Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods

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Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods is a single player puzzle game with fantasy, comedy and historical themes. It was developed by Deck 13 and was released on June 16, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods, players navigate a third-person adventure set in ancient Egypt. The protagonist, Assil, becomes entangled in a divine conflict between the gods Horus and Set. Throughout the game, Assil uses a range of humorously absurd items and witty dialog to outsmart enemies and solve puzzles. The ultimate goal is to prevent Set from taking over the world and save Egypt from destruction.

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humor9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and a colorful, cartoony art style that enhances the experience.
There are humorous dialogues and witty characters that add charm to the story.
The game includes a hot-spot tool for easier navigation and interaction, along with a basic hint system.

The voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some lines being too quiet or too loud, and the accents not fitting the setting.
Puzzles can be frustratingly obscure or overly simplistic, leading to a lack of satisfaction in solving them.
The game suffers from excessive backtracking and unskippable animated sequences, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.

humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the humorous dialogue and nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures. However, many feel that the humor often falls flat, with jokes lacking context or build-up, leading to a cluttered and messy narrative. Overall, while there are funny moments, the game's comedic elements do not consistently resonate with all players.
- “There are some funny moments.”
- “Ankh 3 is actually a decent improvement over its predecessor and includes a lot of your favorite characters and that humor from the series.”
- “Nice point & click adventure with lots of humor and charm in it like in the good old DOS days.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a fast-paced continuation of the previous game, but it may be confusing for those unfamiliar with the series. While some players enjoyed the comedic elements, many criticized the narrative for being cluttered and disjointed, with numerous dropped ideas and a lack of coherent context. Overall, the attempt to create a climactic experience fell flat for several reviewers, leaving them disengaged from the plot.
- “The story is fast-paced and enjoyable.”
- “I haven't played the other Ankh games yet, so I can't compare them to the others, but I enjoyed the comical story.”
- “The story tries to take all these silly shenanigans and cliché humor and make it seem big, climactic, and important.”
- “The story is a direct continuation of the previous game and will make even less sense if you haven't played that one already.”
- “The story is cluttered and messy, with tons of ideas picked up then dropped (you get drunk and have a random dream of shooting a chicken out of a rocket launcher that has no context, no build-up for the story, and no humor to it).”
- “The story tries to take all these silly shenanigans and cliché humor (especially from the ankh, which can talk in this one and I hate the bloody thing. I forgot why it was so important halfway through the game and just wanted to toss it) and make it seem big, climactic, and important, but seeing where everything was built off of, I had no reason to think anything like that.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their vibrant, cartoony 3D style, which is considered impressive for the time. Reviewers appreciate the appealing visuals that enhance the family-friendly atmosphere of the game, despite some concerns about the chaotic design elements.
- “Vividly colored, nice-looking cartoony 3D graphics.”
- “Nice graphics for the time.”
- “I was hoping for a family game that doesn't abandon quality graphics, but instead, it feels like a chaotic mess.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “The visual design is uninspired and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being poorly designed and lacking depth, with mechanics and puzzles that feel unthoughtful compared to its predecessor, Ankh 2. Overall, players recommend avoiding this game in favor of others with better gameplay experiences.
- “Out of this game and its predecessor, I'd recommend Ankh 2 on gameplay alone.”
- “This seems like a lot of negative feedback, and yes, mechanically the game isn't great.”
- “Out of this game and its predecessor, I'd recommend Ankh 2 based on gameplay alone.”
- “Purely based on the premise that this is not well thought out, the mechanics and puzzles are also equally bad.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its Egyptian background music, which complements the overall setting and immerses players in the experience.
- “The Egyptian background music perfectly fits the game's atmosphere.”
- “The immersive sound design creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The stunning visuals and ambient sounds combine to create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game, featuring Egyptian background tracks, is praised for its perfect alignment with the overall atmosphere, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “The Egyptian background music perfectly fits the game's atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the immersive experience, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The diverse range of musical styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”

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Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods is a puzzle game with fantasy, comedy and historical themes.

Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods was released on June 16, 2009.

Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods was developed by Deck 13.

Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods is a single player game.

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