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Relive the original adventures of one of the most popular movie characters in history

Relive the original adventures of one of the most popular movie characters in history

Vote: (231 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: LucasArts

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(231 votes)

Trial version

Developer

LucasArts

Works under:

Windows

Following the incredible success of the LEGO Star Wars games, LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is another smash hit from the LEGO franchise. Released in 2008, LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures follows the first three Indiana Jones films, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. As with all the LEGO games that are based off of films, the videogame alters certain elements of the plot to make the game more family friendly and humorous. The game features many of the same gameplay structures of the other titles in the LEGO franchise.

Listed below are some of the pros and cons of LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures.

Pros

  • One of the new features of this particular LEGO game is the ability to use Indy’s whip. The whip can be used to grab items, disarm thugs, swing across gaps and activate switches or buttons. Mastering Indy’s whip skills is essential to completing the game.
  • The game adds other moves and skills that were new to the LEGO franchise at the time. Characters can climb, swim, scoot across narrow ledges and carry items. The environment is much more open in this LEGO game, and it encourages players to interact more with their surroundings.
  • Players have an assortment of weapons. Characters will be able to use swordplay through a level, get into a shoot out or simply fight with a broken bottle that they found.
  • Players can discover bonuses in the game that will unlock special characters. LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures has over 60 playable characters.
  • The videogame allows players to mix and match characters’ body parts so that users can create their own, unique characters.
  • The game is easy to play. It is for players of all ages.
  • The game features a single player mode, two player co-op mode and a Free Play mode. The co-op mode is for playing with a friend. The Free Play mode allows players to go back and replay levels without any consideration for completing the level’s mission.

Cons

  • The game is not too challenging. This is a pro if the person playing the game is a young child. However, this could be somewhat frustrating for older players. Those thinking that the game is too easy may rate the replay value of LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures lower than other games.
  • The camera angles can sometimes be frustrating for certain levels. This issue can make it difficult to complete the necessary tasks to successfully finish the mission.
  • Due to some of the moves involving Indy’s whip, this may be a game where a controller is more appropriate to use rather than a keyboard to play the game.

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is a game that is a lot of fun. Its kid-friendly design, humorous characters and strong, movie-based plot make this a great video game for all to enjoy.