Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Game
Game2024
Chains of Fury
Developer Cobble Games
Welcome to Volume I of a high adrenaline, fast-paced Boomer Shooter where you have only one goal: spread furious mayhem among the scumbags keeping you locked up. Stuck looking for an exit? Just punch through walls and then shoot the suckers behind them. From the Steam store page
53 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Aug 10, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
31
Rotten
16 positive · 35 negative
95% range 20–45%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 16 | 35 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
2 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mostly Negative
25 of 82 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
53 of 53 · most liked firstI had fun with the game, but in its current state I can not recommend. It has some good ideas, but doesn't quite execute on them. Pros: Nice nods to shooters like Doom. The comic book art style looks great. The music sets the pace in the levels, especially when you are in fury mode. Cons: Full of bugs, dropped out of the map a few times. Fell into a poison pool, could not get out and had to reload save. There are no auto save points, you have to manually save the entire time. Shotgun would…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have been looking forward to this game for a long time! So far it looks pretty cool but please add in controller support. For those wondering it does launch and play fine on Bazzite (and presumably ntive Steam OS. Was able to play through some of the first level with a controller layout but will probably return it until its got some real controller support built in. Awesome art style and music! If you already use a keyboard/mouse you should be more than fine.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Come Get Some!!!!! Comic Book shooter influenced by Doom & Duke Nukem. Art style rivals that of Fallen Aces, Wild Bastards, Void Bastards, Mullet Mad Jack & Forgive Me Father.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Warning: in its current state, "Chains of Fury" is not just bad. For me, it is effectively unplayable. As far as I understand, the game was released unfinished because of a conflict between the publisher and the developer. At this point, it also looks like the game is no longer supported, so I would not expect any major fixes. YouTube videos show that the game can technically be completed. In my case, it cannot. Judging by recent reviews and forum posts, similar issues are affecting other…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is bad. I could do with uninspired level design, boring enemies and overall mediocrity of the thing. But this game also has several technical issues which make it a below average experience among the plethora of boomer shooters on Steam. Constant falling through the walls out of the game map and horribly slow frame rate in big fights (which you are supposed to do as fast as you can in order to get fury and xp) make playing unpleasant. Also it is very short and when playing on…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have to leave a negative review because i simply cannot beat the game. The game has severe bugs one bug is that the enemies will stop dropping ammo or you cannot pick it up i had to beat the third and fourth levels with no ammo and rely on fury mode. The boss finally dropped ammo but on the fifth level i kept getting stuck on a ladder in slime and could not climb it. The art is great music and quips are fun but with the core game being so buggy i have to give it a thumbs down. I would…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✔️ The Good • Stylish Comic Book Aesthetic: *Chains of Fury* features a gritty, vibrant art style reminiscent of '90s graphic novels, which gives the game a bold and unique visual identity. • Fast-Paced Old-School FPS Action: The game captures the raw energy of classic shooters like *Duke Nukem* and *Blood*, with aggressive enemies and heavy firepower. • Unique Level Design: Levels are packed with hidden areas, alternate paths, and lots of things to destroy—offering a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great aesthetic, and the vocal quips are top notch. I also enjoy the visual references to classic gaming (Duke, Sonic, and more!). It has an addictive quality that makes for willing map replays. But... It's buggy. Enemies can shoot through walls. Enemy AI is dumb as stone. Clunky control makes for artificial difficulty. Keybinds have to be consistently rebound. Hand-to-hand combat seems sluggish. I bought it on sale, and I'm hoping that some of this nonsense can be patched out. If I could…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love the art direction of this game, but after level 2 or 3 it basically just becomes a punching simulator until you unlock a new weapon, use all the ammo for that, run out, then back to punching. The punching doesn't even feel good. This game has so much potential, but when there's literally no possible way to get ammo in a FIRST PERSON SHOOTER, then there's a problem. If you wanna play a comic book art style shooter, play Forgive Me Father 1 & 2, Void Bastards & Wild Bastards. ALL FAR…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33401179/]Follow my curator page for more recommendations! Chains of Fury is one of those games where I wish I could leave a "Maybe" recommendation instead of just "Yes" or "No." I like parts of the game quite a bit, however there are a lot of issues that desperately need attention. The developer is still patching the game as of a few days ago, so hopefully my main gripes will be fixed in the near future. As it is currently, assuming none of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got this from Kickstarter. Definitely a fun play if you like boomer shooters. Only issue is the pickups don't always register properly.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DO NOT BUY Terrible AI that just stands around not attacking you, I've killed a boss and it didn't say anything just let me exit the level. Collectibles not being picked up unless you run over them multiple times, buttons for lifts do not work, falling through the map. movement is like you're on ice and theirs an ammo system but it does not show you have much ammo you have. Only good thing about this game is the art style and sound design. Other then that avoid at all costs
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wanna play a boomer shooter where you can't shoot anything? I've got a game for you! I saw the negative reviews when this game came out, but I waited, figured maybe all the bugs and glitches would get patched out. It's been a little over eighteen months and it seems like the game is still broken. Goody! There's no story from what I can tell. You're thrown in prison. Break out and kill a bunch of aliens. Done. So that just leaves the gameplay! It doesn't work. You can punch and kick open…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fulqrum and FPS goes hand in hand usually, but this isnt finished. Im worried because I dont see an early access tag on this game. Most of the animations are unfinished, the enemies will spawn directly in front of you while you are fighting them and it genuinely looks like a glitch, theres virtually no animations for most of the enemies, its just a flat picture that they add a muzzle flash to when they fire at you. The vibe of this game is so off, so weird, it feels like a vertical slice, a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Was a backer. Played demo that was super clunky a while ago. Waited a long time for a release version. 12 minutes in, fell through the map 2 times. oh well still not ready at all..
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now this is a disappointment. Great art style. Great feeling, punchy gunplay. But RIDDLED with bugs. I had to restart the second level several times because I lost the ability to interact with objects. I didn't want to try a third time, because I'd rather just refund it at this point.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chains of Fury is nice indie title that showcases the passion and dedication of its developers. The game’s gunplay is satisfying with a wide variety of mechanics that keep things fresh and exciting. What truly stands out is its unique comic book-inspired art style, which gives the game a distinct and visually striking aesthetic. The attention to detail and the amount of work put into every aspect of the game are clearly visible, making Chains of Fury a must-try for fans of old school shooters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looked fun and up my alley. After an hour losing on normal and easy first chapter, I was wrong. Expected Forgive Me Father and Dread Templar (boh Fulqrum titles), instead minimal ammo and slow punch/kick attack speed that leaves me forced to crawl more than kick some ass like the trailer made it seem. Felt like a slog the entire hour I played and had no interest in finishing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extremely full of bugs, performance issues (like 10 second freezes, lots of stuttering, at times unplayable), bugs the type of the ammo magically disappears, can't be picked up. You just walk around with your fist since you can't pick up any ammo. Multum of falling bellow the map or out of bounds. Just overall a huge disappointment and this game should have never even been released in this state. Complete travesty. Avoid at all costs.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The art looks great but the game clearly isn't ready as of now. It feels like an early access. Hitboxes are wonky, invisible corners blocking your shots make it a frustrating game to play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun and I like encouraging small indie games. Atm I cannot in good faith recommend it based on my experience since I ran into 1, arguably 2 game-breaking bugs in 20 mins. I believe it just needs a patch or 2 to be recommendable. This is my experience if you want to read it: In 21 minutes I managed to get stuck in a spot while searching for secrets, ok maybe It's on me, I restart the mission. I tried to change my keybinds, the UI wouldn't update to the new keybind I picked but it was…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lots of fun ideas packed into a Mignola-esque world of space scum and mercenaries. I did feel like Lobo. No. It felt even better, because of the awesome moustache on the protagonist!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun little game with a lot of problems that can be frustrating but don't take away from the simple comic-book fun
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extremely rough in every way. Melee lacks any impact, guns feel bad, level design is uninspired. Not worth playing anymore.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game’s art and gameplay style are very enjoyable, offering a nostalgic nod to classic boomer shooters. However, technical issues hold it back. Audio balance is off, with some sounds far too loud, and I frequently encountered glitches, including falling out of the map. Performance also suffered during intense action, with noticeable frame rate drops during boss fights. While the game shows great potential, these bugs and performance issues hinder the overall experience. With more polish, it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know what everyone is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ about. I bought it the day it came out and I didn't have any bugs. Its a fun game. It didn't blow my tits off, but I'm liking it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Has good premise, the art style is good, has a LOT of bugs, poorly optimised (the game runs very awkardly) or even localised (the UI buttons are in polish and the are 'Lorem Ipsum" placeholders everywhere). Needs a lot of fixing first.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great retro Game!!! Good job.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chaining my fury so hard rn
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The "Mostly Negative" reviews here kept me away from buying 'Chains of Fury' so many times, but I saw it on Fanatical for $2 and just had to give it a shot and, well, it's definitely not good. The comic book aesthetic with it being an FPS is what initially drew me and probably everyone else in because it's just something that meshes well. The presentation at first seems pretty good alongside some good music will then give you a false impression because the gameplay. well heck even settings is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the worst and most clunkiest doom-clone to ever exist and not only that, but also it has a spyware launcher
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyed breaking everything. And the game worked well on Linux. :steamthumbsup:
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's sadly too buggy right now, I did manage to beat the first level, but only barely since ammo doesn't drop from enemies like it's supposed to.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm sorry but like, was this game made yesterday? The art style and presentation in general makes it look polished, but the movement is clunky, the shooting is whacky, the enemies have non-existent A.I, you fall through items, you can see through enemies, the effects and lightning are crap and much more, it felt like playing a mobile shooter or a browser game, this game was published one year ago, it really doesn't have an excuse to be this bad on such basic aspects. Don't trick yourself…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're willing to try a simple and dynamic game in which is shoot, kill, upgrade and proceed, you're in for a good time. It's also not that long and as since it's still just Vol. I, achievements are not that rough. Once you understand how the fury meter works, it's a breeze. Give it a try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chains of Fury has a total RETRO feel, and the PRICE TAG to match! [url=https://youtu.be/HwVwzGaxXUI] First Look Video [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/28820007] Recommendations [url=https://www.youtube.com/@kreatorb] YouTube [url=https://www.tiktok.com/@iplaykreatorb] TikTok [url=https://www.twitch.tv/iplaykreatorb] Twitch [url=https://rumble.com/user/KreatorB] Rumble
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kick an exploding barrel in alien's face shotgun is nice music is nice fixes incoming giving thumbs up
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game stretches to 3440x1440 but is not made for this resultion. And after i switched it to 2560x1440 there is no more option for 3440x1440. Also why is there a launcher with advertising for all your other games that open and you have to see everytime you start the game. The gameplay kinda feels off. You cant really predict enemy movement. The jump animation from the enemies look weird and also the projectiles they shoot. In this stage of the game it is jsut not good in my opinion. But I see…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very frustrating game most of the time. Limited ammo. Games are supposed to be fun, not frustrating like another job. I work enough as it is. Even on Easy level, I could not come close to beating the final boss. I beat 7 of 8 levels. Close enough I guess.....
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →janky, bad AI and overall doesn't have anything going on worth the time
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chains of Fury: Vol. 1 is a stylish boomer shooter that may look and play the part, but is ultimately toppled by a tsunami of game-breaking bugs and glitches. Review: www.defunctgames.com/courant/1774... Video Review: youtu.be/UJuE1PnS7dg
unlabelledView post →A challenging game with old school 3d shooter playstyle. Cell shaded to the max graphics.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chains of Fury Vol. 1 base price where i live is 9.99€ so I set out to play it for 10 hours to see if the game is your monies worth I finished the game in over 3 hours. I made a video about the game on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/tRxQosCcIp0 I rated the game on these three simple categories: Gameplay (3/5) Content (2/5) Monies Worth (2/5) Chains of Fury has a nice retro feel to it, but it needs more work. The gameplay is decent but has to many small bugs. The game is a little too…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was paid $100 by a friend to beat this game. Still not sure if it was worth it. A small list of the bugs or results of awful design decisions I encountered in this game (also, the game is abandoned and these won't be fixed): - Ammo drops are nonexistent apart from in a few levels. This instantly makes the game much harder and makes guns not worth it half the time. This is the biggest one. - I have fallen through the world or glitched through walls so many times. - If you load the game or…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Chains of Fury, developed by Cobble Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing, is a retro-inspired first-person shooter that sets out to channel the chaotic energy of 1990s “boomer shooters” while layering on a comic-book aesthetic and modern destructibility. From the outset, the game makes its intentions clear: it aims to be loud, irreverent, and unapologetically over-the-top. Players step into the boots of a grizzled, mustachioed mercenary who breaks out of captivity and embarks on a violent…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No controller support. in 2025. Shame. 0/10. Garbage.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So bad. Don't recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →just not it fam.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What the hell is this pile of crap of a retro shooter? The gameplay is very clunky and ammo is as rare as a beaver's fart, if there is any at all. At this point you should categorize it as a retro fister rather than shooter. Keybind option is useful as a bicycle underwater because if changed, they don't actually change in game. The shotgun doesn't shoot under fury mode. I couldn't get past stage 2 because I found no ammo at all.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thought it had potential when I supported this game on kickstarter. Not really apparently.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't believe I backed this for such a rough feeling game. Yuck.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can not recommend at this time. The price is good, but what holds it back? First, it is slow. The mouse doesn't feel snappy enough regardless of how high you set sensitivity, action is mid, enemies just stand around waiting for you. It is a good looking game with a lot of ideas that are fun. I just am not feeling it click here.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →www.twitch.tv/dr_dubz Alright, gonna play Chains of Fury, game I got free from Lurkit, then carry on with the Selaco rando afterwards. Come on in and chill (as much as you can do watching two bombastically unchill games...)
unlabelledView post →
Posts are quoted from public profiles with links to the original. Want yours removed? Contact us.