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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Software Creations |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Indiana Jones |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is an action game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Software Creations and published by Taito. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
It is part of the Indiana Jones series; on the NES you can also try The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The series also appears on other systems with Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (N64) and Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures (SNES). Software Creations also made Silver Surfer, Solstice and Treasure Master for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade cheats & codes
58 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | PAVKGALA |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Lives | IAVKGALA |
| Start With 7 Lives | YAVKGALA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PAVKGALE |
| Continue With 1 Life | PEUZPALA |
| Continue With 5 Lives | IEUZPALA |
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade FAQ
When did Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade come out on the NES?
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?
It was developed by Software Creations and published by Taito.
Is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade multiplayer?
No. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a single-player game.
How long does Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade take to play?
As an action game, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.