Torrentgame – While Indiana Jones & The Great Circle didn’t quite make the cut for The Game Awards 2024, it has already captured the hearts of Indiana Jones fans everywhere. The Xbox-exclusive title, the final major release of 2024, has lived up to the hype surrounding the long-awaited return of Indy in a major AAA video game.
On Reddit, user goldenboy2191 shared their excitement over the game, even admitting to forgetting its title in the heat of the moment. This sparked a flood of discussions about what players loved—and didn’t love—about the game. Most of the criticisms were more quirks than deal-breakers, proving that Indiana Jones & The Great Circle is still a thrilling ride for fans. Developed by MachineGames, it’s the first Indiana Jones game since 2009’s Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues.
Why Indiana Jones & The Great Circle is Getting So Much Love
Unlike the family-friendly Lego games, Indiana Jones & The Great Circle is a first-person action-adventure with a globe-trotting plot that rivals the iconic movie series. Redditor Slippy_27 summed it up, saying, “It’s the third-best Indiana Jones story ever made, across all mediums.” The game captures the set pieces, puzzles, and intense sequences we’ve come to expect, while also using the interactive nature of gaming to take things to new levels. One fan-favourite feature is a P.T.-inspired side quest that pushes Indy into uncharted territory, creating an Indiana Jones horror experience that explores the character’s psyche.
Voice actor Troy Baker’s portrayal of Indiana Jones has also received massive praise. Many fans are calling for Baker to be recognised for his Harrison Ford-like performance, and though he wasn’t nominated this year, even Ford himself couldn’t help but compliment the actor. At The Game Awards, Ford jokingly said, “If I’d known he was going to be this good, I would’ve done the voicework myself.” Critics are on the same page, with Indiana Jones & The Great Circle breaking a major Xbox record on Metacritic.
Our Take: Indiana Jones is Timeless—Especially in Video Games
Despite Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny underperforming at the box office, Indiana Jones & The Great Circle proves that the character is far from fading into obscurity. This game shows that Indiana Jones has what it takes to thrive in the modern gaming world. With next-gen technology and Baker’s captivating performance, fans get to relive the iconic moments from the films, like the legendary boulder scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark, but this time, in a fully immersive experience.
That said, Indiana Jones & The Great Circle isn’t flawless. Reddit user crumble-bee pointed out that some of the fighting mechanics felt clunky, though it didn’t ruin the overall experience. Fans are already hoping for a sequel, but as of now, nothing is confirmed. Regardless, The Great Circle has revitalised the franchise, keeping Indiana Jones alive and well for new generations of fans to enjoy.
