the other side of the chasm without much hesitation. If they delay Indy will fall.
With ScummVM the user can save after this time has passed, and then find themselves in a state where it's impossible for Indy to cross. (This happened to a friend of mine recently -- took forever for me to realise what had caused the problem.)
My request is to disable the ability to save during the three trials, just like the original game intended.
(Note: Possibly put in an option in the GUI to allow saving during the trials, for advanced players who wish to experiment.)
Change History (6)
comment:1 by , 4 years ago
Description: | modified (diff) |
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comment:2 by , 4 years ago
Owner: | set to |
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Resolution: | → fixed |
Status: | new → closed |
comment:3 by , 4 years ago
Description: | modified (diff) |
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Resolution: | fixed |
Status: | closed → new |
by , 4 years ago
Attachment: | scummvm-indy3-vga-00001.png added |
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comment:4 by , 4 years ago
Summary: | Disable saving like the original game did → INDY3: Disable saving like the original game did |
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comment:5 by , 4 years ago
Description: | modified (diff) |
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For the first part (disabling game saving during the trials): you don't have to save your game. Although the option is there, the player can choose not to use the savegame system during the trials.