Curse: The Eye of Isis
- August 22, 2014
- Asylum entertainment
- 8h median play time
What begins as a simple investigation of the disappearance of a sacred Egyptian statue from the British Museum becomes an adventure that spans seven worlds, each more terrifying than the last. In this predictable yet thrilling adventure game, you take the role of a noted archeologist who must unrave
Get on Steam"Curse: The Eye of Isis" is a horror adventure game where players uncover the mysteries of an ancient Egyptian artifact. Set in a detailed 3D environment, players explore, solve puzzles, and survive supernatural occurrences to reveal the truth behind the curse. With a focus on narrative and immersion, players must navigate a suspenseful and atmospheric experience.
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Reviews
- The game captures a nostalgic classic survival horror feel with a unique setting in 19th century London, providing an engaging atmosphere.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun and quirky story with interesting characters and enjoyable boss fights.
- For its low price, the game is considered a decent value, especially for fans of the genre who appreciate retro-style gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can prevent progression, making it frustrating to play.
- Controls are poorly designed and often unresponsive, requiring players to use workarounds or external tools to improve the experience.
- The lack of a tutorial and confusing map system can lead to aimless wandering, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- story51 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as a mix of charm and silliness, with a B-movie quality that some players find endearing, while others criticize it for being underdeveloped and poorly executed. The plot, involving a curse related to the Eye of Isis, is seen as straightforward and lacking depth, often conveyed through in-game notes rather than engaging storytelling. Overall, while some appreciate the original setting and atmosphere, many feel the narrative could benefit from more depth and refinement.
“It's also very cheap and has a fun story, interesting locations, and quirky characters.”
“It is a marvelous game with a very good storyline.”
“The story was interesting, and the horror is quite good.”
“Most of the lore exposition happens through in-game notes and files, which means you will have to read a lot to get the whole story.”
“While the plot is original and the graphics look nice, it is a really badly executed mess of a game.”
“The story wants to be serious, but it's just silly.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and enjoyable, particularly due to the switching between protagonists and the old-school survival horror elements like puzzle-solving and resource management. However, criticisms include clunky combat mechanics, an underutilized targeting system, and a lack of engaging environments, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a satisfying campaign length, its dated graphics and mechanics may not appeal to everyone.
“It features an underused aiming mechanic where you can target specific weak points; it is a lock-on system.”
“Once you get into the game's control feel and mechanics, it's quite addictive, and the switching between the two main protagonists keeps it from becoming stale.”
“The actual gameplay involves some survival horror elements like solving puzzles, conserving ammo and health; it's not awful the way they do it.”
“The combat against humans feels clunky and lacks in fighting mechanics.”
“The gameplay was...mixed for me to say the least.”
“The graphics are dated and so is the gameplay.”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its charm, creepy elements, and effective sound design that evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic survival horror titles. While some criticize aspects like voice acting and controls, the overall ambiance is considered a standout feature that significantly enhances the gaming experience. Despite its flaws, the atmospheric qualities are deemed essential and memorable, making it a key reason to engage with the game.
“As I said, this game is worth it solely for the atmosphere.”
“The environment, how the scenarios are set, the atmosphere in general, and the characters’ style and visuals seem to be a voluntary throwback to the grandfather of survival horror games, and this I love.”
“The sound and atmosphere are probably the best parts of the game.”
“Unfortunately, the game doesn't capitalize on the tension it tries to build, and it ends up feeling like an action game, with half-tank controls. This game is very middle of the road for me. It does one thing particularly well (atmosphere), some things poorly (controls, scares, combat) and everything else in a mediocre fashion.”
“Game's a little dated but still holds up well in terms of the story and atmosphere.”
“As I said, this game is worth solely for the atmosphere.”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality and adherence to Egyptian themes, but it suffers from poor sound design, often overpowering dialogue and creating a jarring experience. While some tracks effectively signal danger and enhance gameplay, the frequent volume issues and abrupt transitions detract from the overall immersion. Despite these flaws, certain musical cues, particularly after boss fights, are appreciated for adding a lighthearted touch.
“The music is surprisingly atmospheric... it's almost as if it has a will of its own.”
“The game uses 'fighting music' as soon as there is danger, making it easy to recognize when a threat is made against the player.”
“Music is decent and holds true to the Egyptian themes of the story.”
“Bad music choices that are too loud for the inventory.”
“Music frequently overpowers dialogue, making it difficult to hear characters' voices.”
“Every damn time you boot up the inventory it plays the most dramatic music ever and it's a headache almost immediately.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, reminiscent of classic survival horror titles, but they effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere. While some users find the visuals charming and fitting for the genre, others criticize them as rough and poorly executed. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with a consensus that they serve the game's aesthetic well despite their age.
“The environment, how the scenarios are set, the atmosphere in general, and the characters’ style and visuals seem to be a voluntary throwback to the grandfather of survival horror games, and this I love.”
“The time period with the dress sense, weapons, and overall design is really nice aesthetically.”
“While the plot is original and the graphics look nice, the concept itself is a really badly executed mess of a game.”
“Those graphics look like hieroglyphics drawn by a chicken with a broken wing.”
“The graphics are all pretty old, but that normally works for horror games.”
“Graphics are a little rough and the controls suck... but the atmosphere is great, and that is what counts with these types of games.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay and cutscenes. Players have reported problems with loading updates and experiencing odd visual errors, leading to questions about the game's overall polish and completion. While some find the glitches amusing, they detract from the overall experience for many users.
“Also, it's pretty buggy, with cutscenes focusing on a part of the scenery where nothing happens or just inserting characters in the wrong place.”
“The first issue I'll go into was glitches; I couldn't even get this game to load updates properly because it would sit in the install update screen for hours, which I didn't find a fix for. This probably contributed to glitches in my actual playthrough.”
“There's glitches which are kinda funny, but it makes you think, is this game really finished.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both entertaining and frustrating, with players finding amusement in various glitches and bugs, such as characters behaving oddly and game crashes. While these moments can be hilarious, they also highlight the game's lack of polish, leading to a mixed experience that is best enjoyed with friends. Overall, the humor stems from the game's broken mechanics, making it a source of laughter despite its technical issues.
“Funny enough, having the high ground is punished in the game.”
“A lot of the bugs are humorous.”
“This game is very funny if you have friends to play it with in a Discord stream or something, but it is actually extremely broken.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users indicate that the game has high replay value, with many highlighting its engaging mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some players note that while there is some replayability, it may not be as strong for everyone.
“🎲 - The replayability of this game is outstanding, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“🔲 - There is a high replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit the game multiple times.”
“🔲 - The game has some replayability, allowing players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the replay value is quite low.”
“While there are some elements that encourage replayability, they don't significantly enhance the overall experience.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and stability, with no significant issues such as FPS drops, stuttering, or crashes reported. However, some users have noted minor performance issues that could be improved.
“The game runs smoothly with no FPS drops, no stuttering, and no crashes.”
“I have no issues when playing this; it runs smoothly and I was able to beat the game.”
“Overall, the game performance is stable and optimized for a seamless experience.”
“The game has some performance issues that really detract from the overall experience.”
“While there are no FPS drops or stuttering, the optimization still feels lacking in certain areas.”
“Despite the stability, I encountered several performance issues that need to be addressed.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized for relying on low-budget productions that feel like cash grabs, featuring poor special effects and subpar acting, which detracts from the overall experience and fails to deliver genuine scares.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, yet generally tolerable, suggesting that while it may become repetitive, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“It can get kind of tedious, but overall it was tolerable for the most part.”
“The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which became frustrating.”
