Eurogamer (5/5)
“The next Tomb Raider and Uncharted games certainly have their work cut out for them after this, as will whatever MachineGames ends up tackling next. But one thing is certain. Indy’s legacy feels well and truly restored with The Great Circle, and that’s the kind of mileage we can all enjoy for years to come.”
Noisy Pixel (7/10)
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle captures the spirit of adventure with nostalgic puzzles, richly detailed environments, and thrilling set pieces. While it stumbles with lackluster AI and clunky item management, its charm and sense of discovery make it a rewarding journey for fans of the iconic archaeologist.”
IGN (9/10)
“An irresistible and immersive global treasure hunt, and far and away the best Indy story this century, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle doesn’t belong in a museum; it belongs on your hard drive where you can play the heck out of it.”
GamesRadar+ (5/5)
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the best adventure this character has embarked on in over 30 years. Developer MachineGames has leveraged its expertise in the FPS space to deliver an immersive, authentic first-person adventure that is quite unlike anything you’ve played before.”
PC Mag (3.5/5)
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has the presentation and adventure chops to charm newcomers and nostalgists alike, but a handful of safe and stale gameplay elements keep it from excellence.”
Windows Central (4.5/5)
“From the manner in which every line is delivered and scene is shot to the smirk on Indy’s face when solving a puzzle, it’s clear that everyone at MachineGames just gets what makes Indiana Jones so special. This is a game that can sit next to the original trilogy with pride.”
But Why Tho? (8/10)
“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle does what this franchise has always done best. It takes the theft of a seemingly unimportant artifact and thrusts Indy into cataclysmic mystery and makes sure that the charismatic man shines. Punch Nazis, celebrate history, explore the world and then save it. What more could you ask for?”
VGC (5/5)
“We had a smile on our face from beginning to end while playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. As close as games can come to a genuine old-fashioned Hollywood blockbuster, it’s also an incredibly rich adventure game stuffed to the gills with secrets to find.”
And that’s the roundup! Although it’s still early days for this one – the Xbox version of The Great Circle is currently sitting on a Metacritic aggregate score of 86 out of 100. And on OpenCritic, this new Indiana Jones game has got an aggregate score of 87 out of 100. Of course, this is all subject to change as more reviews go live later today.
And just once again, Indiana Jones launches on December 9th, 2024 with the early access period starting today!
