Dark Egypt

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Dark Egypt is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by GDNomaD and was released on February 7, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Dark Egypt is an archaeology-themed game where you explore an ancient pyramid as an adventurous archeologist. After an earthquake blocks the entrance, your mission is to find a way out while evading the cursed horde tracking you. With unique locations, atmospheric sound design, and simple gameplay, the game offers a thrilling experience in the heart of Egypt's forbidden ruins.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping the player to cope with personal struggles.
The atmospheric setting and music were appreciated, creating a dark and immersive experience.
The game is inexpensive, making it accessible for players looking for a low-cost option.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
It suffers from poor optimization and lacks customization options for controls and graphics.
The gameplay is frustrating due to trial-and-error mechanics and a nonsensical story, leading to a lack of engagement.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric and ambient tracks that enhance the game's locations, others criticize the reliance on reused, low-quality royalty-free music and repetitive sound effects from previous titles. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant detractor for some, overshadowing the game's potential.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Well, the game is actually atmospheric; I like the locations and their music/soundtrack.”
- “Its dark, quite challenging in finding solutions for traps, and it has decent music.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects are all reused from GDNomad's other games.”
- “The royalty-free music and the same creepy whispering and chanting you've heard in his other games is front and center, and it's just as annoying as it was in his other games.”
- “Awful story, awful gameplay, and really awful stock music and graphics make this one a pain to play.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story in the game is widely criticized for being nonsensical and poorly executed, lacking coherence and depth. Many reviewers found it to be a weak point, overshadowed by gameplay issues and technical problems, leading to an overall negative impression.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story was never the strongest point of GDNomad games, and this is no exception.”
- “The story is completely nonsensical, even after applying a lot of suspension of disbelief.”
- “Awful story, awful gameplay, and really awful stock music and graphics make this one a pain to play, not to mention all the other issues like constant crashing that come with the GameGuru engine, terrible grammar, and new trial and error segments, making this one not even worth playing for the laughs.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being lackluster and frustrating, with many players highlighting issues such as trial and error mechanics, constant crashes, and poor graphics and music. Overall, the gameplay experience is deemed unenjoyable and not worth the effort.
- “Moreover, the lackluster gameplay does not really compensate for the uninspiring plot.”
- “Awful story, awful gameplay, and really awful stock music and graphics make this one a pain to play, not to mention all the other issues like constant crashing that come with the game engine, terrible grammar, and new trial and error segments that make this one not even worth playing for the laughs.”
- “Trial and error gameplay sections make the game annoying to play.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics in this game are widely criticized for being poorly optimized, lacking resolution and customization options, and featuring low-quality assets typical of gameguru titles. Reviewers describe the visuals as subpar, contributing to an overall negative experience alongside other gameplay issues.
- “If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
- “As always with GameGuru asset flips, there's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Awful story, awful gameplay, and really awful stock music and graphics make this one a pain to play, not to mention all the other issues like constant crashing that come with the GameGuru engine.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users appreciating the immersive locations and the accompanying music and soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- “The game is incredibly atmospheric; I love the locations and their music and soundtrack.”
- “The immersive atmosphere really draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “Every location has its own unique vibe, enhanced by the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.”