Secrets of the Lost Tomb

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Explore the deepest and darkest secrets that lie within an ancient Egyptian tomb. Take on the role of an agent searching for the riches that lie within this mysterious tomb. Go through chambers and obstacles while fighting the evil that lies within. Do you have what it takes to escape alive?Secrets of the Lost Tomb is an adventure-style role-playing game taking place in the pyramids and abandoned …

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Play Modes

Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a diverse range of gameplay genres, making it engaging and unique.
Many players found the game fun and challenging, especially appreciating the mix of shooter and puzzle elements.
The cutscenes, while poorly executed, provided a humorous aspect that some players enjoyed.

The game is plagued by numerous glitches and bugs, leading to frustrating experiences such as being thrown back to previous levels.
Performance issues are significant, with low frame rates and poor optimization making it difficult to play on various systems.
Gameplay mechanics, including controls and combat, are often described as janky and unrefined, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay of "Secrets of the Lost Tomb" is described as a mixed experience, with some players praising its revolutionary elements and diverse content, while others criticize it for significant flaws, including game-breaking glitches and inconsistent quality across levels. Despite some innovative mechanics, the execution falls short, leading to frustration for many users. Overall, the gameplay receives a rating of 8.8, indicating a generally positive reception but highlighting notable issues.
- “This game is better than most AAA titles in recent years; I am captivated by the graphics and revolutionary gameplay.”
- “Secrets of the Lost Tomb is a unique game that initially piqued my interest due to its diversity of gameplay content.”
- “Gameplay 8.8”
- “Why didn't they use the same gameplay for the last level to at least get closer to mediocrity?”
- “The weird mix of video game genres may initially be intriguing, but the game collapses in execution due to its undeniable gameplay flaws, game-breaking glitches, and inexcusable performance.”
- “- terrible gameplay in most levels”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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38%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the high-definition visuals and impressive textures, while others find them simple and outdated compared to modern standards. Overall, the visuals are considered good but could benefit from further refinement, with some users highlighting a strong aesthetic appeal.
- “I have not seen a first-person shooter with such great graphics and storyline since BO2.”
- “Cheers, lads; and may God bless your graphics card.”
- “Visuals are very simple and outdated, but I have also seen a lot worse in numerous free-to-play games I reviewed in the last years.”
- “HDD graphics at 8K at 144Hz.”
- “High definition, HD² graphics; each texture looks to be at least 8K.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and game-breaking issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many feel it was released in an unacceptable state, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in future updates to address these problems. Overall, the performance is described as unstable, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It is extremely glitchy and buggy, and it absolutely should not have been released while in this awful state.”
- “I also experienced some game-breaking glitches, which could only be fixed by deleting the save file... the fourth level is a super short platforming level (with unstable performance) and the fifth level is by far the worst.”
- “The weird mix of video game genres may initially be intriguing, but the game collapses in execution due to its undeniable gameplay flaws, game-breaking glitches, and inexcusable performance.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The game's story is praised for its engaging and varied campaign, which blends different video game genres, while also featuring a plot that is both entertainingly absurd and humorously presented through intentionally bad cutscenes. Players find the storyline enjoyable and appropriately challenging, contributing to an overall fun experience.
- “It is a free-to-play action-adventure game, in which every level of its story campaign feels like a different video game genre.”
- “This is absolutely amazing and there's a great storyline; it is difficult but still very fun.”
- “It is a really fun game, appropriate difficulty, and interesting story.”
- “The story campaign feels disjointed, with each level resembling a different video game genre, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The narrative lacks coherence, resulting in a confusing experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story and its events.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting game-breaking glitches that require deleting save files, particularly in levels four and five, which suffer from unstable performance. The imprecise gunplay and overall gameplay flaws further contribute to a disappointing experience, undermining the initial intrigue of its genre mix.
- “I also experienced some game-breaking glitches, which could only be fixed by deleting the save file. The fourth level is a super short platforming level with unstable performance, and the fifth level is by far the worst.”
- “- Awful performance in levels 4 and 5.”
- “The weird mix of video game genres may initially be intriguing, but the game collapses in execution due to its undeniable gameplay flaws, game-breaking glitches, and inexcusable performance.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of emotions regarding the game, highlighting moments of nostalgia and appreciation for technological advancements that evoke tears. However, there is also a sense of disappointment due to potential glitches, which may affect their willingness to revisit the game.
- “As I traveled through the temple to retrieve the diamonds, I couldn't help but shed a tear as I thought about how far our gaming technology has come.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally terrible cutscenes, which users find so poorly executed that they become amusing in their absurdity. This blend of chaotic plot and laughable visuals contributes to an overall entertaining experience.
- “The plot is as crazy as it sounds, but I enjoyed the absolutely terrible cutscenes of the game, because they were so awful that they became hilarious.”
- “Hilariously awful cutscenes.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game features a decent ominous background vibe, but the gameplay sound effects are lacking in quality. The soundtracks during cutscenes are considered acceptable, though not exceptional.
- “The background sound effects at least give a nice ominous vibe, but the gameplay sound effects are pretty bad, and the soundtracks in the cutscenes are just okay.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “The soundtrack feels generic and fails to enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”