Luxor Amun Rising HD

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Luxor Amun Rising HD is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by MumboJumbo and was released on September 3, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Luxor: Amun Rising HD is a marble shooter game set in ancient Egypt, where you use a winged-shooter to fire colored orbs into chains to make matches and eliminate spheres. The game features dark chains that work their way through levels, power-ups like Fireballs and Lightning Bolts, and four different game modes. Customize your shooter with two aim assist types and three control choices to fit your preferred play style.

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

A satisfying match-3 game that balances challenge and nostalgia, appealing to fans of the genre.
The graphics and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and immersion.
Offers a good casual gaming experience with a decent number of levels and power-ups.

Many levels feature poor design choices, such as vertical paths that hinder gameplay and create frustration.
The game suffers from bugs and lacks features like cloud saves and achievements, which detracts from the overall experience.
Repetitive level designs and a lack of innovation compared to previous entries in the series make it feel less engaging.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 users note that the level graphics may be less impressive compared to other titles, the overall aesthetic is well-crafted and enhances the gaming experience. Despite a lack of display options, the game successfully modernizes its visuals, breathing new life into the classic.
- “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
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The gameplay is characterized by its engaging and straightforward mechanics, reminiscent of the original Luxor game, with the addition of a new scorpion power-up. While it maintains the enjoyable essence of the series, players note that the improvements are modest and the overall experience feels familiar.
- “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
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The story in the Luxor games, particularly in "Quest for the Afterlife," is fondly remembered by players, highlighting its appeal and engagement. However, there is a desire for more structured achievements related to story progression, which could enhance the overall experience and make it more interesting.
- “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
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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.”