Amazon.co.uk 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 Lucas Arts' 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 above the ground.
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 memorising 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 --Stuart Miles
Manufacturer's Description
Indy is back in Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, a real-time 3-D action-adventure. Fraught with all the action and intrigue worthy of a classic Indiana Jones film, the game will lock players in a thrilling race around the globe to thwart the Soviets' frantic search for clues to the mysterious Infernal Machine. Staying one step ahead of the Russians will require players to solve a variety of challenging mechanical puzzles. Interior sites such as temples, tombs and dungeons are incredibly expansive and allow for thorough exploration, puzzle solving and intense combat. The game's unique geographical locations also serve as settings for several special action sequences that range from guiding a raft through an exciting descent of white-water rapids to a spectacular off-road Jeep chase through the jungle to an exhilarating roller coaster-like mine car ride. Indy has the ability to whip, crawl, run, leap, swim, swing and climb through each level.