Jan
07
2025
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Quick Time Review

Developer: MachineGames

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Release date: December 9, 2024

Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S (reviewed on the S

Feeling a lot like the sixth film in the series, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a well done action game that combines elements of stealth, gunplay, exploration, and puzzle solving. Troy Baker is outstanding as the famed archaeologist, and sounds nearly identical to a younger Harrison Ford. The game length of 18-24 hours fits perfectly, and for those willing to go the extra mile there is a secret ending in addition to the main ending. It only occasionally stumbles, with some enemies a bit too quick to see through disguises and it sometimes can be hard to figure out where to go next. The first person perspective works well, with being able to do climbing portions in third person.

PROS

Excellent voice acting

Well done story with memorable villains and quests

Choices with how to approach a situation (go quiet or loud)

Great visuals

Good puzzles that give a reasonable challenge to solve

Nice use of the whip

Game never overstays its welcome

CONS

Occasional technical hiccup

Some enemies can too easily see through disguises

Can be hard in spots to tell where to go next

Gunplay can feel a little unbalanced

MachineGames did an excellent job with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in making it feel like an extension to the film series. It stumbles here and there, but for the most part the game is a lot of fun to play. Fans of the movies as well as fans of games like the Uncharted and Tomb Raider franchises should enjoy this, making a purchase an easy choice. It also helps that it’s on Xbox’s Game Pass.

9/10 stars