Luxor 5th Passage
- January 25, 2011
- MumboJumbo
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Get on Apple Store"Luxor 5th Passage" is a match-three puzzle game where players shoot colored spheres into a chain of approaching ones, aiming to create matches and clear the chain before it reaches the end of the path. Set in Ancient Egypt, the game features 108 levels, power-ups, and unique challenges across six different game modes. Players must strategize and plan their shots carefully to accumulate points, collect artifacts, and progress through the levels.
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Reviews
- The game features a wide variety of detailed scenario backdrops and ball paths, making it visually appealing.
- New power-ups, such as the double shooter, add a fun element to gameplay and enhance the experience.
- The casual mode provides a relaxing way to unwind, while other levels offer exciting challenges.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and issues, including a lack of balance in difficulty and slow gameplay on easier levels.
- Many levels recycle assets from previous games without improvements, making it feel like a downgrade from earlier entries in the series.
- The inability to pause the game and other gameplay mechanics, such as the ineffective Eye of Horus feature, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized as being poorly executed, resembling a subpar version of Luxor 2 with outdated mechanics. While the Eye of Horus mechanic is noted as an interesting addition, its activation requirement is deemed excessive, detracting from the overall experience.
“Gameplay is horrible!!!!”
“It looks like a modded version of Luxor 1 with Luxor 2 assets, released in 2010, and the gameplay makes it look like a terrible version of Luxor 2.”
“The Eye of Horus was a neat mechanic, but it feels unnecessary since you rarely get a chance to activate it due to the requirement of catching 100 pieces of treasure per level, which is far too much.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users noted that the humor in the game is inconsistent, with some levels lacking comedic elements, such as the absence of the funny stork in the "geb the grower" level.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's music, particularly noting difficulties with looping tracks effectively.
“The game lacks a proper looping mechanism for the music, which disrupts the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are very few music tracks available, leading to a monotonous atmosphere.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the Luxor series, particularly from the original to Luxor 2 and beyond, are praised for their beauty and creativity, featuring visually appealing level backgrounds and textures that maintain a strong 3D feel, even as the years have passed.
“The levels and their graphics are really beautiful and creative, just like most of the other Luxor games, starting with and after the original 2. Despite the years showing, you can still appreciate the stunning level backgrounds, textures, and the 3D feel of it all.”
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
“Each environment is beautifully crafted, showcasing a unique artistic style that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
