Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
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About Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
LucasArts released Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine on November 23, 1999 across PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo 64. This title marks a shift from pure adventure to an action-heavy experience where you control Dr. Henry Jones Jr. in a race against Soviet agents near the Tower of Babel ruins. The story takes place in 1947 as the Cold War begins. You explore ancient tombs and modern cities while battling enemies with your trusty whip or direct combat. It stands out as a late-era adventure game that leans heavily into physical confrontation rather than just puzzle solving.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time navigating 3D environments on foot. The core loop involves scanning areas for clues, pulling levers, and avoiding traps before moving to the next room. Combat feels weighty when you switch from exploration to fighting Soviet soldiers or supernatural creatures. You swing your whip to disarm opponents or grab distant switches. A typical session sees you solving a specific environmental puzzle to unlock a door, then immediately facing a wave of enemies that require precise timing to defeat. The game mode is strictly single player with no online features. Controls feel responsive on PC but can be finicky on console controllers during tight platforming sections.
What Players Think
Players and critics generally rate this title higher than many contemporaries from the era. The Metacritic score sits at 75 out of 100 while IGDB users gave it an 83.8 average based on 33 ratings. Community data shows a completion rate of roughly 62 percent, suggesting some find the later stages too difficult or repetitive. Average playtime hovers around 14 hours for a standard run. Moods among recent players lean toward nostalgic appreciation with frequent mentions of the whip mechanics being the highlight. Review snippets often praise the atmosphere but note the camera angles struggle in tight corridors. No other site tracks these specific completion metrics alongside the mood distribution we see here.
PlayPile's Take
This game is worth your time if you enjoy 3D action adventure hybrids from the late nineties and do not mind occasional camera issues. The price on secondary markets remains low, making it an easy buy for collectors. You can expect to earn about 20 achievements by completing all main levels and finding hidden collectibles. It is not a perfect title due to clunky combat encounters in some areas. However, the puzzle design and setting make up for those flaws. Grab a copy if you want a specific slice of gaming history that predates modern remakes.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
83.8
RAWG Rating
3.8
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