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Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo 64, PlayStation • 2018

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Quick resume

The year is 1947. The Nazis have been crushed, the Cold War has begun and Soviet agents are sniffing around the ruins of the fabled Tower of Babel. What are they up to? The CIA recruits renowned archeologist and adventurer, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, to find out.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Engaging story and voice acting
    • Varied and atmospheric levels
    • Challenging puzzles and exploration
    • Strong nostalgia and replay value
    • Controller support and rebindable keys

    Cons

    • Clunky and outdated controls
    • Frequent bugs and crashes especially on steam version
    • Lack of widescreen support and ui issues
    • Some frustrating platforming and combat
    • Requires workarounds for modern systems

    Analysis

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

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    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.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    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
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore large levels, solve puzzles, and choose how to approach challenges despite some clunky controls."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers challenging puzzles, platforming, and combat that require skill and problem solving, though some find controls frustrating."

    • Competition
      -5

      "Single-player adventure focused on personal progress without competitive or multiplayer elements."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long playtimes, nostalgia-driven repeated playthroughs, and strong attachment to the game."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players engage in exploration and puzzle solving, with some item usage and level interaction, but limited creation or customization."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; solo gameplay with no PvP or social hierarchy."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong escapism through immersive story, exotic locations, and adventure gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players mostly engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore new mechanics and puzzles, though some routines and tank controls limit experimentation."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Game features large, varied levels with hidden treasures and secrets encouraging discovery."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal character customization or self-expression; mostly fixed character and presentation."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong fantasy adventure theme with imaginative story, supernatural elements, and cinematic style."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No multiplayer or community gameplay; strictly solo experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in puzzle solving, platforming, and game mechanics over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and deliberate play; not designed for idle or background gaming."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; single-player narrative only."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; solo gameplay."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players collect treasures, weapons, and upgrades; progress through levels and story."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and nostalgic, but others report frustration due to controls and bugs."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable music, voice acting, and atmospheric environments provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; individual play without social evaluation."

    • Story
      5

      "Highly praised narrative immersion with engaging plot, characters, and voice acting."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players engage in puzzle solving and tactical combat requiring planning and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Adventure elements like escaping danger and boss fights provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      3

      "Many players feel the game offers good value for nostalgia and gameplay despite bugs and dated features."

    • Violence
      2

      "Includes combat with enemies using various weapons, but violence is moderate and contextual."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must manage health and avoid hazards, though survival elements are not extreme."

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    Last update: 26/04/2026