Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Reviews
MachineGames already unearthed one of the greatest Indiana Jones games ever made. Nintendo Switch 2 simply lets you take that treasure with you in your satchel / manpurse.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a great Bethesda game for Xbox, made even better on the Playstation 5 Pro console thanks to the devs at Machine Games making full use of the hardware to get the best out of their software. If you have played the game before on an Xbox console, this PS5 version is the ultimate way to experience this game. With perfect writing, stunning locations, and a return to that old-school Hollywood feel, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a great game, delivered perfectly on the Playstation 5 Pro.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle isn't just a great game: it's a loving, intelligent tribute to one of pop culture's most iconic characters.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Let there be no doubt about it: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an absolutely brilliant game that everyone should play. However, I would advise against playing it on a Nintendo Switch 2 console. Because the game runs at just 30 fps and the graphics have been significantly scaled back, it doesn’t feel like a modern game. On PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, this game really comes into its own and you can experience it as it should be. If you use your Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusively in handheld mode and/or couldn’t care less about frame rates, then I can recommend the game.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle underscores the Nintendo Switch 2’s unique standing among Nintendo consoles: it’s the home of ambitious blockbusters from partner studios—games that are a lot of fun to play and capable of delivering surprises whether you’re playing on the TV or holding the console in your hands.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on the Switch 2 in a surprisingly well-made port that, despite one or two performance issues in more open environments, proves that the Nintendo platform does indeed have enough power to render current-generation experiences with quality. As a result, this journey worthy of one of cinema's greatest icons is also highly recommended in its Nintendo version.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The arrival of *Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle* on Switch 2 brings with it all the magic and adventure of the original MachineGames title, but at a high cost. While the blend of exploration, puzzles, and action remains rock-solid and perfectly in line with the spirit of the films, the port suffers from significant technical compromises. Between frame rate drops, pop-ins, and obvious visual compromises, the game struggles to maintain stability, especially during the most chaotic moments and when playing in Dock mode. Setting aside the stealth AI, which isn’t always brilliant, it remains a great adventure, but purchasing it is recommended only if the Nintendo ecosystem is your sole gaming platform; otherwise, look elsewhere to enjoy the game in all its glory.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Indiana Jones on Nintendo Switch 2 delivers the ultimate action-adventure experience with its deep exploration system and versatile combat that masterfully blends the whip with firearms. This technical marvel, even with the future implementation of gyroscope and mouse mode, already makes us feel like the legendary whip is truly in our hands.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle isn’t just another dose of leftovers on the Switch 2. This is a fantastic port of an already exceptional game that makes use of the Switch 2’s unique features and still looks great even in handheld mode. If you haven’t yet had the chance to take this adventure on, then this is an absolutely fantastic way to do so.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was already an excellent adventure game, and this Nintendo Switch 2 version does it justice. Handheld mode comes with a few expected compromises, but MachineGames has delivered a remarkably polished port that makes Indy’s latest adventure feel right at home on Nintendo’s hybrid console.
There’s just something about being able to punch Nazis and solve elaborate puzzles on the go that is uniquely satisfying
If you’re looking for the most technically refined version of the game, you probably won’t have waited for this release and will have already experienced it elsewhere. However, for players who haven’t yet taken the journey and are willing to overlook a handful of minor texture and visual compromises, or simply want to dig through a few more tombs during their daily commute, the Nintendo Switch 2 version is still a highly satisfying way to experience it.
Review in German | Read full review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle aims to faithfully translate the iconic whip-cracking adventurer we know from the films into a playable experience, all while preserving the core identity and spirit of the character.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has fortune and glory in spades. In the words of Indy, “If you wanna be a good archaeologist, you gotta get out of the library!” This homage, lovingly crafted by MachineGames, takes you on the adventure of a lifetime, not as a casual viewer but as the intrepid explorer himself.
"Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers one of the finest next-generation experiences; a thrilling and breathtaking adventure that hooks the player until the last moment, with stunning technical quality on PlayStation 5 that makes it classified as a masterpiece in the world of modern games."
Review in Arabic | Read full review
The game delivered a legendary experience that made it one of the best games of this generation, seamlessly integrating story, gameplay, graphics, and game environment.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle isn’t just a game—it’s a globe-spanning treasure trove that turns every whip crack and cryptic clue into a moment worth remembering.
Overall, Indiana Jones pays homage to a legendary name, offers a delightful gift to adventure and tomb-raiding enthusiasts, and is a polished first-party title for Microsoft. With its upcoming release on PS5 in the next few months, it presents a great opportunity for a successful investment.
Despite some disappointing technical hitches, Indiana Jones swings onto PlayStation 5 with a satisfying crack of the whip. Sporting excellent writing, great direction and immensely satisfying gameplay, MachineGames have delivered the ultimate in Indiana Jones wish fulfilment. The hat may fall off at times owing to the glitches, meaning the Xbox or PC versions are probably your best bet, but this is still a treasure worth hunting on PlayStation.
The core weakness of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an unsteady balance: narrative, cinematic execution, and exploration excel, yet combat and stealth disappoint, leaving a sense of incompletion. Players willing to endure the opening hours will enjoy the journey, but it misses the mark on becoming the unforgettable title MachineGames was fully capable of delivering.