LEGO Indiana Jones 2 Walkthrough: What Most Players Get Wrong About 100% Completion

Honestly, people give LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues a lot of grief. It’s the "black sheep" of the TT Games family because it swapped the classic linear levels for these sprawling, sometimes confusing open-world hubs. If you're looking for a LEGO Indiana Jones 2 walkthrough, you've probably realized that "beating the game" and "finishing the game" are two entirely different beasts. You can wrap up the story in a weekend, but hitting that 100% mark? That requires a level of patience usually reserved for actual archeologists.

The game is split into six main hubs: the original trilogy (Raiders, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade) and three separate chapters for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Most players get stuck because they expect the old LEGO formula. It doesn't work that way here. You aren't just jumping into levels from a central bar or library. You’re living in the hub, buying characters off the street, and literally building the level entrances yourself.

The Hub World Trap

The biggest mistake I see? People try to find the "Treasure Levels" before they've cleared the "Story Levels." In this game, every Story Level has a mirror version called a Treasure Level. You can’t just walk in. You have to finish the story version first, then look for the big gold arrow in the hub.

If you're in the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Part 1 hub and you can't find the next stage, look at the ground. See those sparkling LEGO bricks? You usually need to build a vehicle or a bridge to reach the next area. For example, in the very first hub, you need Mutt to fix the motorcycle to even get to the "Motorcycle Mayhem" stage. If you don't have a wrench character, you’re basically a sitting duck.

Unlocking the Right Characters Early

You’ve got to be smart with your studs. Don't just buy every character that wanders by. You need specific abilities to progress, or you’ll find yourself staring at a puzzle you can’t solve for three hours.

Here is the "must-have" list for your roster:

• The Mechanic: Mutt Williams or Jock. If it’s smoking and making a clanking sound, they can fix it with a wrench.
• The Academic: Henry Jones Sr. or the Village Elder. They can solve those blue hieroglyphic puzzles that block half the secrets in the game.
• The Explosive Expert: Usually a Russian Officer or a British Commander. If you see a silver, shiny object, you need a bazooka. Period.
• High Jumper: Any female character, like Marion or Elsa. They can reach the ledges Indy’s whip just can’t grasp.
• The Thuggee: You'll need someone like Mola Ram or a Thuggee Acolyte to use the Thuggee statues. This is a huge roadblock in the Temple of Doom hub.

One thing that kinda sucks is the cost. Some characters, like Agent Spalko, cost a million studs. Don't panic. The "Poo Money" extra (found by finding all 10 Green Bricks in the Raiders hub) is a weird but effective way to farm studs early on.

The 100% Completion Checklist

Getting that final achievement isn't just about levels. You have to "clean out" every hub. This is where most walkthroughs get vague, but the requirements are actually very strict. You haven't finished a hub until you've done the following:

1. Complete all 5 Story Levels.
2. Complete all 5 Treasure Levels (the ones with the gold arrows).
3. Complete all 5 Bonus Levels. These are hidden. You usually have to find a specific vehicle or character to reach the entrance, like using a plane to land inside a fenced area.
4. Beat the Super Bonus Level. You unlock this by collecting all the artifacts in that specific hub.
5. Win every Race. Look for the green light/starting line. You’ll need to buy specific vehicles (cars, boats, or planes) from the hub to even start these.
6. Buy EVERYTHING. This is the part that kills your 100% run. You have to buy every character, every vehicle, and every "Extra" (the colored bricks).

Secret Hub Puzzles

Let’s talk about the Raiders of the Lost Ark hub because it’s a classic example of the game’s "hidden in plain sight" design. To get to the Super Bonus level here, you need to find the 10 artifacts. But some are buried. You’ll need Sallah or a Russian Digger. If you see a patch of dirt with sparkles, dig it up. It sounds basic, but in the heat of a chase, it’s easy to miss.

In the Last Crusade hub, there’s a notorious bit where you need a character with a book (Academic) and a character with a sword (like the Grail Knight). If you don't have the Grail Knight yet, you have to finish the "Castle Brunwald" story level and then find him wandering around the map near the bridge. He won't just appear in your menu; you have to physically find him and pay him.

Dealing with the Vehicle Levels

Honestly, the vehicle levels in this game are polarizing. Some people love them; most people find the controls "floaty." My advice? Don't try to be a hero. In the "Hangar Havoc" or the "Shanghai" chase, focus on survival first. The "True Adventurer" status is easier to get if you aren't constantly exploding and losing 2,000 studs.

If you’re struggling with the races, remember that you can "Free Tag" to swap characters even in vehicles. Sometimes having a second player makes the races significantly easier because they can clear obstacles while you drive the line.

Actionable Steps for Your Playthrough

If you're starting a fresh run or you're stuck at 98%, do this:

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• Activate Multipliers Immediately: As soon as you get a Red Brick for a score multiplier (like x2 or x10), go to the "Extras" menu and turn it on. They don't stay on by default when you restart the game.
• The "Lost" Characters: If you’re missing a character, check the water. In hubs like Crystal Skull 2, characters often hang out on islands that require a boat or a swimmer to reach.
• Check the Creator Mode: You actually have to go into the Level Creator and finish the tutorials to hit 100%. A lot of people ignore the "Build Your Own Adventure" section, but the game counts it toward your total progress.
• Watch the Map: The map in the pause menu isn't just for show. It shows icons for things you’ve missed. If there’s a question mark, you haven’t found that level entrance yet.

Stop looking for a linear path. This game is about poking around in corners, smashing every LEGO bush you see, and making sure you’ve bought every single tractor and motorbike parked on the side of the road. Once you stop trying to play it like the first game, the 100% trophy becomes a lot more manageable.