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Just wrapped up this one and retrospectively it's gotta be one of my top games of 2024, greatly exceeded my expectations.

They absolutely nail the "feel" of the 80s Indy films, from Troy Baker's performance to the music to the way the gameplay recaptures the classic mix of fisticuffs and archaeology. Puzzles are intuitive and logical rather than cryptic and annoying as I so often find them in such games, the first person melee combat (something that often doesn't work well in games) is up there with the Condemned titles in terms of actually feeling good, and it's all brought together with a level of polish and attention to detail that's head and shoulders above your average AAA release.

It's also impressive how effectively they manage to distinguish themselves from Uncharted, which was the obvious point of comparison for a modern Indy game. While it inevitably shares some DNA given how much Naughty Dog's series cribs from Indiana Jones in the first place, not once when playing did I feel like "oh this is just Uncharted" which is no small feat given their conceptual similarity.

It's not perfect; I get that they didn't want it to be played like an FPS but the fact that you can't carry a gun and torch at the same time or climb ladders/swing while carrying either felt a little janky, but when something this relatively minor is your biggest issue that's a good sign.

Plus, on Switch 2, it's an actual game card release, which is nice.

All in all excellent game, highly recommended.



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I played the game at launch on my PC and I loved it! By far the best thing Indiana Jones related since the original trilogy. I do need to play the DLC at some point, but I've heard it is quite short given the price. 



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I liked it, for the most part - it started to kinda drag a bit and repeat itself. though it had its really stellar moments. I found story to be so-so. But yeah, they've managed to make very solid action-adventure that feels like its own thing.

Still finding The Fate of Atlantis to be the best Indy game, by far.



Been in my wish list on PS5 for some time. Still have a lot of other games I have yet to play, but if a good offer comes I'll probably buy it.



It was a decent enough game but how unreactive the world was at times really showed. Being able to go on a murdering spree to comical levels and friendly NPCs would just carry on about their day was .. was jarring.



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I thought the game was quite lovely. Enjoyed the story and gameplay. Best Indiana game ever, imo.



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