Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife

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Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife is a single player casual puzzle game with a kids theme. It was developed by MumboJumbo and was released on December 15, 2008. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife," players strive to aid Anubis in defeating the evil Seth by matching and launching colored spheres. This captivating match-three puzzle game set in ancient Egypt offers players 88 levels, varied power-ups, and beautifully designed settings. The journey unfolds across the mortal world and the Duat, the Egyptian afterlife realm, providing a unique and immersive gaming experience.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features improved graphics and a variety of game modes, making it visually stunning and enjoyable to play.
It offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the series, with engaging gameplay that allows for casual and relaxed play.
The addition of an upgrade system and a non-linear adventure aspect adds depth and variety to the gameplay.

The campaign mode is poorly implemented, requiring players to backtrack through previously completed levels, which can be frustrating.
Some players found the game to be cluttered and distracting due to excessive special effects and a lack of clear instructions.
There are compatibility issues with newer operating systems, making it difficult for some players to run the game.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The story in "Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife" is often described as a minimal and somewhat shoehorned addition to the gameplay, featuring a quest to find canopic jars across various locations. While some players appreciate the attempt to integrate a narrative into the match-3 format, many feel it is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and cluttered visuals, with long, unskippable cutscenes detracting from the experience. Overall, the story is seen as a simple backdrop rather than a compelling element of the game.
- “This also has a super fun storyline to it.”
- “It takes you on a quest to find 4 canopic jars and you will have to travel to different countries and battle bosses along the way.”
- “But if you like to see a progress in your game and not just watch the levels get harder, Quest for the Afterlife is the part of the series you are looking for.”
- “Yet another match 3 which has a 'story' shoehorned into it.”
- “Same stuff as all other Luxor games but this time with a little story and a short campaign.”
- “There's some story set in old Egypt but who cares in a game like this?”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
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The gameplay in the Luxor series is generally praised for its addictive and engaging mechanics, particularly in levels that allow for free traversal and an upgrade system. While the "catching the thieves" mechanic may challenge casual players, the overall experience is enjoyable, with a good balance of relaxed and fast-paced gameplay. However, some users note flaws in the story mode, particularly regarding the travel mechanics between cities, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Though the entire 'catching the thieves' mechanic makes it a bit more difficult for absolutely casual players, for everyone else, traversing the map however they want adds an interesting twist to it.”
- “A good choice for relaxed gameplay.”
- “I love all the Luxor games, but especially this one since it has a cool upgrade system, a nice little campaign, and just generally the fun, addicting gameplay one would expect from a Luxor game.”
- “You have to travel from city to city in order to collect things, across various regions, and getting from one city to the next involves around 3-5 levels worth of gameplay.”
- “If you just want to play along the standard Luxor gameplay, you might not like this part of the series.”
- “Though the entire 'catching the thieves' mechanic makes it a bit more difficult for absolutely casual players, traversing the map however they want should add an interesting twist to it.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
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Overall, the graphics in this version have received positive feedback, with many users noting significant improvements that enhance the gaming experience. While some players appreciate the visual upgrades, others feel that the graphics alone do not bring enough innovation to the gameplay.
- “I really like the adventure aspect of this version, and the improved graphics are always nice.”
- “The sound design and the soundtrack are great, and the graphics bring a lot of joy as well.”
- “Very nice graphics and sound.”
- “All other Luxor parts are just new graphics and some different power-ups and maps, but nothing new.”
- “The main difference is the graphics are better, and this time there's some kind of story, but who cares about a story in a game like this?”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall experience, while the graphics also receive positive remarks, enhancing the enjoyment.
- “The sound design and the soundtrack are great, and the graphics bring a lot of joy as well.”
- “Decent graphics and music.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of "In Quest for the Afterlife" has been criticized for prioritizing visual appeal over performance, leading to cluttered maps and noticeable performance drops due to excessive special effects.
- “In the quest for the afterlife's case, the developers focused too hard on making the game look good, which resulted in cluttered, distracting maps and performance drops due to the overuse of special effects.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking; the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate even on high-end systems.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”

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Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife is a casual puzzle game with kids theme.

Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife.

Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife was released on December 15, 2008.

Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife was developed by MumboJumbo.

Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife is a single player game.

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