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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade came out on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, developed by Taito. It was one of many licensed games from that era, trying to capture the spirit of a blockbuster film within the NES's technical limits. You step into the boots of Indiana Jones, tasked with finding the Holy Grail before the Nazis do. The game sends you across various locations from the movie, from Venice to castle dungeons, each screen presenting a new set of obstacles or enemies.

You control Indy directly, moving him through side scrolling and top down areas, using his whip to attack enemies, swing across gaps, or trigger switches. A key part of the game is exploration; you search rooms for keys, health pickups, and vital clues that progress the story. Combat is straightforward, mostly involving whipping guards and avoiding their attacks, while some sections require careful timing to bypass traps like spikes or falling blocks. The pacing can feel uneven, with some frustrating difficulty spikes, especially during precise platforming moments. It feels like a condensed, interactive version of the film's greatest hits, even with its rough edges.