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Whip it, whip it good...
posted by JCDenton (FREEDOM, NH) Oct 28, 2008
Member since Mar 2006
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
For those who were hoping for an Indiana Jones video game, LucasArts has you covered. Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb takes Indy on a new adventure, collecting mirror pieces while battling the Nazis.
The game plays similar to Tomb Raider (irony evident in the title I suppose). However, it plays more like the old Tomb Raider games and not the improved Legend and Anniversary. Contact sensitive environments, some twitchy controls, lining up jumps just right... yeah, this is definitely old school. Can't really blame the game since it pre-dates those titles, but it's worth noting.
Indy gets some basic tools to take out his aggressors. He has his trademark whip to remove weapons from enemies hands and swing across large expanses. He gets some guns and explosives for obvious reasons and a canteen to heal himself. There are also several melee weapons throughout the game for close combat.
While the controls are functional, they feel jerky and stilted. The game could have been significantly smoother. Gameplay works, but isn't very diverse.
This is an older game and it shows. While not as profuse or detailed as newer titles, it's still has some merit as an adventure game. However, if you'd like a cool Indiana Jones game, the recent LEGO Indiana Jones will likely satisfy your craving far better.
The game plays similar to Tomb Raider (irony evident in the title I suppose). However, it plays more like the old Tomb Raider games and not the improved Legend and Anniversary. Contact sensitive environments, some twitchy controls, lining up jumps just right... yeah, this is definitely old school. Can't really blame the game since it pre-dates those titles, but it's worth noting.
Indy gets some basic tools to take out his aggressors. He has his trademark whip to remove weapons from enemies hands and swing across large expanses. He gets some guns and explosives for obvious reasons and a canteen to heal himself. There are also several melee weapons throughout the game for close combat.
While the controls are functional, they feel jerky and stilted. The game could have been significantly smoother. Gameplay works, but isn't very diverse.
This is an older game and it shows. While not as profuse or detailed as newer titles, it's still has some merit as an adventure game. However, if you'd like a cool Indiana Jones game, the recent LEGO Indiana Jones will likely satisfy your craving far better.