Product Description

The man with the hat is back in Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, and in the world of video games at least, he's never looked better. With the world on the brink of World War II, Indy is on the trail of the mythical Staff of Moses - desperate to stop it falling into the hands of new nemesis Magnus Voller.

Intent on replicating all the action, intrigue and humour of the movies, Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings features everything from a fight atop an out of control San Francisco tram to a chase on the back of an elephant and a flight sequence in a biplane.

The core of the game though is exploration and fist fights, with Indy able to use his whip for both - activated by a satisfying flick of the Wii remote. Indy can also pick up and use anything that's nearby, as you crack Nazi heads with everything from shovels to giant gongs. Just don't get him too close to any snakes!

• Explore exotic locations around the globe in an all-new story that puts you on an epic quest for the Staff of Moses.
• Apply your smarts to navigate Indy through challenging terrains with the many maneuvers Indy can do with his whip.
• Engage in burst gunplay moments and use careful aim and the environment to take out enemies.
• Face overwhelming odds and escape signature run-for-your-life moments, like a daring escape from a collapsing temple, by matching fast-paced onscreen gesture prompts.
• Experience thrilling chases and control vehicles - fly a biplane in a canyon trench, take the reigns of a wild elephant through the streets of Istanbul and navigate a raft down a raging river.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1416 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: ACTIVISION
• Released on: 2009-06-12
• Platform: PlayStation2
• Format: Unknown format
• Dimensions: .23 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Step into the shoes of the legendary hero, Indiana Jones, in an all new epic adventure! Set in the year 1939, Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings follows the rogue archaeologist on an all-new globe-trotting quest

From San Francisco's Chinatown to the lush jungles of Panama, Indy must use his whip, fists and wits to fight through ruthless opposition as he spars with his nemesis, Magnus Völler, in a race for a relic of biblical proportions – the Staff of Moses

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings features completely interactive environments, where players need to call upon their wits and daring to make each spring-loaded environment a weapon in order to dispense of foes in clever and unexpected ways. Also, embark upon thrilling action sequences that remain true to the spirit established in scenes such as Indy's pursuit of the motorcade in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the mine-cart scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and the free-for-all aboard the tank in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Customer Reviews

Best Lucasarts Game
I think this game is the best lucasarts game of all time and one of the best games currently on the market for the ps2. There are so many types of gameplay like shooting, combat, riding vehicles such as boats, planes, motercycles and elephants. You can also use the great hot set enviroments to your advantage. 10/10

Staff of Kings
This was ok - but not brilliant. Quite difficult in places and the game play was hard to master - also quite a short game.

Sort it out LucasArts
Its was a really idiotic move to cancel the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of this game.

It would've been a perfect way to get Indy really involved with next gen gamers, but limiting it to an outdated system (PS2) and a system which is basically a fitness gimmick (Wii) really hurt it in the way of sales income and overall earnings.

LEGO Indy is okay for the 360, but is primarily aimed at children, not the older market (WITH MORE MONEY!!!) who grew up with the first 3 Indy films. 'Staff Of Kings' would've been the perfect to immerse the die-hard older gamers and fans but due to LucasArts 'deranged-o-vision' apparently working overtime, it didn't happen.