Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Item: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Rating: 82
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-03-09

Summary

Stunning graphics capture authentic Indiana Jones feel.
Excellent voice acting and well-written story.
Stealth-focused gameplay with satisfying combat.
Game is buggy and graphically unoptimized.
Clunky controls and animations are problematic.
Poor enemy AI and uninspired level design.

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Reviews (sample size): 2000
Helpful reviews: 75%
Unhelpful reviews: 24%
Protest reviews: 1%

82%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
18%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 4336
Negative points: 2136
Gameplay points: 700
Perf. points: 534
Rec. points: 1233
Misc points: 193

Point	Description	Importance
Stunning, detailed, cinematic graphics Description The game features stunning and detailed graphics, with realistic environments, cinematic presentation, and fluid animations. Many reviewers compared the visuals to those of a movie, praising the attention to detail and immersive atmosphere. Some players even upgraded their hardware to experience the game's graphics at their full potential. Importance 61%	The game features stunning and detailed graphics, with realistic environments, cinematic presentation, and fluid animations. Many reviewers compared the visuals to those of a movie, praising the attention to detail and immersive atmosphere. Some players even upgraded their hardware to experience the game's graphics at their full potential.	61%
Captures authentic Indiana Jones feel Description The game successfully captures the essence of the Indiana Jones movies, with many reviewers noting that it feels like playing a new film in the series. The game incorporates familiar tropes, humor, and charm, creating a sense of nostalgia for fans. The music, characters, and story all contribute to the authentic Indiana Jones experience. Importance 56%	The game successfully captures the essence of the Indiana Jones movies, with many reviewers noting that it feels like playing a new film in the series. The game incorporates familiar tropes, humor, and charm, creating a sense of nostalgia for fans. The music, characters, and story all contribute to the authentic Indiana Jones experience.	56%
Excellent voice acting and sound Description The game features excellent voice acting, with Troy Baker's portrayal of Indiana Jones being a particular highlight. Reviewers praised the performances of the entire cast, noting that they added depth and personality to the characters. The sound design is also exceptional, enhancing the gameplay experience with realistic and immersive audio. Importance 49%	The game features excellent voice acting, with Troy Baker's portrayal of Indiana Jones being a particular highlight. Reviewers praised the performances of the entire cast, noting that they added depth and personality to the characters. The sound design is also exceptional, enhancing the gameplay experience with realistic and immersive audio.	49%
Balanced gameplay, emphasizes stealth Description The game balances action, exploration, and puzzle-solving, with an emphasis on stealth and non-lethal takedowns. Reviewers appreciated the game's unique approach to stealth, which rewards player mistakes and encourages improvisation. The game also avoids ludonarrative dissonance, aligning the gameplay with the character of Indiana Jones. Importance 23%	The game balances action, exploration, and puzzle-solving, with an emphasis on stealth and non-lethal takedowns. Reviewers appreciated the game's unique approach to stealth, which rewards player mistakes and encourages improvisation. The game also avoids ludonarrative dissonance, aligning the gameplay with the character of Indiana Jones.	23%
Generally positive, some updates improved Description Many reviewers expressed strong positive emotions towards the game, calling it one of the best games of the year or even of all time. However, these statements often lacked specific details or examples. Some reviewers noted that recent updates have improved the game's performance and fixed bugs. Importance 19%	Many reviewers expressed strong positive emotions towards the game, calling it one of the best games of the year or even of all time. However, these statements often lacked specific details or examples. Some reviewers noted that recent updates have improved the game's performance and fixed bugs.	19%
Well-written and engaging story Description The game features a well-written and engaging story that stays true to the classic IP. Reviewers praised the plot twists, characters, and dialogue, noting that they are reminiscent of George Lucas's style. Some reviewers even suggested that the story would make a great movie adaptation. Importance 15%	The game features a well-written and engaging story that stays true to the classic IP. Reviewers praised the plot twists, characters, and dialogue, noting that they are reminiscent of George Lucas's style. Some reviewers even suggested that the story would make a great movie adaptation.	15%
Unique blend of genres Description The game successfully combines elements from various genres and franchises, creating a unique and immersive experience. Reviewers noted similarities to Thief, Deus Ex, Uncharted, Tomb Raider, and other classic games. The game also stays true to the Indiana Jones style, avoiding woke content or political messaging. Importance 15%	The game successfully combines elements from various genres and franchises, creating a unique and immersive experience. Reviewers noted similarities to Thief, Deus Ex, Uncharted, Tomb Raider, and other classic games. The game also stays true to the Indiana Jones style, avoiding woke content or political messaging.	15%
Satisfying and humorous combat Description The game features satisfying combat, with impactful punches, the ability to use environmental objects as weapons, and a unique whip mechanic. Reviewers enjoyed the sound effects and animations, which added to the visceral and humorous nature of the combat. The game also provides a good challenge, especially on higher difficulties. Importance 14%	The game features satisfying combat, with impactful punches, the ability to use environmental objects as weapons, and a unique whip mechanic. Reviewers enjoyed the sound effects and animations, which added to the visceral and humorous nature of the combat. The game also provides a good challenge, especially on higher difficulties.	14%
Authentic and fitting soundtrack Description The game features an authentic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the immersive atmosphere. Reviewers praised the music's nostalgic quality and its resemblance to John Williams' iconic scores. The sound design also contributes to the overall experience, creating a realistic sense of being in various environments. Importance 9%	The game features an authentic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the immersive atmosphere. Reviewers praised the music's nostalgic quality and its resemblance to John Williams' iconic scores. The sound design also contributes to the overall experience, creating a realistic sense of being in various environments.	9%
Troy Baker's excellent Indy performance Description Troy Baker's performance as Indiana Jones is a standout feature, with many reviewers praising his accurate imitation of Harrison Ford's voice and mannerisms. Some reviewers even found it difficult to distinguish Baker's performance from Ford's original portrayal. This contributed significantly to the game's authentic Indiana Jones feel. Importance 8%	Troy Baker's performance as Indiana Jones is a standout feature, with many reviewers praising his accurate imitation of Harrison Ford's voice and mannerisms. Some reviewers even found it difficult to distinguish Baker's performance from Ford's original portrayal. This contributed significantly to the game's authentic Indiana Jones feel.	8%
Fun and unique side quests Description The game offers fun and unique side quests that are well-integrated into the main story. Reviewers appreciated the variety of side activities and the fact that they did not feel repetitive or tedious. The side quests also provide cultural insights and add additional context to the game's world. Importance 8%	The game offers fun and unique side quests that are well-integrated into the main story. Reviewers appreciated the variety of side activities and the fact that they did not feel repetitive or tedious. The side quests also provide cultural insights and add additional context to the game's world.	8%
Satisfying Nazi-punching gameplay Description The game allows players to engage in satisfying melee combat with Nazis, using a variety of weapons and tactics. Reviewers enjoyed the ability to punch, shoot, whip, and throw objects at enemies. The game also features a crazy Nazi villain, adding to the overall humorous and action-packed experience. Importance 7%	The game allows players to engage in satisfying melee combat with Nazis, using a variety of weapons and tactics. Reviewers enjoyed the ability to punch, shoot, whip, and throw objects at enemies. The game also features a crazy Nazi villain, adding to the overall humorous and action-packed experience.	7%
Well-developed and likeable Gina Description The character of Gina, Indiana Jones's companion, is well-developed and likeable, contrasting with previous female characters in the series. Reviewers praised her resourcefulness, bravery, and wit, as well as her chemistry with Indy. The game also captures the heart, wit, and adventure that makes Indy legendary. Importance 7%	The character of Gina, Indiana Jones's companion, is well-developed and likeable, contrasting with previous female characters in the series. Reviewers praised her resourcefulness, bravery, and wit, as well as her chemistry with Indy. The game also captures the heart, wit, and adventure that makes Indy legendary.	7%