Ankh 2: Heart of Osiris

43%
Game Brain Score Based on 29 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • graphics
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In "Ankh 2: Heart of Osiris," both Assil and the pharaoh must regain stolen possessions - Assil's ankh and the pharaoh's freedom. While navigating old Cairo, they encounter various challenges, hilarious situations, and familiar faces from the first game. The pharaoh's mysterious enslavement in his own quarry and Assil's relationship issues add to the complexity of this sequel, filled with the same humor and intrigue as the original.

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Reviews

43%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features colorful and cartoony 3D graphics that are visually appealing.
  • It offers a mix of fun and challenging puzzles, with some enjoyable moments and a diverse cast of characters.
  • The game has a humorous tone and is a decent addition to the point-and-click genre, especially for fans of the original.
  • The game is often confusing and requires a guide to complete, making it frustrating for players.
  • The story lacks coherence and relies heavily on knowledge from the previous game, which can alienate new players.
  • Technical issues, such as glitches and slow character movement, detract from the overall experience.
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its imaginative elements and humor, while others find it confusing and reliant on prior knowledge from the first installment. While the narrative includes enjoyable puzzles and engaging moments, it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of coherence, leading to frustration for those unfamiliar with the series. Overall, the story has its highlights but is marred by inconsistencies and a convoluted plot.

    • “No but they have a good sense of humor, fun puzzles, and an imaginative story.”
    • “Fun and intuitive storyline and problem solving.”
    • “The storyline is an A+.”
    • “The story is a direct continuation of the previous game and will make even less sense if you haven't played that one already.”
    • “I've seen plenty of sequels that want to rely so heavily on building up to the third installment that the story goes missing, but I've rarely seen a second game that uses the first as its crutch.”
    • “The story also wants to hit these serious moments and build up this particular love triangle, but I had no belief in either because of how odd the former stood out like sore thumbs and how forced the latter felt.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is inconsistent; while some players find it charming and reminiscent of classic adventure games, others feel that the jokes often miss the mark and lack genuine comedic moments. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate a blend of humor and adventure, particularly if found on sale.

    • “You should buy this game if you like adventure games, humor, and you find it on sale.”
    • “It is funny, irreverent, and well put together.”
    • “Nice point & click adventure with lots of humor and charm in it like in the good old DOS days.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics are generally considered acceptable for a 2007 title, featuring colorful and cartoony 3D visuals reminiscent of its predecessor, Ankh 1. However, some users noted issues with poor texturing and occasional zoom-ins that detracted from the overall experience.

    • “Nice looking cartoony and colorful 3D graphics.”
    • “Same decent graphics as in Ankh 1, still interesting plot and almost every time logical puzzles.”
    • “The game's graphics, while cartoony and colorful, have poor texturing, and the game likes to do the occasional zoom in on some of the objects, which made me sneer at my laptop screen.”
    • “Graphics are okay for a game from 2007 and the early days of 3D adventures.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being mechanically flawed and lacking intuitiveness, leading to a slow and frustrating experience that detracts from the overall narrative. The inflexible mechanics further hinder engagement, making it difficult for players to fully immerse themselves in the story.

    • “This seems like a lot of negative feedback, and yes, mechanically the game isn't great.”
    • “It isn't a particularly intuitive game, and the narrative mechanics are far too inflexible.”
    • “Along with that, the story's biggest flaw is caused mainly by the gameplay, which is about as slow as a donkey with two broken legs and no carrot in front of its face.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game features a decent soundtrack that enhances the humorous tone, though some scenes suffer from a lack of background music. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, there are moments where it feels sparse or inconsistent.

    • “The soundtrack is pretty good and the game has a humorous touch!”
    • “There is a lack of background music in some scenes.”
    • “The same decent graphics as in Ankh 1, but the music is underwhelming.”
    • “The musical aspect in the quarry is confusing and detracts from the experience.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent technical glitches, including screen distortions and crashes. Overall, these problems detract from the gaming experience.

    • “Technical glitches up the wazoo.”
    • “Along with the occasional game flops, like screen glitches and crashes.”
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