Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review
MachineGames understood the assignment.
Developer: MachineGames
Release Date: December 8, 2024
Reviewed On: PC
Review
Audio clip from podcast Episode 170.
Pros:
✅ Engaging story and characters, with standout performances and dialogue (Troy Baker shines).
✅ Immersive dungeons and fun puzzles.
✅ Stunning locations, cinematic visuals, and captivating cutscenes elevate the overall experience while respecting the source material.
✅ Exceptional soundtrack, blending orchestral action and iconic themes seamlessly.
Cons:
❌ First-person perspective detracts from the cinematic feel and makes stealth awkward.
❌ Combat feels clunky, and traversal is overly slow and tedious.
❌ Moving too quickly through a level can result in missed dialogues and prevent in-game scenes from triggering.
❌ Unnatural NPC movements and expressions break immersion.
❌ Technical issues, including visual bugs and asset glitches, disrupt gameplay.
Final Score
