Ankh 3: Battle of the Gods
- June 15, 2009
- Deck 13
Get on SteamIn 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is a fast-paced continuation of the previous game, but it may be confusing for newcomers, as it relies heavily on prior knowledge. While some players appreciate the comedic elements, many criticize the narrative for being cluttered and disjointed, with numerous dropped ideas and a lack of coherent context, leading to a feeling of randomness rather than a meaningful plot. Overall, the attempt to create a climactic experience falls flat due to its messy execution and reliance on clichés.
“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 (especially from the Ankh).”
“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. Yeah, it can talk in this one and I hate the bloody thing. I forgot why it was so damn 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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 underwhelming and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The visual design feels outdated and doesn't do justice to the game's potential.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor mechanics and lack of thoughtful design, with many reviewers recommending the predecessor, Ankh 2, for a better experience. The puzzles are also deemed unsatisfactory, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's gameplay.
“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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its Egyptian background music, which complements the setting and immerses players in the experience.
“The Egyptian background music perfectly fits the game's atmosphere.”
“The haunting visuals and ambient sounds create an immersive experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is so rich and detailed, it feels like stepping into another world.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 is immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
“The music selection is diverse and complements the gameplay beautifully.”
