Opened 3 years ago

Last modified 16 months ago

#11948 closed feature request

INDY3: Disable saving like the original game did — at Version 5

Reported by: JohnnyWalkerDesign Owned by: JohnnyWalkerDesign
Priority: normal Component: Engine: SCUMM
Version: Keywords:
Cc: Game: Indiana Jones 3

Description (last modified by JohnnyWalkerDesign)

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 JohnnyWalkerDesign, 3 years ago

Description: modified (diff)

comment:2 by JohnnyWalkerDesign, 3 years ago

Owner: set to JohnnyWalkerDesign
Resolution: fixed
Status: newclosed

comment:3 by JohnnyWalkerDesign, 3 years ago

Description: modified (diff)
Resolution: fixed
Status: closednew

by JohnnyWalkerDesign, 3 years ago

Attachment: scummvm-indy3-vga-00001.png added

comment:4 by bluegr, 3 years ago

Summary: Disable saving like the original game didINDY3: Disable saving like the original game did

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.

comment:5 by JohnnyWalkerDesign, 3 years ago

Description: modified (diff)
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