Can You Play as Enemies in LEGO Indiana Jones (Wii)? No—But Temporary Control Exists

You cannot permanently play as enemies (Nazis, Thugs, Animals) in LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures on Wii. The character roster unlocks heroes and allies only (Indy, Marion, Short Round, Sallah, etc.).

✅ What You CAN Do: Temporary Enemy Control

Specific puzzles let you possess or manipulate enemies for a few seconds:

• Whip Possession: In certain levels, cracking the whip on a specific enemy (e.g., a Nazi guard, monkey, spider) lets you control that enemy to pull levers, step on pressure plates, or attack other enemies.
• Artifact Powers: Some artifacts (like the Staff of Ra or Shankara Stones) grant temporary control over nearby foes.
• Vehicle Sections: You may drive enemy vehicles (trucks, planes) during chase sequences.

🔓 Unlockable Characters (All Heroes/Allies)

• Indiana Jones (multiple outfits)
• Marion Ravenwood
• Short Round
• Sallah
• Marcus Brody
• Henry Jones Sr.
• Willie Scott
• Various "Extra" characters (Diggers, Pilots, etc.)
• No villain characters (Toht, Belloq, Mola Ram, Hitler) are playable.

🎮 How to Access Free Play (Where Control Happens)

1. Complete a level in Story Mode.
2. Re-enter it via Free Play from the hub (Barnett College).
3. Switch characters on the fly (D-pad / menu) to use specific abilities (shovel, book, whip, gun).
4. Look for glowing interaction points — that's where enemy possession triggers.

Bottom Line: No villain campaign. But the possession mechanic is a clever puzzle twist—use it to reach secrets!