Luxor 3

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Luxor 3 is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by MumboJumbo and was released on June 10, 2008. It received positive reviews from players.

A brave young Pharaoh, killed prematurely by a fierce sandstorm and embodied by the gods as a skillful scarab, must battle the powerful god of Chaos, Set, to free the essences of other Egyptian gods contained within colorful magical spheres. Stop the procession of approaching spheres as they journey through the maze by matching three or more. Call upon the gods, denoted by color, to release speci…

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Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Nostalgic gameplay that appeals to long-time fans, evoking fond memories of childhood.
Addictively fun with a variety of game modes and power-ups, providing a satisfying challenge.
Visually appealing graphics and sound effects that enhance the overall experience.

Technical issues such as the game not opening or not working on certain resolutions, particularly on Windows 7.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in content compared to newer titles.
The aiming cursor can be intrusive and distracting, affecting the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as solid and engaging, featuring a blend of classic mechanics with modern enhancements, though it remains simple and casual, appealing primarily to fans of the Luxor series. While it introduces new modes and upgrades, some players feel that the core mechanics can feel outdated compared to newer titles. Overall, it offers a fun, one-handed clicking experience with various gameplay styles, but may not satisfy those seeking high-octane action.
- “Pretty solid gameplay with cool mechanics.”
- “Probably one of my favorite games in the Luxor series, a great blend of classic gameplay with polished graphics, feel, theming, and designs.”
- “Like all Luxor titles, the core 'vertical Zuma' gameplay is still there, but 3 goes far beyond 2 in adding extras.”
- “Probably not for people who want high-octane gameplay.”
- “I think it does try to make some improvements in terms of progression and gameplay process, but the base issues make it not for me.”
- “However, there are free titles such as Zuma or Peggle which achieve the same result, albeit without the power-up upgrade mechanic.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising their enhancement over previous titles and noting the impressive visual effects for its time. While some players appreciate the polished designs and retro vector style, others feel the graphics appear outdated compared to modern standards. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding their age.
- “I love it so much, the graphics, the sound effects, and visual effects are insane for its time period.”
- “Probably one of my favorite games in the Luxor series, a great blend of classic gameplay with polished graphics, feel, theming, and designs.”
- “Its retro vector style graphics with modern power-ups and music is awesome!”
- “Graphics looking old”
- “Reminds me of Zuma Deluxe with bad graphics.”
- “Its graphics and music are definitely mid 2000 era music.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around Egyptian gods seeking to reclaim their stolen power and artifacts from Set, featuring multiple level types and enhanced graphics. Players appreciate the engaging narrative that complements the gameplay, alongside the ability to upgrade powers and items. Overall, the story is well-integrated with the game's visuals and mechanics, providing a captivating experience reminiscent of previous titles in the genre.
- “The story is simple: Egyptian gods have come to you to restore their power and artifacts that have been robbed from them by Set.”
- “What sets this one apart from the first two games is the enhanced graphics, new story, upgradable power-ups, and more levels and types.”
- “The story is simple; Egyptian gods have come to you to restore their power and artifacts that have been robbed from them by Set.”
- “Okay, so the game is based on Egyptian gods, and there is a story you follow.”
- “It is set in Ta-Kemet, and the flavor text tells a fitting story.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as superb yet somewhat repetitive, with some users recommending turning it off to enjoy their own playlists while still hearing game sounds. The soundtrack reflects a mid-2000s vibe, complementing the retro graphics and modern gameplay elements. Overall, while the music may not be perfect, it enhances the overall experience when paired with the game's visuals and story.
- “The soundtrack is superb.”
- “Its retro vector style graphics with modern power-ups and music is awesome!”
- “The music can be a bit repetitive, and the sound effects are a bit loud, so a good piece of advice is to play the game for a while, then turn the music off completely and keep the sound at a maximum of 20-25%, then play your own music (you can still hear the game sounds pretty well anyway).”
- “As I said earlier, the music and sounds can be a bit repetitive, but the graphics are really amazing, and the story brings it all together, along with the possibility to buy and upgrade items that help you out in the game.”
- “Its graphics and music are definitely reminiscent of mid-2000s era music.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs smoothly in windowed mode on Windows 8.1 x64, indicating effective optimization for this specific setup.
- “Runs smoothly in windowed mode on Windows 8.1 x64.”