Undoubtedly, few sagas have been able to create stories as exciting in the world of cinema as those with Indiana Jones, this archaeologist ready to do anything to ensure that the most sought-after relics in the world end up in the windows of his university, even if Nazis, Soviets or extraterrestrials get ahead. But what happened to his video games?
Indiana Jones was the inspirational father of virtually the entire genre. of adventures in the world of video games and thanks to him we have Lara Croft or Nathan Drake lying around on PC and consoles. Curiously, the one who started it all never really knew how to adapt to new trends in the industry and his video games only managed to stand out when they embraced genres such as graphic adventures or titles of action under the LEGO brand umbrella.
Video games that are real treasures
With four movies behind it and a fifth already in theaters – practically – we’re going to go over the top five that we think never made it to PC and console. So to celebrate very soon we will have in cinemas Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate, here We bring you the top 5 best games featuring the character played by Harrison Ford.
With nothing else to say, let’s get started…
5. Raiders of the Lost Ark
You can’t list this style without mentioning the franchise’s first cartridge, from 1982. A classic title from the Atari 2600 era, from the early days, although By now, this surely seems pretty rudimentary and outdated to you. Undoubtedly, at the time, it was a very enjoyable game on home television and it introduced many young people to the adventures of this charismatic character.
4. Indiana Jones and the Kings Stick
This game released in 2009 on Nintendo Wii (and PS2) was one of the first and only times IndianaJones it immersed itself in the action-adventure genre, delivering a story that, while not quite on par with others in the saga, is one we really enjoyed. Besides, the graphics weren’t too bad for the time.
3. LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
The LEGO formula has been a real success for almost 20 years. Simple puzzles, respect for the source material and a very funny humor were the keys. Adapting the original trilogy, for many players 2000s this was his first approach to the adventures of the mythical Indiana Jones. If you like LEGO games, you can’t miss this one. You can still enjoy it on PC.
2. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure
IndianaJones is a character very familiar with graphic adventures (That’s where it shone brightest, so far). This game was based on the third film in the franchise, from 1989, and is without a doubt one of the best film-to-video game adaptations of all time and, thanks to its success, enabled later marvels such as monkey island It’s included tentacle day, etc. masterpiece this India. You can still buy it here for PC.
1. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
who is considered by many to be the best video game IndianaJones brought us for the first time a completely original story, which did not adapt any of the films and which would India will travel nothing more and nothing less than to Atlantis. In fact, there were many rumors that this title was inspired by a script that would be filmed and released in theaters at some point, but, as proven, that never happened. You haven’t played it? You take time because here you have it for PC.
And you? What’s your favorite Indiana Jones game?
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