- February 1, 2021
- Old World Studios™
Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition)
Platforms
About
Riddle of the Sphinx The Awakening is an Egyptian adventure into the Giza Sphinx & Great Pyramid - the last of the seven ancient wonders. Explore secret chambers, discover hidden tombs, unearth sacred relics, & unravel an ancient Riddle, entombed for centuries by the ancient Egyptians!











- The game features beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere that captures the essence of ancient Egypt.
- Puzzles are well-designed, logical, and provide a good challenge, making the gameplay engaging and rewarding.
- The remaster includes quality-of-life improvements, such as an in-game camera for note-taking and a hint system, enhancing the overall experience.
- Navigation is poorly designed, often leading to confusion and frustration as players can easily miss important areas or puzzles.
- The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including freezing and inconsistent controls, which detract from the gameplay experience.
- The price point is considered high for the amount of content and replay value, especially given the presence of additional paid DLC for hints.
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and clarity, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning HD visuals and atmospheric art style that enhance the overall experience. The remastered graphics not only breathe new life into the game but also maintain the essence of the original, making it visually captivating and immersive, especially in its depiction of Egyptian landscapes. Overall, the combination of impressive graphics and a fitting soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's engaging atmosphere.
“The graphics, atmosphere, and soundtrack were great as I really thought I was in Egypt trying to solve the riddle.”
“Visually stunning HD graphics and updated puzzles to keep old fans on their toes.”
“Fantastic visuals, rich music, complex puzzles, and uniquely, a basis (somewhat) on reality (the 3D rendering of the pyramid is accurate); this game is at least as good as Myst, and in my opinion, far superior to it.”
“The game was pretty, but for a remaster of an already existing game (meaning the devs didn't need to develop the plot or the puzzles, or develop the artwork), this seems pretty expensive for what it is.”
“Graphics are well-improved; everything looks crisp without fundamentally changing anything.”
“I'm big into the style of keeping the visuals the same while updating the UI.”