Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb

 PC
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
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  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 was that Indiana's movements were sometimes "sudden" and not very smooth. Other than that it's a very entertaining game, even in 2015.
  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.
  4. JeanB.
    May 20, 2003
    9
    Very good.
  5. comorhoror
    Aug 18, 2008
    8
    its good becouse you can use different wepones, but its sooooo long!!!
  6. Camparini
    Oct 2, 2019
    8
    É complicado analisar um jogo quando muito do que te faz jogar ele é aquele sentimento de nostalgia. Lembro de há 15 anos atrás com apenas míserios 4 anos de idade chegar até a fase final desse jogo. No entanto, nunca o acabei. Ele não foi um game referência na época, caiu um pouco no esquecimento. Mas é um ótimo jogo, possui mecânicas avançadas pra época (nadar, por exemplo, utilização doÉ complicado analisar um jogo quando muito do que te faz jogar ele é aquele sentimento de nostalgia. Lembro de há 15 anos atrás com apenas míserios 4 anos de idade chegar até a fase final desse jogo. No entanto, nunca o acabei. Ele não foi um game referência na época, caiu um pouco no esquecimento. Mas é um ótimo jogo, possui mecânicas avançadas pra época (nadar, por exemplo, utilização do chicote..). A história é clichê, e a jogabilidade, travada. A diversão das fases, a trilha sonora fenomenal, e os gráficos (pra época), no entanto, compensam os contras. Um dos primeiros games da minha vida, finalmente finalizado.… Expand
  7. Benlet
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    For a time of bad license games, this game is pretty dam good. The story is interesting, and on all the levels, the soundtrack perfectly sets the environment. The game is challenging, you actually are challenged in both gameplay and mentally, as the puzzles are tricky. If you looking for a good adventure experience, its pretty solid.
  8. LordFaidal
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    I loved this generation of gaming. Been revisiting a lot of these games recently. Emperor's tomb doesn't fail to impress. Getting to search for hidden treasure as Indiana Jones is amazing. It makes for an amazing platformer. The soundtrack is also great.
  9. Johnathon99
    Jan 16, 2023
    8
    A much better game then Staff of Kings ever was, Not to say that i haven't played it many times before on the Wii & in recent years the DS, PSP & PS2, yep All 4 Platforms that were giving to us that already exist!, At least this title alongside Infernal Machine were both released on PC.

    That's what these 2 Indiana Jones game's have in common.
  10. Grimmster
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    I really do enjoy this game. The levels are fun and the combat is great. The controls, especially while platforming, are rough but they do little to eliminate the love I have for this game. I would definitely recommend playing this game.

Awards & Rankings

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#100 Best PC Game of 2003
65
#65 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. 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]
  2. 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]
  3. 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.
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