Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Reviews

• Great fun no matter how old or young you are!

  
  By A3V2EZ6MA32FF6 on 2008-06-05
  Raiders of the Lost Ark was one of the first movies I remember seeing as a child and it is one of my favorite movies of all time. That being said I was looking forward to a trip down memory lane with this game and I was not disappointed.
  
  First of all let me say that this game is truly fun for all ages. While it may appear to be a kids game at first glance, it's actually a very fun game for grown ups as well. The game has the original Indiana Jones music as heard in the movies. A brilliant touch as it adds to the game tremendously. The lego versions of all Indy characters are well done and very cute. You will find virtually every character from all three Indy movies in this game and you can unlock them all as playable in "free play" mode.
  
  Another area where this game stands out is the humor the designers have put into it. There are so many funny little moments and even some funny homages to Star Wars. The game designers have really done their homework and it shows.
  
  As far as the gameplay...it's what you would expect from a Lego title. Lots of cracking the whip and punching things. While it can get a bit repetitive at times I completely understand why the developers did this. By keeping it simple the game really becomes accessible to gamers of all skill levels....and, in my opinion, that's a smart move on their part.
  
  One of the best things about this game is the co-op mode. My wife never plays games with me on my PS3, ever. We recently saw the new Indy flick at the theater and I convinced her to play this game with me. She loves it! One of the reasons she never plays is because of all the "complicated" controls on the PS3's controller. Back to my point about the game play being simple, the controls are so easy she has no problem playing. There aren't complicated button schemes or an overabundance of complication so she feels comfortable playing and she does not get frustrated. This is one of those games that can be played and enjoyed by the whole family...and it's nice that it's $10 cheaper than most of the other PS3 games.
  
  I gave this game 5 stars. Let me clarify this ranking.
  Does this game have graphics as good as Uncharted:Drake's Fortune? No. Does this game have as engrossing a storyline and as diverse gameplay as GTA IV? No.
  Does this game accomplish what it sets out to do? Definitely.
  
  I've spent money on many PS3 titles that I did not enjoy nearly as much as this game. Lego Indy sets out to be a cute, nostalgic and simple game based on the Indiana Jones movies that the whole family can enjoy. I believe it has accomplished this in spades. Of course it will not appeal to everyone as hard core gamers are not the target audience but fans of Indy, families and those looking for a fun game will find that Lego Indy is a great time and I highly recommend it.
  
  

• Lego Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures

  
  By AYLG72UM74PDE on 2008-06-04
  Lego Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures is a good, solid game. It comes from a lineage of good stock by the developer Traveler's Tales, who previously created the sublime franchise of Lego Star Wars, the game begins just as the Raiders of the Lost Ark did, with Indy trekking it through a dense jungle, but that's where things depart from the movie, his friends all taken away through their own foolishness and tribal hijinks until the sole survivor of Indy's posse is the character played by Alfred Molina in the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
  
  This is how the rest of game plays out, the original story is there, but with minor details changed for storytelling purposes, mind you this is an "E" rated game. The characters do not speak, but their expressions and noises make up for the lack of voices. The story line is just as the trilogy went, with Raiders, Temple of Doom, and finally Last Crusade, hopefully they won't make a Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sequel.
  
  The game plays surprisingly smooth and fighting seemed very natural, the controls were intuitive enough so that I did not have to use the manual, just the beginning tutorial was sufficient. There were some gameplay difficulties in one area and that was the fighting. Enemies seemed to have an unfair advantage by being able to use guns which knocked a whole heart off every time you were hit, but other than that the game plays wonderfully. To advance in the game one must collect Lego pieces and puzzles that use various other Lego pieces from you surroundings. Unlike the Lego Star Wars games, Lego Indiana Jones' puzzles are much simpler and are fun to complete and rarely escalate to tedium.
  
  The graphics are superb, I own a 40" Samsung LCD television capable of running the game at its highest 1080p. All the edges are crisp, the colors vibrant, and the sounds sharp. The one major issue here is that there is quite a bit of screen tearing, if that is an issue for you (screen tearing is when the game appears to "break" from the whole and usually occurs in scenes with a lot of motions). Although the sounds sounded good, they were kept to a bare minimum, meaning that they were few and it seemed as if TT could have added in quite a bit more depth into the game's soundscape.
  
  Overall, this is one solid performer whose weaknesses are made up for in the stupendous game play and the terrific story telling. Any Indy fan and or Traveler's Tales fan should be able to find this game a hilarious romp through the Indiana Jones universe (as well as any kids who can appreciate an excellent game) and a very respectable game to boot.
  
  Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures: B+
  
  

• Don't bother

  
  By A2TN8CW5SWGN7N on 2008-06-30
  This is fun for about 5 minutes, once the cutsie factor has worn off it just becomes tedious and very easy. Visually it is great but even the 1080p output is flawed with some glitches appearing during gameplay. The fact that you cannot die = cannot fail which in return offers no passion or ambition to do well, why worry when you know you'll just re-spawn in the same place.
  The game has humour, as had the Lego titles before this but that is not enough to warrent buying the game.
  Don't bother. You'll be as dissapointed as i was.
  
  

• good game

  
  By A3DDARC4NY1JOH on 2008-06-04
  This is a very fun game but i am only giving it 4 stars because of the lack of originality. If you are a fan of the Star Wars Lego games then you will love this one like I do. Only problem like I said is its originality.... it seems like they took the Star Wars game and just swapped out the characters. You still have to collect the blue, gold and silver pieces and instead of Jedi you get master Adventurer if you collect a certain amount which i think they could have thought of something a little bit different to do to make it fresh. You collect gold chest items to make treasure statues like the Star Wars white barrel type pieces that build a complete vehicle at the end if you find them all. Also you need to unlock characters to go back and replay the levels to get to certain areas, like in Star Wars where you needed the young Anakin to go through the hatchways in this one you need the kid from Temple of Doom. There are a few improvements, I like how in this one you can pick up enemy's weapons and use them for a certain amount of time or ammo amount. Overall it's a great game because of how much I enjoyed the SW Lego game, and like SW its short unless you keep going back to replay the levels to find all the items and unlock the characters to achieve the 100% game completion status, so I wouldn't say it's a must have at the current release price, its actually about 1/2 the price if you opt for the PC version. Lastly, it even has a trailer for the Batman Lego game coming out in a few months and that one looks great as well.
  
  
  

• A fun game that anyone can enjoy

  
  By A2NYP1VC6FOFER on 2008-06-26
  The Lego Indiana Jones game is an excellent game that is a lot of fun to play. The graphics are very good, only limited by the blockiness of Legos themselves. The music is exactly what you'd expect, which is a good thing. I missed out on Lego Star Wars (I've ordererd it now that I've beaten this game), so I was surprised by the amount of humor and sheer amount of fun in this game.
  
  My only complaints are that it feels too short. I beat the game with about a 70% completion score in 10 hours. That's not all that short (Heavenly Sword and Call of Duty 4 were shorter), but it felt short. I just didn't want it to end.
  
  For people who don't like collection games, this game will become annoying fast. You're constantly collecting Lego pieces, so if you find it annoying to run around picking up every little thing, then I'd pass on the game.
  
  The game does not install anything on the hard drive (except the saved games of course). This results in some load times between levels, which aren't overly long, but probably could have been eliminated with an installation. Some people don't like the installation of games, but I like the lessening of load times, so this bugged me.
  
  Overall though, this game is one of the better games I've played this year, in terms of a fun factor. Sure Metal Gear Solid 4 is a more ambitious game, but it hasn't kept a smile on my face the entire time like this game did. I definately recommend it.
  
  
• Excellent game for everyone
  By A2VGGUG1JZF0O8 on 2008-06-16
  For those familiar with the Star Wars lego games, this version far surpasses it. Their are many more puzzles in Indiana Jones and they tend to be more difficult in finding some of the secrets and hidden items. This extra challenge makes this game more fun for the older crowd. It isnt just punching every piece of scenery and bad guys in sight. Granted it does have very similar gameplay to star wars, but they have added many new features, such as swinging from whips and vines, climbing and swimming. There and not as many levels and characters as star wars, but the levels are better designed and more encompassing. This is really the only area I think they should have improved on. Each movie has 6 levels, just like the star wars game, but youre comparing 6 movies vs 3. So there are double the levels in the star wars game. The other issue is that many of the characters in this game are Indiana and supporting women just wearing different clothes. However, each character does have unique abilities which makes solving puzzles that much more tricky and satisfying. I would highly recommend this game to everyone, even those that believe this is just a kids game. It is popular among college kids as well.
  
  
• I loved it
  By A2DZMZB6CMW0FM on 2008-06-18
  I love how all the movies are incorporated. The comedy is amazing!!! Definatly great for the whole family :)
  
  
• Another Good Humourous Lego Game!
  By A14AZWOLGK6MD3 on 2008-06-19
  Originally bought for my 13 year old who still loves Lego and thoroughly enjoyed Lego Star Wars.
  He is really enjoying this game. It follows reasonably well the stories of each of the first three films. The graphics are great, the characters are pretty cool, the puzzles are not so difficult for little people, but on the other hand they aren't too boring for my son at his age either. There are a lot of levels and a lot of things to unlock. And a great deal of humour too such as "Poo Treasure" and the various cut scenes that like the other Lego Titles are very humourous. I think that it would be suitable for ages 4 and up, but some of the humour will be lost on the younger children and anyone who hasn't seen the films, but that won't spoil their enjoyment of the game.
  My son's only complaints are that "boys can't jump high, only girls can" and "girls won't carry stuff", and only certain characters can carry certain weapons or carry out certain actions. It has so far kept him entertained for around 35 hours (not all at once!) and he has many more hours of play left.
  
  
• Too Much Fun
  By A3HVPFP25FPZZ4 on 2008-06-27
  Got it for the kids. Kept it for me! Lots of fun to work together to figure out secret puzzle solutions etc. Easier to figure out than Lego Star Wars - we have completed 50% in far fewer hours. Graphics are good. If you enjoy Star Wars, don't pass this up. It's different enough to add hours of fun to your gaming experience. We have been watching the Indy movies and much of the game follows the script of the first three movies!
  
  
• Glitchy, but still Lego fun!
  By A3MP60FTYLZMW2 on 2008-07-04
  I'm a big fan of Lego Star Wars, and also the Indiana Jones trilogy. So naturally, I loved this game. It's quite a bit shorter than Star Wars The Complete Saga for PS3, having three episodes instead of Star Wars' six (all episodes still have six levels apiece).
  
  The Good:
  There's the same cheeky humor that made Lego Star Wars so much fun. There's a slightly different feel to the gameplay with less shooting, more punching and throwing things at your enemy. There isn't any flying, but you can control a boat, motorcycle, & car among other things.
  
  Indiana comes equipped with his signature whip, and guns can be found at various points in the game. Pistols & bazookas come with a limited amount of ammo, so choose your shots well!
  
  The other characters have their own different strengths to add to the missions (i.e higher jump, smaller character, shiny object breaker), but the also now have weaknesses as well. Indiana is scared of snakes, Willie is frightened by spiders--so you'll have to switch to another character to help get them past the scary areas.
  
  Instead of collecting mini-kits, you collect pieces of artifacts. If you collect all of them in the game, 3 extra levels are available to play.
  
  The Bad:
  When in single player, the game's Artificial Intelligence second player is alot more easily confused. I found myself moving ahead in the game, only to have to go back and get my AI character out of a stuck spot. They also follow too close, making it harder to back up in a tight spot.
  
  Some of the enemy characters are a bit glitchy as well. Every once in a while when fighting enemies, one or two of them would be running in place behind a rock or other obstacle.
  
  The character-switching triangle button is a little more generous this time around. Instead of walking up to and facing your second character before pressing the triangle button to switch to them, in Indiana Jones you can switch to your other guy from across the room. While this is really convenient in most cases, it's really a pain trying to use that same button to jump in a car, or pick up an item. I would be about to jump in a boat with the triangle button, then turn a fraction too far past it and end up switching to my second character instead, who was standing several feet away. Agggrhh!
  
  
  All in all, it was really fun to play, and the storyline made for some cool-looking environments. Puzzles were tough but doable, and there was a good balance of fighting versus problem-solving. Expect to finish the game in a few days including freeplay--you could rent it but the replay value is pretty good. Hopefully the buggy parts have been noted and fixed by the time Lego Batman comes out!
  
  
• Fun for Kids and Adults
  By A1LZM5MUPWPOR3 on 2008-09-11
  I got this primarily for my two boys, ages 5 and 7. Both of them are avid Lego Star Wars players, so I felt confident they would enjoy Indiana Jones. It was a hit with them. My older son went to task clearing the levels. My younger son enjoys the occasional level run or just toying around with custom characters. With infinite lives, he's free to explore as he likes without a 'GAME OVER' spoiling his fun.
  
  Truth be told, I enjoyed playing the game as well. As an adult I found the game rather elementary. However, the nostalgia factor was there, the humor quite enjoyable, and the challenge level suitable as a 'casual' game.
  
  As a parent, there is some concern that most conflicts in the game are solved through violence (bloodless, Lego violence). Also, the movies have some creepy themes (ritual sacrifice, melting Nazis, monkey brains, etc.), but the visceralness is toned down and often covered up by humor. I think the worst was the smiling monkey head being served with its brain exposed. It sounds disturbing, but just looked silly. So far, no complaints of bad dreams from the kids. Just boyish giggles and 'GROSS!'
  
  
• This game is great!!
  By A3EJTVFXMEQT7A on 2008-06-29
  First of all, I am NOT a fan of many PS3 games. The 3-D motion gives me a headache and makes me motion sick. The controls for the PS3 are just way too confusing on most games and there are WAY too many buttons. Give me a DS any day and I am a happy camper. But I still loved this game. I am not so sure I would have played through it on my own, but my boyfriend and I spent the better part of a weekend playing through it together. It was great!! The graphics are great on our 42 inch plasma, the game play is a blast and the humor is one of a kind. It is a little short if you just want to play through the game to beat it, but there are so many unlockables and things you have to find. We finished all three movies and we are only 60 percent done. I have never seen an Indiana Jones film, so you don't have to be a fan to enjoy this game. You don't have to be a child either! My boyfriend is 25 and I am 22. I am generally a puzzle game fan and my boyfriend loves shooters like CoD4 and Battlefield Bad Company. If you like any kind of game, pick this up. It is very enjoyable!!
  
  
• Its What You Expeact And Thats Why Its GREAT
  By APXCWYNRPJHDU on 2008-07-06
  It Is All It Was Advertised To Be And More, If You Liked "LEGO StarWars" You Will Like This.
  
  
• Very good game
  By A22ZZODZFKBXNE on 2008-07-10
  I bought it for my son, who was delighted playing it, and his only complain is that it is a bit short. It is based on the stories of the first three Indiana Jones movies. Graphics are excellent in a HD TV set, as is the sound through a home theater. I recommend this game to any PS3 owner
  
  
• It's fun
  By A2O28UZQ31PIE4 on 2008-07-10
  It's like the older version of Lego's video game: Star Wars Trilogy. Same structure, kind of graphics, etc. But it is fun (as Star Wars version). I would vote with 5 stars but I expected more innovations in this game.
  
  
• Simple fun.
  By AT2L9P49VHVY5 on 2008-07-19
  There is not much that I can add that has not already been said. This game is something that you can be confident in buying for the whole family. What violence their is looks cartoonish and there is no nudity or sex. If you enjoy the movies, you'll probably enjoy this game.
  
  Just a couple of points that I'd like to add:
  
  Sometimes, though, the action can come to a standstill because the camera angles make it extremely difficult to see puzzles when two people are playing the game. In single player, the camera follows whichever character you have selected. With two players, it zooms out to show as much as possible.
  
  Also, certain stages can be difficult as the pieces to the various puzzles are sometimes well hidden. While my brother and I were playing I had an online strategy guide up to get us through the difficult parts, and I'd recommend you doing the same as you play.
  
  
• Loads of fun
  By AJKWF4W7QD4NS on 2008-07-24
  Traveller's Tales returns with another Lego-based game, this time focusing on the Indiana Jones franchise after conquering the world of Star Wars. Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is exactly what the title implies: the original Indy trilogy in Lego form. Contrary to some negative things that have been said, if you've played any of the Lego Star Wars games, you'll feel right at home here. The gameplay itself is relatively simple, family friendly fun that nearly anyone can pick up and play. Co-op mode is where the real fun of Lego Indiana Jones is to be had though, and like Lego Star Wars before it, the game just has a sense of undeniable charm to it that you can't help but get some enjoyment in the very least out of it. It may not take you too long to breeze through the game though, but if you do, it is worth going back and playing again just to catch all the game's in-jokes and visual gags, along with a horde of hidden items and goodies as well. If there's any real flaws to the game, it's that the AI isn't all that good in terms of enemies and AI-controlled pals, but as a whole, Lego Indiana Jones is massively enjoyable. All in all, Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures continues the tradition of wonderfully fun and family friendly games, and is definitely worth picking up for Indy fans or anyone looking for some good clean fun.
  
  
• Silly, Fun, Satisfying
  By A2K5TP76P9UIYM on 2008-09-06
  LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is an action/adventure 3D platformer that lets you play as Indiana Jones and his compatriots through the original three Indiana Jones movies. Being a LEGO game, of course, you're all LEGO characters, and all your enemies, items, equipment, and surroundings are made of LEGOs as well. Given that the game has no spoken dialogue (all the cutscenes are acted out with random grunts and noises), it makes for an interesting take on the actual movies.
  
  The gameplay, however, really is a lot of fun. There's a fair amount of beating up enemies, but most of the game is puzzle oriented, and you'll find yourself doing a lot of exploring, sometimes getting stuck, and then having a grand revelation of how to proceed. In general, the game is pretty easy, so you should never get too frustrated, and given the unique gameplay, this would be a fun game for children or adults. Personally, I recommend playing with a friend or loved one, as the 2-player action is much more satisfying than playing with the computer as your accomplice.
  
  Overall, this game is going to be the most fun for diehard Indiana Jones fans, but in itself, it's still a fun game. Anyone who is a fan of puzzle games, platformers, or fans of the LEGO game franchise, should definitely pick this one up.
  
  
• Doesn't live up to Lego Star Wars
  By A2T5GQLBMQSA1Q on 2008-10-08
  Or maybe I'm just a bigger fan of Star Wars than of the Indian Jones franchise. This game is incredibly cute, I have actually ordered a Lego playset just so I can have a Lego Sean Connery on my desk at work. It was fun, and I constantly found myself saying, "ooh look, they got that in from the movie!" I thought the treasures were more difficult to find in this game than in the Star Wars games, and the occasional odd angle of viewing made it hard to aim the characters for jumps, making it nearly impossible for my 5 yr old to play alone. Mom had to come "help" for most of the game, not that I minded in the least. I found a few glitches, one being during the race for the ark where you are jumping from truck to truck. After killing all the Nazi's, it still wouldn't allow us to drive the truck, and after about 5 minutes of just riding on the top we finally had to look up a walkthrough online just to see what we were supposed to do. After leaving that scene, it worked fine when we came back to it later. There was another scene that had this same type of error, something missing that was there when we left that scene and then went back later, but I can't remember where it was now. I have to rate it four stars, because, while it was fun, it just didn't have that same level of "wow" to me.
  
  
• excellent choice!
  By A39OAVUKRF68RA on 2008-10-08
  DON'T be put off by "lego" and assume it's for pre-schoolers...it's very clever, not blood n' guts violent, sufficiently challenging, a really good choice. my two 11 year old sons love it, and often gravitate towards it rather than the more "mature", violent stuff. the lego star wars is very excellent, too. maybe better.
  
  

• Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)
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• LEGO Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb
• LEGO Indiana Jones Motorcycle Chase
• LEGO® Indiana Jones River Chase

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• Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote
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