LucasArts Archive Series: Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine

by LucasArts

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• ASIN: B00005B43U
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.9 x 1.5 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: April 30, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,704 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

His parents may have named the dog Indiana, but for millions of fans there's no better name associated with adventure than the moniker Dr. Jones took for himself. For Indy fans, the follow-up to a 1992 Indiana Jones adventure game has been a long wait, but trust us--it was worth it. A solid 3-D third-person role-playing game, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine was built on LucasArts' own Jedi Knight engine, putting an entirely new spin on the series formula.

While his lady friends throughout the years may have considered Indiana himself "infernal," the title actually refers to a Babylonian device that has fallen into the wrong hands. In the past Indy took on monstrous Nazi officers; now he's working with the CIA to capture the machine before it falls into the hands of Soviet agents. This fight takes players through scores of wonderfully rendered scenes, both underground and aboveground.

There are some drawbacks, of course (and we're not talking about its similarity to a certain other tomb-raiding game). The primary fault is that it's single-player only, so don't plan any KGB-versus-Dr. Jones death matches. But the famous Indy wit and attitude goes a long way towards making up for that flaw. Also, Infernal Machine is easy to jump into and simple to play--unlike other games that require memorizing key assignments before even beginning.

A much-anticipated title, Infernal Machine--like the globetrotting, dust-covered, nick-of-time treasure hunter himself--delivers the goods.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars brillant action packed game., April 10, 2001

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sarah cheesman (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LucasArts Archive Series: Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (CD-ROM)

I love the Indiana Jones films, with Harrsion ford so when I heard about this game I went a brought it staright away. And what a game, this is so action packed it takes your breath away, from the training part of the canyons, to the ruins of Babylon. Each level is just fantastic its just like a movie with such good 3 D affects. You start off with only indys trusty whip & his Revovlver for weapons but as you go on you meet lots of soilders from the red army & when you kill them you pick up there Guns or health packs to heal you from snake bites.... Oh yes snakes Indy hates snakes & there`s loads of them & huge hairy spiders they are scary ,they come at you from the screen brillant & lizards,hostile robots, monsters, oh the list go`s on. I thought swmming in the sea was the best part, but look out for those hungry sharks, & everytime Indy swims his hat disapears, but when he comes out his hat comes back, after all Indiana can never be with out his hat! Also in this game are lots of very clever puzzles which you must conquer. As for the weapons well you can find Automatic pistols, Machine Guns, grandes, satchel charges, bazookas & a machette to kill those sharks as this is the only wepaon you can use under water, & as always indy has his trusty whip. The best game I have ever played, you will love it even if you hate Raiders of the lost Ark fims, but I dont think many pepole do. Oh yes also there are lots of twists in this game, you may find yourself in monkey Island at one point, & in front of a model of Devils tower in close encounters of the third kind. But you must buy the secret map first. what more can I say, Ace I cant wait for the next one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Indy is Back, November 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: LucasArts Archive Series: Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (CD-ROM)

I loved this game, don't get me wrong or anything, but I gave it four stars because this game lacks one thing: Being Able to pass some bosses without using the cheats. They really made this game too difficult, and I must mention the lava monster- that was virtually impossible until I used my cheats, and once you use your cheats you know the game is not the best it could be!

Graphics: 3.5/5 Stars. Not the greatest graphic's but not the worst. Pretty Good.

Sound 4/5 Stars. The sound is great except that the actual Indy theme is not used that much. Usually when you whip across from place to place and when you accomplish something. (not the full theme, part of the theme only)

Game Play 2.5/5 Stars. As I mentioned before, some levels are impossible without the Strategy Guide, so better buy one with the game! That's how these people make their money! (makes me mad)

One more thing that made me upset was that the character in the game doesn't really resemble our true hero "INDIANA JONES" (Harrison Ford), only in some cut out scenes, otherwise his nose is too big and his shoulders too sticky and his head too big for his body! Looks more like pink panther!

In all, this game is worth buying, but if you want a real good game, take my word, buy Max Payne, Indy will dissapoint you and you will write the same review.

This game will keep you entertained at times, but expect to put it down and move on with more modern games!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive and fun with a few drawbacks, August 13, 2001

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Patrick (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LucasArts Archive Series: Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (CD-ROM)

Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine is the most addictive game I have ever played. It combines good action and requires you to actually think your way through the ENTIRE game, plus just being Indiana Jones provides an excellent adventuresome spirit. The focus of this game is not shooting, rather the game's main focus is puzzles. This has a few big drawbacks as many of the puzzles become repetitive. However, the biggest dissapointment is the difficulty of these puzzles. The puzzles are near impossible without a guidebook of some sort so if you plan on buying this make sure you find one. I think a nice addition to the game is the traps that are set throughout the level,even though Indy always warns you when you approach one they add the element of quick thinking and suprise to the game. As far as graphics go, this game does a wonderful job with indoor graphics while outdoors is a little sketchy. Indy looks just like Harrison Ford. The worst part of the game as far as graphics go is the details on the Russian enemies. The combat in the game is way to easy as you are almost always better equiped then the enemy. Aside from Russians you battle a variety of different reptiles including, snakes, scorpions, komodo dragons, worms, pirahhanas, and few others. The Enviroments include Pryamids, Volcanoes, Canyons, and I let you find out the rest. Overall, a great and addictive game that needs a few adjustments.