Short and rough around the edges but enough of a gameplay core that you're left wishing there was a bit more to it.
I grew up watching The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and playing NES but had no idea this game existed. When I stumbled over it I decided to check it out.
The platforming and gunplay isn't really bad at all for the era. The movement and jumps are super tight and controllable. You can move left and right freely. Enemies don't respawn which is always welcome. Some of the cutscene stills are beautiful pixel art. There's a pinch of variety. And well, it's Young Indy!
The game falls a little flat with the depth. The game is over in a couple hours after three levels. While you go from Mexico to Germany, you're left wanting a lot more Indiana globe trotting. The bosses are haphazard trial and error. And some parts of the game just feel rushed and clunky. A lot of parts. I wouldn't be surprised to hear this was an extremely short development cycle.
I'm glad I checked it out. It has some charm, just not quite enough.
[Emulated/played on Miyoo Mini v2]
I grew up watching The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and playing NES but had no idea this game existed. When I stumbled over it I decided to check it out.
The platforming and gunplay isn't really bad at all for the era. The movement and jumps are super tight and controllable. You can move left and right freely. Enemies don't respawn which is always welcome. Some of the cutscene stills are beautiful pixel art. There's a pinch of variety. And well, it's Young Indy!
The game falls a little flat with the depth. The game is over in a couple hours after three levels. While you go from Mexico to Germany, you're left wanting a lot more Indiana globe trotting. The bosses are haphazard trial and error. And some parts of the game just feel rushed and clunky. A lot of parts. I wouldn't be surprised to hear this was an extremely short development cycle.
I'm glad I checked it out. It has some charm, just not quite enough.
[Emulated/played on Miyoo Mini v2]