An Indiana Jones Product That Actually Improves on the Original

Unlike the often uneven source material from which the game is based, Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues actually makes you glad that the creators decided to continue the playing in the world they had previously created. The sequel game improves on its predecessor in almost every major way, creating an overall fun and even exciting game appropriate for all ages. Taking the bulk of its inspiration from the over the top fourth Indiana Jones movie, Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, the creators decided on a silly, happy interpretation that lets the player laugh at the movie a little.

The improvement in how levels are structured in this game creates a free and more customizable playing experience. Instead of a linear storyline, each level has a hub world that allows you to explore and solve puzzles at your own pace and in whatever order you like, creating a much more expansive sense to the play that really increases the overall enjoyment of the game. Stuck on a difficult puzzle? Just skip it and come back later without getting frustrated or hopelessly stalled.

Other improvements include the new importance of currency, requiring the studs you collect throughout the game to purchase items to solve later puzzles. Each new character you control has special skills that allow for plenty of variety in game play, keeping the action fresh instead of repetitive. Crack Indy’s whip to hang from ceilings or even drag around enemies, control a character who has a wrench to fix broken items, or have fun just blasting things to pieces with a bazooka. What’s more, the ability to build your own customized levels is a fun bonus feature. Sure, there are weak elements – vehicle controls in particular are complicated and frustrating – but the overall experience of the game is a puzzle addict’s dream, and we think you’ll be sad when the action is over.