Our review of The Order of the Giants DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle covers the new story, length, and price. Find out if this adventure in Rome’s sewers is worth your money.
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The Verdict
The Order of the Giants is a solid, if safe, extension of the base game. It delivers more of the puzzles, exploration, and cryptic storytelling that made the main adventure great. However, its short length and underwhelming setting largely confined to Rome’s sewers make it difficult to recommend at its full $20 price tag. Wait for a sale.
How to Start The Order of the Giants DLC
To begin this new adventure, you must first reach the Vatican City hub in the main story. However, the quest does not appear immediately.
- Prerequisite: You likely need to complete the main Vatican story segment and learn about the giants’ lore first.
- How to Access: Once the prerequisite is met, travel back to the Vatican via the fast-travel menu. Look for a priest with a bright green parrot to start the quest “The Nameless Crusader.”
What The DLC Adds: Story & Gameplay
The DLC wraps you into a side story involving a mysterious crusader and a creepy cult operating beneath Rome.
- New Story: You and Father Reichi investigate a cult known as the Cult of Mithris that has taken over sections of the Roman sewers, with ties to Emperor Nero.
- Gameplay: This is purely an extension of the base game. Don’t expect revolutionary new mechanics.
- New Skills: Two new Adventure Books add perks: one provides a buff when you eat bread, another for eating fruit.
- New Area: You get to explore a small, open section of Rome and sail the Tiber River, though 60-70% of the DLC is spent in the sewer systems.
- New Enemy Type: You’ll encounter the members of the Cult of Mithris alongside the base game’s fascist enemies.
- Boss Fight: The DLC concludes with a proper boss fight, a first for the game.
Length & Content
The DLC is on the shorter side, which impacts its value proposition:
- Main Story: ~2-3 hours if you beeline the objectives.
- Full Completion: ~4-6 hours if you take your time to explore and find collectibles.
Price & value: The Main Drawback
The biggest issue with The Order of the Giants is its $20 price point.
- Is it worth $20? For most players, no. The experience is high quality but too short and reliant on familiar environments (sewers) to justify the cost.
- Premium Edition Note: If you bought the $100 Premium Edition at launch, you already own this DLC. If you only want the DLC, buying the base game + standalone DLC later is actually cheaper than the Premium Edition was.
- Recommendation: This DLC is a prime candidate for a Steam Winter Sale purchase. At a reduced price of $10-$15, it becomes a much easier recommendation for fans hungry more content.
Conclusion: Should You Buy It?
- Buy Now If: You absolutely adored the base game and must have every last bit of content, regardless of price or length.
- Wait for a Sale If: You’re a casual fan or are concerned about value. The DLC doesn’t innovate but does provide more of what you liked. It will be far more palatable at a discount.
Ultimately, The Order of the Giants is a fun, well-crafted side story that suffers from a price tag that doesn’t match the scope of the adventure.
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