Egyptian Senet
- February 9, 2013
- Ezzat Studios
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Get on Apple Store"Egyptian Senet" is an award-winning board game based on the one found in King Tut's tomb, taking players on a mystical journey through the underworld realm of Osiris. As a mummy, players must navigate an invisible adversary within a hidden tomb in the Valley of the Queens, protected by the Eye of Horus. With strategic gameplay and historical significance, this predynastic game offers a unique and educational experience.
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Reviews
- Senet is a fun and engaging game that combines strategy and luck, making it easy to learn and enjoyable for players of all ages.
- The game offers a unique historical experience, allowing players to connect with an ancient pastime that dates back thousands of years.
- Despite its simplistic graphics, the game provides a solid gameplay experience with a decent AI and the option for local multiplayer.
- The AI is often criticized for being unchallenging and can appear to cheat, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The graphics and presentation are considered outdated and lack polish, making the game feel low-budget.
- There is no online multiplayer option, limiting the ability to play with friends remotely and reducing replayability.
- graphics15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and mediocre, with many reviewers noting that they lack the quality expected for modern titles. While some appreciate the atmospheric and appealing design, others feel that the visuals are underwhelming and could benefit from a significant upgrade. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay than on graphical fidelity.
“I enjoyed everything about this game from the graphics to the music and the sounds to the game strategy.”
“The graphical design is simplistic, but appealing.”
“Very nice, I like it; it's simple, atmospheric, nice artwork, and it also has a mobile variant (which I played first long ago and had fun).”
“The game has a few flaws though; the graphic quality is lacking, you could play it on a big monitor but it still won’t look as good as you'd expect.”
“Sorry dudes but the graphics need more work.”
“Mediocre graphics.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and easy to learn, combining elements of strategy and luck, making it accessible within a short time. While some may critique the graphics, the focus remains on the engaging mechanics that resonate with many modern board and video games, offering a genuinely fun experience reminiscent of classic games like Sorry!
“Genuinely fun gameplay; it's sort of comparable to Sorry!”
“The gameplay itself is part strategy and part luck.”
“After playing this game, you will see how the simple game mechanics can be found in many of our board games and video games today.”
“Read the rules, play, and check the rules during gameplay, and in 15 minutes you know the game.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere, others find it underwhelming or unremarkable. Overall, it complements the visuals and gameplay, but opinions vary on its impact and enjoyment.
“I enjoyed everything about this game from the graphics to the music and the sounds to the game strategy.”
“The music is quite nice, the graphics are acceptable, and there isn't much more to the game to review.”
“The atmosphere of the video game is nicely done, with a reproduction of an ancient senet platform, and adequate music/sound effects.”
“The only thing I personally don't care for is the music and the intro to the game, especially the cut to papyrus when there are only a couple of pieces left.”
“The atmosphere of the video game is nicely done, but the music and sound effects are just adequate.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with some users noting the absence of a campaign mode and a minimal narrative. While there is a desire for a more developed storyline featuring characters and opponents, the overall feedback suggests that the story is not a strong point, receiving low ratings.
“The campaign mode features a small written story with engaging characters and opponents.”
“The story is intriguing and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
“No cards, no achievements, no story.”
“A campaign mode would be nice, with a small written story and characters/opponents.”
“Story: 2/10, Fun: 7/10, Action: 5/10, Graphics: 5/10.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its simplicity and artistic design, effectively recreating an ancient senet platform complemented by fitting music and sound effects. Players appreciate the immersive experience, enhanced by a mobile variant that adds to its accessibility and enjoyment.
“The atmosphere of the video game is nicely done, with a reproduction of an ancient senet platform, and adequate music and sound effects.”
“Very nice, I like it; it's simple, atmospheric, has nice artwork, and it also has a mobile variant (which I played first long ago and had fun).”
