LUXOR: Mah Jong
- July 13, 2009
- MumboJumbo
Get on SteamLuxor MahJong is an addictive tile-matching game that transports you to Ancient Egypt. With 200 unique layouts, 3 modes of play, and 3 difficulty settings, the game offers endless fun and challenge for any player. Enjoy 3 exotic tile sets, magical power-ups, and a unique player ranking system as you progress from a lowly farm hand to the Pharaoh of all Egypt.
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Reviews
- The game features a relaxing and satisfying gameplay experience, making it a great option for casual players and those looking to unwind.
- It offers a variety of modes and challenges, including a lengthy adventure mode and standalone puzzles, catering to both new and experienced Mahjong players.
- The Egyptian theme is visually appealing, with stylish graphics and fitting audio that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game is limited to windowed mode due to a locked resolution, which may detract from the experience for some players.
- There are occasional bugs and glitches, particularly with the interface and the shuffle button, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Some players feel that the game can become repetitive after a certain number of boards, and the price may be considered high for the content offered.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring stylish visuals and an appealing Egyptian theme, though some users feel they could benefit from more variety in tile designs. While the visuals are adequate for their time, there are concerns about the game's full-screen functionality when switching programs. Overall, fans of Mahjong and the Luxor series will likely appreciate the aesthetic and thematic elements.
“Nice graphics, and the Egyptian take on things is nice too.”
“For fans of the game, Luxor: Mahjong offers stylish graphics, several modes of play, period-specific Egyptian music, and a wide variety of power-ups that tweak the traditional game just enough to keep things interesting.”
“The visuals are fine for the time, but definitely seem too bland and could benefit from different tile skins.”
“Just don't switch to another program because you will lose the game; it'll show a small, blacked-out window instead of full screen graphics.”
“If you don't like mahjong, you won't like this game either, but for fans of the game, Luxor: Mahjong offers stylish graphics, several modes of play, period-specific Egyptian music, and a wide variety of power-ups that tweak the traditional game just enough to keep things interesting.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with a fitting Egyptian theme that enhances the overall experience. Fans of mahjong and the game Luxor will appreciate the stylish graphics and period-specific music, which contribute to a diverse gameplay experience.
“The audio and music are well-integrated, perfectly fitting the Egyptian theme.”
“For fans of the game, Luxor: Mahjong offers stylish graphics, several modes of play, period-specific Egyptian music, and a wide variety of power-ups that tweak the traditional game just enough to keep things interesting.”
“The audio and music is there, but it feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“While the music fits the Egyptian theme, it quickly becomes monotonous and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The music is period-specific and fits the theme, but it doesn't add much to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is minimal, primarily revolving around completing levels to collect artifacts aimed at restoring favor to the gods, lacking depth or a compelling narrative.
“There is no real story; it's just about completing levels to obtain artifacts to restore favor with the gods.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The plot is predictable and fails to engage, leaving players feeling uninvested in the outcome.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some interface bugs, particularly when closing the application, but overall stability during gameplay is praised, leading to a positive experience once in the game.
“Yes, this game was never released as a standalone, so it's a little buggy in the interface (closing the game, etc.), but once you're playing, it's absolutely great!”
