Journalists have published reviews of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle just as early access began. The new game from MachineGames has been well received by critics, with an average score of 87 on Metacritic.

Reviewers agree that the strongest aspects of the game are its rich storyline and detailed locations. The places that Jones has to explore are meticulously crafted, so fans of the series and historical landmarks can spend hours wandering the locations, peeking into every corner. The Vatican, which is explored in the first part of the campaign, particularly impressed critics.

The combat system focuses on hand-to-hand combat. Jones has a revolver, but critics used it sparingly, which aligns with the character's image. 

However, the game isn't without its flaws. Most commonly, critics complained about the primitive stealth mechanics—at least on the medium difficulty. Enemies can usually be bypassed without much trouble, and they are fairly reluctant to notice the hero—the AI leaves much to be desired.

Not everyone was fond of the open-world content. The game has plenty of collectible items that reward exploration, but some critics felt these were more for atmosphere and eventually became tedious to collect. They even suggested skipping most of the side quests and focusing on the main campaign.

In summary, reviewers recommend that Indiana Jones fans definitely check out the game: it's quite likely they will enjoy it more than the recent films. Journalists' playthroughs ranged from 17 to 30 hours, depending on how much time was spent on side quests.

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