Unknown Pharaoh
- January 5, 2017
- 4 Fun Studio
Get on SteamDive into an archaeological adventure in "Unknown Pharaoh" as you explore an ancient Egyptian pyramid, decipher hieroglyphs, and avoid traps and creatures. The game uses arm swing locomotion and includes both trackpad and swing options, taking around 50-60 minutes to complete. Players can provide feedback or ideas to the developer, 4 Fun Studio, through email.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great atmosphere and creepy elements that enhance the exploration experience.
- Easy and fun puzzles that are suitable for casual players, with some challenging climbing sections.
- Good value for the price, especially for fans of tomb raiding and adventure games.
- Movement mechanics can cause discomfort and motion sickness, with issues related to arm-swing locomotion.
- Repetitive gameplay with simple AI and puzzles that lack depth, leading to a feeling of monotony.
- Technical issues such as clipping bugs, audio problems, and getting stuck in the environment detract from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as decent but not outstanding, with some players noting issues like immersion-breaking tags and overly dark environments that may detract from the visuals. While some appreciate the ambiance and find the graphics surprisingly good, others feel they are merely adequate and not a highlight of the experience. Overall, the graphics contribute to the game's atmosphere but do not stand out as a major selling point.
“The graphics are surprisingly good, and I like the ambiance.”
“I still recommend this game because of its graphics and the scares I believe it can give me and my visitors.”
“The graphics look okay, but it had some 'Monster Maze VR' tags throughout the game, which was a bit immersion-breaking.”
“I enjoyed navigating the dark corridors, although some may think it's too dark and takes away from the visuals.”
“Graphics aren't the best you will experience, but since it's...”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as creepy and immersive, effectively creating a scary environment that enhances the overall experience. Players feel as though they are on an adventurous journey through a pyramid, complete with jump scares that contribute to the unsettling ambiance.
“Creepy and atmospheric.”
“Very atmospheric, and creepy as hell.”
“The game offers a creepy atmosphere and a few jump scares for those who are looking for this type of experience.”
“All through the game, it's a really scary atmosphere.”
“The game is appealing as you do feel like you are taking an adventure in a pyramid, and it offers a creepy atmosphere with a few jump scares for those looking for this type of experience.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Unknown Pharaoh is centered around casual exploration and puzzle-solving within an ancient pyramid, but it suffers from a flawed arm-swinging movement mechanic that detracts from immersion and can lead to frustrating navigation challenges. Overall, while the game offers engaging mini puzzles, the control issues significantly impact the player experience.
“Unknown Pharaoh is a casual adventure game that takes place in an ancient pyramid, which you explore as an archaeologist, with the gameplay focused on solving mini puzzles and avoiding traps that await as you progress through the game.”
“As of the date of my gameplay video, I felt that the movement mechanic of arm swinging was a major flaw of the game, as it was awkward to use and made me feel less immersed in the game due to constant time wasted trying to navigate the controls, which I feel are central to a player's experience in a VR game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some puzzles are enjoyable, others, particularly the slab placing ones, can feel overly simplistic and potentially tedious if repeated excessively.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to level up, which quickly becomes boring.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have expressed that the awkward arm-swinging movement mechanic detracts from their emotional immersion in the game, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. This issue highlights the importance of intuitive controls in enhancing emotional engagement in VR gaming.
