Luxor Amun Rising HD

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"Luxor Amun Rising HD" is a marble shooter game set in ancient Egypt, where players must stop chains of colored spheres from reaching the pyramids. With customizable controls and four game modes, players can use power-ups to help eliminate the spheres and progress through levels. The game features HD graphics and is available for iPad and retina display devices.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features clear graphics and a well-crafted aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
It offers enjoyable gameplay that improves dexterity and is suitable for casual gamers.
The soundtrack is engaging, with a variety of instruments that complement the gameplay.

There are significant issues with mouse control, particularly on Windows 11, making the game unplayable for some users.
Many levels are repetitive and poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks innovation and does not offer enough improvements over previous entries in the series.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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33%
The graphics in Luxor: Amun Rising HD are a significant improvement over previous entries in the series, featuring clear visuals and support for high-definition resolutions in a 16:9 aspect ratio. While some levels may appear lackluster compared to others, the overall aesthetic is well-crafted and enhances the gaming experience. Users appreciate the updated graphics, which breathe new life into the beloved franchise.
- “Luxor is one of those cases where the studio oversells an aesthetic, but it somehow works because of how well crafted it is.”
- “The graphics are up to date, and this is the first Luxor game that displays properly in 16:9 at high-definition resolutions.”
- “Overall, Luxor: Amun Rising HD is a solid entry in the Luxor series and drastically improves on visuals from the original Amun Rising.”
- “The level graphics are lackluster compared to the other two.”
- “This one has sharper graphics than Luxor HD, but yet again - a fixed resolution and no display options.”
- “It's also modest about the graphics.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay is characterized as simple yet engaging, with familiar mechanics reminiscent of the original Luxor game, enhanced by new elements like a scorpion power-up. While it maintains the enjoyable core experience of the series, players note only modest improvements over its predecessor. Overall, it offers a satisfying blend of intensity and casual play.
- “More of the same enjoyable gameplay as the first Luxor game, except there's now a scorpion power-up.”
- “Tried-and-true gameplay from a longstanding casual series.”
- “As for gameplay, it's relatively simple.”
- “Other than that, there really isn't much else to say gameplay-wise.”
- “Only modest gameplay improvements over the original Luxor.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story in the Luxor games, particularly in "Quest for the Afterlife," is fondly remembered by players, highlighting its appeal and engagement. However, some users express a desire for additional achievements related to story progression to enhance the overall experience.
- “For better or for worse, I've played 2, 3, Quest for the Afterlife, even the mahjong version or the hidden object one, and remember them fondly.”
- “Definitely my favorite Luxor game next to Quest for the Afterlife.”
- “The story?”
- “Achievements for story progression, scores, ranks, time, and accuracy are something I wish would have been added, as it would have made the game's progression interesting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its diverse instrumentation, including the harp, flute, and drums, contributing to an exceptional soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the quality of the levels and consider the music to be among the best in gaming.
- “Not only are the slick effects on point, but the music in particular makes use of many instruments such as the harp, the flute, and of course, the drums.”
- “The levels are so well-designed, and the soundtrack is absolutely one of the best.”