A few hours in Indy is joined by Gina Lombardi, a journalist searching for her missing sister.
The narrative is nothing groundbreaking by any means, but its all well-told and conveyed through absolutely stunning cutscenes.
Indy is an absolute snacker.
Stopping to stuff my face before a big encounter was a constant source of amusement.
Of course, this would mean very little if the voice acting wasnt also pitch-perfect.
Each is brilliantly recreated, filled with authentic 1930s details and countless objects to pick up and examine.
While most sections are rather linear, there are three huge open-world areas to sink your teeth into.
This is, without hyperbole, one of the greatest environments I have ever explored in a video game.
Theres something new to discover every few steps and its all interesting and well-designed, rather than just filler.
Unfortunately, the puzzles are also where I experienced a number of frustrating progress-blocking bugs.
Sometimes items required to complete them would simply not spawn in, rendering progress impossible.
Thanks to meaty, satisfying punches and a lightning-fast dodge, the melee system leads to thrilling fights.
you’ve got the option to also pull enemies towards you, grabbing them for a violent beatdown.
Guns are also present, though always represent an engaging balance of risk and reward.
Should I play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?
Top-notch voice acting and brilliant cutscenes make every step of the journey a cinematic joy.
Theyre easy to explore for hours at a time.
Accessibility
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has a good suite of accessibility options.
The size of the UI can be increased for added visibility, or swapped between a few color presets.
This is on top of multiple difficulty levels for both combat and puzzles or exploration.
During that time I completed the entire main story and spent a significant duration exploring each environment.
In both cases, I used a standardXbox Wireless Controller.
First reviewed December 2024.
