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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Platformer
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Jaleco |
| Publisher | LucasArts |
| 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 |
Developed by Jaleco and published by LucasArts, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie.
It is part of the Indiana Jones series; on the NES you can also try Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 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). Jaleco also made City Connection, Field Combat and Ninja JaJaMaru-kun for the NES.
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles 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.
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles cheats & codes
35 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 2 | PEKSVGLA |
|---|---|
| Start With 7 Lives | TEKSVGLA |
| Start With 10 Lives | PEKSVGLE |
| Infinite Lives | SZEOUGVG |
| Infinite Health | XVSEGPSE |
| Stay Invincible (Flashing) Much Longer After Getting Hit | VYVEZOPO |
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles 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.
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles FAQ
When did The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles come out on the NES?
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles?
It was developed by Jaleco and published by LucasArts.
Is The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles multiplayer?
No. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles is a single-player game.
How long does The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles take to play?
As an action game, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles 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 The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles 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.