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Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
By Lucasfilm Games, released 1 Jan 1999
- Microsoft Windows
- Nintendo 64
- action-adventure game
What it is
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine is an action-adventure game released in 1999, developed by Lucasfilm Games. Set in 1947, it follows Indiana Jones as the CIA sends him to investigate Soviet agents exploring the ruins of the Tower of Babel. The story spans 17 chapters and sends Indy through locations including Babylonian ruins and Nubian tombs. Movement includes whipping, jumping, running, swimming, and crawling through 3D environments, alongside puzzles and combat. Weapons include a whip and pistol as well as post-war firearms, bazookas, and satchel charges. Enemies include Soviet agents, monsters, and robot guardians. Steam lists single-player, partial controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows on Steam, and Microsoft Windows and Nintendo 64 among its platforms. Steam categorizes it as action and adventure.
What players like, and what they don't
- Story spans 17 chapters
- Exploration across 3D environments
- Includes puzzles and combat
- Wide range of locations and enemy types
- Steam Cloud is listed
- Steam lists Windows only
- Controller support is partial
- Single-player is the only listed play mode
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player Indiana Jones adventure with puzzles, exploration, and combat. Its partial controller support may suit players who want some controller input.
The Infernal Machine combines an Indiana Jones story with exploration, puzzles, and combat across 17 chapters. Steam lists partial controller support and a Windows release.
