Escape The Lost Kingdom: The Forgotten Pharaoh
- April 29, 2014
- Gogii Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Escape The Lost Kingdom: The Forgotten Pharaoh" is a hidden object puzzle adventure game set in ancient Egypt. Players must help a group of archaeologists escape from a cursed pharaoh's tomb by solving puzzles and uncovering hidden objects. The game features stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and a captivating storyline. Note: The above information was obtained from the game's description on Steam and has not been formally verified.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging story with unique character dynamics and well-told narrative.
- Charming graphics and enjoyable music that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Innovative use of character-specific tools and a helpful hint system.
- Extremely short gameplay, often completed in under two hours, leaving players wanting more.
- Graphics and overall presentation feel outdated and low-resolution.
- Abrupt ending with unresolved plot points, leading to a feeling of an unfinished game.
- story36 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging progression and additional chapters in the platinum edition, while others criticize it for being simplistic, formulaic, and lacking depth. Many found the initial plot hook involving a cat chase and family reunion to be underwhelming, and the abrupt ending left several players feeling unsatisfied. Despite some potential for a richer narrative, the execution falls flat, with a lack of compelling dialogue and a failure to fully explore intriguing themes introduced at the beginning.
“Excellent story that's well told throughout.”
“I found out this game's platinum edition provides another chapter that rounds out the story perfectly.”
“The story splits and has different chapters for each character as well, which makes it unusual.”
“As for the storyline, it's not entertaining enough to keep people's attention.”
“The plot was non-existent as well.”
“Normally that's not much of a problem, but the store page here clearly shows content nowhere to be found in this game, and the main story introduced in the opening cutscene is hardly even referenced again, let alone fleshed out and wrapped up.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that while the artwork is appealing, the low resolution and outdated visuals detract significantly from the overall experience. Critics highlight that the graphics feel reminiscent of older games, leading to a perception of mediocrity, especially when combined with other gameplay elements. Overall, improvements in resolution and graphical fidelity are strongly desired to enhance the game's appeal.
“Beautiful graphics.”
“The graphics and the story are nice and the scenes have subtitled dialogues.”
“It's a neat idea to play through the story as different family members, but clearer graphics and a more logical story direction would have made a world of difference.”
“Grainy graphics, terrible voice acting, boring story, pointless puzzles, and mediocre gameplay all contribute to making this game a true waste of time.”
“The low-res graphics, that are passable, made me think I was playing a game over 10 years old, but I was shocked to find out it was released in 2014.”
“Not only do the low-resolution graphics and the simple hidden object mechanics feel old, but the whole plot is a barely concealed rip-off of said movie’s starting scene, where an Egyptologist adventurer family tries to excavate an ancient dig site.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Escape the Lost Kingdom" is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of adventure and hidden object mechanics that some players found engaging, particularly due to the unique character roles and use of ancient Egyptian mythology. However, many criticized the game for its outdated graphics, lackluster voice acting, and uninspired puzzles, leading to an overall perception of mediocrity despite some redeeming qualities. While it offers a decent casual experience, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a score of around 3/5 for gameplay.
“The game mechanics where each character has a job to do—journal for mom, tools for dad, a magical item that sees the past for the daughter, and special goggles that allow the son to see otherwise invisible interactive areas—make the game a little more unique for the genre.”
“This game provides a good single casual run, with elements that made it above average in several gameplay aspects, even though there are many things that could be improved.”
“Gameplay is a nice mix of adventure and hidden object, complete with standard hidden object search areas and a full inventory you carry room-to-room.”
“Grainy graphics, terrible voice acting, boring story, pointless puzzles, and mediocre gameplay all contribute to making this game a true waste of time.”
“Not only do the low-resolution graphics and the simple hidden object mechanics feel old, but the whole plot is a barely concealed rip-off of said movie’s starting scene, where an Egyptologist adventurer family tries to excavate an ancient dig site.”
“There are at least 3 puzzles shown in the store page video that I didn't see in the actual gameplay, and I think I didn't miss anything because there's nothing skippable in the game, it seems.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the nice soundtrack and cool Egyptian-themed background music. Overall, the music and voice acting are considered decent and contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is nice, like the voice acting.”
“Cool Egyptian background music.”
“The music and voice acting were decent.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is severely undermined by its grainy graphics, poor voice acting, and lackluster story, leading players to feel that it is a disappointing and unengaging experience overall.
“Grainy graphics, terrible voice acting, boring story, pointless puzzles, and mediocre gameplay all contribute to making this game a true waste of time.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally regarded as quite good, especially considering its casual nature, providing an enjoyable and immersive experience for players.
“The atmosphere is quite immersive for a casual title.”
“The game creates a captivating ambiance that draws you in.”
“The overall atmosphere enhances the gameplay experience significantly.”
