Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings DS
Metascore
50 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    61
    A bit of a mish-mash, with environmental puzzles leading into distinct combat sections or explory bits. [Sept 2009, p.72]
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  2. GameSpot
    60
    Entertaining combat and quirky puzzles save this game from belonging in a museum.
  3. SpazioGames
    60
    Indiana Jones and The Staff of Kings could entertain the true fans of the archeologist but gameplay is a little boring, repetitive and linear too, and we can’t suggest the last work to advise us from this effort made in Lucas Art to anyone.
  4. Cheat Code Central
    46
    Poor production values, a boring story, and rigid gameplay make this an adventure best left alone. If there is ever a sequel on the DS, it will need a lot of polish before cracking its whip again.
  5. GamesRadar
    30
    Even in its most blatantly obvious moments, the game’s plot is still distinctly Indy - minus that whole fun aspect, of course.

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User Score
8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Aresman71
    10
    The game is fun, with better graphics than most DS games. It features loads of challenges and different puzzles to solve. The Cipher mode is also a whole new aspect and throws in another part to the game. The RPG format is also well done, although sometimes a bit annoying when you can't get to someplace that's right next to you.… Full Review »
  2. alexb
    10
    It's good because the action in to it theres not much badwords in it.
  3. PiesiaP
    7
    The game is not bad, a smattering of puzzles and lots of whip use. The pistol is almost an afterthought (you only have six shots most of the time anyway). There are a variety of weapons in the environment (or weapons can be taken using the whip from opponents). The game (and many of the quests that make up the levels) is just too short. There are lots of individual save points, which is nice, and your game is saved auomatically. Really, many of the quests can be finished in two to five minutes and that's just not long enough. Overall a good game and I'm glad I got it, but it needs more depth. (that's why I'm not giving it a nine). There's too little here for a 40 dollar game, this should be 20 or 30 dollars max. YMMV. P.… Full Review »
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