Luxor 3

by Mumbo Jumbo

Product Features

• Seven challenging gameplay modes, including five never before seen
• Over 150 nail-biting levels with new features including branching paths and reflectors
• Upgradable power-ups plus exciting ball sets and shooters to unlock

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000UPNZK2
• Item Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 13, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,061 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

LUXOR 3 takes you on an ethereal journey as you battle the power-hungry god of Chaos to free the essences of other Egyptian gods before they reach the pyramid at the end of their path. Utilize reflectors to make nearly impossible matches make three matches in a row and release supernatural power-ups and collect Ankh coins to use for purchasing important upgrades. Plus collect canopic jars to unlock bonus levels and hit elusive Golden Scarabs to discover hidden treasures!Features:Seven challenging gameplay modes including five never before seenOver 150 nail-biting levels with new features including branching paths and reflectorsUpgradable power-ups plus exciting ball sets and shooters to unlockSystem Requirements:Windows Vista/XP/2000 Pentium III 700MHz Processor 256MB of RAM 60MB free Hard Drive space DirectX 8.1 compatible Video Card with 64MB VRAM DirectX 8.1 or higher Format: WIN 2000XPVISTA Genre: ENTERTAINMENT Rating: E UPC: 811930103644 Manufacturer No: 1000-10364

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE LUXOR SERIES COME TO AGE, December 4, 2007

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NeuroSplicer (Freeside, in geosynchronous orbit) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Luxor 3 (Video Game)

After ZUMA's success, a number of clones appeared - but the LUXOR series is the one that actually improved on some aspects of the concept. As the series progressed, LUXOR games became more and more self-reliant. With LUXOR 3 the franchise finally comes to age.

A series of colored balls (with the number of different colors increasing every few levels) gets pushed and you have to match them in sets of three or more in order to remove them - and prevent them from reaching the end zone. Instead of having the "shooter" in the center, it is located at the bottom and it slides left and right. This makes for some quite difficult shots (especially when obstructed by the advancing row of balls) and raises the difficulty of the game.

On the other hand, the power-ups are more powerful, at the end of every round a number of coins and gems drop and "catching" them add lives to your paddle. It seems pretty straight-forward yet it can become highly...addictive!

Compared to the first installment of the series, LUXOR 3 is graphically more impressive, enriched as to the dropping bonuses (and...penalties) - yet it will seem somewhat easier to seasoned players of the series; nevertheless, it will fulfill the fans craving for more pharaohnic fun!

This is an example of what has come to be known as Casual Gaming: small, resource-light games that are fun for the whole family.

It would be a good idea to download the 60-min trial version from a casual games site, such as REFLEXIVE (you can Google it), and decide for yourself whether this is indeed your cup of tea. It wouldn't hurt to wait for the price to drop either: most casual games sell for no more than $10.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful new way to play Luxor!!!, November 16, 2007

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L. Kreisel (Kansas City) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Luxor 3 (Video Game)

It is still the Luxor we know and love, but with a new twist! Now the screen changes from classic screens to puzzle to shoot across the nile screens! It is more interesting for longer continous playing!!! Also remember all the money that was just a way to keep score in Luxor 2? Now the money means something! There is a store to trade the money for better powerups! Anyone who likes the other Luxor games must try this one!!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Luxor yet !, December 5, 2007

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V. Coccaro "Minister and Computer Geek" (Bay City Michigan) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Luxor 3 (Video Game)

I have played the other Luxor games and also the similar Zuma game. This is the BEST of the bunch. It is challenging, but not impossible to beat. The different modes make it fun. Highly recommended. Evan an old fart (like me) whose reflexes are not lightning fast can do well with it.