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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom for the NES was released in 1988 by Taito, based on the film of the same name. It arrived during a period when movie tie-ins were common, and many of them struggled to capture the spirit of their source material. This game is no exception, offering a simplified, sometimes confusing take on Indy's adventure.

You control Indiana Jones through side-scrolling levels, using his whip to attack enemies like Thuggee cultists and snakes. The main goal is to recover stolen sacred stones and rescue enslaved children from the temple. Key mechanics include screen-by-screen exploration, avoiding traps like spike pits and rolling boulders, and navigating notoriously difficult minecart sequences. The pacing is uneven, with some sections feeling rushed and others punishingly slow due to awkward controls. It feels like a game that constantly fights you, more than it lets you play.