Advanced Search >
Help Me Search

Games

Sony

PS3 | PSP | PS2 | PS One

Microsoft

Xbox 360 | Xbox

Nintendo

Wii | DS | GBA | Cube | N64

Other Platforms

PC | N-Gage | Dreamcast

Upcoming &
Recent Releases

sort by namesort by score

83 Alan Wake
75 Alan Wake: The Signal
63 Alpha Protocol
71 Ancients of Ooga
61 Aqua
38 Attack of the Movies 3-D
54 Backbreaker
xx Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers
xx Bass Pro Shops: The Hunt
65 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Onslaught
46 Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex
62 Blacklight: Tango Down
86 BlazBlue: Continuum Shift
82 Blur
78 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Resurgence Pack
64 Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
41 Clash of the Titans
71 Crackdown 2
64 DarkStar One: Broken Alliance
xx Dead Rising 2
57 Deadliest Warrior: The Game
76 Deathsmiles
80 DeathSpank
77 Doom II
56 Dragon Age: Origins - Darkspawn Chronicles
xx Dragon Age: Origins - Leliana's Song
38 Duke Nukem Manhattan Project
73 Earthworm Jim HD
75 Green Day: Rock Band
xx Halo: Reach
74 Hydro Thunder Hurricane
60 International Cricket 2010
xx Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
xx Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
79 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
90 Limbo
xx Little League World Series Baseball 2010
68 Lost Planet 2
85 Madden NFL 11
xx Mafia 2
81 Mass Effect 2 Overlord
61 Metal Slug XX
xx Monday Night Combat
84 Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
46 N3II: Ninety-Nine Nights
42 Naughty Bear
40 Naval Assault: The Killing Tide
86 NCAA Football 11
64 NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
73 Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
38 Pure Futbol
82 Puzzle Quest 2
xx R.U.S.E.
95 Red Dead Redemption
xx Red Dead Redemption: Outlaws to the End
77 RISK: Factions
72 Rocket Knight
73 SBK X: Superbike World Championship
61 Shrek Forever After
76 Singularity
80 Skate 3
45 Sniper: Ghost Warrior
81 Snoopy Flying Ace
69 Space Ark
82 Split/Second
41 Things on Wheels
79 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11
85 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction - Deniable Ops Insurgency Pack
77 Toy Story 3
76 Transformers: War for Cybertron
84 UFC Undisputed 2010
61 Voodoo Dice

Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games.

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

EMAILPRINTxbox360

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
77
8.7 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 60 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?

Based on 9 votes
Read user comments
Rate this game >

Game Info

Publisher: LucasArts

Developer: Traveller's Tales

Genre(s): Adventure

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: June 3, 2008

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 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]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

90

GamePro

The tone might be almost overwhelmingly saccharine sweet, with even the caricature Nazis of the films stripped of their insignia and leering malice, but all gamers, young or old, are virtually guaranteed a great time. [July 2008, p.78]

Read Full Review >
90

AtomicGamer

The gameplay is addictive as ever and the Indy makeover oozes with style.

Read Full Review >
90

GamingTrend

LEGO Indiana Jones is absolutely worth playing, especially if you want to introduce young children to the series without scaring the hell out of them with the ending to "Raiders."

Read Full Review >
90

WonderwallWeb

A brilliant game that while not quite as fun as Lego Star Wars (perhaps because that was Star Wars), still stands on it own as a must have for anyone who like adventure games with a bit of humour.

Read Full Review >
88

Extreme Gamer

Lego Indiana Jones has met if not surpassed what Lego Start Wars achieved. The story is wonderful, the cut scenes are funny while still keeping to the story, and the gameplay makes you play nonstop.

Read Full Review >
86

Console Monster

Being an “achievement addict” when I first got my hands on the list, I was more-or-less drooling... OK, that was a slight over-exaggeration but they are one of the best achievement lists I have seen.

Read Full Review >
86

XboxAddict

Overall, LEGO Indiana Jones is a must have for any fan of the LEGO genre or of the Indiana Jones movies.

Read Full Review >
85

MS Xbox World

Indiana Jones the original adventures is a fun and enjoyable game for all audiences, and that is what is important about the LEGO series brought by Tt games, most people who play this game will like it.

Read Full Review >
85

Team Xbox

Lego Indy doesn’t vary much in scope and content from the previous titles that the pair have worked on, but it’s still a fun game to play and a smart take on the game-from-a-movie process, which more times than not turns out to be lacking in the “game” portion. Most of all, it makes me wonder what they’ll team up on next.

Read Full Review >
84

IGN AU

This is not a title that will change your life or change the industry. It is, however, a heap of fun – a light-hearted reinterpretation of three iconic films that’s at its best with friends.

Read Full Review >
84

Cheat Code Central

If you're looking for an entirely new gameplay experience from the folks at LucasArts, then you won't find it in LEGO Indiana Jones. However, this is the most polished and enjoyable entry in the LEGO series of games.

Read Full Review >
84

GameFocus

It’s also a rare creature: a family friendly multiplayer 360 game that will appeal to adults and kids alike.

Read Full Review >
83

Gamer 2.0

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

Read Full Review >
83

Pelit (Finland)

Recreates the happy and easy-going gameplay familiar from Lego Star Wars. As fun and humorous as it is, it does not provide challenge for a seasoned gamer. [June 2008]

83

Game Revolution

The addictive gameplay, well-rendered graphics (even on an aged system), easy control scheme, innovative cooperative features and tons of replay value make for a winner.

Read Full Review >
82

ActionTrip

The only thing is that we were looking forward to more innovative elements, next to Indiana's unique abilities, swinging and climbing on ropes and such. The gameplay style is getting a bit stale at this point.

Read Full Review >
81

Play.tm

Lego Indiana Jones is very accessible and very well produced. Although for some endlessly smashing Lego scenery and finding keys to fit winches again and again and again in a desperate attempt to reach the next mildly humorous Mr. Bean-injected version of a scene from the classic films may get slightly tedious after hours and hours of it, and this is just about all Lego Indiana Jones' gameplay really amounts to.

Read Full Review >
80

GamerNode

LEGO Indy is a step above the Star Wars titles, and is a must-get for any fans of the whip-cracking archeologist.

Read Full Review >
80

Game Over Online

Despite the lack of online play and the humdrum combat system, LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is a lot fun to play.

Read Full Review >
80

BigPond GameArena

Fans of the Lego Star Wars games, fans of Indiana Jones and gamers looking for a fun distraction even the younger ones can get into will enjoy Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures.

Read Full Review >
80

Cynamite

For LEGO and Indy fans, this game is a revelation! The funny scenes, in which Traveller’s Tales make fun of themselves, are one of the best parts of LEGO Indiana Jones.

Read Full Review >
80

Totally360

To round off, as a game in itself, Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is a fantastic game, even for people who haven't seen the movies.

Read Full Review >
80

Gamervision

Playing through this game reminded me how much fun the Indiana Jones character really is. If you enjoy the films at all, and enjoyed Lego Star Wars, this is right up your alley.

Read Full Review >
80

Official Xbox Magazine UK

By permitting Traveller's Tales to parody the movies to such an extent, they've allowed the developer to create something above and beyond the standard movie tie-in. [July 2008, p.86]

Read Full Review >
80

360 Gamer Magazine UK

Lego Indiana Jones has three main areas of appeal: those who liked Lego Star Wars, those who liked the movies and those who want a fun and utterly charming gaming experience. If you match one of those criteria it’s definitely worth a look. Match all three with a taste for its much-needed replay value and you should have bought this already.

80

AceGamez

If you've got kids of a gaming age then they'll enjoy playing this and, thanks to the excellent two-player mode, you'll still get to join in.

Read Full Review >
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.

Read Full Review >
80

G4 TV

LEGO Indiana Jones may not be quite as engaging as LEGO Star Wars, but it’s still a lot of fun to play through. That’s doubly true with a friend. The quest isn’t particularly long, but there’s plenty of incentive for a second run-through (or a third …), and Indy fans will definitely have a blast re-living the original films -- LEGO-style.

Read Full Review >
80

GameSpy

Even if you make only one trip through LEGO Indiana Jones, it'll be a great ride.

Read Full Review >
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.

Read Full Review >
80

Boomtown

The story and general game play is very good. The game on a whole is good but is no better than Star Wars or any worse for that matter. It’s just a shame it’s let down by some poor finishing in places.

Read Full Review >
79

MEGamers

Do not let the childish coat this game is covered in (I mean it is LEGO after all!) scare you away because this game is worth the time and effort you will put in while solving puzzles, exploring levels and collecting everything the game has to offer.

Read Full Review >
78

Planet Xbox 360

Star Wars may have left you wondering if they would jump the shark with Indiana Jones, but this one just leaves you hungry for the upcoming Batman title and a few more improvements.

Read Full Review >
78

The New York Times

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.

Read Full Review >
77

Xbox World 360 Magazine UK

In some levels the single player experience feels butchered. So much so, we occasionally found ourselves switching on a second pad, moving the other character into position and then dropping out afterwards.

Read Full Review >
77

Gamers.at

LEGO Indiana Jones turned out to be a good game despite the fact that it isn’t as much fun as LEGO Star Wars was. The gameplay with its increased number of puzzles, however, leads to several frustrating moments, especially since you can’t save as often as you might want to. Nevertheless: Fans should definitely give the game a try. [Issue#14]

75

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Prepare for some frustrating deaths. [July 2008, p.79]

75

Official Xbox Magazine

There’s still a lot of entertainment value here: the cutscenes, the puzzles, the whip, the unlockable areas, the light-hearted humor. But, moreso than with Lego Star Wars, you don’t need a microscope to see the flaws in this shiny new jewel.

Read Full Review >
75

Kombo

I think that the Star Wars universe is naturally a better fit for Travelers' Tales' LEGO series. In LEGO Indiana Jones, the combat isn't as fun, thanks to the lack of lightsabers, for example.

Read Full Review >
75

PALGN

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.

Read Full Review >
75

1UP

Lego Indy's main quest isn't terribly expansive -- you can finish it in a weekend, and that's if you take your time -- but the game's unquestionably built for completists, with a ton of hidden treasure and extra characters (you can unlock pretty much every character in the films, right down to Last Crusade's castle butler).

Read Full Review >
75

PTGamers

Traveller's Tales has done a good job with the Lego license, and this Indiana Jones is no exception.

Read Full Review >
75

Maxi Consolas (Portugal)

It doesn’t have the greatness of George Lucas space saga, but the implicit exploration of the movies allows for a better exploitation of the puzzle element. A fun proposition for all audiences. [July 2008]

70

netjak

Despite the cutesy idea, there is a pretty solid game buried inside of Lego Indiana Jones.

Read Full Review >
70

Xbox World Australia

Although quite a fun game, LEGO Indy shrinks in stature when compared the previous LSW games.

Read Full Review >
70

Jolt Online Gaming UK

While not a bad game, our overriding feeling while playing Lego Indiana Jones was that we really wanted to play through Lego Star Wars again. The game works, for all its glitches, and will undoubtedly provide a good few hours of co-op fun with a like-minded second player. Nevertheless, the painful fact is that Lego fatigue has set in far sooner than we had expected it to.

Read Full Review >
70

X360 Magazine UK

There’s so much to like here and so much to hate that it’s just a matter of personal preference. We like it, we don’t love it, but we also know there’s plenty of folk out there who definitely will. [Issue#33]

70

Gamestyle

If you enjoyed the Lego Star Wars games and didn’t feel that they were getting tired by the end of the second game, then you’ll love this release.

Read Full Review >
70

GameDaily

This is great, but expect repetitive block smashing and item collecting that, in this third LEGO game, has overstayed its welcome.

Read Full Review >
70

Level7.nu

The "Lego Star Wars"-games were fun and entertaining with great co-op features. Unfortunately Lego Indiana Jones isn't as great, simply because fighting Germans isn’t as fun as battling Darth Vader, puzzle solving isn’t as fun this time around and the video sequences aren’t as funny. Despite being a lesser game, this is still a great gaming experience.

Read Full Review >
70

Eurogamer

In gameplay terms it represents a commendable improvement on an already solid framework and seems to captivate its young players with the same gently challenging grip o' fun as LEGO Star Wars did. It's just a shame that this evolution seems to have come at the expense of many of the peripheral activities that made the previous LEGO games a more robust and varied experience in the long term.

Read Full Review >
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.

Read Full Review >
70

Total Video Games

This is a fun and thoroughly enjoyable family-friendly game that will surely follow the same successful path its cousin titles from a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away have already walked down.

Read Full Review >
70

Game Informer

The magic just isn’t here. Repeating the success of Star Wars with a radically different license requires more than Star Wars as a foundation. It really never finds Indiana Jones’ pulse, and ends up being somewhat of a mess, albeit a moderately fun one.

Read Full Review >
67

The Onion (A.V. Club)

Take away the LEGOs, and there's nothing here you won't find in other movie tie-in games. But few movie tie-ins are this much fun, or show this much love for the source material.

Read Full Review >
60

games(TM)

As great as it is to watch, it's simply nowhere near as much fun to play, and no amount of whips, snakes and Holy Grails can ever change that. [July 2008, p.116]

60

Edge Magazine

The game suffers from a slow start, the first six chapters indistinct and repetitive. [July 2008, p.92]

60

DarkZero

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.

Read Full Review >
60

Eurogamer Portugal

There isn't anything fundamentally wrong with this game. The controls are responsive, the graphics are faithful to the original franchises and it strives to attain the same kind of humor that was an Indiana Jones trademark. But that doesn't mean that the game isn't filled with repetition and uninteresting puzzles. Younger players and fans of the movies will likely enjoy this game, but the appeal stops there.

Read Full Review >
60

Giant Bomb

After Lego Batman comes out, though, I hope Traveller’s Tales takes a good look at where its Lego games are going and makes the tweaks and additions necessary to keep the franchise relevant.

Read Full Review >

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Andrew D. gave it a9:
I thought this game to be very fun. The puzzles were cool and playing Indiana Jones in a humorous perspective was a refreshing way to relive the movies. Lots of bonuses and replay value here.

Popular on CBS sites: US Open | PGA Championship | iPad | Video Game Reviews | Cell Phones

About CBS Interactive | Jobs | Advertise

© 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use (UPDATED)