My initial skepticism of placing players behind the eyes of Indy in first-person evaporated the moment I socked a nazi in the face. Melee combat packs a nice wallop, and incorporating blocks, counters, and grabs adds a satisfying flow to brawling. Using memorable sound effects from the films is an effective cherry on top. Machine Games also creates a multitude of opportunities to take out foes in hilarious fashion, such as grabbing nearly any object to smash over their skulls. Taking on foes in cluttered rooms made me feel as much Jackie Chan as Indiana Jones, and I love taking out opponents with the wackiest things I can find. Sneaking up behind oblivious fascists to push them off cliffs or down tomb shafts never failed to make me chuckle.

This 2025 review reflects our thoughts on the game’s current state at publishing. As such, post-launch updates were factored into the final score. Looking back, it’s quite astounding to me how the core of the gameplay has been so consistent, yet the upgrades make exploration more and more consistent. You definitely never feel like the requirements are helpless, but it can be frustrating to put a few hours into the late game and not feel like you’ve made meaningful progression. You explore the house and its grounds in the first person, immersing you in the world and also making it easy to miss out on interesting clues here and there if you’re not looking closely enough.

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It’s hard to take getting ganked in the middle of a task for the fifth time too personally when the animation for your demise makes you laugh after you’re done yelling. The art style also makes interacting with the various machines and doodads on the map intuitive and enjoyable. I was able to drop right into my first match and get a decent grasp of what was going on without needing much help. The other pure stealth sequences later are decidedly not that, with tons of enemies whose crisscrossing lines of sight preclude picking them off one by one, while the levels simultaneously lack reliable alternate paths around those guards. One main mission in particular felt like a base lifted straight out of Metal Gear Solid 5, but with less than half of that game’s information and tools at my disposal. These sections absolutely sucked, and I found myself just crouch walking through them as quickly as possible, ignoring any side content and keeping my fingers crossed that none of the guards’ “hey, I see you!” meters would fill up completely as I passed.

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I usually don’t even go for that sort of thing⁠—I like RPGs and systemic interactions and other crusty PC gaming things. But The Great Circle had scenes that were so imaginative and surprising, I was just 100% on-board. An early one sees Indy catching a ride on a departing zeppelin by hooking it with his trusty whip, followed by a short sequence of climbing and ledge shimmying on the outside of the dirigible as Rome sprawls below you.

It’s nothing short of a clever and thought-provoking examination of video games and the relationship that we have with them. If you’re thinking about upgrading your PC or starting a new build to play some of these games at higher settings, make sure to check out our step-by-step guide for building a gaming PC. We also have a dedicated list focused on the best Steam Deck games to play right now. If you’re looking for accessories for your rig, check out our roundups of the best gaming keyboards, gaming mice, and PC gaming headsets. Robobeat on the PlayStation 5 presents a compelling fusion of rhythm-based gameplay and fast-paced action, offering a unique experience for players seeking a challenge that engages both reflexes and musicality. This review will delve into the various aspects of Robobeat, assessing its strengths and weaknesses to determine its overall value.

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By design, you’re less of a well-oiled killing machine and more like a shopping kart with one wonky wheel. Ivy Road’s new cozy game Wanderstop offers satisfying and simple gameplay while giving players ample time to rest and contemplate. Firstly, the relatively brief playtime is absolutely to Atomfall’s benefit, and ensures that things never become tedious. Secondly, I didn’t lean into the most hardcore elements of combat and exploration, which could probably double those figures if going Stalker 2 mode is something that appeals to you. Thirdly, I’ve started a fresh playthrough, and already discovered plenty of fresh threads to pull at that tease a whole other route I could use to make it through the game.

This action-RPG opus delivers a ridiculously entertaining journey full of awesome ideas that is equal parts strange and beautiful. Despite this year’s many game delays — God of War Ragnarok, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Gotham Knights, and many others were pushed into next year — 2021 was a great year for video games. The first full year of the PS5 and Xbox Series X