Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Gamer's Pulse
    90
    The addition of action elements to this adventure game really help keep it moving and exciting.
  2. PC Gameworld
    83
    A fun and imaginative game that, while not particularly engrossing or challenging, will entertain and amuse quite well.
  3. GameZone
    83
    A solid adventure title that features great graphics, nice atmosphere and excellent sound. However, poorly implemented controls and a tricky camera mar the gameplay.
  5. ActionTrip
    82
    The game doesn't innovate the genre in any way, but it does provide long hours of fun gameplay for those of us who are fans of action-adventure games.
  6. Armchair Empire
    80
    It's stylish, fun and let's you go nuts with a whip.
  7. netjak
    80
    The music, puts the game right up over the top giving it an epic theatrical feel that makes it a fun play every time.
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  8. Game Chronicles
    80
    Manages to capture the spirit of the films and packs a ton of combat and action sequences into a good old-fashioned adventure game. The puzzles are mindless so check your brain at the door.
  9. IGN
    72
    My biggest gripes against the game are the tricky camera and the horrible and frequent swimming bits. The interface is also somewhat clunky interface but, outside of these three issues, I had a lot of fun.
  10. GameSpot
    72
    While Emperor's Tomb has a few control issues that will take some time to get used to, the game's fast pace definitely makes for an interesting adventure.
  11. PC Gamer
    71
    Though it's no classic tale, Emperor's Tomb has both actioning and adventuring in spades, whisking you off on a gorgeous cross-continental tour of exotic locales. [June 2003, p.68]
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  12. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Provides solid 3D platforming action with some panache - and the occasional little graphics glitch. [June 2003, p.94]
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  13. GameSpy
    68
    Rather than approaching the controls from a PC-centric point of view, the developers seemed to be trying to graft the Xbox's analog stick control-pad system directly onto a mouse and keyboard setup.
  14. Maxim Online
    60
    Despite the occasionally clunky controls, Emperor’s Tomb does impress with its hand-to-hand brawls (Ms. Croft would be lost without HER weapons) and the free-range exploration allowed within each level.
  15. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    It gets the feel of the character right, and while the levels and controls can become annoying at times, most of the gameplay - particularly when fighting - is entertaining. [July 2003, p.82]
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  16. Edge Magazine
    40
    Instant deaths, glitchy combat, uninspiring boss encounters and twitchy controls conspire to make this a below-par experience. If it wasn't for the occasional flashes of imagination and the familiarity and richness conveyed through the license then The Emperor's Tomb would be utterly forgettable. [May 2003, p.99]
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#100 Best PC Game of 2003
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#65 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 76
  3. Negative: 9 out of 76
  1. scorp18
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    To put it short, the story is interesting, the soundtrack is perfect, the graphics great, the controls are fine. The only minus I found wasTo put it short, the story is interesting, the soundtrack is perfect, the graphics great, the controls are fine. The only minus I found was that Indiana's movements were sometimes "sudden" and not very smooth. Other than that it's a very entertaining game, even in 2015.… Full Review »
  2. S.D.
    Jul 7, 2008
    9
    If you could save the game any time, i think the game would be to easy. I love the game... Have played it 3-4 times.
  3. TRider
    Jun 21, 2003
    9
    Again, I would say Awesome! I agree that the no mid point saving is a hassel, but overall it's pretty cool.
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