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'''''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures''''' is a 2008 ]-themed ] developed by ] and published by ]. Based on the '']'' media franchise and the eponymous '']'' toy line. It follows the events of the first three ''Indiana Jones'' films: '']'', '']'', and '']''. It was released for ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. '''''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures''''' is a 2008 ]-themed ] developed by ] and published by ]. Based on the '']'' franchise and the eponymous '']'' toy line, it follows the events of the first three ''Indiana Jones'' films: '']'', '']'', and the '']''. The game includes local ] gameplay as well as ] and ] aspects, and 84 ]s with a variety of special abilities. As the players go through the stages, they collect the currency of ''Lego'' games known as Studs, avoid traps, assemble Lego constructions, and engage in combat. Climbing, swinging, and throwing objects as weapons were new inclusions not seen in previous ''Lego'' video games by Traveller's Tales.


LucasArts announced the game in 2007, with the developers basing its mechanics on the prior '']'' games. The design of puzzles was altered to fit the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise, but any mentions of ] from the franchise were removed, as Lego replaced the figures with characters that resemble them visually in its ''Indiana Jones'' ]s. Traveller's Tales also attempted to make ''Lego Indiana Jones'' more ]. The game was advertised at conventions: a ], ] web game, and computer-animated short film were published during the development. ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was released for ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] platforms in June 2008, while ] released the ] version in November 2008. It was made available on the ] digital distribution service in 2009.
It features the same cooperative play mode as seen in the '']'' video games, although it is restricted to local console play. The game was released on 3 June 2008 in the United States and Canada and 6 June in Europe. As a promotion, '']'' features Indiana Jones as an unlockable playable character. The OS X version of the game was released on 28 November by ].


''Lego Indiana Jones'' received generally favourable reviews from critics. Its gameplay, retelling of the films, and co-op mode were commended by reviewers, but had conflicting opinions about the second player's ] and game mechanics. Reviewers also praised the game's graphics, environments, and soundtrack but disagreed on the sound effects. The Wii and Xbox 360 versions garnered praise, but the PSP version was criticised for its puzzles, excessive loading times, and lack of ] support. A ] platformer ''Lego Indiana Jones'' mobile game and a sequel, '']'', were released in 2008 and 2009, respectively.
The game received generally positive reviews from critics. A sequel, '']'', was released in 2009.


== Gameplay == == Gameplay ==
] video game follows the story of the first three '']'' films, being retold in a humorous manner.]]
''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' is an ] played from the ], in which the player controls a ] in areas related to '']'' movie scenes.<ref name="cvg">{{cite web |last=Bishop |first=Stuart |date=7 February 2008 |title=Lego Indy: First concrete details |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=181758 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210151001/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=181758 |archive-date=10 February 2008 |access-date=11 February 2008 |website=]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Docherty |first=Martin |date=25 February 2021 |title=Best Indiana Jones games to play before the new Bethesda title |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-indiana-jones-games/ |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game is a humorous retelling of the first three ''Indiana Jones'' films: '']'', '']'', and the '']''.<ref name="cvg" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=3 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Whips into Stores Nationwide |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/03/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-whips-into-stores-nationwide |access-date=12 January 2023 |website=]}}</ref> The game has three chapters that are divided in 18 levels in total, six per chapter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Craig |date=3 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventure Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/03/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventure-review |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Torres |first=Ricardo |date=13 March 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Preview |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-preview/1100-6187691/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The player can immediately access the chapters inside the game's hub, the Barnett College, which is the teaching location of ] in the ''Last Crusade''.<ref name="gameproreview">{{cite news |last1=Lewis |first1=Cameron |title=Review: LEGO Indy swings on the scene! |url=http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/games/reviews/189088.shtml |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=] |date=3 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605101603/http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/games/reviews/189088.shtml |archive-date=5 June 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite news |date=12 May 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones The Videogame |url=https://as.com/meristation/2008/05/12/avances/1210572300_012496.html |access-date=4 September 2024 |work={{ill|MeriStation|es|MeriStation}} |language=es}}</ref> Inside the hub, the player can also unlock extra content, enable ], and view own awards and statistics in different classrooms.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=8 May 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Hands-on |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-hands-on |access-date=5 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref name=":21">{{Cite news |last=Łukański |first=Marcin |date=10 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures - recenzja gry |trans-title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures - game review |url=https://www.gry-online.pl/recenzje/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-recenzja-gry/zc1317 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=] |language=pl}}</ref> Once the player chooses a ], a cutscene begins that introduces the player to the section of the movie being played.<ref name="giantbombreview">{{cite news |last1=Shoemaker |first1=Brad |date=2 July 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Review |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6/ |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Geddes |first=Ryan |date=22 February 2008 |title=GDC 2008: LEGO Indiana Jones Preview |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/02/22/gdc-2008-lego-indiana-jones-preview |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Notable scenes from the first three movies were recreated, such as the boulder escape from ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'', and the minecart escape from ''Temple of Doom''.<ref name="cvg" /><ref name="xplay">{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Tim |date=3 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1787/LEGO_Indiana_Jones_The_Original_Adventures.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081008002808/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1787/LEGO_Indiana_Jones_The_Original_Adventures.html |archive-date=8 October 2008 |access-date=4 June 2008 |website=]}}</ref> ''Lego Indiana Jones'' contains additional elements of ] and ] genres.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |date=29 May 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/29/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426023427/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/29/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review |archive-date=26 April 2021 |access-date=26 June 2021 |website=]|last=Roper|first=Chris}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite news |last=Alcala |first=Javier Andres |date=6 May 2008 |title=Reliquia para dos |trans-title=Relic for two |url=https://as.com/meristation/2008/05/06/analisis/1210106340_018488.html |access-date=2 September 2024 |work={{ill|MeriStation|es|MeriStation}} |language=es}}</ref> ''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' is an ] played from the ], in which the player controls a ] in areas inspired by '']'' film scenes.<ref name="cvg">{{cite web |last=Bishop |first=Stuart |date=7 February 2008 |title=''Lego Indy'': First Concrete Details |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=181758 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210151001/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=181758 |archive-date=10 February 2008 |access-date=11 February 2008 |website=]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Docherty |first=Martin |date=25 February 2021 |title=Best ''Indiana Jones'' Games to Play Before the New Bethesda Title |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-indiana-jones-games/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830170713/https://www.gamesradar.com/best-indiana-jones-games/ |archive-date=30 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game also incorporates aspects of the ] and ] game genres.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=29 May 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/29/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426023427/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/29/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review |archive-date=26 April 2021 |access-date=26 June 2021 |website=]}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite news |last=Alcala |first=Javier Andres |date=6 May 2008 |title=Reliquia para dos |trans-title=Relic for Two |url=https://as.com/meristation/2008/05/06/analisis/1210106340_018488.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901233754/https://as.com/meristation/2008/05/06/analisis/1210106340_018488.html |archive-date=1 September 2024 |access-date=2 September 2024 |work=] |language=es}}</ref> It is a humorous retelling of ''Indiana Jones''' first three films: '']'', '']'', and the ''].''<ref name="cvg" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=3 June 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Whips Into Stores Nationwide |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/03/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-whips-into-stores-nationwide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112134729/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/03/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-whips-into-stores-nationwide |archive-date=12 January 2023 |access-date=12 January 2023 |website=]}}</ref> The game consists of three chapters, each with six ],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Craig |date=3 June 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventure'' Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/03/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventure-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825201909/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/03/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventure-review |archive-date=25 August 2022 |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Torres |first=Ricardo |date=13 March 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Preview |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-preview/1100-6187691/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908195547/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-preview/1100-6187691/ |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> which are accessible from the game's hub, Barnett College. The location serves as ]'s teaching location in the ''Last Crusade''.<ref name="gameproreview">{{cite magazine |last1=Lewis |first1=Cameron |date=3 June 2008 |title=Review: ''LEGO Indy'' Swings on the Scene! |url=http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/games/reviews/189088.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605101603/http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/games/reviews/189088.shtml |archive-date=5 June 2008 |access-date=30 August 2024 |magazine=]}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite news |date=12 May 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones The Videogame'' |url=https://as.com/meristation/2008/05/12/avances/1210572300_012496.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903232852/https://as.com/meristation/2008/05/12/avances/1210572300_012496.html |archive-date=3 September 2024 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=] |language=es}}</ref> The player can also unlock additional content, enable ], and examine their own accolades and statistics in various classrooms of the game's hub.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=8 May 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Hands-On |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-hands-on |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227173643/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-hands-on |archive-date=27 February 2024 |access-date=5 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref name=":21">{{Cite news |last=Łukański |first=Marcin |date=10 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures recenzja gry |trans-title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Game Review |url=https://www.gry-online.pl/recenzje/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-recenzja-gry/zc1317 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910195428/https://www.gry-online.pl/recenzje/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-recenzja-gry/zc1317 |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=] |language=pl}}</ref> Upon selecting a stage, a cutscene appears that introduces the player to the segment of the film being played,<ref name="giantbombreview">{{cite news |last1=Shoemaker |first1=Brad |date=2 July 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Review |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830181945/https://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6/ |archive-date=30 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Geddes |first=Ryan |date=22 February 2008 |title=GDC 2008: ''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Preview |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/02/22/gdc-2008-lego-indiana-jones-preview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904000250/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/02/22/gdc-2008-lego-indiana-jones-preview |archive-date=4 September 2024 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> such as the boulder escape from ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'' and the minecart escape from ''Temple of Doom''.<ref name="cvg" /><ref name="xplay">{{Cite web |last=Stevens |first=Tim |date=3 June 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1787/LEGO_Indiana_Jones_The_Original_Adventures.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081008002808/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1787/LEGO_Indiana_Jones_The_Original_Adventures.html |archive-date=8 October 2008 |access-date=4 June 2008 |website=]}}</ref>


The game is primarily a two-player local ], featuring 84 ] in total.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":8">{{Cite news |last=Garcia |first=Roberto |date=11 June 2008 |title=Lego Jones |url=https://as.com/meristation/2008/06/11/analisis/1213164000_018443.html |access-date=2 September 2024 |work={{ill|MeriStation|es|MeriStation}} |language=es}}</ref><ref name="gamerevolution">{{cite news |last1=Sparks |first1=Shawn |date=27 June 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones Review |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/41143-lego-indiana-jones-review-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523180221/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/lego-indiana-jones |archive-date=23 May 2012 |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> In the absence of a human partner, the game's ] controls the second player character.<ref name="gamerevolution" /> The player is restricted to using preselected characters while completing ] for the first time, after which the player can use any other unlocked character during the freeplay mode.<ref name="gameproreview" /><ref name=":21" /><ref name="xplay" /> These characters can then be used to interact with the environment that other characters sometimes cannot do during the ] to gain new items or find new puzzles and collectibles.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="auto" /><ref name="teamxboxreview" /> The player can additionally buy characters at the Barnett College.<ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Shea |first=Cam |date=12 May 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones AU Hands-on |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/12/lego-indiana-jones-au-hands-on |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game's primary mode is a two-player local ], with 84 ]; in the absence of a human partner, the game's ] controls the second character.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":8">{{Cite news |last=Garcia |first=Roberto |date=11 June 2008 |title=''Lego Jones'' |url=https://as.com/meristation/2008/06/11/analisis/1213164000_018443.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902152243/https://as.com/meristation/2008/06/11/analisis/1213164000_018443.html |archive-date=2 September 2024 |access-date=2 September 2024 |work=] |language=es}}</ref><ref name="gamerevolution">{{cite news |last1=Sparks |first1=Shawn |date=27 June 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' Review |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/41143-lego-indiana-jones-review-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523180221/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/lego-indiana-jones |archive-date=23 May 2012 |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> While playing for the first time, the player can only use preselected figures to complete ]; after that, the player can use any other unlocked figure when replaying the game in the freeplay mode.<ref name="gameproreview" /><ref name=":21" /><ref name="xplay" /> Characters can also be bought in Barnett College, where the player can also personalise characters and make their own creations.<ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name=":12">{{Cite news |last=Shea |first=Cam |date=12 May 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' AU Hands-On |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/12/lego-indiana-jones-au-hands-on |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906231216/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/12/lego-indiana-jones-au-hands-on |archive-date=6 September 2024 |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite news |date=7 February 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' Q&A |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-qanda/1100-6185688/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901232249/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-qanda/1100-6185688/ |archive-date=1 September 2024 |access-date=2 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> These figures can then interact with the environment in ways that others cannot do during the ], allowing the player to obtain new items or find new puzzles and collectibles.<ref name="auto" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name="teamxboxreview">{{cite news |last1=Eddy |first1=Andy |date=3 June 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Review (Xbox 360) |url=http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1512/LEGO-Indiana-Jones-The-Original-Adventures/p1/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080604231835/http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1512/LEGO-Indiana-Jones-The-Original-Adventures/p1/ |archive-date=4 June 2008 |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


The story mode can be completed in approximately 10 to 14 hours.<ref name="gameproreview" /><ref name=":6" /> While progressing through the game, the player is tasked with collecting Studs, the currency of ''Lego'' games, assembling Lego blocks to create certain items, avoiding traps, and partaking in combat with enemies.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="auto" /><ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Totilo |first=Stephen |date=18 February 2008 |title='LEGO Indiana Jones' Impressions, Including Four-Player Co-Op And Important Monkey Details |url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/18/lego-indiana-jones-impressions-including-four-player-co-op-and-important-monkey-details/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219161340/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/18/lego-indiana-jones-impressions-including-four-player-co-op-and-important-monkey-details/ |archive-date=19 February 2008 |access-date=19 February 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref> Throughout the game, the player can also collect Extras, a bonus that multiplies the player's Studs count, by collecting parcels and mailing them to the Barnett College.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="teamxboxreview" /> The game's mechanics and ] are akin to the ] video games.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="gamerevolution" /> The player has infinite amount of lives, and the player instead loses Studs upon losing all four ].<ref name="gireview" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=20 July 2012 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones Basics |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/Basics |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The player can also transport through certain levels with vehicles and animals.<ref name="auto" /> By gathering treasure in each level, which creates an Artifact, and after completing a puzzle in the game's hub, the three ] featured in the game are unlocked.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 February 2015 |title=Bonus Levels |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/Bonus_Levels |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> As the player progresses through ''Lego Indiana Jones'', they must gather Studs, the currency of ''Lego'' games, assemble Lego constructions to make specific items, avoid traps, and partake in combat with enemies.<ref name="auto" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Totilo |first=Stephen |date=18 February 2008 |title={{'}}''LEGO Indiana Jones''{{'}} Impressions, Including Four-Player Co-Op and Important Monkey Details |url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/18/lego-indiana-jones-impressions-including-four-player-co-op-and-important-monkey-details/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219161340/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/18/lego-indiana-jones-impressions-including-four-player-co-op-and-important-monkey-details/ |archive-date=19 February 2008 |access-date=19 February 2008 |website=]}}</ref> The game's mechanics and ] are similar to the '']'' video games.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="gamerevolution" /> Players ] indefinitely upon death.<ref name="giantbombreview" /><ref name="gireview">{{cite magazine |last1=Reiner |first1=Andrew |date=June 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' |url=http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/32F0B2A5-A86D-4422-986B-844C299E8492.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619072810/http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/32F0B2A5-A86D-4422-986B-844C299E8492.htm |archive-date=19 June 2009 |access-date=30 August 2024 |magazine=]}}</ref><ref name=":16" /> Through certain stages, the player can also use vehicles and animals to navigate.<ref name="auto" /> Additionally, the player can collect Extras (a bonus that boosts their Studs total) by collecting parcels and mailing them to Barnett College,<ref name="auto" /><ref name="teamxboxreview" /> and unlock three bonus levels by collecting treasure in each stage.<ref name=":15" />{{Rp|page=2}}


''Lego Indiana Jones'' features special abilities for characters to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.<ref name="auto" /><ref name=":12" /> For example, Indy can use his ] to attack or tie up enemies, manipulate objects, or swing from the ceiling.<ref name="cvg" /><ref name="xplay" /> In the ] version, the whip is controlled with motions.<ref name=":3" /> The game also features shovel-carrying characters, wrench-using characters, high-jumping characters, crawlable characters, as well as the ], who can talk to ancient statues, and characters who can decode hieroglyphs, such as ].<ref name="xplay" /><ref name="auto" /><ref name=":16">{{Cite news |last=Holt |first=Chris |date=15 January 2009 |title=Review: Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/194526/lego_indiana_jones.html |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> These abilities can be obtained by any character if they acquire the needed item for the ability.<ref name="auto" /><ref name=":15">{{Cite news |last=Whitehead |first=Dan |date=2 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The player can obtain weapons and rewards by digging at marked locations or by killing enemies.<ref name="cvg" /><ref name="auto" /><ref name="teamxboxreview">{{cite news |last1=Eddy |first1=Andy |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Review (Xbox 360) |url=http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1512/LEGO-Indiana-Jones-The-Original-Adventures/p1/ |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=] |date=3 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080604231835/http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1512/LEGO-Indiana-Jones-The-Original-Adventures/p1/ |archive-date=4 June 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Lego Indiana Jones'' characters have limited ammo.<ref name="cvg" /> When being close to snakes, Indy's ] makes him unproductive, which forces the second player to help him out.<ref name="cvg" /> The same effect applies to ] and Henry Jones Sr. and their phobias.<ref name="gameproreview" /><ref name="auto" /> ''Lego Indiana Jones'' features special abilities for characters to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.<ref name="auto" /><ref name=":12" /> For example, Indy can wield his ] to attack or tie up enemies, manipulate objects, or swing from the ceiling;<ref name="cvg" /><ref name="xplay" /> the ] version of the whip is ] by the player.<ref name=":3" /> When Indy is near snakes, his ] prevents him from being productive, forcing the second player to assist him out.<ref name="cvg" /> The same effect applies to other characters, such as ].<ref name="auto" /><ref name="gameproreview" /> The game features a variety of characters, including shovel-carrying, wrench-using, high-jumping, and crawlable ones. ] characters can communicate with ancient statues and characters who hold books, such as ]., can decode hieroglyphs.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="xplay" /><ref name=":16">{{Cite news |last=Holt |first=Chris |date=15 January 2009 |title=Review: ''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/194526/lego_indiana_jones.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908175811/https://www.macworld.com/article/194526/lego_indiana_jones.html |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The abilities to carry a shovel, use a wrench, or decode hieroglyphs can be obtained by any figure who acquires the required item.<ref name="auto" /><ref name=":15">{{Cite news |last=Whitehead |first=Dan |date=2 June 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908170441/https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The player can also obtain weapons and rewards by excavating in certain areas or killing foes, however the weapons have limited ammunition.<ref name="cvg" /><ref name="auto" /><ref name="teamxboxreview" /> The ability to climb, swing, and throw objects as weapons was a new addition to the ''Lego'' video game series.<ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name=":7" />

The game also allows players to customise characters and make their own creations. A new addition to the ''Lego'' video game series is the ability to throw objects as weapons, as well as to climb and swing.<ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite news |date=7 February 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones Q&A |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-qanda/1100-6185688/ |access-date=2 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


=== Nintendo DS === === Nintendo DS ===
The ] version of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' underwent changes to meet the DS's memory and size limits, as well as its touchscreen capabilities. Due to constraints, cutscene details were cut and compressed.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":8" /> Using a ] (stylus), the player can control characters' special skills, such as Indy's whip or ]'s shovel, as well as components like switches.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":3" /> The built-in microphone is used by the player to blow out torches, inflate rubber rafts, and launch the player in air when standing on propellers: this is done by the player blowing into the microphone.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":8" /> The player can also play as Indy and ]'s pet monkey, climbing to previously inaccessible areas.<ref name=":19">{{Cite news |last=Jordan |first=Jon |date=14 April 2008 |title=TT Games Talks Up ''Lego Indiana Jones''' Resourcefulness on DS and PSP |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/tt-games-talks-up-lego-indiana-jones-resourcefulness-on-ds-and-psp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518222243/https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/tt-games-talks-up-lego-indiana-jones-resourcefulness-on-ds-and-psp/ |archive-date=18 May 2024 |access-date=9 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The DS version includes a variety of ]s, including action minigames, ], and a cooking minigame where ] dishes are prepared, a reference to ''Temple of Doom''.<ref name=":11">{{Cite news |last=Robinson |first=Martin |date=10 March 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' DS Preview |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/10/lego-indiana-jones-ds-preview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904000252/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/10/lego-indiana-jones-ds-preview |archive-date=4 September 2024 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Harris |first=Craig |date=7 May 2008 |title=Hands-on ''LEGO Indiana Jones'' |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/hands-on-lego-indiana-jones |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930170452/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/hands-on-lego-indiana-jones |archive-date=30 September 2024 |access-date=5 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Brice |first=Kath |date=25 February 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' on DS Has Monkey Brain Cooking Mini-Game |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-on-ds-has-monkey-brain-cooking-mini-game/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520062518/https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-on-ds-has-monkey-brain-cooking-mini-game/ |archive-date=20 May 2024 |access-date=9 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>
The ] version of the game has significant changes to accommodate both the memory and size limitations of the DS as well as its unique touchscreen controls.<ref name=":0" /> The details of cutscenes had to be cut and compressed due to the limitations.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":8" /> In comparison with other console versions, the developers put more importance on platformer and combat elements of the game in the DS version.<ref name=":17">{{Cite news |last=McShea |first=Tom |date=24 July 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6194999/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Characters' special abilities, such as Indy's whip or ]'s shovel, and elements such as switches can be controlled by using the stylus.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":8" /> In addition, the built-in microphone comes into play, allowing the player to physically blow out torches on some levels, inflate rubber rafts to cross water hazards, and launch the player in air when standing on propellers.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":8" />

The DS version also includes several ], including action minigames and ], as well as minigames in the game's hub.<ref name=":11">{{Cite news |last=Robinson |first=Martin |date=10 March 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones DS Preview |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/10/lego-indiana-jones-ds-preview |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Harris |first=Craig |date=7 May 2008 |title=Hands-on LEGO Indiana Jones |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/hands-on-lego-indiana-jones |access-date=5 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game also features a minigame in which ] are cooked, as depicted in the ''Temple of Doom''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brice |first=Kath |date=25 February 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones on DS has monkey brain cooking mini-game |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-on-ds-has-monkey-brain-cooking-mini-game/ |access-date=9 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The player can additionally play as Indy's and ]'s pet monkey and climb to otherwise inaccessible areas.<ref name=":19">{{Cite news |last=Jordan |first=Jon |date=14 April 2008 |title=TT Games talks up Lego Indiana Jones' resourcefulness on DS and PSP |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/tt-games-talks-up-lego-indiana-jones-resourcefulness-on-ds-and-psp/ |access-date=9 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


== Development == == Development ==
''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' was developed by ] and published by ].<ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name="auto" /> The Nintendo DS version was developed by ], a subsidiary of Traveller's Tales that also worked on the '']'' in 2007.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":19" /> ] published the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 versions in Europe.<ref name=":24">{{Cite news |last=Doroń |first=Piotr |date=15 May 2008 |title=Wieści ze świata w telegraficznym skrócie (15 maja 2008) |trans-title=World news in brief (May 15, 2008) |url=https://www.gry-online.pl/newsroom/wiesci-ze-swiata-w-telegraficznym-skrocie-15-maja-2008/z99ff4 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=] |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lane |first=Gavin |date=21 December 2019 |title=Poll: Nintendo Switch Game Of The Year - Rate Your Favourite Switch Games Of 2019 |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/12/poll_nintendo_switch_game_of_the_year_-_rate_your_favourite_switch_games_of_2019?page=158 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=18 February 2008 |title=LEGO Indy Jones has four-player co-op |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indy-jones-has-four-player-co-op |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The ] version of the game was developed by Robosoft Technologies and published by ].<ref name=":22" /><ref name=":23" /> ] served as the game's director, Steve Wakeman as its producer, Glyn Scragg as the lead game programmer, James Cunliffe as the head of art, and ] as its composer.<ref>{{Cite video game|title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures|developer=]|publisher=]|platform=PC|scene=End Credits|date=6 June 2008}}</ref> ''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' was developed by ] and published by ].<ref name="auto" /><ref name="gamerevolution" /> The Nintendo DS version was developed by ], a subsidiary of Traveller's Tales that also worked on the '']'' in 2007,<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":19" /> while the ] version of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was developed by Robosoft Technologies and published by ].<ref name=":22" /><ref name=":23" /> ] was also involved in publishing Nintendo DS, ], and ] versions in Europe.<ref name=":24">{{Cite news |last=Doroń |first=Piotr |date=15 May 2008 |title=Wieści ze świata w telegraficznym skrócie (15 maja 2008) |trans-title=World News in Brief (May 15, 2008) |url=https://www.gry-online.pl/newsroom/wiesci-ze-swiata-w-telegraficznym-skrocie-15-maja-2008/z99ff4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910195436/https://www.gry-online.pl/newsroom/wiesci-ze-swiata-w-telegraficznym-skrocie-15-maja-2008/z99ff4 |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=] |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lane |first=Gavin |date=21 December 2019 |title=Poll: Nintendo Switch Game of The Year Rate Your Favourite Switch Games of 2019 |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/12/poll_nintendo_switch_game_of_the_year_-_rate_your_favourite_switch_games_of_2019?page=158 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910200939/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/12/poll_nintendo_switch_game_of_the_year_-_rate_your_favourite_switch_games_of_2019?page=158 |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=18 February 2008 |title=''LEGO Indy Jones'' Has Four-Player Co-Op |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indy-jones-has-four-player-co-op |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522075609/https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indy-jones-has-four-player-co-op |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> ] served as the game's director, Steve Wakeman as its producer, Glyn Scragg as the lead game programmer, James Cunliffe as the head of art, and ] as its composer.<ref name=":25">{{Cite video game|title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures|developer=]|publisher=]|platform=PC|scene=End Credits|date=6 June 2008}}</ref> During the development, Traveller's Tales parent company, ], was acquired by ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Matt |date=8 November 2007 |title=Warner Bros. Swoops for Traveller's Tales |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-swoops-for-travellers-tales |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903135034/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-swoops-for-travellers-tales |archive-date=3 September 2024 |access-date=3 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The acquisition had no negative impact on Traveller's Tales relations with LucasArts or ].<ref name=":9" />


The game was largely built on the foundation of ''Lego Star Wars'' games and their mechanics.<ref name=":7" /> Nick Ricks, a Traveller's Tales producer, said that the development team initially experimented with creating the game on top of ''Lego Star Wars'' due to the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise also featuring elements of action, and that the end result "felt like LEGO Star Wars set in 1945". Traveller's Tales then opted to develop the game from its foundation instead and introduce new features to the game that were not present in the ''Lego Star Wars'' games.<ref name=":20">{{Cite news |last=Robinson |first=Martin |date=10 March 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones Preview |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/10/lego-indiana-jones-preview |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The developers adjusted the design of puzzles due to the exclusion of ] and the importance of adventuring in the ''Indiana Jones'' series.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":20" /> While Traveller's Tales also worked on adding ranged weapons to the game, they were unsure whether the ammunition should be limited; in the game's official release, the team limited the player's ammo, which contrasted how the ammo worked in the previous ''Lego'' video games.<ref name="cvg" /><ref name=":20" /> The game features references to previous franchises Traveller's Tales worked on.<ref name=":18">{{Cite news |last=McShea |first=Tom |date=2 June 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6191936/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Jonathan Smith of ] said that the team achieved on creating a recognisable personality for ''Lego Indiana Jones'' whilst keeping positively-received game elements from previous ''Lego'' video games.<ref name=":19" /> The ] of the game remained unchanged from previous ''Lego'' ''Star Wars'' games.<ref name=":21" /> The game was heavily based on the ''Lego Star Wars'' games and their mechanics.<ref name=":7" /> According to Nick Ricks, a Traveller's Tales producer, the development team initially experimented with creating the game on top of ''Lego Star Wars'' because the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise also featured action components, resulting in what Ricks described as "''LEGO Star Wars'' set in 1945". Traveller's Tales then decided to develop ''Lego Indiana Jones'' from its foundation, introducing new features absent in previous ''Lego Star Wars'' games. The developers adjusted the design of puzzles due to the absence of ] in the ''Indiana Jones'' series.<ref name=":20">{{Cite news |last=Robinson |first=Martin |date=10 March 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Preview |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/10/lego-indiana-jones-preview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904114829/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/10/lego-indiana-jones-preview |archive-date=4 September 2024 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> While working on ranged weapons, the developers debated whether ammunition should be limited. In the official release, they opted to limit ammo for enemy weapon drops, differing from the system used in previous ''Lego'' games.<ref name="cvg" /><ref name=":20" /> Jonathan Smith of TT Games said that the team succeeded in developing a recognisable personality for ''Lego Indiana Jones'' while retaining well-received game elements from prior ''Lego'' video games.<ref name=":19" />


Shawn Storc of LucasArts said that their main obstacle during the development was to line up the gameplay and its character mechanics with the films.<ref name=":7" /> After the release of ''Indiana Jones'' Lego sets, Traveller's Tales announced that they would remove mentions of ] from the game, considering that Lego already replaced Nazi characters with similar "genocidal, occultist, trenchcoat-wearing master-race" characters. Burton said that " doesn't want to change the game so much that we lose the audience".<ref name="cvg" /> Traveller's Tales worked on making the game ]; the target group for ''Lego'' video games were children.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2008 |title=Fresh Lego Indiana Jones Q&A Swings In |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200804/N08.0401.1527.26688.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612203950/http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200804/N08.0401.1527.26688.htm |archive-date=12 June 2008 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2008 |title=Develop 08: Traveller's Tales on making children cry |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/develop-08-travellers-tales-on-making-children-cry/1100-6195163/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Ricks also said that the developers discussed whether to keep the ]; they ultimately only kept the '']'' (eagle) in the game. Traveller's Tales improved the second player character mechanics and introduced unique abilities that any player character could obtain; this differed from previous games, where an ability of a ''Lego Star Wars'' character could only be obtained by one character, rather than multiple, which was criticised. An addition to the ''Lego Indiana Jones'' is the character's fear effect system, which Ricks described as a handy utility that puts emphasis on using the abilities of the second player character when the main player is in danger.<ref name=":20" /> Storc also noted that the characters in ''Lego Indiana Jones'' are more athletic than in previous games.<ref name=":7" /> Shawn Storc of LucasArts said their biggest obstacle during the development was aligning the gameplay and its character mechanics with the films, and only focused on replicating the first three films.<ref name=":7" /> Scholars noted that the game is an adaptation of the ] characters.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Ruggill |first1=Judd Ethan |title=Gaming Matters: Art, Science, Magic, and the Computer Game Medium |last2=McAllister |first2=Ken S. |date=11 May 2011 |publisher=] |isbn=978-0-8173-1737-9 |pages=26 |chapter=Irreconcilability}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Hageneuer |first=Sebastian |title=The Routledge Handbook of Archaeology and the Media in the 21st Century |date=20 June 2024 |publisher=] |isbn=978-1-040-02301-3 |pages=166 |chapter=Depicting Archaeology as Colonial Practice}}</ref> After their debut, Traveller's Tales announced that they would remove mentions of ] from ''Lego Indiana Jones'', citing the fact that Lego replaced Nazi characters with similar "genocidal, occultist, trenchcoat-wearing master-race" characters. Burton expressed the belief that " doesn't want to change the game so much that we lose the audience".<ref name="cvg" /> Traveller's Tales also sought to make the game more ], considering that children were the target group for ''Lego'' video games.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=1 April 2008 |title=Fresh ''Lego Indiana Jones'' Q&A Swings In |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200804/N08.0401.1527.26688.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612203950/http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200804/N08.0401.1527.26688.htm |archive-date=12 June 2008 |access-date=10 September 2024 |magazine=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2008 |title=Develop 08: Traveller's Tales on Making Children Cry |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/develop-08-travellers-tales-on-making-children-cry/1100-6195163/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512130313/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/develop-08-travellers-tales-on-making-children-cry/1100-6195163/ |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Ricks said that the developers discussed whether to include the German ]. Traveller's Tales improved the second player character mechanics and introduced special abilities that any player character could obtain, in contrast to ''Lego Star Wars'' games, where a character's ability could only be possessed by a single character. Another addition to the ''Lego Indiana Jones'' is the character's fear effect system, which Ricks regarded as a handy utility that emphasises the use of the second player character's powers when the main player is in danger.<ref name=":20" /> Storc saw the characters in ''Lego Indiana Jones'' as more athletic than in their prior ''Lego'' titles.<ref name=":7" />


It was initially reported in February 2008 that in console editions, up to four players would be able to play in the co-op mode; this later turned out to be a miscommunication.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=21 February 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones not four-player |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-not-four-player |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> LucasArts instead announced that up to four characters would be visible on the screen, but that only two can be controlled by the players.<ref name=":4">{{cite web |last=Totilo |first=Stephen |date=21 February 2008 |title='LEGO Indiana Jones' Fact Correction – Game Will Not Feature Four-Player Co-Op After All, Miscommunication Cited |url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/21/lego-indiana-jones-fact-correction-game-will-not-feature-four-player-co-op-after-all-miscommunication-cited/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226035542/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/21/lego-indiana-jones-fact-correction-game-will-not-feature-four-player-co-op-after-all-miscommunication-cited/ |archive-date=26 February 2008 |access-date=21 February 2008 |website=]}}</ref> The game's soundtrack contains a mix of ] compositions featured in the films and a custom soundtrack inspired by the films.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Holzhauer |first=Grant |date=4 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Videogame Review (XB360) |url=http://www.gamedaily.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-the-videogame/xbox-360/game-reviews/review/6843/2048/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080821150022/http://www.gamedaily.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-the-videogame/xbox-360/game-reviews/review/6843/2048/ |archive-date=21 August 2008 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Burton |first=Lee |date=June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones |url=https://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/reviews/review/230/LEGO-Indiana-Jones.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080616051148/https://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/reviews/review/230/LEGO-Indiana-Jones.html |archive-date=16 June 2008 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=MS Xbox World}}</ref> In February 2008, LucasArts announced that up to four players would be able to play in co-op mode on consoles; this later turned out to be a miscommunication.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=21 February 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Not Four-Player |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-not-four-player |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705031133/https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-not-four-player |archive-date=5 July 2022 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> LucasArts then clarified that while up to four characters could appear on screen, only two at a time could be player-controlled.<ref name=":4">{{cite web |last=Totilo |first=Stephen |date=21 February 2008 |title={{'}}''LEGO Indiana Jones''{{'}} Fact Correction – Game Will Not Feature Four-Player Co-Op After All, Miscommunication Cited |url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/21/lego-indiana-jones-fact-correction-game-will-not-feature-four-player-co-op-after-all-miscommunication-cited/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226035542/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/02/21/lego-indiana-jones-fact-correction-game-will-not-feature-four-player-co-op-after-all-miscommunication-cited/ |archive-date=26 February 2008 |access-date=21 February 2008 |website=]}}</ref> ''Lego Indiana Jones''{{'}}s soundtrack is a mix of ] compositions featured in the films and a custom soundtrack inspired by them.<ref name=":25" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Shamaly |first=Meena |date=27 January 2023 |title=John Williams' Musical Playground |url=https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/game-show/game-show-john-williams/101756476 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004175604/https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/game-show/game-show-john-williams/101756476 |archive-date=4 October 2024 |access-date=4 October 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game also incorporated music from '']'' television series. ], a division of ], assisted with game's sound effects and ].<ref name=":25" />


== Marketing and release == == Marketing and release ==
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The ''Lego Star Wars'' games series were a financial success for Traveller's Tales and LucasArts. This prompted LucasArts to license the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise to Traveller's Tales.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news |last=Serrano Acosta |first=Francisco Alberto |date=5 March 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones The Videogame, Impresiones |trans-title=Lego Indiana Jones The Videogame, Impressions |url=https://as.com/meristation/2008/03/05/avances/1204700400_009592.html |access-date=3 September 2024 |work={{ill|MeriStation|es|MeriStation}} |language=es}}</ref> LucasArts announced the game under its ] ''Lego Indiana Jones: The Videogame'' at the ] in July 2007, in addition to the first ''Indiana Jones'' ] for a release of January 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2007 |title=Traveller's Tales raiding Lego Indiana Jones |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/travellers-tales-raiding-lego-indiana-jones/1100-6175793/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ogden |first=Gavin |date=31 July 2007 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones unveiled - trailer here! |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-unveiled-trailer-here/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> In order to promote the game, ''The Complete Saga'' introduced Indiana Jones as an unlockable playable character upon its release in November 2007; the character can be unlocked by watching the trailer of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' in a room next to the ], the game's hub.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 October 2007 |title=LEGO Star Wars: CS |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25831.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090510130521/http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25831.html |archive-date=10 May 2009 |access-date=30 August 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Geddes |first=Ryan |date=10 November 2007 |title=Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/10/lego-star-wars-the-complete-saga-review-4 |access-date=31 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Amidst the development, Traveller's Tales parent company, TT Games, was acquired by ], also in November.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Matt |date=8 November 2007 |title=Warner Bros. swoops for Traveller's Tales |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-swoops-for-travellers-tales |access-date=3 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The acqusition did not harm Traveller's Tales relations with LucasArts and ].<ref name=":9" /> The financial success of the ''Lego Star Wars'' games series motivated LucasArts to license the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise to Traveller's Tales.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news |last=Serrano Acosta |first=Francisco Alberto |date=5 March 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones The Videogame, Impresiones |trans-title=''Lego Indiana Jones The Videogame'', Impressions |url=https://as.com/meristation/2008/03/05/avances/1204700400_009592.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903135034/https://as.com/meristation/2008/03/05/avances/1204700400_009592.html |archive-date=3 September 2024 |access-date=3 September 2024 |work=] |language=es}}</ref> LucasArts unveiled the game under the ], ''Lego Indiana Jones: The Videogame'', at ] in July 2007, along with the first ''Indiana Jones'' Lego toy set for a release of January 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2007 |title=Traveller's Tales Raiding ''Lego Indiana Jones'' |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/travellers-tales-raiding-lego-indiana-jones/1100-6175793/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830225443/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/travellers-tales-raiding-lego-indiana-jones/1100-6175793/ |archive-date=30 August 2024 |access-date=31 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ogden |first=Gavin |date=31 July 2007 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Unveiled Trailer Here! |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-unveiled-trailer-here/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908160131/https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-unveiled-trailer-here/ |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> To promote the game, ''Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga'' offered Indiana Jones as an unlockable character when it was released in November 2007; the character can be acquired by watching the ''Lego Indiana Jones'' trailer in a room next to ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 October 2007 |title=''LEGO Star Wars: CS'' |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25831.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090510130521/http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25831.html |archive-date=10 May 2009 |access-date=30 August 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Geddes |first=Ryan |date=10 November 2007 |title=''Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga'' Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/10/lego-star-wars-the-complete-saga-review-4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830225443/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/10/lego-star-wars-the-complete-saga-review-4 |archive-date=30 August 2024 |access-date=31 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> In January 2008, ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was announced that it would join the ] brand line-up.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bishop |first=Stuart |date=8 January 2008 |title=Nine New Titles for Games for Windows |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/nine-new-titles-for-games-for-windows/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830225442/https://www.gamesradar.com/nine-new-titles-for-games-for-windows/ |archive-date=30 August 2024 |access-date=31 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> ] also partnered with the game development studio Three Melons to promote the game by releasing ''Lego Indiana Jones Adventures'', an ] web game, in February 2008. The game has ] and auto-scrolling platformer mechanics, with four stages overall, while its menu features a museum where the player could learn about Indy and the stages.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Duraj |first=Robert |date=18 February 2008 |title=Webowa mini-gra LEGO Indiana Jones |trans-title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Web Mini-Game |url=https://www.gry-online.pl/newsroom/webowa-mini-gra-lego-indiana-jones/z19a6a |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910195432/https://www.gry-online.pl/newsroom/webowa-mini-gra-lego-indiana-jones/z19a6a |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=] |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones Adventures'' |url=https://kotaku.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-adventures |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911172921/https://kotaku.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-adventures |archive-date=11 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


''Lego Indiana Jones'' was announced to the ] brand line-up in January 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bishop |first=Stuart |date=8 January 2008 |title=Nine new titles for Games for Windows |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/nine-new-titles-for-games-for-windows/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> ] additionally worked with game development studio Three Melons to promote the game by releasing ''Lego Indiana Jones Adventures'', an ] web game, in February 2008. The game featured ] and auto-scrolling platformer mechanics, with four levels in total. The game's menu had a museum in which the player could find information about Indy and the game's levels.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Duraj |first=Robert |date=18 February 2008 |title=Webowa mini-gra LEGO Indiana Jones |trans-title=LEGO Indiana Jones Web Mini-Game |url=https://www.gry-online.pl/newsroom/webowa-mini-gra-lego-indiana-jones/z19a6a |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=] |language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=LEGO Indiana Jones Adventures |url=https://kotaku.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-adventures |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> LucasArts further promoted ''Lego Indiana Jones'' at several conventions, including ] in February and ] in April 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Collura |first=Scott |date=22 April 2008 |title=NYCC 08: Lucasfilm's Latest |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/22/nycc-08-lucasfilms-latest |access-date=5 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramsay |first=Randolph |date=22 February 2008 |title=GDC '08: Lego Indiana Jones Impressions |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gdc-08-lego-indiana-jones-impressions/1100-6186548/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> At the ] event at ] on 15 and 16 March, Activision made the game playable for attendees.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gibson |first=Ellie |date=6 March 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones gets date |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-gets-date |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> ] later aired a computer-animated short film, ''Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick'', on 10 May.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lewinski |first=John Scott |date=29 April 2008 |title=Cartoon Network Digs Up Animated Indy Lego Flick |url=https://www.wired.com/2008/04/cartoon-network-2/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> A ] of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was released on 13 May 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thang |first=Jimmy |date=13 May 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones Demo Now Live |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/13/lego-indiana-jones-demo-now-live |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The demo and the game's trailer were also featured in a remastered ] re-release of the first three films in the United States.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 March 2008 |title=Indiana Jones DVD set whips up Lego demo |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/indiana-jones-dvd-set-whips-up-lego-demo/1100-6235095/ |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Garratt |first=Patrick |date=4 March 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones demo to be included with movies |url=https://www.vg247.com/lego-indiana-jones-demo-to-be-included-with-movies |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Despite Activision announcing that the demo would not be available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it was ultimately made available on the ] on 27 June.<ref name=":24" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=27 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones demo on Live |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-demo-on-live |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> LucasArts also promoted ''Lego Indiana Jones'' at several conventions, including the ] in February and the ] in April 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Collura |first=Scott |date=22 April 2008 |title=NYCC 08: Lucasfilm's Latest |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/22/nycc-08-lucasfilms-latest |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913115924/http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/22/nycc-08-lucasfilms-latest |archive-date=13 September 2012 |access-date=5 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramsay |first=Randolph |date=22 February 2008 |title=GDC '08: ''Lego Indiana Jones'' Impressions |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gdc-08-lego-indiana-jones-impressions/1100-6186548/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908195545/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gdc-08-lego-indiana-jones-impressions/1100-6186548/ |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> At the ] event at ] on 15 and 16 March, Activision made the game playable for attendees.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gibson |first=Ellie |date=6 March 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Gets Date |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-gets-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910195428/https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-gets-date |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> ] aired a computer-animated short film, ''Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick'', on 10 May.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Lewinski |first=John Scott |date=29 April 2008 |title=Cartoon Network Digs Up Animated Indy Lego Flick |url=https://www.wired.com/2008/04/cartoon-network-2/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |magazine=] |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910225152/https://www.wired.com/2008/04/cartoon-network-2/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A ] of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was released on 13 May 2008,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thang |first=Jimmy |date=13 May 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Demo Now Live |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/13/lego-indiana-jones-demo-now-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906232002/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/13/lego-indiana-jones-demo-now-live |archive-date=6 September 2024 |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> and together with the trailer it was also included in a remastered ] re-release of the first three films in the United States.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 March 2008 |title=''Indiana Jones'' DVD Set Whips Up Lego Demo |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/indiana-jones-dvd-set-whips-up-lego-demo/1100-6235095/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909230251/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/indiana-jones-dvd-set-whips-up-lego-demo/1100-6235095/ |archive-date=9 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Garratt |first=Patrick |date=4 March 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' Demo to Be Included with Movies |url=https://www.vg247.com/lego-indiana-jones-demo-to-be-included-with-movies |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910225154/https://www.vg247.com/lego-indiana-jones-demo-to-be-included-with-movies |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Although Activision announced that the demo would not be available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it was made accessible on the ] on 27 June.<ref name=":24" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=27 June 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Demo on Live |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-demo-on-live |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908170444/https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indiana-jones-demo-on-live |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


The full version was released on 3 June 2008 in the United States and Canada for ], ], PlayStation 3, ], Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, and Wii platforms.<ref name=":2" /> A day later, the game was released in Australia, while on 6 June the game was released in Europe.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 June 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones Out In Australia |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2008/06/lego_indiana_jones_out_in_australia/ |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ross |date=15 July 2016 |title=Eurogamer: Lego Indiana Jones dated for Europe June 6 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-03-06-eurogamer-lego-indiana-jones-dated-for-europe-june-6.html |access-date=12 January 2023 |website=]}}</ref> The Xbox 360 version is backwards compatible with ] and the ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=7 February 2017 |title=Next Xbox One Backwards-Compatible Game Arrives |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-xbox-one-backwards-compatible-game-arrives/1100-6447630/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Shortly prior to the release of the game, the fourth instalment of the ''Indiana Jones'' film series, ], was released to the public.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Kozanecki |first=James |date=2 June 2008 |title=AU Shippin' Out June 2-June 6: Lego Indiana Jones |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/au-shippin-out-june-2-june-6-lego-indiana-jones/1100-6191887/ |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Storc said that the developers only focused on replicating the first three films.<ref name=":7" /> The full version of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was released on 3 June 2008 in the United States and Canada for ], ], PlayStation 3, ] (PSP), Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, and Wii platforms.<ref name=":2" /> A day later, ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was released in Australia, and on 6 June it was released in Europe.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 June 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' Out In Australia |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2008/06/lego_indiana_jones_out_in_australia/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830190019/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2008/06/lego_indiana_jones_out_in_australia/ |archive-date=30 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ross |date=7 March 2008 |title=''Eurogamer'': ''Lego Indiana Jones'' Dated for Europe June 6 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-03-06-eurogamer-lego-indiana-jones-dated-for-europe-june-6.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112134728/https://www.engadget.com/2008-03-06-eurogamer-lego-indiana-jones-dated-for-europe-june-6.html |archive-date=12 January 2023 |access-date=12 January 2023 |website=]}}</ref> The Xbox 360 version is ] with the ] and the ], allowing users to play the game on newer consoles.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=7 February 2017 |title=Next Xbox One Backwards-Compatible Game Arrives |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-xbox-one-backwards-compatible-game-arrives/1100-6447630/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=] |archive-date=10 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233247/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-xbox-one-backwards-compatible-game-arrives/1100-6447630/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Shortly prior to its release, the fourth installment of the ''Indiana Jones'' film series, '']'', premiered.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last=Kozanecki |first=James |date=2 June 2008 |title=AU Shippin' Out June 2June 6: ''Lego Indiana Jones'' |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/au-shippin-out-june-2-june-6-lego-indiana-jones/1100-6191887/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830190019/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/au-shippin-out-june-2-june-6-lego-indiana-jones/1100-6191887/ |archive-date=30 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


In October 2008, Microsoft released a '']'' and ''Lego Indiana Jones'' ] for Pro and Elite configurations of Xbox 360.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kuchera |first=Ben |date=9 October 2008 |title=Microsoft shows off holiday plans with bundles, new firmware |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/10/microsoft-shows-off-holiday-plans-with-bundles-new-firmware/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The ] version of the game was released on 28 November.<ref name=":22">{{Cite news |last=Gibson |first=Brad |date=17 November 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures: Mac version to arrive by the month's end. |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-mac-version-to-arrive-by-the-month-s-end |access-date=2 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref name=":23">{{Cite web |title=Support for the Mac version of... LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=http://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/legoindy/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802044837/http://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/legoindy/ |archive-date=2 August 2012 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=]}}</ref> The game, however, does not run on the ] computers.<ref name=":16" /> After its release, the game was made available on ] on 8 July 2009, on Microsoft's ] digital distribution service on 27 November 2009, and on ] in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Howson |first=Greg |date=6 July 2009 |title=Monkey Island dated as LucasArts gaming classics get reborn |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2009/jul/06/games-pc |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Guzmán |first=Javier |date=20 November 2009 |title=Dos nuevos títulos se incorporarán al catálogo de Games on Demand |trans-title=Two new titles will be added to the Games on Demand catalogue |url=https://as.com/meristation/2009/11/20/noticias/1258716660_082223.html |access-date=4 September 2024 |work={{ill|MeriStation|es|MeriStation}} |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=4 April 2017 |title=These Six Star Wars And Indiana Jones Games Arrive On PlayStation Now |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/these-six-star-wars-and-indiana-jones-games-arrive/1100-6449188/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was made further available on ] in 2014 as part of a package of ''Lego'' video games.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nunneley-Jackson |first=Stephany |date=7 March 2014 |title=LEGO Mega Pack bundles announced for PS Vita |url=https://www.vg247.com/lego-mega-pack-bundles-announced-for-ps-vita |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game was made free from 16 to 30 November 2020 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S users with ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ruete |first=Borja |date=29 October 2020 |title=Estos son los juegos gratis con Gold para Xbox One en noviembre de 2020 |trans-title=These are the free games with Gold for Xbox One in November 2020 |url=https://as.com/meristation/2020/10/29/noticias/1603988151_260634.html |access-date=4 September 2024 |work={{ill|MeriStation|es|MeriStation}} |language=es}}</ref> In October 2008, Microsoft released a '']'' and ''Lego Indiana Jones'' ] for Pro and Elite configurations of Xbox 360.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kuchera |first=Ben |date=9 October 2008 |title=Microsoft Shows Off Holiday Plans with Bundles, New Firmware |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/10/microsoft-shows-off-holiday-plans-with-bundles-new-firmware/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327032834/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/10/microsoft-shows-off-holiday-plans-with-bundles-new-firmware/ |archive-date=27 March 2023 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The Mac OS X version of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was internationally released on 28 November.<ref name=":22">{{Cite news |last=Gibson |first=Brad |date=17 November 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'': Mac Version to Arrive By the Month's End. |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-mac-version-to-arrive-by-the-month-s-end |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901220338/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-mac-version-to-arrive-by-the-month-s-end |archive-date=1 September 2024 |access-date=2 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref name=":23">{{Cite web |title=Support for the Mac Version of... ''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=http://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/legoindy/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802044837/http://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-games/legoindy/ |archive-date=2 August 2012 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=]}}</ref> The game, however, does not run on the ] computers, according to '']''.<ref name=":16" /> Following its release, ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was made available on ] on 8 July 2009, on Microsoft's ] digital distribution service on 27 November 2009, and on ] in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sinclair |first=Brendan |date=7 July 2009 |title=LucasArts bring back catalog to Steam |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lucasarts-brings-back-catalog-to-steam/1100-6212981/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303160352/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lucasarts-brings-back-catalog-to-steam/1100-6212981/ |archive-date=3 March 2024 |access-date=14 January 2025 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Guzmán |first=Javier |date=20 November 2009 |title=Dos nuevos títulos se incorporarán al catálogo de Games on Demand |trans-title=Two New Titles Will Be Added to the Games on Demand Catalogue |url=https://as.com/meristation/2009/11/20/noticias/1258716660_082223.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903234413/https://as.com/meristation/2009/11/20/noticias/1258716660_082223.html |archive-date=3 September 2024 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=] |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=4 April 2017 |title=These Six ''Star Wars'' And ''Indiana Jones'' Games Arrive On PlayStation Now |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/these-six-star-wars-and-indiana-jones-games-arrive/1100-6449188/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233248/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/these-six-star-wars-and-indiana-jones-games-arrive/1100-6449188/ |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was released in 2014 on ], the successor of PSP, as part of a package of ''Lego'' video games.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nunneley-Jackson |first=Stephany |date=7 March 2014 |title=LEGO Mega Pack Bundles Announced for PS Vita |url=https://www.vg247.com/lego-mega-pack-bundles-announced-for-ps-vita |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521194339/https://www.vg247.com/lego-mega-pack-bundles-announced-for-ps-vita |archive-date=21 May 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game was available for free from 16 to 30 November 2020 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S users with ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ruete |first=Borja |date=29 October 2020 |title=Estos son los juegos gratis con Gold para Xbox One en noviembre de 2020 |trans-title=These Are the Free Games with Gold for Xbox One in November 2020 |url=https://as.com/meristation/2020/10/29/noticias/1603988151_260634.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903232847/https://as.com/meristation/2020/10/29/noticias/1603988151_260634.html |archive-date=3 September 2024 |access-date=4 September 2024 |work=] |language=es}}</ref>


== Reception == == Reception ==
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| MC = (Xbox 360) 77/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for Xbox 360|website=]|access-date=26 June 2021|archive-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302131033/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PS3) 77/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for Playstation 3|website=]|access-date=18 April 2022|archive-date=22 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222154954/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PS2) 77/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Playstation 2|website=]|access-date=18 April 2022|archive-date=22 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222154955/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PSP) 76/100<ref>{{cite web |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures PSP Critic Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |website=] |access-date=30 August 2024}}</ref><br />(PC) 78/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PC|website=]|access-date=18 April 2022|archive-date=22 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222160900/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(Nintendo DS) 80/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=ds|title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for DS|website=]|access-date=18 August 2022}}</ref><br />(Wii) 78/100<ref>{{cite web |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Wii Critic Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |website=] |access-date=30 August 2024}}</ref> | MC = (Xbox 360) 77/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' for Xbox 360|website=]|access-date=26 June 2021|archive-date=2 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302131033/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PS3) 77/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3|title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' for Playstation 3|website=]|access-date=18 April 2022|archive-date=22 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222154954/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PS2) 77/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Playstation 2|website=]|access-date=18 April 2022|archive-date=22 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222154955/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(PSP) 76/100<ref>{{cite web |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' PSP Critic Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |website=] |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830170714/https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |url-status=live }}</ref><br />(PC) 78/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' for PC|website=]|access-date=18 April 2022|archive-date=22 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222160900/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(Nintendo DS) 80/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=ds|title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' for DS|website=]|access-date=18 August 2022|archive-date=30 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830170717/https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=ds|url-status=live}}</ref><br />(Wii) 78/100<ref>{{cite web |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Wii Critic Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |website=] |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830170715/https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |url-status=live }}</ref>
| 1UP = 7.5/10<ref name="metacriticoverall"/>
| Edge = 6/10<ref name="edgereview">{{cite news |title=Lego Indiana Jones: Original Adventures |work=] |issue=190 |date=July 2008 |page=92}}</ref>
| GI = 7/10<ref name="gireview"/> | GI = 7/10<ref name="gireview"/>
| GamePro = 9/10<ref name="gameproreview"/> | GamePro = 9/10<ref name="gameproreview"/>
| GameRev = 8/10<ref name="gamerevolution"/> | GameRev = 8/10<ref name="gamerevolution"/>
| GSpot = (Xbox 360) 8/10<ref name="gamespotreviews">{{cite web |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=https://www.gamespot.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/reviews/ |website=] |access-date=30 August 2024}}</ref><br />(PS2) 8/10<ref name="gamespotreviews"/><br />(PSP) 7/10<ref name="gamespotreviews"/><br />(PC) 8/10<ref name="gamespotreviews"/><br />(Nintendo DS) 7/10<ref name=":17"/> | GSpot = (Xbox 360) 8/10<ref name="gamespotreviews">{{cite web |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=https://www.gamespot.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/reviews/ |website=] |date=6 June 2008 |access-date=30 August 2024 |archive-date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830181945/https://www.gamespot.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/reviews/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br />(PS2) 8/10<ref name="gamespotreviews"/><br />(PSP) 7/10<ref name="gamespotreviews"/><br />(PC) 8/10<ref name="gamespotreviews"/><br />(Nintendo DS) 7/10<ref name=":17"/>
| GB = 3/5<ref name="giantbombreview"/> | GB = 3/5<ref name="giantbombreview"/>
| IGN = 8/10<ref name="auto"/> | IGN = 8/10<ref name="auto"/>
| NP = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite news |last1=C. |first1=Justin |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |work=] |issue=230 |date=July 2008 |page=90}}</ref>
| ONM = 82%<ref>{{cite news |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |work=] |issue=32 |page=100}}</ref>
| OXM = 7.5/10<ref name="oxmreview"/> | OXM = 7.5/10<ref name="oxmreview"/>
| TX = 8.5/10<ref name="teamxboxreview"/> | TX = 8.5/10<ref name="teamxboxreview"/>
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''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Aventures'' received "generally favourable" reviews according to review aggregator ].<ref name="metacriticoverall">{{Cite web |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/ |access-date=30 August 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Martin Docherty of '']'' listed the game as one of the best ''Indiana Jones'' video games in 2021, saying that " game does not do a huge amount of original storytelling or dangle any intertwining narrative paths...but it is undeniably the most fun".<ref name=":1" /> '']'' also listed the game as one of the best ''Lego'' video games.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 October 2023 |title=The 10 Best LEGO Games of All Time |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/best-lego-games |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> In a review for {{Ill|MeriStation|es|MeriStation|italic=yes}}, Roberto Garcia praised the ] of ''Lego'' and ''Indiana Jones'' franchises, also noting that the game took advantage of the success of the ''Kingdom of the Crystal Skull''.<ref name=":8" /> ], who played ] in ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'', saw the game as entertaining.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gibson |first=Ellie |date=18 April 2008 |title=Belloq from Indiana Jones |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/belloq-from-indiana-jones-interview |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> ''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' received "generally favourable" reviews, according to review aggregator ].<ref name="metacriticoverall">{{Cite web |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/ |access-date=30 August 2024 |website=] |archive-date=30 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240830170713/https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Martin Docherty of '']'' listed the game as one of the best ''Indiana Jones'' video games in 2021, while '']'' listed it as one of the best ''Lego'' video games in 2023.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=14 October 2023 |title=The 10 Best LEGO Games of All Time |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/best-lego-games |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907233905/https://www.ign.com/articles/best-lego-games |archive-date=7 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> In a review for '']'', Roberto Garcia appreciated the ] of the ''Lego'' and ''Indiana Jones'' franchises, adding that the game took advantage of the success of the ''Kingdom of the Crystal Skull''.<ref name=":8" /> ], who played the main antagonist ] in ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'', saw ''Lego Indiana Jones'' as entertaining.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gibson |first=Ellie |date=18 April 2008 |title=Belloq from ''Indiana Jones'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/belloq-from-indiana-jones-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521212917/https://www.eurogamer.net/belloq-from-indiana-jones-interview |archive-date=21 May 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


Reviewers complimented the gameplay of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' and its retelling of the films. Writing for ''IGN'', Chris Roper commended the addition of characters' phobias, replayability features, and the game's pacing due to the addition of new segments that are not featured in the original films. He noted that due to the addition of new segments, there are "bigger separations" between the game and the films than the ''Lego Star Wars'' games.<ref name="auto" /> Ben Talbot of '']'' favourably wrote that the developer adaptated the ''Indiana Jones'' films well to the ''Lego'' game mechanics.<ref name="oxmreview">{{cite news |last=Talbot |first=Ben |title=Lego Indiana Jones |url=http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=5601 |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=] |date=8 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808162352/http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=5601 |archive-date=8 August 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In a review for '']'', Cameron Lewis viewed the minecart escape as one of the most unforgettable parts of the game.<ref name="gameproreview" /> Andrew Reiner of '']'' described the platformer elements as irritating, but the overall gameplay as entertaining with "moderately high" replayability.<ref name="gireview" /> Conversely, Brad Shoemaker of '']'' saw the gameplay as awkward and rough.<ref name="giantbombreview" /> Tim Stevens of '']'' said that the gameplay could have been improved with the addition of in-game help for certain puzzles.<ref name="xplay" /> Docherty positively viewed the addition of the co-op mode, while Roper praised its mechanics.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="auto" /> Stevens, however, disliked the absence of an ] co-op mode.<ref name="gameproreview" /> Cam Shea of ''IGN'' viewed the co-op mode as the most important element of the game, describing it as its "lifeblood", as well as praising its coordination mechanics. He, however, added that the ] is enjoyable too.<ref name=":13">{{Cite news |last=Shea |first=Cam |date=4 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones AU Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/04/lego-indiana-jones-au-review |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Writing for ''GamesRadar'', David Houghton saw the first chapter unfavourably due to dull pacing, while the other two more positively.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Houghton |first=David |date=9 May 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: Hands-on preview |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-hands-on-preview/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Reviewers complimented the gameplay of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' and its retelling of the films. Writing for ''IGN'', Chris Roper commended the incorporation of characters' phobias and the game's pacing due to the inclusion of new segments not featured in the original films. He highlighted the new segments that have created "bigger separations" between the game and the films than the ''Lego Star Wars'' games.<ref name="auto" /> In a review for '']'', Cameron Lewis viewed the minecart escape as one of the most unforgettable parts of ''Lego Indiana Jones''.<ref name="gameproreview" /> Reviewers have complimented the game's replayability features.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="gireview" /> Brad Shoemaker of '']'' saw the gameplay as rough, with Tim Stevens of '']'' saying that it could have been improved with the addition of in-game help for certain puzzles.<ref name="giantbombreview" /><ref name="xplay" /> Reviewers have also praised the co-op mode.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="auto" /><ref name=":13">{{Cite news |last=Shea |first=Cam |date=4 June 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' AU Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/04/lego-indiana-jones-au-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907233903/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/04/lego-indiana-jones-au-review |archive-date=7 September 2024 |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Lewis, on the other hand, disliked the absence of an ] co-op mode.<ref name="gameproreview" /> Writing for ''GamesRadar'', David Houghton saw the first chapter unfavourably due to dull pacing, while the other two he viewed more positively.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Houghton |first=David |date=9 May 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'': Hands-On Preview |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-hands-on-preview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908161633/https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-hands-on-preview/ |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


Additionally, reviewers had mixed opinions about the game's overall mechanics. Dan Whitehead of '']'' said that the ] fits well with the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise.<ref name=":15" /> Shawn Sparks of '']'' and Tom McShea of '']'' saw the AI of the second player and enemies as chaotic, though Talbot said the AI does its tasks well.<ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name=":18" /><ref name="oxmreview" /> Stevens disliked the combat system for not featuring more complex mechanics of ''Lego Star Wars'' games, while Sparks and Reiner commended Indy's abilities.<ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name="xplay" /><ref name="gireview" /> Writing for '']'', Marcin Łukański praised the character fear system.<ref name=":21" /> Shea complimented the diversity of items that the player can interact with, but disliked ranged weapons mechanics.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":13" /> Roper criticised the game's camera mechanics but praised the improvement of vehicles in comparison with ''Lego Star Wars'' games.<ref name="auto" /> Reiner saw the camera mechanics as troublesome when platforming vertically and the vehicle missions as badly built, while Andy Eddy of '']'' criticised the camera in the regard of the player falling off the game's territory, describing the experience as "claustrophobic".<ref name="teamxboxreview" /><ref name="gireview">{{cite news |last1=Reiner |first1=Andrew |title=Lego Indiana Jones |url=http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/32F0B2A5-A86D-4422-986B-844C299E8492.htm |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619072810/http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/32F0B2A5-A86D-4422-986B-844C299E8492.htm |archive-date=19 June 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Chris Holt of '']'' disliked the ] system.<ref name=":16" /> Critics had mixed perspectives regarding the game's overall mechanics, commending the overall ],<ref name=":15" /><ref name="oxmreview">{{cite magazine |last=Talbot |first=Ben |date=8 August 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' |url=http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=5601 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808162352/http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=5601 |archive-date=8 August 2008 |access-date=30 August 2024 |magazine=]}}</ref> but the AI of the second player and enemies as chaotic.<ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name=":18">{{Cite news |last=McShea |first=Tom |date=2 June 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6191936/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908195548/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6191936/ |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Ben Talbot of '']'' conversely said the AI does its tasks well.<ref name="oxmreview" /> Stevens disliked the combat system for not featuring more complex mechanics of ''Lego Star Wars'' games, while Andrew Reiner of '']'' and Shawn Sparks of '']'' commended Indy's abilities.<ref name="xplay" /><ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name="gireview" /> Writing for '']'', Marcin Łukański praised the character fear system.<ref name=":21" /> Tom McShea of '']'' complimented the diversity of items that the player can interact with but disliked ranged weapon mechanics.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":13" /> Reviewers have criticised the camera mechanics as troublesome, but had mixed opinions on vehicle missions.<ref name="auto" /><ref name="teamxboxreview" /><ref name="gireview" /> Chris Holt of '']'' disliked the ] system.<ref name=":16" />


The game's graphics have been commended by reviewers. Docherty described the game's graphics as a "blend of pseudo-realistic backgrounds and Lego pieces", while Stevens saw them as "clean and goofy".<ref name=":1" /><ref name="xplay" /> Shea commended the looks of environments and characters;<ref name=":13" /> Stevens and Talbot also noted that the characters animations show a lot of charm.<ref name="xplay" /><ref name="oxmreview" /> Sparks praised the game's overall graphics and cutscenes, but saw the additional cosmetic characters as uninteresting; the addition of ''Star Wars'' characters was, however, commended by him.<ref name="gamerevolution" /> Reiner also complimented the game's graphics but unfavourably described the game as "''Lego Star Wars'' with an Indiana Jones skin slapped on top of it".<ref name="gireview" /> A '']'' reviewer, however, said that the game is more visually appealing than ''Lego Star Wars'' and '']'' games.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-2/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=], ] |page=1}}</ref> In a {{Ill|MeriStation|es|MeriStation|italic=yes}} review, the game's attention to details, the looks of environments, motion blur, and dynamic lighting were commended, noting that the looks of original locations in the films retained their identity in the game.<ref name=":10" /> The game's graphics have been commended by reviewers, who have primarily commended the environments and characters.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="xplay" /><ref name=":13" /><ref name="oxmreview" /> Sparks praised ''Lego Indiana Jones''{{'}}s overall graphics and cutscenes, and commended the addition of ''Star Wars'' characters.<ref name="gamerevolution" /> Reiner also complimented the game's graphics but unfavourably described the game as "''Lego Star Wars'' with an Indiana Jones skin slapped on top of it".<ref name="gireview" /> A '']'' reviewer, however, said that the game is more visually appealing than ''Lego Star Wars'' and '']'' games.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 April 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908160131/https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-2/ |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=] |page=1}}</ref> A ''MeriStation'' reviewer, ''Lego Indiana Jones'' commended the motion blur and dynamic lighting, noting that the looks of original locations in the films retained their identity in the game.<ref name=":10" />


Reviewers praised the game's overall soundtrack, but were mixed on the sound effects. Chea commended the film-inspired soundtracks and the explosive-sounding and building sound effects.<ref name=":13" /> Stevens disliked the game's music due to its poor replayability and its sound effects, which he saw as bland in comparison with the films.<ref name="xplay" /> Sparks, however, saw the soundtrack positively and that it "fits the game".<ref name="gamerevolution" /> Reiner also disliked the sound effects, but complimented the snippets of film soundtracks composed by ] for "rightfully " sound effects and characters.<ref name="gireview" /> Eddy saw the sound effects as "basic" and the music on the level of film soundtracks; he noted that the music is dynamic, that it changes based on the "intensity of a scene".<ref name="teamxboxreview" /> Writing for '']'', Neil Davey commended the sound effects which he saw as "authentic".<ref name="guardian">{{Cite news |last=Davey |first=Neil |date=12 June 2008 |title=Games review: Lego Indiana Jones |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2008/jun/12/playstation.legoindianajones |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Reviewers also praised ''Lego Indiana Jones''{{'}}s overall soundtrack but were mixed on the sound effects. Reviewers have commended the film-inspired soundtracks.<ref name="gamerevolution" /><ref name="teamxboxreview" /><ref name="gireview" /><ref name=":13" /> Regarding sound effects, they were criticised by reviewers.<ref name="xplay" /><ref name="gireview" /> Chea and Neil Davey of '']'', however, commended the sound effects.<ref name=":13" /><ref name="guardian">{{Cite news |last=Davey |first=Neil |date=12 June 2008 |title=Games Review: ''Lego Indiana Jones'' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2008/jun/12/playstation.legoindianajones |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916055042/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2008/jun/12/playstation.legoindianajones |archive-date=16 September 2015 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Reiner complimented the snippets of film soundtracks composed by John Williams for "rightfully " sound effects and characters.<ref name="gireview" /> Andy Eddy of '']'' said that the music is dynamic, changing based on the "intensity of a scene".<ref name="teamxboxreview" />


=== Console versions === === Console versions ===
Writing for '']'', Mark Walbank praised the design of minigames on the DS version.<ref name="pg_ds">{{Cite news |last=Walbank |first=Mark |date=11 June 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-ds-review/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> McShea, however, was not impressed, but still commended them for being well-integrated with the standard gameplay.<ref name=":17" /> Tracy Erickson of ''Pocket Gamer'' criticised the structure of puzzles on the PSP version, saying that each puzzle takes too long to complete.<ref name="pg_psp">{{Cite news |last=Erickson |first=Tracy |date=9 June 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-psp-review/ |access-date=9 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Reviewers have commended the looks of the game on the DS version, despite the ] present in textures.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":8" /><ref name=":14" /> Craig Harris of ''IGN'' said that despite the loss of graphical quality in cutscenes in the DS version, they provided the appropriate amount of humour that was not present in ''The Complete Saga''.<ref name=":0" /> Writing for '']'', Mark Walbank praised the design of minigames on the DS version.<ref name="pg_ds">{{Cite news |last=Walbank |first=Mark |date=11 June 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-ds-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520061844/https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-ds-review/ |archive-date=20 May 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> McShea was not impressed, but still commended them for being well-integrated with the standard gameplay.<ref name=":17">{{Cite news |last=McShea |first=Tom |date=24 July 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6194999/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908195546/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6194999/ |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Garcia also said that actions performed with the stylus in the end become uninteresting and that these same actions can be performed more easily with buttons instead.<ref name=":8" /> Martin Robinson of ''IGN'' praised the microphone usage in the DS version.<ref name=":11" />

Reviewers criticised the gameplay of the PSP version,<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":26">{{Cite news |last=McShea |first=Tom |date=5 June 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6192171/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908195545/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6192171/ |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> with Michael Thomsen of ''IGN'' calling it "the worst gameplay-wise" version of the game, due to not featuring multiplayer support, having longer loading times, and because of the PSP's analogue nub controls.<ref name=":14" /> McShea said that PSP's small screen size made the gameplay more difficult and foiling.<ref name=":26" /> Tracy Erickson of ''Pocket Gamer'' criticised the structure of puzzles on the PSP version, saying that each puzzle takes too long to complete.<ref name="pg_psp">{{Cite news |last=Erickson |first=Tracy |date=9 June 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures'' |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-psp-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520070636/https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-psp-review/ |archive-date=20 May 2024 |access-date=9 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


Michael Thomsen wrote for ''IGN''<nowiki/>'s Head-To-Head report that the PSP version is the worst gameplay-wise, due to not featuring multiplayer support, having longer loading times, and because of PSP's analog nub controls. He rated the Wii version as the best out of all console versions, due to the console's controls and overall experience.<ref name=":14">{{Cite news |last=Thomsen |first=Michael |date=30 July 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones The Original Adventures Head-To-Head |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/07/29/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-head-to-head |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> McShea also said that PSP's small screen size made the gameplay more harder and foiling, while he also criticised its controls.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McShea |first=Tom |date=5 June 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-review/1900-6192171/ |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Reviewers, however, reported that the abilities of the ] were not used in the fullest extent in the game.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=8 May 2008 |title=First Look: LEGO Indiana Jones |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/first-look-lego-indiana-jones |access-date=5 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The player instead has to use the joystick to control the character.<ref name=":6" /> Regarding the DS version, Garcia said that actions performed with the stylus in the end become uninteresting and that same actions can be performed more easily with buttons instead.<ref name=":8" /> Martin Robinson of ''IGN'' praised the microphone usage in the DS version.<ref name=":11" /> Thomsen rated the Wii version as the best out of all console versions, due to the console's controls and overall experience.<ref name=":14">{{Cite news |last=Thomsen |first=Michael |date=30 July 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones The Original Adventures'' Head-To-Head |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/07/29/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-head-to-head |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907233907/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/07/29/lego-indiana-jones-the-original-adventures-head-to-head |archive-date=7 September 2024 |access-date=8 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Reviewers reported that the abilities of the ] were not used to the fullest extent in the game,<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=8 May 2008 |title=First Look: ''LEGO Indiana Jones'' |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/first-look-lego-indiana-jones |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930165957/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/07/first-look-lego-indiana-jones |archive-date=30 September 2024 |access-date=5 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> and have to use the joystick to control the character. Javier Andres Alcala of ''MeriStation'' commended the Wii edition's graphics and characters looks.<ref name=":6" />


Garcia complimented the game's attention to details in the DS version, while Craig Harris of ''IGN'' said that despite the loss of graphical quality in cutscenes in the DS version, they provided the appropriate amount of humour that was not present in the ''The Complete Saga''.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":8" /> Thomsen also noted that the DS version's graphics are detailed despite the ] present in textures.<ref name=":14" /> In comparison with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of ''Lego Star Wars'' games, Francisco Alberto Serrano Acosta of ''MeriStation'' said that the PlayStation 3 version of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' is much more spirited and comprehensive.<ref name=":9" /> Thomsen complained about framerate issues and ] in the PlayStation 3 version, and instead listed the Xbox 360 version as the best regarding the game's graphics, particularly due to the version's lightning, colours, and textures.<ref name=":14" /> McShea praised the looks of Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions of the game.<ref name=":18" /> Javier Andres Alcala of ''MeriStation'' commended the Wii edition's graphics and characters.<ref name=":6" /> In comparison with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of ''Lego Star Wars'' games, Francisco Alberto Serrano Acosta of ''MeriStation'' said that the PlayStation 3 version of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' is much more spirited and comprehensive.<ref name=":9" /> Thomsen complained about framerate issues and ] in the PlayStation 3 version, and instead listed the Xbox 360 version as the best regarding ''Lego Indiana Jones''{{'}}s graphics, particularly due to the version's lighting, colours, and textures.<ref name=":14" /> McShea praised the looks of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions of the game.<ref name=":18" />


Thomsen ranked the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions as the best in regards to the game's music and sound effects due to their usage of the ] audio compression technology. He ranked the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions lower due to worse compression because of ], and the PSP version in behind of PlayStation and Wii versions. Despite placing the DS version last, Thomsen praised the addition of music despite the low memory of ], but noted that the music sounds worse when played on higher volume.<ref name=":14" /> Shaun McInnis of ''GameSpot'' commended the sounds of birds and water in the DS version.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McInnis |first=Shaun |date=9 May 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones Hands-On |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-hands-on/1100-6190704/ |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Thomsen ranked the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions as the best in regards to ''Lego Indiana Jones''{{'}}s music and sound effects due to their usage of the ] audio compression technology. He ranked the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions lower due to worse compression of ], and the PSP version behind of the PlayStation and Wii versions. Despite placing the DS version last, Thomsen praised the addition of music despite the low memory of ], but said that the music sounds worse when played at higher volume.<ref name=":14" /> Shaun McInnis of ''GameSpot'' commended the sounds of birds and water in the DS version.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McInnis |first=Shaun |date=9 May 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' Hands-On |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-hands-on/1100-6190704/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910211047/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/lego-indiana-jones-hands-on/1100-6190704/ |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


=== Sales === === Sales ===
Shortly after its release, ''Lego Indiana Jones'' became the best-selling game in the United Kingdom according to ] during the second week of June 2008, surpassing ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=9 June 2008 |title=LEGO Indy takes top spot from GTA IV |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indy-takes-top-spot-from-gta-iv |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> It later returned to being the best-selling game in the United Kingdom in the fourth week of the same month, and again briefly in July 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garratt |first=Patrick |date=23 June 2008 |title=Lego Indiana Jones goes back to number one in UK |url=https://www.vg247.com/lego-indiana-jones-goes-back-to-number-one-in-uk |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=22 July 2008 |title=UK charts: LEGO Indy back on top |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/uk-charts-lego-indy-back-on-top |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game's Xbox 360 version received a "Platinum" sales award from the ], indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.<ref name="platinumelspa">{{cite web |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum |url=http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3944 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515224703/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3944 |archive-date=15 May 2009 |access-date=1 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref name="gamasutrasales">{{cite web |author=Caoili |first=Eric |date=26 November 2008 |title=ELSPA: ''Wii Fit'', ''Mario Kart'' Reach Diamond Status in UK |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |archive-date=18 September 2017 |access-date=1 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> During June 2008 in the United States, the game also sold 267,800 copies on the DS, 294,500 copies on the Wii, and 260,300 copies on the PlayStation 2.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thompson |first=Michael |date=18 July 2008 |title=NPD: Nintendo Wii the top-selling, current-gen console |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/07/npd-nintendo-wii-the-top-selling-current-gen-console/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Shortly after its release, ''Lego Indiana Jones'' became the best-selling game in the United Kingdom during the second week of June 2008, surpassing '']'', according to ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=9 June 2008 |title=''LEGO'' Indy takes top spot from ''GTA IV'' |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indy-takes-top-spot-from-gta-iv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908203515/https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-indy-takes-top-spot-from-gta-iv |archive-date=8 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> It later returned to being the best-selling game in the United Kingdom in the fourth week of the same month,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garratt |first=Patrick |date=23 June 2008 |title=''Lego Indiana Jones'' Goes Back to Number One in UK |url=https://www.vg247.com/lego-indiana-jones-goes-back-to-number-one-in-uk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910225156/https://www.vg247.com/lego-indiana-jones-goes-back-to-number-one-in-uk |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> and again briefly in July 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Purchese |first=Robert |date=22 July 2008 |title=UK Charts: ''LEGO Indy'' Back on Top |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/uk-charts-lego-indy-back-on-top |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527061732/https://www.eurogamer.net/uk-charts-lego-indy-back-on-top |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game's Xbox 360 version received a "Platinum" sales award from the ],<ref name="platinumelspa">{{cite web |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Platinum |url=http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3944 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515224703/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3944 |archive-date=15 May 2009 |access-date=1 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom.<ref name="gamasutrasales">{{cite web |author=Caoili |first=Eric |date=26 November 2008 |title=ELSPA: ''Wii Fit'', ''Mario Kart'' Reach Diamond Status in UK |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |archive-date=18 September 2017 |access-date=1 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> During June 2008 in the United States, ''Lego Indiana Jones'' also sold 267,800 copies on the DS, 294,500 copies on the Wii, and 260,300 copies on the PlayStation 2.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thompson |first=Michael |date=18 July 2008 |title=NPD: Nintendo Wii the Top-Selling, Current-Gen Console |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/07/npd-nintendo-wii-the-top-selling-current-gen-console/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006020922/http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/07/npd-nintendo-wii-the-top-selling-current-gen-console/ |archive-date=6 October 2016 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


=== Accolades === === Accolades ===
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| Best Action Game | Best Action Game
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|<ref name="ignaction">{{cite web |date=15 December 2008 |title=IGN DS: Best Action Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413101533/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/1.html |archive-date=13 April 2009 |access-date=19 December 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref> |<ref name="ignaction">{{cite web |date=15 December 2008 |title=''IGN'' DS: Best Action Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413101533/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/1.html |archive-date=13 April 2009 |access-date=19 December 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref>
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| Best Local Multiplayer Game | Best Local Multiplayer Game
| {{Nominated}} | {{Nominated}}
|<ref name="ignlocal">{{cite web |date=15 December 2008 |title=IGN DS: Best Local Multiplayer Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/17.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219041948/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/17.html |archive-date=19 December 2008 |access-date=19 December 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref> |<ref name="ignlocal">{{cite web |date=15 December 2008 |title=''IGN'' DS: Best Local Multiplayer Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/17.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219041948/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/ds/17.html |archive-date=19 December 2008 |access-date=19 December 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2"| ] ] Awards | rowspan="2"| ] ] Awards
| Best Action Game | Best Action Game
| {{Nominated}} | {{Nominated}}
|<ref name="ignaction2">{{cite web |date=18 December 2008 |title=IGN Wii: Best Action Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222040736/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/1.html |archive-date=22 December 2008 |access-date=19 December 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref> |<ref name="ignaction2">{{cite web |date=18 December 2008 |title=''IGN'' Wii: Best Action Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222040736/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/1.html |archive-date=22 December 2008 |access-date=19 December 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref>
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| Best Local Multiplayer Game | Best Local Multiplayer Game
| {{Nominated}} | {{Nominated}}
|<ref name="ignlocal2">{{cite web |date=18 December 2008 |title=IGN Wii: Best Local Multiplayer Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/18.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222040854/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/18.html |archive-date=22 December 2008 |access-date=19 December 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref> |<ref name="ignlocal2">{{cite web |date=18 December 2008 |title=''IGN'' Wii: Best Local Multiplayer Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/18.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222040854/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/18.html |archive-date=22 December 2008 |access-date=19 December 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref>
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| ] Xbox Game of the Month | ] Xbox Game of the Month
| June 2008 Game of the Month | June 2008 Game of the Month
| {{Nominated}} | {{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 June 2008 |title=Game of the Month: June 2008 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/30/game-of-the-month-june-2008 |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> |<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 June 2008 |title=Game of the Month: June 2008 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/30/game-of-the-month-june-2008 |access-date=7 September 2024 |work=] |archive-date=22 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240422194224/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/30/game-of-the-month-june-2008 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| ] | ]
| Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show | Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show
| {{Won}} | {{Won}}
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jenkins |first1=David |title=Grand Theft Auto IV Triumphs at Spike 2008 Video Game Awards |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/-i-grand-theft-auto-iv-i-triumphs-at-spike-2008-video-game-awards |access-date=1 September 2024 |work=] |date=15 December 2008}}</ref> |<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jenkins |first1=David |date=15 December 2008 |title=''Grand Theft Auto IV'' Triumphs at Spike 2008 Video Game Awards |url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/-i-grand-theft-auto-iv-i-triumphs-at-spike-2008-video-game-awards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901224931/https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/-i-grand-theft-auto-iv-i-triumphs-at-spike-2008-video-game-awards |archive-date=1 September 2024 |access-date=1 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>
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| ] | ]
| Best Use of a Licence | Best Use of a Licence
| {{Won}} | {{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cocker |first=Guy |date=31 July 2008 |title=Develop 08: Rockstar rocks award ceremony |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/develop-08-rockstar-rocks-award-ceremony/1100-6195218/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cocker |first=Guy |date=31 July 2008 |title=Develop 08: Rockstar Rocks Award Ceremony |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/develop-08-rockstar-rocks-award-ceremony/1100-6195218/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910233248/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/develop-08-rockstar-rocks-award-ceremony/1100-6195218/ |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>
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== Legacy == == Legacy ==
Shortly after the game's release, Storc signaled the creation of a sequel due to the absence of ''The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' from the game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hinkle |first=David |date=5 June 2008 |title=Producer hints at LEGO Indiana Jones sequel |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-06-04-producer-hints-at-lego-indiana-jones-sequel.html |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> A sequel titled '']'' was announced in May 2009 by Traveller's Tales and LucasArts. In addition to the first three films, the game also includes and puts emphasis on the fourth film, ''The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull''. It also features a ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Onyett |first=Charles |date=29 May 2009 |title=Pre-E3 2009: LEGO Indiana Jones 2 Detailed |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/05/29/pre-e3-2009-lego-indiana-jones-2-detailed |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> It was released on 17 November in North America and two days later in Europe.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 November 2009 |title=Weekly video game releases: 'Assassin's Creed II', 'Left 4 Dead 2', 'Lego Indiana Jones 2' |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/weekly-video-game-releases-assassin-s-creed-ii-left-4-dead-2-lego-indiana-jones-2-1818731.html |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game received "mixed or average" reviews according to Metacritic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-2-the-adventure-continues/ |access-date=10 September 2024 |website=]}}</ref> A separate ] was also released.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=20 November 2009 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/11/20/lego-indiana-jones-2-the-adventure-continues-review |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> Shortly after the game's release, Storc signalled the creation of a sequel due to the absence of ''The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' from the first game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hinkle |first=David |date=5 June 2008 |title=Producer Hints at ''LEGO Indiana Jones'' Sequel |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-06-04-producer-hints-at-lego-indiana-jones-sequel.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911172921/https://www.engadget.com/2008-06-04-producer-hints-at-lego-indiana-jones-sequel.html |archive-date=11 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> A sequel titled '']'' was announced in May 2009 by Traveller's Tales and LucasArts. In addition to the first three films, the game also includes and puts emphasis on the fourth film, ''The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull''. It also features a ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Onyett |first=Charles |date=29 May 2009 |title=Pre-E3 2009: ''LEGO Indiana Jones 2'' Detailed |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/05/29/pre-e3-2009-lego-indiana-jones-2-detailed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920163405/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/05/29/pre-e3-2009-lego-indiana-jones-2-detailed |archive-date=20 September 2022 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> It was released on 17 November in North America and two days later in Europe.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 November 2009 |title=Weekly Video Game Releases: {{'}}''Assassin's Creed II''{{'}}, {{'}}''Left 4 Dead 2''{{'}}, {{'}}''Lego Indiana Jones 2''{{'}} |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/weekly-video-game-releases-assassin-s-creed-ii-left-4-dead-2-lego-indiana-jones-2-1818731.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910225152/https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/weekly-video-game-releases-assassin-s-creed-ii-left-4-dead-2-lego-indiana-jones-2-1818731.html |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game received "mixed or average" reviews according to Metacritic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=''Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues'' |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-2-the-adventure-continues/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910225152/https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-indiana-jones-2-the-adventure-continues/ |archive-date=10 September 2024 |access-date=10 September 2024 |website=]}}</ref> A separate ] was also released.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=20 November 2009 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues'' Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/11/20/lego-indiana-jones-2-the-adventure-continues-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903005909/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/11/20/lego-indiana-jones-2-the-adventure-continues-review |archive-date=3 September 2021 |access-date=10 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


A mobile version of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was announced by ] in October 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Spencer |first=Spanner |date=15 October 2008 |title=THQ bringing LEGO Indiana Jones to the mobile |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones/thq-bringing-lego-indiana-jones-to-the-mobile/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game, developed by Cobra Mobile with ], featured platformer elements. Writing for ''Pocket Gamer'', Spanner Spencer unfavourably described it as a ] clone.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Spencer |first=Spanner |date=29 October 2008 |title=LEGO Indiana Jones |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones/lego-indiana-jones/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> It was released for ] in 2008 and ] in 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |title=LEGO Indiana Jones Mobile Adventure |url=https://www.ign.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-mobile-adventure |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Erickson |first=Tracy |date=1 January 2009 |title=The 10 most anticipated iPhone games of 2009 |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/features/the-10-most-anticipated-iphone-games-of-2009/ |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> A mobile version of ''Lego Indiana Jones'' was announced by ] in October 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Spencer |first=Spanner |date=15 October 2008 |title=THQ Bringing ''LEGO Indiana Jones'' to the Mobile |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones/thq-bringing-lego-indiana-jones-to-the-mobile/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730053431/https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones/thq-bringing-lego-indiana-jones-to-the-mobile/ |archive-date=30 July 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The game, developed by Cobra Mobile with ], featured platformer elements. Writing for ''Pocket Gamer'', Spanner Spencer unfavourably described it as a ] clone.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Spencer |first=Spanner |date=29 October 2008 |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones'' |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones/lego-indiana-jones/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724054014/https://www.pocketgamer.com/lego-indiana-jones/lego-indiana-jones/ |archive-date=24 July 2022 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref> It was released for ]s in 2008 and the ] in 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |title=''LEGO Indiana Jones Mobile Adventure'' |url=https://www.ign.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-mobile-adventure |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911172921/https://www.ign.com/games/lego-indiana-jones-mobile-adventure |archive-date=11 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Erickson |first=Tracy |date=1 January 2009 |title=The 10 Most Anticipated iPhone Games of 2009 |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/features/the-10-most-anticipated-iphone-games-of-2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930165750/https://www.pocketgamer.com/features/the-10-most-anticipated-iphone-games-of-2009/ |archive-date=30 September 2024 |access-date=11 September 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


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2008 video game

2008 video game
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
[REDACTED] Cover artwork, featuring the title character wielding his signature whip
Developer(s)Traveller's Tales
Publisher(s)LucasArts
Director(s)Jon Burton
Producer(s)Steve Wakeman
Programmer(s)Glyn Scragg
Artist(s)James Cunliffe
Composer(s)David Whittaker
SeriesLego Indiana Jones
Platform(s)
Release
  • NA: 3 June 2008
  • AU: 4 June 2008
  • EU: 6 June 2008
Mac OS X
  • WW: 28 November 2008
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is a 2008 Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by LucasArts. Based on the Indiana Jones franchise and the eponymous Lego Indiana Jones toy line, it follows the events of the first three Indiana Jones films: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and the Last Crusade. The game includes local co-op mode gameplay as well as puzzle and platformer aspects, and 84 playable characters with a variety of special abilities. As the players go through the stages, they collect the currency of Lego games known as Studs, avoid traps, assemble Lego constructions, and engage in combat. Climbing, swinging, and throwing objects as weapons were new inclusions not seen in previous Lego video games by Traveller's Tales.

LucasArts announced the game in 2007, with the developers basing its mechanics on the prior Lego Star Wars games. The design of puzzles was altered to fit the Indiana Jones franchise, but any mentions of Nazism from the franchise were removed, as Lego replaced the figures with characters that resemble them visually in its Indiana Jones Lego sets. Traveller's Tales also attempted to make Lego Indiana Jones more family-friendly. The game was advertised at conventions: a game demo, Flash Player web game, and computer-animated short film were published during the development. Lego Indiana Jones was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, and Xbox 360 platforms in June 2008, while Feral Interactive released the Mac OS X version in November 2008. It was made available on the Steam digital distribution service in 2009.

Lego Indiana Jones received generally favourable reviews from critics. Its gameplay, retelling of the films, and co-op mode were commended by reviewers, but had conflicting opinions about the second player's artificial intelligence and game mechanics. Reviewers also praised the game's graphics, environments, and soundtrack but disagreed on the sound effects. The Wii and Xbox 360 versions garnered praise, but the PSP version was criticised for its puzzles, excessive loading times, and lack of multiplayer support. A Java platformer Lego Indiana Jones mobile game and a sequel, Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues, were released in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

Gameplay

Indiana Jones sitting on top of an elephant, with Short Round and Willie Scott standing aside in the jungles of Pankot Region
The Lego video game follows the story of the first three Indiana Jones films, being retold in a humorous manner.

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is an action-adventure game played from the third-person perspective, in which the player controls a Lego figurine in areas inspired by Indiana Jones film scenes. The game also incorporates aspects of the puzzle and platformer game genres. It is a humorous retelling of Indiana Jones' first three films: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and the Last Crusade. The game consists of three chapters, each with six stages, which are accessible from the game's hub, Barnett College. The location serves as Indiana Jones's teaching location in the Last Crusade. The player can also unlock additional content, enable cheats, and examine their own accolades and statistics in various classrooms of the game's hub. Upon selecting a stage, a cutscene appears that introduces the player to the segment of the film being played, such as the boulder escape from Raiders of the Lost Ark and the minecart escape from Temple of Doom.

The game's primary mode is a two-player local co-op game, with 84 playable characters; in the absence of a human partner, the game's artificial intelligence controls the second character. While playing for the first time, the player can only use preselected figures to complete missions; after that, the player can use any other unlocked figure when replaying the game in the freeplay mode. Characters can also be bought in Barnett College, where the player can also personalise characters and make their own creations. These figures can then interact with the environment in ways that others cannot do during the story mode, allowing the player to obtain new items or find new puzzles and collectibles.

As the player progresses through Lego Indiana Jones, they must gather Studs, the currency of Lego games, assemble Lego constructions to make specific items, avoid traps, and partake in combat with enemies. The game's mechanics and engine are similar to the Lego Star Wars video games. Players respawn indefinitely upon death. Through certain stages, the player can also use vehicles and animals to navigate. Additionally, the player can collect Extras (a bonus that boosts their Studs total) by collecting parcels and mailing them to Barnett College, and unlock three bonus levels by collecting treasure in each stage.

Lego Indiana Jones features special abilities for characters to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. For example, Indy can wield his whip to attack or tie up enemies, manipulate objects, or swing from the ceiling; the Wii version of the whip is controlled physically by the player. When Indy is near snakes, his fear prevents him from being productive, forcing the second player to assist him out. The same effect applies to other characters, such as Willie Scott. The game features a variety of characters, including shovel-carrying, wrench-using, high-jumping, and crawlable ones. Thuggee characters can communicate with ancient statues and characters who hold books, such as Henry Jones Sr., can decode hieroglyphs. The abilities to carry a shovel, use a wrench, or decode hieroglyphs can be obtained by any figure who acquires the required item. The player can also obtain weapons and rewards by excavating in certain areas or killing foes, however the weapons have limited ammunition. The ability to climb, swing, and throw objects as weapons was a new addition to the Lego video game series.

Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS version of Lego Indiana Jones underwent changes to meet the DS's memory and size limits, as well as its touchscreen capabilities. Due to constraints, cutscene details were cut and compressed. Using a digital pen (stylus), the player can control characters' special skills, such as Indy's whip or Satipo's shovel, as well as components like switches. The built-in microphone is used by the player to blow out torches, inflate rubber rafts, and launch the player in air when standing on propellers: this is done by the player blowing into the microphone. The player can also play as Indy and Marion Ravenwood's pet monkey, climbing to previously inaccessible areas. The DS version includes a variety of minigames, including action minigames, tangram, and a cooking minigame where monkey brain dishes are prepared, a reference to Temple of Doom.

Development

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures was developed by Traveller's Tales and published by LucasArts. The Nintendo DS version was developed by TT Fusion, a subsidiary of Traveller's Tales that also worked on the Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga in 2007, while the Mac OS X version of Lego Indiana Jones was developed by Robosoft Technologies and published by Feral Interactive. Activision was also involved in publishing Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 versions in Europe. Jon Burton served as the game's director, Steve Wakeman as its producer, Glyn Scragg as the lead game programmer, James Cunliffe as the head of art, and David Whittaker as its composer. During the development, Traveller's Tales parent company, TT Games, was acquired by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The acquisition had no negative impact on Traveller's Tales relations with LucasArts or Lego.

The game was heavily based on the Lego Star Wars games and their mechanics. According to Nick Ricks, a Traveller's Tales producer, the development team initially experimented with creating the game on top of Lego Star Wars because the Indiana Jones franchise also featured action components, resulting in what Ricks described as "LEGO Star Wars set in 1945". Traveller's Tales then decided to develop Lego Indiana Jones from its foundation, introducing new features absent in previous Lego Star Wars games. The developers adjusted the design of puzzles due to the absence of the Force in the Indiana Jones series. While working on ranged weapons, the developers debated whether ammunition should be limited. In the official release, they opted to limit ammo for enemy weapon drops, differing from the system used in previous Lego games. Jonathan Smith of TT Games said that the team succeeded in developing a recognisable personality for Lego Indiana Jones while retaining well-received game elements from prior Lego video games.

Shawn Storc of LucasArts said their biggest obstacle during the development was aligning the gameplay and its character mechanics with the films, and only focused on replicating the first three films. Scholars noted that the game is an adaptation of the Lego toy set characters. After their debut, Traveller's Tales announced that they would remove mentions of Nazism from Lego Indiana Jones, citing the fact that Lego replaced Nazi characters with similar "genocidal, occultist, trenchcoat-wearing master-race" characters. Burton expressed the belief that " doesn't want to change the game so much that we lose the audience". Traveller's Tales also sought to make the game more family-friendly, considering that children were the target group for Lego video games. Ricks said that the developers discussed whether to include the German Iron Cross. Traveller's Tales improved the second player character mechanics and introduced special abilities that any player character could obtain, in contrast to Lego Star Wars games, where a character's ability could only be possessed by a single character. Another addition to the Lego Indiana Jones is the character's fear effect system, which Ricks regarded as a handy utility that emphasises the use of the second player character's powers when the main player is in danger. Storc saw the characters in Lego Indiana Jones as more athletic than in their prior Lego titles.

In February 2008, LucasArts announced that up to four players would be able to play in co-op mode on consoles; this later turned out to be a miscommunication. LucasArts then clarified that while up to four characters could appear on screen, only two at a time could be player-controlled. Lego Indiana Jones's soundtrack is a mix of John Williams compositions featured in the films and a custom soundtrack inspired by them. The game also incorporated music from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. Skywalker Sound, a division of Lucasfilm, assisted with game's sound effects and voice acting.

Marketing and release

A Lego-ised statue of Indiana Jones at the Legoland Windsor in September 2008
Lego Indiana Jones was extensively promoted at events, through video games, and a short animated film.

The financial success of the Lego Star Wars games series motivated LucasArts to license the Indiana Jones franchise to Traveller's Tales. LucasArts unveiled the game under the working title, Lego Indiana Jones: The Videogame, at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2007, along with the first Indiana Jones Lego toy set for a release of January 2008. To promote the game, Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga offered Indiana Jones as an unlockable character when it was released in November 2007; the character can be acquired by watching the Lego Indiana Jones trailer in a room next to Cantina. In January 2008, Lego Indiana Jones was announced that it would join the Games for Windows brand line-up. The Lego Group also partnered with the game development studio Three Melons to promote the game by releasing Lego Indiana Jones Adventures, an Adobe Flash Player web game, in February 2008. The game has 2D graphics and auto-scrolling platformer mechanics, with four stages overall, while its menu features a museum where the player could learn about Indy and the stages.

LucasArts also promoted Lego Indiana Jones at several conventions, including the Game Developers Conference in February and the New York Comic Con in April 2008. At the Play.com Live event at Wembley Stadium on 15 and 16 March, Activision made the game playable for attendees. Cartoon Network aired a computer-animated short film, Lego Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Brick, on 10 May. A demo version of Lego Indiana Jones was released on 13 May 2008, and together with the trailer it was also included in a remastered Paramount Pictures re-release of the first three films in the United States. Although Activision announced that the demo would not be available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it was made accessible on the Xbox Live Marketplace on 27 June.

The full version of Lego Indiana Jones was released on 3 June 2008 in the United States and Canada for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable (PSP), Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, and Wii platforms. A day later, Lego Indiana Jones was released in Australia, and on 6 June it was released in Europe. The Xbox 360 version is backward compatible with the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X and Series S, allowing users to play the game on newer consoles. Shortly prior to its release, the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones film series, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, premiered.

In October 2008, Microsoft released a Kung Fu Panda and Lego Indiana Jones bundle for Pro and Elite configurations of Xbox 360. The Mac OS X version of Lego Indiana Jones was internationally released on 28 November. The game, however, does not run on the Mac Mini computers, according to Macworld. Following its release, Lego Indiana Jones was made available on Steam on 8 July 2009, on Microsoft's Games on Demand digital distribution service on 27 November 2009, and on PlayStation Now in 2017. Lego Indiana Jones was released in 2014 on PlayStation Vita, the successor of PSP, as part of a package of Lego video games. The game was available for free from 16 to 30 November 2020 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S users with Xbox Live Gold.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(Xbox 360) 77/100
(PS3) 77/100
(PS2) 77/100
(PSP) 76/100
(PC) 78/100
(Nintendo DS) 80/100
(Wii) 78/100
Review scores
PublicationScore
Eurogamer7/10
Game Informer7/10
GamePro9/10
GameRevolution8/10
GameSpot(Xbox 360) 8/10
(PS2) 8/10
(PSP) 7/10
(PC) 8/10
(Nintendo DS) 7/10
Giant Bomb3/5
IGN8/10
Official Xbox Magazine (US)7.5/10
Pocket Gamer(Nintendo DS) 4.5/5
(PSP) 3.5/5
TeamXbox8.5/10
The Guardian4/5
X-Play4/5
Gry-Online8/10

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures received "generally favourable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Martin Docherty of GamesRadar+ listed the game as one of the best Indiana Jones video games in 2021, while IGN listed it as one of the best Lego video games in 2023. In a review for MeriStation, Roberto Garcia appreciated the crossover of the Lego and Indiana Jones franchises, adding that the game took advantage of the success of the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Paul Freeman, who played the main antagonist René Belloq in Raiders of the Lost Ark, saw Lego Indiana Jones as entertaining.

Reviewers complimented the gameplay of Lego Indiana Jones and its retelling of the films. Writing for IGN, Chris Roper commended the incorporation of characters' phobias and the game's pacing due to the inclusion of new segments not featured in the original films. He highlighted the new segments that have created "bigger separations" between the game and the films than the Lego Star Wars games. In a review for GamePro, Cameron Lewis viewed the minecart escape as one of the most unforgettable parts of Lego Indiana Jones. Reviewers have complimented the game's replayability features. Brad Shoemaker of Giant Bomb saw the gameplay as rough, with Tim Stevens of X-Play saying that it could have been improved with the addition of in-game help for certain puzzles. Reviewers have also praised the co-op mode. Lewis, on the other hand, disliked the absence of an online co-op mode. Writing for GamesRadar, David Houghton saw the first chapter unfavourably due to dull pacing, while the other two he viewed more positively.

Critics had mixed perspectives regarding the game's overall mechanics, commending the overall physics engine, but the AI of the second player and enemies as chaotic. Ben Talbot of Official Xbox Magazine conversely said the AI does its tasks well. Stevens disliked the combat system for not featuring more complex mechanics of Lego Star Wars games, while Andrew Reiner of Game Informer and Shawn Sparks of GameRevolution commended Indy's abilities. Writing for Gry-Online, Marcin Łukański praised the character fear system. Tom McShea of GameSpot complimented the diversity of items that the player can interact with but disliked ranged weapon mechanics. Reviewers have criticised the camera mechanics as troublesome, but had mixed opinions on vehicle missions. Chris Holt of Macworld disliked the respawn system.

The game's graphics have been commended by reviewers, who have primarily commended the environments and characters. Sparks praised Lego Indiana Jones's overall graphics and cutscenes, and commended the addition of Star Wars characters. Reiner also complimented the game's graphics but unfavourably described the game as "Lego Star Wars with an Indiana Jones skin slapped on top of it". A Nintendo Gamer reviewer, however, said that the game is more visually appealing than Lego Star Wars and Lego Batman games. A MeriStation reviewer, Lego Indiana Jones commended the motion blur and dynamic lighting, noting that the looks of original locations in the films retained their identity in the game.

Reviewers also praised Lego Indiana Jones's overall soundtrack but were mixed on the sound effects. Reviewers have commended the film-inspired soundtracks. Regarding sound effects, they were criticised by reviewers. Chea and Neil Davey of The Guardian, however, commended the sound effects. Reiner complimented the snippets of film soundtracks composed by John Williams for "rightfully " sound effects and characters. Andy Eddy of TeamXbox said that the music is dynamic, changing based on the "intensity of a scene".

Console versions

Reviewers have commended the looks of the game on the DS version, despite the pixelisation present in textures. Craig Harris of IGN said that despite the loss of graphical quality in cutscenes in the DS version, they provided the appropriate amount of humour that was not present in The Complete Saga. Writing for Pocket Gamer, Mark Walbank praised the design of minigames on the DS version. McShea was not impressed, but still commended them for being well-integrated with the standard gameplay. Garcia also said that actions performed with the stylus in the end become uninteresting and that these same actions can be performed more easily with buttons instead. Martin Robinson of IGN praised the microphone usage in the DS version.

Reviewers criticised the gameplay of the PSP version, with Michael Thomsen of IGN calling it "the worst gameplay-wise" version of the game, due to not featuring multiplayer support, having longer loading times, and because of the PSP's analogue nub controls. McShea said that PSP's small screen size made the gameplay more difficult and foiling. Tracy Erickson of Pocket Gamer criticised the structure of puzzles on the PSP version, saying that each puzzle takes too long to complete.

Thomsen rated the Wii version as the best out of all console versions, due to the console's controls and overall experience. Reviewers reported that the abilities of the Wii Remote were not used to the fullest extent in the game, and have to use the joystick to control the character. Javier Andres Alcala of MeriStation commended the Wii edition's graphics and characters looks.

In comparison with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Lego Star Wars games, Francisco Alberto Serrano Acosta of MeriStation said that the PlayStation 3 version of Lego Indiana Jones is much more spirited and comprehensive. Thomsen complained about framerate issues and screen tearing in the PlayStation 3 version, and instead listed the Xbox 360 version as the best regarding Lego Indiana Jones's graphics, particularly due to the version's lighting, colours, and textures. McShea praised the looks of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii versions of the game.

Thomsen ranked the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions as the best in regards to Lego Indiana Jones's music and sound effects due to their usage of the Dolby Digital audio compression technology. He ranked the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions lower due to worse compression of Dolby Pro Logic II, and the PSP version behind of the PlayStation and Wii versions. Despite placing the DS version last, Thomsen praised the addition of music despite the low memory of Game Cards, but said that the music sounds worse when played at higher volume. Shaun McInnis of GameSpot commended the sounds of birds and water in the DS version.

Sales

Shortly after its release, Lego Indiana Jones became the best-selling game in the United Kingdom during the second week of June 2008, surpassing Grand Theft Auto IV, according to Chart-Track. It later returned to being the best-selling game in the United Kingdom in the fourth week of the same month, and again briefly in July 2008. The game's Xbox 360 version received a "Platinum" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association, indicating sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom. During June 2008 in the United States, Lego Indiana Jones also sold 267,800 copies on the DS, 294,500 copies on the Wii, and 260,300 copies on the PlayStation 2.

Accolades

Award Category Result Ref.
IGN Nintendo DS Awards Best Action Game Nominated
Best Local Multiplayer Game Nominated
IGN Wii Awards Best Action Game Nominated
Best Local Multiplayer Game Nominated
IGN Xbox Game of the Month June 2008 Game of the Month Nominated
2008 Spike Video Game Awards Best Game Based on a Movie or TV Show Won
2008 Develop Awards Best Use of a Licence Won

Legacy

Shortly after the game's release, Storc signalled the creation of a sequel due to the absence of The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull from the first game. A sequel titled Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues was announced in May 2009 by Traveller's Tales and LucasArts. In addition to the first three films, the game also includes and puts emphasis on the fourth film, The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It also features a level editor. It was released on 17 November in North America and two days later in Europe. The game received "mixed or average" reviews according to Metacritic. A separate handheld version was also released.

A mobile version of Lego Indiana Jones was announced by THQ Wireless in October 2008. The game, developed by Cobra Mobile with Java, featured platformer elements. Writing for Pocket Gamer, Spanner Spencer unfavourably described it as a Super Mario Bros clone. It was released for mobile phones in 2008 and the iPhone in 2009.

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