Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 36
  3. Negative: 6 out of 36
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  1. Ducky418
    Oct 20, 2010
    4
    It's very disappointing that every attempt at a decent Indiana Jones game has failed, and this game is no different but even worse than previous attempts. This game looked so promising at first for the interesting gunplay mechanics and the idea that you could pretty much use everything as a weapon. None of the game works. The gunplay is actually generic, a failure, and is never aIt's very disappointing that every attempt at a decent Indiana Jones game has failed, and this game is no different but even worse than previous attempts. This game looked so promising at first for the interesting gunplay mechanics and the idea that you could pretty much use everything as a weapon. None of the game works. The gunplay is actually generic, a failure, and is never a challenge. The combat system is hard because it barely works and is hard to control. There is even a multiplayer mode where Indiana Jones and hi father have to work together in a completely separate adventure which, too, isn't fun at all. The vehicles are hard to control and the game is so generic it is nearing the unplayable line. The game doesn't even have the Indiana Jones charm. The only thing fun about this game is that it includes the classic Indiana Jones Atlantis game that still stands out among other games (like this one). Its a shame, but be warned that game is generic, hard to control, and repetitive.… Expand
  2. hellojosh
    Aug 12, 2019
    4
    this is such a let-down for an "Indiana Jones" title. follow-up "Infernal Machine" and "Emperor's Tomb" two excellent Indiana Jones games, we get a "whimper" for a third-game, after the announcement for "next-gen" Indy game way back in 2006 i was very excited but then a year later it got cancelled for a Star Wars game, because of the upcoming 2008 movie at the time, they had to releasethis is such a let-down for an "Indiana Jones" title. follow-up "Infernal Machine" and "Emperor's Tomb" two excellent Indiana Jones games, we get a "whimper" for a third-game, after the announcement for "next-gen" Indy game way back in 2006 i was very excited but then a year later it got cancelled for a Star Wars game, because of the upcoming 2008 movie at the time, they had to release something to fill the void, so we got an almost a budget indiana jones title for wii, and it has a lot of cons then pros.

    let start with the pros:
    the --story line-- is ok nothing special, very straight forward adventure story, --graphics-- are not terrible, sure the models and textures feels very PS2 in some areas, the --light gun sections-- work very well with the wii, it has some nice --extras-- exclusive for the wii which also includes probably the best thing about the wii version (and the only reason to ever buy this game) is to unlock the full-game of the award-winning point-and-click classic "indiana jones and the fate of atlantis" for the first time on console and it's a 10 out 10 score, the team did an excellent job with this game on the wii, but the problem is this classic is buried under a very poor game.

    cons:
    WHERE DO I BEGAN, first there's the --audio and graphical glitches--, some characters speak then suddenly it loops or studders, the game --froze-- on me 3 time, sometime the --AI is brain-dead--, there is --no death animations-- just jumps straight to the loading screen to the last check-point even if i jump off the cliff to somewhere i wasn't suppose to go it goes back to the loading screen very odd, the --FORCED motion-controls!--, it took me few hour just to get used to how clumsy these motions consoles where implemented, --cannot skip cut-scenes-- especially on the never-ending tutorial, --bland level design--, --generic bad guys--, the game itself is --very short-- it took me less then 4 hours to beat it, the music itself feel --very unprofessional-- i'm almost positive they just ripped John Williams "Raiders of the Lost Ark" score and used his base for a soundtrack. cause the entire music feels straight from "Raiders" and not original score which is embarrassingly lazy considering the previous titles where original scores inspired by Williams. overall the game feels very rushed. it's clearly not finished and lacking any passion or effort more like a cash-grab to the 4th indiana jones film. such a shame!    … Expand

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#30 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#80 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 32
  3. Negative: 7 out of 32
  1. Nintendo Power
    75
    Ultimately enjoyable, with some nice gameplay variety and good sound-alike voice acting. [July 2009, p.85]
  2. GamePro
    70
    Still, it's an enjoyable way to waste away the weekend, especially for casual Wii owners who are looking for a challenge; hardcore gamers, on the other hand, will scoff at the games' puzzles' but as long as you don't go in expecting the second coming of The Last Crusade, you'll be fine. [July 2009, p.80]
  3. Game Informer
    50
    Only approach this game if you intend to play Fate of Atlantis. Staff of Kings hardly finds the Indiana Jones pulse.
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