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Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Amiga, DOS, Linux • 2009

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Quick resume

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Engaging story with multiple paths and endings
    • Challenging and varied puzzles
    • Nostalgic and immersive indiana jones atmosphere
    • Good voice acting and humor
    • High replayability

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and sound
    • Some frustrating or obscure puzzles
    • Combat system is clunky and optional
    • Lack of modern quality-of-life features
    • Limited customization and social interaction

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Survival, Thrill.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can choose different paths (Team, Wits, Fists) and make dialogue decisions affecting gameplay and endings, indicating high player control."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game features challenging puzzles and requires problem-solving skills, though some tasks may be repetitive or trial-and-error."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no evidence of competitive modes or leaderboard comparisons."

    • Continuation
      3

      "High replayability due to multiple paths and endings encourages habitual and repeated play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "One path involves cooperating with Sophia, indicating some cooperative gameplay elements within single-player context."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players solve puzzles with some variation and can choose different approaches, but mostly within predefined structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong narrative and immersive adventure provide escape from real life, supported by nostalgic and atmospheric elements."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Multiple paths and randomized puzzles encourage exploration of different gameplay styles and experimentation."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore various global locations and discover different story branches and secrets."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited customization; players mainly interact with preset characters and environments without personal modification."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative fiction with mythological elements like Atlantis and mystical powers, fitting the Indiana Jones universe."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a single-player experience with minimal social or community interaction described."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle solutions, with some challenge and intellectual growth."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles and progress."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited to scripted character interactions; no evidence of forming close social relationships."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect items and solve puzzles to advance through the story and unlock different endings."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and nostalgic, though puzzles can cause frustration and tension."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Visual and auditory stimuli are limited by dated graphics and MIDI music, providing moderate sensory engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with branching storylines, character interactions, and multiple endings."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical thinking, planning, and puzzle-solving, though some puzzles rely on trial and error."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and tension from story and puzzles, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly regarded classic with good replay value and content for price, especially for fans of the genre."

    • Violence
      -2

      "Includes some combat sequences but overall focuses more on puzzle-solving and exploration."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some risk of failure and death in gameplay, but generally stable conditions with puzzle focus."

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