Indiana Jones was a 2008 educational video game for the Didj Custom Gaming System by LeapFrog.
A loose adaptation of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull beginning from Indiana Jones and Mutt Williams' arrival in Nazca, Peru, the game is a simplified retelling of the film's story with additional math puzzles to assist younger players in their learning.
Publisher's summary[]
IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE—
AND INDY'S IN THE THICK OF IT!
Join Indiana Jones and his sidekick Mutt in a non-stop adventure based on the new film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. When the two heroes brave a Peruvian cemetery to find the legendary Crystal Skull, they inadvertently let it fall into the wrong hands. Now they must locate the skull and restore it to its rightful resting place — before it's too late.
Plot summary[]
Differences from the film[]
Early solicitation art
- Several characters are absent including George McHale, Harold Oxley and Marion Ravenwood.
- Irina Spalko's presence is reduced, positioning Antonin Dovchenko as the main antagonist.
- Indiana Jones and Dovchenko's rematch (the first fight is off-screen) takes place at Chauchilla Cemetery.
- Mutt Williams' familial connection to Indiana Jones goes unmentioned.
- Mutt single-handedly tackles the Jungle Chase but is forced to flee the Jungle Cutter.
- Before it goes over the waterfall, the Duck has to defeat a Soviet tank patrolling the shore.
- Indiana Jones fights a giant stone statue guarding the Temple of Akator's treasure room.
- The return of the Crystal Skull of Akator leads to a climax, similar to Raiders of the Lost Ark, where Jones tells Mutt not to look at the completed skeleton which obliterates the Soviets.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
Artifacts[]
- Ancient Cloth
- Crystal Skull of Akator
- Golden Figurine
- Kero
- Royal Headdress
- Royal Medallion
- Sun God Disc
Creatures[]
Cultures[]
Locations[]
Behind the scenes[]
Solicitation summary[]
Early solicitation material for the game revealed that Mutt Williams was Indiana Jones' child where the game itself downplays the connection:
Help Indiana Jones Find the Crystal Skull!
Join Indiana Jones and his newly discovered son, Mutt Williams, on a mission to find the Crystal Skull. Battle through five action-packed levels, from the bone-chilling rapids of the raging Amazon River to the dark, perilous catacombs deep beneath an Irish castle. Along the way, you'll use your skills and knowledge to help Indy overcome every obstacle. And, you can customize the game online with the math skills you're studying in school.[1]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Indiana Jones at Amazon.com (Web archive)
External links[]
- Indiana Jones at LeapFrog.com
- Indiana Jones at Amazon.com (Web archive)