As a huge fan of both Big Trouble in Little China and the groundbreaking work of Scott Miller and Apogee Software, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgic disappointment upon hearing that a game adaptation of this beloved cult classic never came to fruition.
In simpler terms, “Big Trouble in Little China” is an adored movie with a dedicated fanbase in the video game industry. This film significantly influenced the creation of early Mortal Kombat games. However, Scott Miller, the founder of Apogee and a collaborator on Duke Nukem, once proposed a spin-off game based on “Big Trouble in Little China,” but unfortunately, it didn’t come to fruition.
Several years ago, during a conversation with FOX’s film division about potential game projects, I proposed an idea to create a game based on “Big Trouble in Little China.” In my vision, Jack would transform into a captivating and enduring video game character.
— Scott Miller – Apogee/3D Realms Founder ☢️ (@ScottApogee) July 21, 2024
Miller shared some pitch slides on social media, mentioning that he had discussed the idea for a sequel to the movie with Fox’s film division around several years ago. The presented project is depicted as a continuation of Jack Burton’s (played by Kirk Russell) adventures in the hypothetical story.
As a huge fan of Miller’s work, I can’t help but draw parallels between his ambitious new project and his legendary creation, Duke Nukem 3D. He described it as an exhilarating, comedic first-person action game with non-stop action. In one slide, he highlighted several intriguing aspects of the game that would have been inspired by the film: the use of Chinese black magic, Jack Burton’s iconic truck, the Pork Chop Express, the bullet time effect, and the presence of “sorcerer aliens from space.” (Just like Burton said in the movie, “A man would be a real fool to think we’re the only ones inhabiting this universe.”)
Miller stated that Disney was pondering over the pitch when they initiated the acquisition of 20th Century Fox, a deal that was finalized in 2019. However, the project lost steam following Disney’s takeover of the brand. Despite its disappointing box office performance, the concept of transforming cult classics into video games has gained traction recently. For instance, Robocop: Rogue City received generally favorable feedback upon its release in 2023.
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2024-07-22 22:38