Uncharted/Tomb Raider – Indiana Jones
Games That Were Heavily Inspired by (Or Ripped Off) Movies
Everyone dreams about wandering forgotten ruins, discovering ancient treasure, and escaping impossible death traps. Movies like Indiana Jones capture that childhood dream perfectly, as do several video games. What better way to make gamers feel like they’re actual treasure hunters than to copy someone else’s work?
The stories of Uncharted, Tomb Raider, and Indiana Jones might not overlap much, but they all circle the same general plot points. A tough but likable/lovable protagonist in a mundane world goes on an adventure to find an artifact with supposedly magical properties. He or she discovers clues, solves puzzles, and dodges traps in the process. The protagonist wants to retrieve the artifact for fame and glory while an evil organization wants to use the treasure’s magic to take over the world.
In the end, the ground falls apart as the hero or heroine discovers that stories of the artifact’s powers weren’t exaggerations. Each movie and game brings something new to the table, but I just described the basic premise to every Uncharted and Tomb Raider game, as well as each Indiana Jones movie, ever.
