Lair of Anubis

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Lair of Anubis is a single player action game. It was developed by XenOxygen and was released on November 30, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Lair of Anubis" is a first-person horror adventure game where you play as an archaeologist exploring a mysterious pyramid, filled with puzzles, death traps, and ancient hieroglyphs. The game builds intensity as you delve deeper, offering a suspenseful and emotionally charged experience with two possible endings. With approximately 1.5 hours of gameplay, players must navigate the dangerous labyrinth before it's too late.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Lair of Anubis delivers a chilling horror experience with a unique storyline and well-placed jump scares.
The game shows significant improvement from the developer's previous title, with enhanced animations, sounds, and voice acting.
It's a decent short game that provides a fun experience, especially for fans of cosmic horror themes.

The game suffers from uneven texture quality and some frustrating design choices, such as crouching leading to instant death.
There are issues with translation and dialogue that detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished.
Jump scares can be annoying and take away from the enjoyment of the game, rather than enhancing the horror atmosphere.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, described as interesting and atmospheric, with a unique blend of themes such as ancient Egypt, portal travel, and aliens. Reviewers appreciate its chilling horror elements and well-placed jump scares, noting that it offers a more substantial narrative compared to similar titles. Overall, it is considered a decent short game with a compelling storyline that stands out in the indie horror genre.
- “Lair of Anubis delivers a chilling horror experience with its atmosphere, well-placed jump scares, and a very interesting storyline. I like the idea of mixing ancient Egypt, portal travel, and aliens. This kind of genre is quite rare in indie horror games, and I enjoyed it a lot.”
- “Good game, quite scary, atmospheric, and has a good story.”
- “Interesting indie game with a unique story, although the combination reminded me of Indiana Jones.”
- “Decent short game with an alright story.”
- “But unlike Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, it had some story to it.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The atmosphere of "Lair of Anubis" is highly praised for its chilling horror elements, effective jumpscares, and engaging storyline that uniquely blends ancient Egypt, portal travel, and aliens. Reviewers find the game's atmosphere to be both immersive and unsettling, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “Lair of Anubis delivers a chilling horror experience with its atmosphere, well-placed jumpscares, and a very interesting storyline. I like the idea of mixing ancient Egypt, portal travel, and aliens. This kind of genre is quite rare in indie horror games, and I enjoyed it a lot.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor glitches reported by users, none of which significantly impact gameplay.
- “I encountered one or two glitches, but nothing game-breaking.”
- “I experienced some stability issues that affected my gameplay.”
- “The game crashed multiple times, making it frustrating to progress.”