Indiana Jones & The Great Circle’s Coolest Side Quest Is Basically Its Own Horror Game

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has already proven itself capable of delivering an authentic Indiana Jones adventure, but 's side quests take the adventuring experience to the next level. As players progress through the globe-trotting journey, there's not much reason to return and see previously explored locations, aside from completionists trying to find every artifact or finish each mission. Luckily, finds a fantastic way to revisit an old map while providing a unique experience in one of its most memorable side quests by far.

The main story in is just as compelling as players would expect from a AAA adventure, but the side quests are where developer MachineGames' talents shine the brightest. Some of the most memorable cutscenes of are even hidden in side-quests, with A Nun In Trouble being a great example of how emulates the humor and action of the film franchise. While replicating the success of the classic Indiana Jones films is already a challenge, even surpasses the originals in some areas, especially during some of the stranger side quests.

After embarking on what seems to be a simple fieldwork quest to discover a lost artifact, players will find themselves on a deep dive into the psyche of the titular adventurer. Having been seemingly drugged or affected by a supernatural force, Indy quickly loses consciousness, only to wake back up in a hallucination of Marshall College. Right off the bat, the familiar location has a vastly different atmosphere than before, with the spooky sound effects and lighting only adding to the experience as players navigate the haunting halls of the school.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle valiantly attempts to recapture what makes the movies special, and like Indy himself, it usually lands on its feet.

While Lost In The Past starts as a simple environmental change, it quickly shows its true colors as something that wouldn't be possible in reality. Upon walking through the halls, Indy will find a looping hallway around each corner, with notable characters he's