Secrets of the Lost Tomb

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Secrets of the Lost Tomb is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing shooter game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by theoreticlegames and was released on October 6, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Secrets of the Lost Tomb" is an adventure-style RPG set in ancient Egypt, where you play as an agent exploring a dangerous tomb filled with obstacles, evil, and treasure. The game offers first-person and third-person perspectives, single-player story mode, and multiplayer options to fight with or against friends. With an immersive interface, soundtracks, and challenging gameplay, the game provides hours of excitement and suspense.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a diverse range of gameplay genres, making it engaging and unique.
Many players found the storyline interesting and the puzzles original, particularly enjoying the mix of shooter and puzzle elements.
Despite its flaws, some players appreciated the effort of the indie developers and found the game fun and challenging.

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.
Many players criticized the gameplay mechanics, describing them as janky and awkward, which detracted from the overall experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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62%
19%
The gameplay of "Secrets of the Lost Tomb" is a mixed bag, with some players praising its innovative mechanics and diverse content, while others criticize it for significant flaws, including game-breaking glitches and inconsistent execution. Despite initial intrigue, many found the gameplay disappointing, particularly in later levels, leading to a lack of cohesion and enjoyment. Overall, while some aspects are commendable, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “This game is better than most AAA titles in recent years; I am captivated by the graphics and the revolutionary gameplay.”
- “Secrets of the Lost Tomb is a weird game that initially piqued my interest for its diversity of gameplay content.”
- “I found a way around this by jumping everywhere; if you jump from a high height, you won't take fall damage (I doubt it's an intended mechanic), but nevertheless, it works.”
- “Why didn't they use the same gameplay for the last level to at least get closer to mediocrity?”
- “- terrible gameplay in most levels”
- “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.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the high-definition visuals and textures, particularly at 8K resolution, while others find them simple and outdated compared to modern standards. Overall, the visuals are considered good but could benefit from further polishing, and while they are not a standout feature, they are better than many free-to-play games.
- “I have not seen a FPS with such great graphics and storyline since BO2.”
- “Aesthetics: 9.7”
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and game-breaking bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many players report that the game should not have been released in its current state, as some glitches require drastic measures like deleting save files to resolve. Overall, the performance is deemed unacceptable, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in the game's future improvements.
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its engaging and varied narrative, with each level feeling like a different genre, reminiscent of classic titles like BO2. While the plot is described as chaotic, the cutscenes are humorously bad, adding to the overall enjoyment. Players find the storyline both interesting and appropriately challenging, contributing to a fun gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “It is a free-to-play action adventure game, in which every level of its story campaign feels like a different video game genre.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with players reporting game-breaking glitches that require deleting save files to resolve. Levels four and five are particularly criticized for unstable performance and imprecise gunplay, leading to an overall frustrating experience that undermines the game's potential.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of nostalgia and emotional connection to the game's technological advancements, with some moments evoking tears during gameplay. The experience of collecting gems also elicits feelings of wealth and satisfaction, despite frustrations with glitches that may deter future engagement.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its "hilariously awful" cutscenes, which, despite their poor quality, provide an entertaining and absurd experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the plot.
- “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 again.”
- “Hilariously awful cutscenes.”
- “Hilariously awful cutscenes.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design receive mixed reviews, with background sound effects creating an ominous atmosphere, while gameplay sound effects are criticized as subpar. The soundtracks featured in cutscenes are deemed acceptable but do not stand out significantly.
- “The background sound effects at least give a nice ominous vibe, but gameplay sound effects are pretty bad and the soundtracks in the cutscenes are okay.”

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Secrets of the Lost Tomb is a survival role playing shooter game with horror and fantasy themes.

Secrets of the Lost Tomb is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Secrets of the Lost Tomb.

Secrets of the Lost Tomb was released on October 6, 2021.

Secrets of the Lost Tomb was developed by theoreticlegames.

Secrets of the Lost Tomb has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Secrets of the Lost Tomb is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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