Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 77
  3. Negative: 1 out of 77
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  1. GamersRD
    Dec 12, 2024
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    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is disappointing, as the initial excitement fades with poorly implemented mechanics that add nothing new. While the story and graphics are appealing, the game falls short due to flawed gameplay design, making it feel less like a true Indiana Jones adventure.
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  1. CNET
    Mar 26, 2025
    If you can get through the more monotonous parts of The Great Circle's gameplay, there's a fun story to experience with fantastic character writing, voice acting and music. This is one of those instances where you prefer watching the cutscenes to playing the actual game because MachineGames did everything just right. I mentioned earlier about the comparison to Uncharted, and when it comes to presentation, it is right there with it. When you factor in if the game is fun to play, the Great Circle can't compete.
  2. Kotaku
    Dec 10, 2024
    I recommend that everyone who loves immersive sims and mechanically rich stealth-action games play Great Circle. It’s one of the best games Bethesda has ever published, and I’m happy this thing will be on PS5 next year so more people can experience it.
  3. The Verge
    Dec 5, 2024
    Machinegames went topsy turvy with its game design. Its most interesting moments, like a knockdown, drag out fight with the main villain that happens midgame, were rendered as cutscenes. Meanwhile the less interesting bits are actions you have to perform. This certainly matches beat-for-beat the kind of stuff Indy gets up to in the movies. But those already exist, and I can watch them any time. The Great Circle is missing something more important: a reason this adventure needed to be a game.
  5. Xboxygen
    Dec 6, 2024
    Nothing ever goes according to plan with Indiana Jones. Each of his adventures is full of surprises, both good and bad. The Great Circle follows in the footsteps of the archaeologist's first episodes, thanks to its captivating story. Events unfold at a pace that oscillates between intense combat and moments where patience is required to solve the puzzles. Thanks to a brilliant accessibility mechanic and the precious memories it conjures up, one feels like stumbling upon the jewel of a lost ark. There is nothing revolutionary about the gameplay mechanics, but it is this lack of originality that makes the game so strong. Unfortunately, the picture quickly darkens when you realise that the Xbox version suffers from a number of technical liabilities. On top of that, there are a number of glitches, including the whip that hindered our progress inside a cursed temple. There really isn't much missing for MachineGames to turn this episode into a benchmark for the genre. Believe us, we are ready to throw ourselves into one last crusade to defend this title!