Luxor Evolved
- November 2, 2012
- MumboJumbo
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Reviews
- Luxor Evolved offers fast-paced, addictive gameplay with a vibrant neon aesthetic and a great soundtrack, making it a visually appealing experience.
- The game features a variety of power-ups and unique boss battles, enhancing the traditional sphere-matching mechanics and providing a fresh take on the series.
- Players appreciate the well-balanced difficulty curve and the ability to enjoy the game casually or at a more intense level, catering to both new and veteran players.
- Some players feel that the game can be completed relatively quickly, with only a limited number of stages, leading to concerns about replay value.
- The game may not run well on all systems, with reports of crashes and performance issues on certain computers.
- While the new aesthetic is appreciated, some fans of the original Luxor games miss the traditional Egyptian theme and find the changes jarring.
- graphics17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant neon aesthetic and modern design, which contrasts with the typical ancient civilization themes found in similar titles. The abstract art style and bright vector graphics effectively enhance the gameplay experience, while some menu elements may appear washed out at higher resolutions. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, complementing the game's fast-paced action and energetic soundtrack.
“Aesthetically, the game goes for a much more modern look (and music) than what you usually get from sphere matchers, which for some reason always seem to have an 'ancient civilization' sort of focus.”
“The game lends itself well to this wireframe-like visual style; the visuals fit in well with the hectic style of the gameplay.”
“In my opinion, however, the Luxor games presenting Egyptian hieroglyphics were aesthetically better looking than Luxor Evolved.”
“[i]Vectrex[/i]-style vector graphics overkill.”
“As the latest entry into the Luxor family, Evolved takes Mumbo Jumbo's Egyptian-themed ball shooter and gives it a neon futuristic graphical overhaul.”
- music15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's music is characterized by a modern, techno soundtrack that complements its vibrant graphics and fast-paced gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere. While some reviewers noted a lack of diversity in the soundtrack, it remains entertaining and enhances the overall experience, making it a significant aspect of the game. The combination of epic and retro elements in the music adds to the enjoyment, keeping players immersed for extended periods.
“Addicting, fun, beautiful with cool music and great Egyptian mythology/space theme.”
“Fast-paced action, amazing soundtrack, and definitely more intense than its predecessors.”
“The difficulty curve is nigh perfect, it's balanced really well, and the visuals and music are the icing on the cake.”
“I think the soundtrack is not very diverse, but still entertaining enough to keep from being boring.”
“All of this action is occurring while listening to the techno soundtrack.”
“The neon lights are accompanied by a retro soundtrack.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and fast-paced action, featuring a unique chain mechanic and vibrant visuals that enhance the experience. While it may feel somewhat dated, the core mechanics remain fun and reminiscent of classic arcade games, with a strong emphasis on bonuses to keep the pace lively. The game successfully remixes familiar elements from previous titles in the series, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
“This may well be the best sphere matcher you'll ever play, and this is speaking from a purely mechanical standpoint.”
“The game lends itself well to this wireframe-like visual style; the visuals fit in well with the hectic style of the gameplay.”
“Good music, fairly quick-paced gameplay, bright entertaining colors, and a strange similarity to Centipede of old Atari fame, only done in a space age style.”
“All of the gameplay begins to rely on bonuses since everything is so fast it's impossible otherwise.”
“The basics of the gameplay remain the same: you are a scarab at the bottom of the screen shooting spheres that correspond to the colors being pushed by the evil scarabs in an attempt to breach the pyramid.”
“The stage designs homage both the older Luxor games and classic arcade games as well, and the mechanics are actually closer to the first Luxor than the second or third, since depth of field and reflective bumpers are nonexistent.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a few hours of entertainment but lacks high replay value, particularly as a puzzle game.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the inclusion of gameplay variations in bonus levels helps alleviate the monotony of repetitive grinding, making the experience more enjoyable.
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really drains the fun out of the experience.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and feels more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay.”
