ArchaeologyX

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ArchaeologyX is a single player simulation game. It was developed by khos85 and was released on November 26, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Archaeology X is an open world Archaeology exploration game where you dig for ancient treasures, relics. Discover items hidden for 1000's of years, also explore long lost caves or tombs.

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Single-Player

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

ArchaeologyX offers engaging exploration and discovery elements, allowing players to uncover hidden treasures and ancient ruins.
The game features intricate puzzles that require logical thinking and problem-solving skills, enhancing the intellectual engagement of the gameplay.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and has made efforts to address bugs and improve gameplay mechanics.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor optimization, lag, and bugs that hinder the overall gameplay experience.
Many players find the controls to be sluggish and overly complicated, making navigation and interaction frustrating.
The narrative depth is lacking, with minimal story development and character interaction, which may detract from player immersion.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay experience is a mixed bag, with engaging elements like exploration, puzzle-solving, and a sense of discovery, but hindered by technical issues and limitations in physics and mechanics that can make it nearly unplayable. While some players appreciate the intellectual engagement and non-violent mechanics, others feel the overall execution falls short of top-tier standards.
- “The sense of discovery and adventure adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “Players must decipher ancient scripts, navigate traps, and unlock secrets, enhancing the intellectual engagement of the gameplay.”
- “ArchaeologyX offers an engaging experience with its exploration, discovery, and puzzle-solving gameplay elements.”
- “Certain technical issues, such as bugs, glitches, or optimization issues, may hinder the gameplay experience for some players.”
- “Technical issues may affect gameplay.”
- “But the game's main problem is that due to the limits of the physics and mechanics, it is nearly unplayable.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The graphics in the game are considered passable but lack the quality expected in a visually-driven medium. While visuals are important, reviewers emphasize that they should be complemented by strong gameplay, which this game fails to deliver. Overall, the graphics received a rating of 4.
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “To be worth a gamer's time, the game must match top-tier visuals with top-tier gameplay, and that's not happening here.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Graphics: 4”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Archaeologyx" shows potential as an open-world adventure game, but suffers from significant optimization and performance issues that severely impact playability. Players have reported various technical problems, including bugs and glitches, which detract from the overall experience and highlight the need for improvements in stability and performance.
- “Archaeologyx is a promising looking open world adventure/puzzle game with an archaeology theme, but unfortunately it suffers greatly due to really sloppy optimization and performance issues that render it almost completely unplayable.”
- “Certain technical issues, such as bugs, glitches, or optimization issues, may hinder the gameplay experience for some players.”
- “Addressing these technical challenges would improve the overall stability and performance of the game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of ArchaeologyX has been criticized for its lack of narrative depth, with players noting minimal story development and limited character interaction. Overall, the storytelling aspect received a score of 3, indicating that it may not meet the expectations of those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “Some players may find the narrative depth of ArchaeologyX lacking, with minimal story development or character interaction.”
- “The story feels underdeveloped and fails to engage players on a deeper level.”
- “Character interactions are shallow, making it hard to connect with the narrative.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that a deeper and more immersive narrative would significantly boost players' emotional engagement and investment in the game world.
- “The game's narrative deeply resonated with me, making me feel a strong emotional connection to the characters.”
- “I found myself genuinely moved by the story, which evoked a range of emotions from joy to sadness.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters added a layer of complexity that made my experience unforgettable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marked by various technical issues, including bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay for some players. While these problems are acknowledged, many find them acceptable for an indie title, though the lack of an active map or compass contributes to a challenging navigation experience.
- “Certain technical issues, such as bugs, glitches, or optimization problems, may hinder the gameplay experience for some players.”
- “It has its glitches, but as an indie game, it's acceptable. The navigation is tricky as there is no active map or in-game compass, so the big learning curve is learning the maps.”