LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

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  • Summary: 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 andLEGO 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]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Games Master UK
    85
    A magnificent celebration of all things Indy and a great primer for the new movie. [July 2008, p.66]
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  2. Gamer 2.0
    82
    Lego Indiana Jones’s success comes from keeping the fun gameplay of the Lego Star Wars games, but injecting the classic Indy moments, music, and characters
  3. GameCritics
    80
    Lego Indiana Jones is so successful because it reimagines the films it’s based on without reproducing them.
  4. GameSpy
    80
    As enjoyable as the game is, it's even more fun with a second player (although there's no online play, sadly).
  5. The New York Times
    78
    This simple gameplay is appropriate to the game’s primary target audience, children. But it is notable just how much fun adults can have with it.
  6. PALGN
    75
    LEGO Indiana Jones sticks to an almost identical formula to the LEGO Star Wars games before it, but with its adventure-themed gameplay and incredibly entertaining cooperative features, the game is a solid purchase for anyone who wants to have some pure, uncomplicated fun.
  7. DarkZero
    60
    Perhaps the worst thing you can say about Lego Indy is that it is not as instantly likeable as the Lego Star Wars games, and that it’s more of a relationship you’ll have to work at instead of being the love at first sight Travellers Tales' previous efforts were.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. skinnymax
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Great game with lots of contents. I played it when I was a kid around 2011 and played it a second time in 2022. My favorite parts are theGreat game with lots of contents. I played it when I was a kid around 2011 and played it a second time in 2022. My favorite parts are the hidden Star Wars eastereggs. Very lovely.

    The developers put a lot of effort into the character and world design, even if it was 2008.

    Definitely worth a try.    … Expand
  2. MonsieurEames
    Jul 14, 2012
    10
    Similar to Lego Star Wars in a lot of ways, which is absolutely a good thing. I am also a big fan of Indiana Jones, so this game wasSimilar to Lego Star Wars in a lot of ways, which is absolutely a good thing. I am also a big fan of Indiana Jones, so this game was absolutely perfect for me.… Expand
  4. NathanH.
    Aug 3, 2008
    9
    Very similar to the lego star wars game, but i found it more enjoyable. I personally always have liked the indiana jones movies better than Very similar to the lego star wars game, but i found it more enjoyable. I personally always have liked the indiana jones movies better than the star wars movies so i guess that it made the game more enjoyable for me. The sound effects for the guns are pathetic though. This is a must get game.… Expand
  5. JamieChuddly
    Aug 8, 2008
    7
    The good is that they incorporated some new moves. I dig the choke hold's, that was fun. it's almost like the chainsaw in gearsThe good is that they incorporated some new moves. I dig the choke hold's, that was fun. it's almost like the chainsaw in gears where you never get tired of it. You can now pick up weapons and they make really good use of indy's whip. The big jump for the girls is >alright<. You dont use it too much but it helps. First movie is fun. The puzzles are interesting but not too hard. 2nd movie is awful, almost requiring you to have to run two players or even more idiotic the other player to drop out so you can see the items. And I've got a decent sized flat panel lcd! The 3rd is better than the 2nd but not as good as one. Puzzles are a little less all over the place. The graphics are..well it's the wii. wii's graphics are a joke but it's what you expect if you played the star wars games. The cut scenes are still a laugh, some much better than others whereas the star wars was solid all the way through. I hate to compare it but you just have to because of it's glaring overall terribadness. It's not a must have, you'll get a few hours of enjoyment but it's not a worthwhile purchase either.… Expand
  6. Ducky418
    Oct 20, 2010
    7
    Unfortunately, this game boils down to being much less fun compared to LEGO Star Wars. Sure, it has the same formula and look, but it simplyUnfortunately, this game boils down to being much less fun compared to LEGO Star Wars. Sure, it has the same formula and look, but it simply isn't handled as well. Although the game does have the Indiana Jones feel, it just doesn't work for a game like this that is mostly about puzzles. The game is hard to play without two players, and is lacking much needed split-screen. A lot of the game forces you to NOT be Indiana Jones, which isn't fun if you have to be someone stupid like Satipo or Willie. The game does a good job with some of the movies' best moments, but some like the Boulder Chase and the Mine cart scene, are poorly handled. The vehicle segments are handled terribly as well. Though there are worse Indiana Jones games out there, people might want to avoid this game unless they are a big fan of the movies.… Expand
  7. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    6
    This game is like most Lego games: a dumbed down movie videogame for kids. I love Indiana Jones, but this game really doesn't do it any justice.
  8. ichirob30
    Mar 22, 2013
    0
    I had this game for three years and played it from time to time, but it's no one of those games where I feel like I can come back to. OneI had this game for three years and played it from time to time, but it's no one of those games where I feel like I can come back to. One reason is because of the difficulty of some puzzles in the game and it sometimes gets irritating. But once you get through the game and start trotting through the levels, it can be a very fun game.… Expand

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#36 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#40 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#41 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008