The Egyptian Prophecy: The Fate of Ramses
- June 6, 2014
- MC2
Get on Steam"The Egyptian Prophecy: The Fate of Ramses" is a point-and-click adventure game set in ancient Egypt. As a young magician named Maya, you are tasked by Pharaoh to investigate strange accidents at the worksite of a great obelisk. Solve a variety of riddles and evade curses to ensure the successful construction of the obelisk and reveal the force hindering your sovereign's mission. The game features high-definition graphics, a user-friendly inventory system, and immersive sound environments.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game's Ancient Egyptian setting is richly detailed and showcases the developers' passion for the subject, making it both entertaining and educational.
- The puzzles are engaging and well-designed, providing a decent challenge without resorting to pixel hunting, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- Despite its age, the graphics and cutscenes are visually appealing, and the game includes a comprehensive encyclopedia that adds depth to the historical context.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and compatibility problems, particularly on newer operating systems like Windows 10 and 11.
- The controls can be frustrating and clunky, making navigation difficult and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The voice acting and dialogue are often criticized for being subpar, which can detract from the immersion and storytelling experience.
- graphics19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while appreciated for their charm and decent quality given its 2004 release, are often described as dated and reminiscent of PlayStation 2 visuals. Many reviewers noted that the visuals and cutscenes still hold some appeal, but technical issues and a clunky engine detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics evoke a nostalgic feel for fans of classic adventure games, though they may not meet modern standards.
“The visuals are quite nice for a 20-year-old game; the puzzles are decent and the Egyptian lore is interesting.”
“Loving ancient Egypt and old-gen graphic adventures, I appreciated this title (and the older ones) as an ancient fairytale unraveled in fascinating locations such as temples and quarries.”
“Despite the game's age, the visuals and cutscenes still look good.”
“On the other hand, the technical issues are so many that the magic often disappears, struggling with the frustrating graphic engine.”
“Everything is rendered, but it looks like PlayStation 2, and that ages way worse than drawn graphics.”
“The animated video is a bit choppy, the gameplay is not smooth, overall it looks a bit fuzzy due to the low resolution of the graphics, and the conversation flow is clunky.”
- story13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered decent and intriguing, with some reviewers noting it may not be groundbreaking but is sufficient for a lower-to-mid budget game. While it features interesting elements related to ancient civilization, the narrative can be inconsistent and may not fully engage all players. Overall, it strikes a balance between storytelling and gameplay, supported by good voice acting and puzzles, making it enjoyable for many despite its old-school style.
“The story is supported by decent voice acting and most of the puzzles are not so easy as to be boring, but not so hard as to warrant breaking out a guide.”
“I had a lot of fun because the story of this game is awesome.”
“Personally did not complete it due to a failure to get me hooked via story plot.”
“The story wasn't the greatest but interesting enough to keep me playing.”
“Rather than put most of its focus on narrative, like most point-and-click titles, this seems balanced in all aspects, though the story is still quite fine.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered smooth and thematically fitting, with some users appreciating its beautiful graphics and additional content like drawings and a "making of" film. However, opinions on the soundtracks are mixed, with some describing them as mediocre and noting their unique Egyptian style. Overall, the music adds a decent layer to the gaming experience.
“In addition to the game, it brings a lot of extras, such as drawings, music, a 'making of' film, etc.”
“The music is smooth and fitting of the theme.”
“The soundtracks are mediocre, but they are quite odd because they are in an Egyptian style.”
“The music is alright.”
“Beautiful graphics and music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is initially confusing but becomes more manageable after a few minutes; however, many users criticize the overall experience for its low-resolution graphics, choppy animations, and clunky conversation flow, leading to a lack of smoothness in gameplay.
“Getting into the game, the gameplay for me was quite weird at the beginning, but I got used to it a few minutes later.”
“I could have searched for 'Egypt' on Google Image Search and had better graphics and gameplay than this.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally appreciated for its engaging Egyptian theme, though it is considered somewhat aged and accompanied by dated graphics and subpar voice acting. However, the stilted and pompous dialogue detracts from the overall experience.
“I enjoyed the Egyptian theme and atmosphere it had going.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that users have not encountered any stability issues, as there are no reported troubleshooting attempts. Overall, the game appears to run smoothly without significant problems.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
“The stability issues are so severe that I can't progress in the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly in full screen after applying certain optimizations, indicating effective performance improvements.
“This worked for me, and the game now runs smoothly in full screen.”
“The optimization options are extensive, allowing for a tailored experience that enhances performance.”
“I was impressed by how quickly I could adjust the settings to achieve a significant boost in frame rates.”
