Imhotep, Pyramid Builder

About

Do you like watching others do all the work? Cats do! In this unique game (AVX req'd) you plan, direct and oversee the construction of a Pyramid in Ancient Egypt. Organize agriculture, plan the village, direct the building and watch thousands of workers on screen, in real time. Build it, stone by stone!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game features realistic graphics and a unique city-building experience centered around pyramid construction.
Players enjoy the quirky mechanics and the challenge of managing resources and workers in an uneven terrain.
The game provides a fun, albeit limited, experience that can be entertaining for a couple of hours, especially for fans of cats and management games.

The game lacks depth and replayability, with many players finishing it in just a couple of hours.
The uneven terrain makes building difficult, and there is no option to flatten the land, which frustrates players.
The game can be confusing due to unclear instructions and a lack of guidance, leading to a sense of aimlessness during gameplay.

gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The gameplay mechanics are crucial to understand for an enjoyable experience, as players can easily win or lose within two hours, leading to repetitive and potentially unsatisfying gameplay. Many users feel that once the winning strategy is discovered, the game loses its value, making it feel like a waste of money.
- “This guide explains the mechanics of the game and its workers, and is essential to read unless you enjoy muddling through and figuring things out for yourself.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of strategies to explore, keeping players invested for hours.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy for new players to jump in and start enjoying the game right away.”
- “If you play for 2 hours, you have either won or lost. There is an easy way to win, and you can do this over and over. After 2 hours of gameplay, the game becomes useless, and you waste your money.”
- “This guide explains the mechanics of the game and its workers. It is essential to read unless you enjoy muddling through and figuring things out for yourself.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The graphics are characterized as simple yet well-executed, contributing to a polished overall appearance despite the game's limited scope.
- “The graphics are simple yet well done, giving the game a polished and complete feel despite its limited scope.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look bland and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The environments feel empty and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”