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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures pc Game Reviews
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
Critic Score
Metascore: 78 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
7.5 out of 10
based on 14 reviews
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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO Indiana Jones follows Dr. Jones escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Fans can build, battle and brawl their way through their favorite cinematic moments, from Indy's entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run. Pop culture's most iconic archeologist whips through all the classic moments with the help of a host of supporting characters including Marion Ravenwood and Short Round. Players can also mix and match the body parts of more than 60 playable characters to create new heroes just as they could in the LEGO Star Wars games. [LucasArts]

PUBLISHER: LucasArts
DEVELOPER: Traveller's Tales
GENRE(S): Adventure
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
RELEASE DATE: June 3, 2008

What The Critics Said

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88
Computer Games Online RO
The concept is as bizarre as it is successful, the gameplay is well fleshed out, and I'll be totally honest and tell you that sometimes it's best to kid around, if only we'd be blessed with products such as this more often.
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85
Worth Playing
Without a doubt, LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is a worthy addition to the witty and entertaining LEGO gaming franchise. Once you are comfortable using the occasionally awkward PC keyboard controls or preferably hooking up a game controller, you will quickly become immersed in the game's addictive gameplay.
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82
GameStar
Lego Indiana Jones enables you to play through the story of the first three movies. Fans will enjoy legendary scenes like the escape from the stone sphere, the roller coaster ride in a mine lorry or the motorboat chase in Venice. The game is a good mix of jump and run, action and riddles, but suffers a bit because of problems with the camera and AI. It's the third Lego game and these problems should have been solved by now. But it's still a lot of fun.
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80
PC Zone UK
Old-school, classic, no-nonsense joy based around possibly the finest trilogy of films ever made. [Aug 2008, p.64]
80
IGN
Traveller's Tales has once again delivered an experience that boils down to smashing stuff over and over again while searching for secrets, while also managing to make that formula fun and addictive.
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80
GameSpy
Even if you make only one trip through LEGO Indiana Jones, it'll be a great ride.
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80
GameSpot
The third time is the charm for Traveller's Tales--logical puzzles and great offline co-op play make this the best Lego game yet.
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80
Play (Poland)
A little less brawl than in LEGO Star Wars and more brain exercise - this formula seems to work even better! It's one of the best platformers on the market, well worth the hours spent to find all three secret levels. [Aug 2008]
80
PC PowerPlay
Cute graphics, big whips and Lego all add up to a rainy day box rammed to the gills with win. [Sept 2008, p.60]
76
PC Gamer UK
Despite the criticisms, it's as good as the last couple of Lego outings; slightly better, actually. It just lacks the novelty value. [July 2008, p.76]
75
PC Gamer
I'm somewhat begrudgingly throwing this Indy the whip. [Sept 2008, p.68]
74
PC Format
Familiar and frivolous, let down by respawning enemies spoiling the fun. And did we mention atrocious vehicles? [Aug 2008, p.96]
70
VideoGamer
Doesn't quite live up to its Star Wars cousins, mainly due to the fact that Star Wars is simply a more memorable series, but it's still a brilliant adventure and great fun.
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70
Total PC Gaming
In a nutshell, we've been pleasantly surprised by Lego Indy. Most moviegoers and gamers will enjoy it. [Issue#9, p.50]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Frazer S. gave it an8:
A very good value for money game (got it for £18); many platform adventure games i have played haven't caught my attention as much the Lego series has. Even though this is supposed to appeal to a younger audience, it's colour and silent humour kept me playing to the end. Although after playing it through once, the game seems to loose it's shine as the reward for getting 100% completion is a let down after alot of effort and time is required for it in the first place; thus leading to me dropping it to a rating of 8.

Aron V. gave it an8:
Reminds me of lego star wars i think it is fun but not a perfect 10 because a little bit kidish.

Stefan S. gave it a9:
This game is awesome. Actually my father bought it for my two little stepsisters, but i had fun with it as well and i'm over 20!! It just makes fun to solve these puzzles in teamwork! Only shortage: sometimes the camera points just somewhere and you don't have a clue in which direction you gotta jump!

Wallach S. gave it a10:
Cute, fun and totally awesome!

Dustin C. gave it a9:
Great fun! Just like the Star Wars games!

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