Hands-on with the new Indiana Jones game [Video]

Indiana Jones has always been synonymous with adventure, mystery, and a touch of grumpy charm. As the iconic archaeologist makes his way into the world of gaming once again, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle hopes to deliver an immersive experience like never before. 

Earlier this month, 9news.com.au was invited to Bethesda’s Sydney headquarters to play a small section of The Great Circle, ahead of the game’s December release.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle really captures the spirit of the classic adventures. In my time with the game, I travelled to Egypt and the Vatican, facing off against Nazis and solving puzzles that felt straight out of the films — think light manipulation, mirrors, and hidden mechanisms.

The mix of hand-to-hand combat, whip-based traversal, and tactical encounters made every fight feel like a challenge, especially since you can’t just rely on weapons.

But what stood out to me was how rewarding exploration felt, with vast, open environments and a journal that logs every discovery, making …