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Pixel art illustration inspired by 1990s video games showing Indiana Jones holding a golden idol and whip inside an ancient temple, with Nazis opening the Ark of the Covenant, explosions, and retro HUD elements displaying health, whip power, lives, and score.

Released in 1981, Raiders of the Lost Ark redefined cinematic adventure with relentless momentum, crystal-clear action, and a hero defined as much by vulnerability as courage. Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece remains one of the most perfectly constructed blockbusters ever made, balancing spectacle, character, and myth with effortless precision.

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Raiders of the Lost Ark