Hello, fellow adventurers who have found themselves feeling a bit queasy while trying to dive into the world of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. If you can barely manage more than an hour of gameplay without feeling dizzy, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too—all thanks to that odd head bob our daring hero does in this first-person experience. But fear not! With some adjustments in the settings, I’ve discovered a way to make the game more bearable, and I think it just might work for you as well.
Now, it’s true that the game can still leave you feeling a bit off-balance. And yes, I’m with you in wishing that the folks at MachineGames would just nix the head bob altogether. But until that day comes, here are some tips to help you navigate this adventure.
Let’s start by opening up the options menu and heading over to the “Video” section. If you’re on a PC, this is where you can try my top suggestion: crank up the Field of View slider. Setting it to at least 100 can help, but feel free to push it to 110 and see what your eyes prefer.
Luckily, the next few adjustments are available on both PC and console. Look for the Motion Blur setting and switch it to “off” (apologies to lovers of this visual flair).
Now, there’s one more option I’d recommend—you’ll spot it listed under “Picture Framing.” I’ve taken the plunge and put my game into “Cinematic” mode, adding those black bars across the top and bottom to create a movie-like vibe. It’s not my favorite aesthetic choice (and let’s be honest, it feels a bit pretentious), but if it helps ease the nausea, it’s worth considering.
We’re not quite finished yet. Head over to the “Accessibility” menu next.
Here, while you can tweak the Field of View and Motion Blur again, you’ve probably already tackled that.
But, here’s something crucial—turn on Camera Stabilization and switch Screen Shake off.
Finally, try taking a step back from your screen. Literally. The distance can alleviate some of the discomfort. And while you’re at it, consider bumping up the subtitle size so you can keep up with the dialogue from afar.
If these adjustments still don’t cut it, and you’re playing on PC, you might want to hang tight for a mod that tones down Indy’s relentless head-bobbing or converts the game into a third-person view. It’s bound to pop up sooner or later. Until then, these tweaks are our best shot at a smoother, less nauseating adventure.
