Luxor 2 HD

About

Luxor 2 HD is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by MumboJumbo and was released on May 13, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Luxor 2 HD offers nostalgic gameplay with improved graphics and new power-ups, making it a visually appealing experience for fans of the series.
The game features multiple modes, including Adventure, Survival, and Practice, providing variety and replayability for players.
Despite its challenges, the core gameplay remains engaging and satisfying, especially for those who enjoy action puzzle games.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including freezing issues and a broken achievement system, which detracts from the overall experience.
Later levels can become excessively difficult, relying heavily on luck rather than skill, leading to frustration for many players.
Repetitive level design and a lack of significant new content compared to previous entries in the series make the gameplay feel monotonous over time.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the updated HD visuals and attractive art style, while others criticize the quality of the in-game graphics, describing them as over-compressed and not living up to the promised enhancements. While many players appreciate the aesthetic improvements over previous versions, there are concerns about the lack of substantial graphical upgrades and the game's overall visual fidelity. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but disappointing for others expecting a more significant overhaul.
- “I am amazed by the new dazzling HD graphics & effects.”
- “Graphics of the game are simple but looking very pretty even all these years later, and the game has no problem running on modern systems right out of the box.”
- “This is just as good as the 1st Luxor game, but with improved graphics, cool new power-ups (in addition to the old ones), and cool new effects within the levels themselves.”
- “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.”
- “I obviously don't expect a ball-matching game to be a graphical powerhouse, but at least decompress the sprites if you're gonna claim 'dazzling new graphics and effects.'”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with a solid core mechanic that is beatable across all difficulty levels, though some players find it requires patience and can become repetitive. While the game offers some variety in levels and power-ups, many reviewers note that the gameplay remains simplistic and may not provide a lasting challenge. Overall, it retains the charm of previous titles in the genre, but players seeking depth may find it lacking.
- “Mechanics: the core gameplay works, and all difficulty levels are beatable, though some require significant patience.”
- “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.”
- “Overall, Luxor 2 HD speaks for itself; it's a timeless classic with unique gameplay mechanics that work.”
- “If you like what you see in the gameplay video, it feels alright, but it's still one of the games where it can't offer you much more than you experience right at the start.”
- “I don't enjoy it that much here because I just find the gameplay too simplistic.”
- “I had to keep playing the game in small increments because I'd get bored of the gameplay.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
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 the music and the lack of variety, noting that it can become monotonous over time. Additionally, issues with audio balance detract from the overall experience, leading some to suggest muting the game in favor of personal playlists. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, but a significant drawback for others.
- “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.”
- “It gets harder, sure, but not more interesting, and the repetitive music and lifeless atmosphere remain a detriment to the experience.”
- “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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting a lack of plot or narrative elements, even in the adventure mode. Overall, the storytelling aspect is considered weak or nonexistent.
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
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 gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is criticized for being lifeless and repetitive, with music that fails to enhance the experience, leading to a lack of engagement as the game progresses.
- “It gets harder, sure, but not more interesting, and the repetitive music and lifeless atmosphere remain a detriment to the experience.”