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This is the verdict on “The Great Circle”.
Many hold the Indiana Jones films from the 80s and 90s in very high regard
Today marks the launch of the first new Indiana Jones game in 13 years: titled “The Great Circle,” for those who have purchased access to the early version.
Here, we follow Indiana Jones in a brand new story that takes place between the events of the films “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Last Crusade.” The year is 1937, and you are – of course – the only one who can stop the fascists from getting their hands on and abusing an ancient power linked to the great circle.
The game is a blend of cinematic storytelling, first-person exploration, puzzle-solving, and action, taking you to various locations such as the Vatican, Egypt, and Thailand.
Now the verdict from the first game critics and players is out, and if we are to believe them, “Indy” fans have much to look forward to.
On Metacritic, which aggregates reviews from gaming websites, it holds a total score of 87 points.
On Steam, players have also been convinced. There, “The Great Circle” has 91% positive reviews.
Gamer.no gives the game 9 out of 10 points and concludes that indiana Jones “does not have to be on the big screen to be in great form.”
The game is described as a love letter to the series, and the reviewer is left with a feeling that can be compared to that from the films.
– The highlights are really, really high. If what you really want is an interactive Indiana Jones movie (or TV series, given that the game isn’t exactly short), you’re going to appreciate Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, they write.
– One of the year’s biggest adventures
Video Game Chronicles describes the game as “one of the year’s biggest adventures” and gives a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars:
“Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is the franchise’s definitive game. The developer has hit the nail on the head when it comes to tone,humor,sense of adventure,and presentation to such an extent that it feels like it can stand alongside the original film trilogy. Developer MachineGames’ expertise in Nazi-busting is married with smart puzzle elements, creating a deep, authentic adventure game in what is one of the best of 2024,” they write.
– Held back by outdated mechanics
PCMag is among the reviewers who are more measured about the game. They conclude that it delivers a presentation and sense of adventure that charms both newcomers and nostalgics. At the same time, they feel the game is held back by safe and outdated gameplay elements.
They also mention that the game is extremely demanding, placing very high demands on your PC hardware to look good
Requires a powerful gaming PC
The developer requires that PC players must have an SSD for storage and a graphics card capable of ray tracing. You also need a processor such as the Core i7–10700K or Ryzen 5–3600, as well as 16 GB of memory.
To run the game at maximum graphical detail in 4K, you will need an RTX 4090 graphics card, 32 GB of memory, and a top processor from Intel or AMD.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is out for PC and Xbox Series S and X for those who buy early access. Others will gain access on Monday,December 9. the game will then also be available for Game Pass and for streaming on GeForce Now. It will come to PlayStation 5 next year.
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How has “The Great Circle” been received by critics and players sence its launch?
The recent launch of “The great Circle,” the first new Indiana Jones game in 13 years, has generated significant excitement and reviews. Here’s a summary of crucial points about the game based on early critiques:
- Game Setting and Theme: “The Great Circle” is set in 1937 and follows Indiana Jones as he strives to prevent fascists from exploiting an ancient power linked to the titular Great Circle. the narrative takes place between the events of the films “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Last Crusade.”
- Gameplay: The game offers a mix of cinematic storytelling, first-person exploration, puzzle-solving, and action across various international locations such as the Vatican, Egypt, and Thailand.
- Critical Reception:
- The game has garnered positive reviews with a score of 87 on Metacritic and 91% positive reviews on Steam.
– Gamer.no awarded it a score of 9 out of 10, labeling it a love letter to the Indiana Jones franchise, drawing parallel feelings to the films.
– Video Game Chronicles rated it 5 out of 5 stars, calling it “one of the year’s biggest adventures,” praising its humor and adventure elements.
- Mixed Reviews: Some reviewers, like PCMag, noted that while the game has an appealing presentation and adventure feel, it suffers from outdated gameplay mechanics and demands high-spec hardware to run well.
- Hardware Requirements: To play the game at optimal settings, players need a powerful gaming PC equipped with an SSD, ray tracing-capable graphics card, a strong processor (like Intel Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 5-3600), and at least 16 GB of RAM. For 4K resolution with maximum graphical details,a high-end RTX 4090 graphics card and 32 GB of memory are essential.
With a blend of nostalgia and adventure, “The Great Circle” seems to cater to long-time fans while retaining a fresh visual and narrative experience.