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Summary: MOST AUTHENTIC EGYPTIAN GAME OF ALL
Review: Unlike Myst, Riven and those mind boggling puzzle games, Riddle is the BEST by far. Having been to Egypt and seen first hand the places in the game, you cannot beat it for realizm. The puzzles are solvable, interesting, and enjoyable. The 3D graphics are terrific, easy music while playing the game and the content is the fantastic. It was a pleaseure to play this game which is why we play adventure games in the first place. I was not furstrated trying to solve some mathmeatical nighmare. Recommend this game to everyone, and don't pay attention to those who gave it a bad review. Atlantis games stink compared to Riddle.
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Summary: Hoped it wouldn't end!
Review: I really enjoyed ROTS. Beautiful graphics and interesting puzzles. Some of the scene transitions are slower than I would have expected, but this didn't detract too much from the game. It's a 3 CD set, so if you don't like to switch CD's, be forewarned, but the CD breaks are in obvious places and don't hamper your activity too much. If you enjoy ancient history, especially Egyptology, this game is worth buying. Though it takes some huge liberties, it is fun to play and gives you the feeling that you're really exploring dark and musty tombs. Decent soundtrack. If you're a classic interactive fiction fan of games like Zork and Myst, this is worth the money.
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Summary: FANTASTIC
Review: This game was great! and the reason is because it is realistic and shows Egypt as it was. Anyone who says it has a hidden agenda (what hidden agenda?) or has poor graphics has never been to Egypt or studied anything about Egypt and just wants to complain!All the bad reviews are from people who try to compare this game with others. There is no comparison....it stands alone because it is so real. It's like being transported back in time. And what's this religious stuff guys? It's a game, and it doesn't try to make you do anything against your beliefs! Besides the Egyptians had many gods, this game just brings all that together in a game. I loved this game, and you boo hooers.....shouldn't be so critical. Besides, I had no problem playing on my computer!
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Summary: Beware of Hidden Agenda in This "Egyptian" Adventure Game
Review: I have played lots of adventure games, and I usually enjoy them, even if many of them are a bit clunky or goofy compared to their sleeker cousins. "The Riddle of the Sphinx" is definitely in the "Myst" family of games, the best of which (in my opinion) are probably "The Journeyman" series, or "The Longest Journey," because they have such a good sense of humor along with their solemn "save the world" messages. Most of these games involve aliens, popular mysteries such as Easter Island, the Pyramids, etc. Some have a sense of humor, with funny and self-conscious dialogue, and characters who are appealing and interesting. "The Riddle of the Sphinx" takes itself very seriously throughout, which is one strategy for building suspense, imitating the "solemnity" of the Myst series, and it's fine if you don't take it toooooo seriously. But the game also has a hidden agenda which appears at the very end, and is, to my mind, insidious. I played this game with a walk-through because the puzzles, which mostly involve wandering from room to similar room picking up similar objects and dragging them around with you, tend to resemble each other. (By the time you "solve" the ultimate mystery, your inventory bag must weigh about 400 lbs!) I didn't have the patience or energy to solve the puzzles, and I admire players who did! Other reviewers have commented on the game's tendency to crash (it does freeze a fair amount), but if you save frequently, this is not such a problem. The game uses a tremendous amount of computer resources, and you have to be careful to close all applications which might be running in the background. You can do this during game-play by hitting Ctl-Alt-Del, and closing various applications as you go. But it's the conclusion of the game which was really problematic for me. All adventure games give you a "reward" when you solve them-lights come on, music plays, and all the mysteries come together in a big, satisfying, "bang." Usually, you are smiling at the end, pleased as your computer takes off into never-never-land. Unfortunately, the ending of this game veers off into a grey area of religious doctrine which I think many gamers might find offensive--I certainly did. Without giving away the "mystery" for those who still want to play "Riddle of the Sphinx," suffice it to say that the creators of the game suggest (without much subtlety, and with little or no humor) that there is a literal biblical basis for much of the world's history, and that non-biblical cultures around the world ("pagans")have been "cursed" for meddling with the "true" (i.e. biblical) plan of the world. While I respect the beliefs of those who wrote this game, I think this kind of suggestion is inappropriate in any product not sold as "religious." A line has been crossed here which many alert gamers will not appreciate. Most people play computer adventure games to be carried into a self-contained fantasy world. Whatever "preaching" goes on should be ecumenical and in the spirit of fun. I suggest that the game's creators might want to consider revising the ending of their game, or advertising it differently. And for gamers thinking of playing "Riddle of the Sphinx," beware the true curse at the end!
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Summary: Definitely one of the better games . . .
Review: I have to say right off that if you liked Myst and Riven, you'll probably like this. While the outdoor and Gil's Tent graphics (not to mention the helicopter)are rather lame, you don't spend much time out there anyway (unless you're REALLY lost). The puzzles are superb, as you either figure out a puzzle somewhat quickly or you are stuck and have to get help (hopefully from someone who has already finished the game). I don't have sound on my computer because I can't figure out and find which driver had previously worked on it (before I deleted it accidentally), so I cannot rate the sound. The only reason (besides the poor outside graphics) that I marked down on this is that I can't get to some places, which, as I've been informed, I have to go to get the 6 tablets needed. My computer is a Pentium II at 210 Mgz (don't ask me how it went from 233 to 210-I have no earthly idea), and I know where I have to go, but the game freezes up on me whenever I try. However, this game was a great time killer and an excellent puzzle to work out. While I still haven't finished it (yet), I have enjoyed playing it immensely. I hope this review has helped you decide whether this game is worth buying or not. Personally, I'd recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: Intriguing idea but a little too linear
Review: Riddle of the Sphinx does an excellent job of capturing the imagination with its interpretation of ancient Egypt and the Indiana Jones school of archeology. The visuals are evocative and are complimented fairly well by the soundtrack. I was also pleasantly surprised by the attention to detail shown by the designers in their inclusion of Egyptian mythology. Many subtle elements had symbolic connections to various Egyptian deities such as music to the goddess Hathor. The actual gameplay is interesting; however, puzzles are often drawn out and too linear. As opposed to many adventure games, most objects will not be re-used or combined to solve scenarios. Although this prevents "leap of logic" puzzles (i.e. climbing a cliff with a fork and a rope), it also reduces the challenge of the game. There were also several occasions where pieces of a puzzle were impossible to find on the screen unless a lucky mouse click revealed them. The game was very glitchy upon the initial install and it required the patch and an extensive use of the troubleshooting guide before it would work at all, despite having beyond the maximum specs for the game. I have read several other reviews which complained about the "Christian" ending of the game. I am rather surprised by this assertion, as I found this game much more influenced by the pseudo-history of Graham Hancock of "Fingerprints of the Gods". Any "Christian" influence is at most superficial and forced - which is an accurate assessment of the game's ending. This, and the sequel The Omega Stone, do not reflect a Biblical perspective of history. Atlantis, El Dorado, or the Pyramids for that matter appear nowhere in the Bible. Like many other games of its ilk, most noticeably those containing Atlantis references, this game requires a substantial suspension of disbelief in the archeology/history it presents. That being said, the game is quite enjoyable in its depiction of that history though I did find the conclusion rather silly. All in all, this is an interesting game with enough elements to fire the imagination, but I would have appreciated more difficult puzzles.
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Summary: NEAT
Review: ok, its a very difficult game, but who doesnt like a little challenge??
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Summary: Enjoyed it.
Review: I enjoyed this game very much due to the fact that the puzzles were well hinted in the game as opposed to having to guess what needed to be done. granted the game was a little lacking in interaction with other characters but if the puzzle clues are available and the game flows i find that more important and this game had both.
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Summary: Nothing but trouble
Review: I am hoping for a "Riddle of the Sphinx for Dummies".
I have never had this much trouble with a game in my life.
The game constantly stalls (on me at least) and is difficult to try and maneuver through. Would be happy to purchase "Book of Dead Ends" if it ever came back into print.
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Summary: Good, but not one of the best adventure games...
Review: I got this game when I was on vacation. I got home, and started playing. The game itself was very captivating, and interesting. But the graphics, even though they were pretty good, were kind of hard to follow. Some of the details were hard, too, especially navigating. I turned in circles and walked around the Sphinx four times before figuring out how to use the navigating system, and I still have trouble. The game froze sometimes when I was listening to tapes, and when you had to open the padlock in the tent, I had the combo right but couldn't figure out how to use it. But, it's guaranteed fun and very cool game. If you like adventure games with a twist of mystery, this one is for you!
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