Game Details

Size 221 MB
Region USA
Genre Action Adventure
Format 7z / ISO
Year June 9, 2009
Console PSP

 

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (2009) is a globe-trotting action-adventure designed specifically for the PSP by Amaze Entertainment. While the Wii version was famous for its motion controls, the PSP version focused on refined, traditional combat, light platforming, and puzzle-solving tailored for portable play.

Game Story & Premise

Set in 1939, the story follows Indy on a race against time across the globe.

Back Cover 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. Call upon your daring and ingenuity to turn every environment into a weapon and outsmart the Nazi forces in a race to uncover the ultimate power!”

The Plot in a Nutshell:

The journey begins in Sudan, where Indy searches for a ram’s head idol. He soon discovers his former mentor, Charles Kingston, has disappeared while tracking the legendary Staff used by Moses. The quest takes Indy from a subterranean ship graveyard in San Francisco to Panama, Istanbul, and finally to a climactic showdown on a Nazi Zeppelin over the Red Sea.

Secrets & Unlocks

Unlike some other versions, the PSP version doesn’t use password-entry cheats. Instead, you unlock cheats and features by collecting Artifacts hidden throughout the levels.

Unlockable Cheats (Via Artifacts)

Effect Requirement
Unbreakable (Indestructible environment) Collect 12 Artifacts
One Hit Wonder (Kill enemies in one hit) Collect 14 Artifacts
Infinite Ammo Collect 16 Artifacts
Invincible Indy Collect 18 Artifacts

Unlockable Skins & Fun Modes

Skin/Mode Requirement
Big Heads Mode Collect 6 Artifacts
Tuxedo Indy Collect 16 Artifacts
Henry Jones Sr. (Indy’s Dad) Collect 34 Artifacts
Han Solo (Secret Character) Collect all 36 Artifacts

Bonus Content

  • Movie Trailers: Collect 3, 10, 24, or 30 Artifacts to unlock the original trailers for Raiders, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

  • Time Trials: Complete the game on different difficulties (Grad Student, Archaeologist, Adventurer) to unlock secret challenge levels like the Bottomless Pit.

Key Gameplay Mechanics

  • The Whip: Used not just for combat, but as a traversal tool to swing across gaps and pull down environmental objects on top of enemies.

  • Brawling: Features a rhythmic combat system where you can grapple enemies and use items like chairs or bottles found in the room.

  • Set-Piece Moments: Includes unique vehicle sequences, such as a biplane dogfight in Sudan and a frantic trolley chase through the streets of San Francisco.

Short Review: The Handheld Crusade

The Good

  • Classic Indy Vibe: The story feels like a “lost” movie, perfectly capturing the 1930s pulp adventure aesthetic.

  • Voice Acting: While Harrison Ford didn’t voice Indy, the voice actor (John Armstrong) does a convincing job of capturing the character’s grit and dry wit.

  • Variety: The game shifts frequently between brawling, shooting, and light puzzles, keeping the pace brisk.

The Bad

  • Visual Limitations: In 2026, the PS2-era character models look quite dated compared to later PSP titles like God of War.

  • Lack of “Fate of Atlantis”: Unlike the Wii version, the PSP version does not include the full Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis classic game as a bonus.

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Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings PSP ISO
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings PSP ISO