Amazing Adventures The Lost Tomb™
- December 13, 2007
- SpinTop Games
- 15h median play time
Get on SteamAmazing Adventures: The Lost Tomb is a hidden object game where you search for over 2000 items across 100 levels in 22 unique Egyptian locations. Solve puzzles and circumvent trap mini-games to uncover the treasures of the Lost Tomb. Discover secret scarabs to unlock bonus content and achieve perfect search bonuses. Play in two modes: Find the Lost Tomb or Secret Game mode.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience, bringing back fond memories of childhood gaming.
- It provides a relaxing and casual gameplay experience with a variety of puzzles and hidden object scenes.
- The graphics are well-drawn, and the hidden objects are cleverly integrated into the scenes, making for an engaging challenge.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, as players often revisit the same areas and complete similar puzzles multiple times.
- Some item names can be confusing or misleading, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The lack of a compelling story and the simplistic nature of the puzzles may not appeal to players looking for a more in-depth gaming experience.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and often described as convoluted, with many players noting that it lacks a substantial narrative. It primarily focuses on hidden object puzzles and collect-a-thon elements, with a simple premise of searching for a lost tomb in Egypt. Those seeking a story-driven experience may be disappointed, as the game is better suited for players who prefer gameplay over narrative depth.
“At the end of a mission, you'll get a fact about Egypt and part of a manuscript.”
“Flavor of the story of this game: you're looking for a lost tomb in Egypt.”
“21 locations, 20 missions split into different levels, endless hidden object level after finding all scarabs (one for every location).”
“Collect-a-thon without much of a story.”
“If you are after a story-driven hidden object game, this is not what you are looking for; you may want to look elsewhere.”
“There isn't a story, and even though the music fits the game, it's the same few scores over and over.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players criticizing the repetitive and short loops that fail to enhance the experience. Many users opt to mute the game entirely, preferring to listen to their own music instead, as the in-game audio is described as annoying and unengaging. Overall, the soundtrack does not contribute positively to the gameplay atmosphere.
“The soundtrack perfectly sets the mood for the game.”
“I love how the music enhances the overall experience, making even mundane tasks feel more engaging.”
“The music fits the game well, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“There isn't a story and even though the music fits the game, it's the same few scores over and over.”
“I play this on mute as the sounds and music, if you can call a 3-second loop music, suck.”
“It has even more annoying music, just so bad that I can't listen to it.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as confusing and repetitive, primarily involving finding items in cluttered images followed by solving puzzles to progress. Players find the mechanics basic and feel that the cycle of gameplay becomes a nuisance rather than an engaging feature.
“It makes for some extremely confusing gameplay at times, and it is more a nuisance than a game feature.”
“Gameplay is pretty basic; you're given a picture with a jumble of junk and they ask you to pick out certain items. Find all the items and they give you a puzzle to solve so you can get the next picture; rinse and repeat.”
“The gameplay is just as repetitive; this time around it's a different 5 scenes that you play over and over again.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized as subpar, with users likening them to low-quality visuals often referred to as "potato" graphics, indicating a lack of detail and polish.
“The graphics are reminiscent of a potato.”
“The visuals look outdated and lack detail.”
“The art style feels cheap and unpolished.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious over time, potentially leading to a diminished enjoyment of the overall experience.
“Grinding can get a little tedious after a while.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than fun.”
“I found myself losing interest due to the excessive grinding required to progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for humor that is light-hearted and effortlessly entertaining, indicating a preference for comedy that doesn't require deep thought or analysis.
“I need something mindlessly funny.”
“The humor in this game had me laughing out loud at every turn!”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious situations kept me entertained throughout.”
