Luxor 2 HD

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"Luxor 2 HD" is a match-three puzzle game set in ancient Egypt. Fire balls along the game board to destroy matching colored spheres before they reach the pyramid at the end. With various game modes, power-ups, and increasingly challenging levels, players must strategize and think quickly to earn high scores and advance through the game.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Improved graphics and level backgrounds compared to the original Luxor, making it visually appealing.
Offers a variety of game modes including Adventure, Survival, and Practice, providing replayability and different challenges.
Retains the classic match-3 gameplay that fans of the genre enjoy, with new power-ups adding to the experience.

Levels tend to repeat throughout the campaign, leading to a monotonous experience.
Difficulty spikes significantly in later stages, making it frustrating for players, especially those not skilled in quick reflexes.
Lacks controller support and colorblind options, which limits accessibility for some players.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The game's graphics are generally described as simple yet visually appealing, maintaining their charm over the years, though some users criticize the art style and resolution options. While the remaster features improved graphics compared to earlier versions, many feel that the in-game visuals appear over-compressed and do not live up to the promised "dazzling new HD graphics." Overall, the graphics are appreciated for their aesthetic but are seen as lacking in innovation and clarity.
- “Graphics of the game are simple but look very pretty even all these years later, and the game has no problem running on modern systems right out of the box.”
- “I've spent countless hours in the Luxor games and I quite like this remaster; the new graphics are nice.”
- “This is just as good as the first Luxor game, but with improved graphics, cool new power-ups (in addition to the old ones), and cool new effects within the levels themselves.”
- “I don't think the art style fits very well.”
- “All of the in-game graphics and backgrounds look like over-compressed JPEGs, and that's not what you'd expect from a game that describes itself as having 'dazzling new HD graphics & effects.'”
- “There are no new graphics, there are no new effects, it's just the same game running in 16:9 instead of 4:3.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and reliance on fast thinking, with varied levels that encourage strategic thinking despite a core mechanic that remains consistent throughout. While some players appreciate the unique puzzle mechanics and new power-ups, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, often comparing it unfavorably to similar titles. Overall, it offers a classic marble shooter experience, but may not hold long-term engagement for all players.
- “As opposed to some of the negative reviews, the game does offer some variety when it comes to levels - while the core gameplay remains the same, the paths guarantee that you have to think about each level in a more or less different way.”
- “Gameplay has the same marble shooter charm as the previous two games, but you get a few new power-ups.”
- “Overall, Luxor 2 HD speaks for itself; it's a timeless classic with unique gameplay mechanics that work.”
- “Although there are different stages and layouts for how the spheres travel across the board, only those with significant changes make any impact on the gameplay.”
- “I had to keep playing the game in small increments because I got bored of the gameplay.”
- “I don't enjoy it that much here because I just find the gameplay too simplistic.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the catchy soundtrack that aligns well with the game's theme, others criticize the repetitive nature of having only one song throughout most modes, leading to potential boredom. Additionally, the sound effects often overpower the music, suggesting a need for better audio balance. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a positive aspect, but its limited variety may detract from the experience for some players.
- “I love it, a lot of levels, nice music, nice animations, very fun.”
- “Luxor 2 has a great soundtrack.”
- “With plenty of challenge and replayability, coupled with a great soundtrack.”
- “When playing any of the game modes, something you might notice is that there's practically only a single song in the entire game.”
- “There's a tune for the main menu, but whether you're sticking it out through a gauntlet of survival mode or clearing several rounds in adventure mode, the same song will play all the way through.”
- “However, you may want to mute all of it and play your own songs instead so you're not bored.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game lacks a coherent story, with players noting that there are no narrative elements present, even in the adventure mode. Overall, the absence of a plot has left many users disappointed.
- “I thought there might have been some plot contained in adventure mode, but there's no story elements here or anywhere else in the game.”
- “I thought there might have been some plot contained in adventure mode, but there's no story elements here or anywhere else in the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game shows minimal differences in performance between the Xbox 360 and PC versions, with the primary distinction being the use of a mouse on PC. Overall, players report a consistent experience across platforms.
- “The only difference in performance between the Xbox 360 version and the PC was the mouse.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be enjoyable and characterful, but it diminishes significantly when gameplay shifts from casual to more skill-based shooting mechanics, where luck often overshadows comedic elements.
- “It just has more character to it and some occasional humor.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect to be an improvement over the previous entry, yet it remains tedious and lacks a sense of fulfillment.
- “It's okay, better than the first entry, but still tedious and unfulfilling.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring and frustrating.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, with some experiencing complete system freezes while playing the game.
- “Freezes my system completely.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and instability during gameplay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
Players find that Luxor's replayability stems from its challenging end game stages and achievements, which encourage strategic thinking and keep the gameplay engaging.
- “The end game stages and achievements are where Luxor finds its replay value, really making you think on your toes.”
- “The end game stages and achievements are where Luxor finds its replay value and really makes you think on your toes.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied content makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”