Pharaoh's Tomb
- May 5, 2014
- 3D Realms (Apogee Software)
Get on SteamPharaoh's Tomb is an arcade-adventure game set in a huge Egyptian pyramid. Explore 20 uniquely-dangerous levels riddled with ingenious puzzles and traps. You start with five lives and a few spears, which can he thrown at offending denizens that patrol the pyramid. Pharaoh's Tomb consists of four unique volumes, which concludes with "Nevada's Revenge."
Mac OS
PC
Windows
Ms Dos
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who enjoyed it as children.
- Some levels feature interesting design elements that challenge players to think strategically.
- It's a simple and addictive platformer that can provide a fun diversion for short play sessions.
- Hit detection is poor, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Graphics are very low resolution and lack variety, making the game feel outdated.
- The level design often recycles the same blocks and lacks puzzle or enemy variety, resulting in a bland experience.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be somewhat amusing, but it quickly becomes overshadowed by frustration related to gameplay mechanics, particularly with hotboxes.
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for being very low resolution, particularly when compared to other titles in the 3D Realms pack, indicating a lack of visual quality.
“The graphics are very low resolution, even compared to other titles in the 3D Realms pack.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, noting that the emotional impact of frequent, seemingly unfair deaths detracts from the overall experience. The challenge of navigating the game often leads to feelings of annoyance rather than engagement.
