- June 15, 2009
- Deck 13
Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods
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About
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.










- The game features nice graphics and a colorful, cartoony art style that enhances the experience.
- There are humorous moments and witty dialogue that can be enjoyable for players.
- The game includes a hot-spot tool and a basic hint system, making it easier to navigate and solve puzzles.
- 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 hit or miss, with some being overly simplistic while others are obscure and nonsensical, leading to frustration.
- The game suffers from excessive backtracking and unskippable animated sequences, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- humor9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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.”