‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ Earns Praise for Technical Brilliance and Authentic Adventure

The new game combines cutting-edge graphics with faithful storytelling to deliver a standout Indiana Jones experience.

Developed by MachineGames, 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' uses the id Tech 7 engine to deliver exceptional graphics and smooth performance, though minor issues like cutscene stuttering remain.
Set after 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' the game offers a story-rich campaign featuring Harrison Ford’s likeness and voice acting by Troy Baker, with Lucasfilm overseeing development for authenticity.
The game features large open-world zones, intricate puzzles, and stealth-focused gameplay, emphasizing Indiana Jones’ intelligence alongside action sequences.
Performance on PCs varies significantly, with 8GB graphics cards facing challenges that can be mitigated by adjusting texture and shadow settings, though visual compromises may occur.
Critics highlight the game’s attention to detail, rewarding side quests, and cinematic moments, though combat mechanics and lack of AMD FSR 3 or Intel XeSS support are noted drawbacks.