I am not usually one to gush over a video game, but Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine is a neat bit of work. Much like Tomb Raider in feel, it takes full advantage of the mystique and mythology of the Raiders of the Lost Ark series. The plot involves Indy's globe-spanning quest to beat the Russians to the secrets of an ancient Babylonian device of awesome power. The sixteen levels are interspersed with set pieces that really have the flavor of an Indy movie, with the wit and humor associated with Harrison Ford's portrayal of the character. (Ford did not do the game, though.)
The programmers keep their tongues firmly in cheek, making Indiana in-jokes that show they recognize the mythical stature of Indiana Jones as American hero without taking it all too seriosuly. This is perhaps most conclusively demonstrated by the bonus level "Return to Peru", wherein you, as Indy, get to return to the Peruvian temple at the beginning of Raiders.
For anyone who has enjoyed the Indiana Jones series of movies, and who likes first-person games, this is a must.
The programmers keep their tongues firmly in cheek, making Indiana in-jokes that show they recognize the mythical stature of Indiana Jones as American hero without taking it all too seriosuly. This is perhaps most conclusively demonstrated by the bonus level "Return to Peru", wherein you, as Indy, get to return to the Peruvian temple at the beginning of Raiders.
For anyone who has enjoyed the Indiana Jones series of movies, and who likes first-person games, this is a must.