Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: exhilarating old-school action
Review info Platforms reviewed: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Available on: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, PS5 (Spring 2025) Release date: 6 December, 2024 As an adaptation of its source material, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is nothing short of a resounding success. It captures the overall look and tone of the film franchise perfectly, delivering a globe-trotting adventure that will delight even those with just a passing knowledge of it. It’s also just a sheer joy to play thanks to some incredibly well-realised locations that are brimming with enough secrets to occupy you for hours at a time. I’ve had some reservations about the first-person combat system since the game was originally revealed, but I can confidently say that developer MachineGames has masterfully made the jump from bombastic shooters to a much scrappier melee system. Whacking legions of Nazis has never been more satisfying and the focus on improvisation practically generates memorable moments, es...