Riddle Of The Tomb

by Dreamcatcher

Product Features

• Interactive map gradually reveals new areas as you advance in the game
• Based on historical research
• Rediscover monuments like the Lighthouse, the Library, and the city of Alexandria
• Challenging puzzles each referencing Egyptian culture and science
• 15+ hours of gameplay

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00153B6YU
• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: March 31, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,308 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

The country is divided by civil war pitting Cleopatra s supporters against those of her brother and husband Ptolemy who is ravaging the country. In this climate of terror Thomas a young apprentice to Akkad Cleopatra s astrologist and astronomist falls in love with his master s daughter. One day in horror he discovers that both Master and daughter have been kidnapped.Thomas sets out on their trail and learns in the course of his investigations that Cleopatra herself has asked Akkad to make a specific divination and that the partisans of Ptolemy are behind the kidnapping. Cleopatra promises Thomas that in exchange for the tablets required for the divination her guards will find the master and his daughter.Thomas s investigations lead him to the discovery of Egypt s legendary sites such as the Library of Alexandria and the Lighthouse. Thomas also meets the Queen and a whole host of other mysterious characters. Will he manage to save his master and his loved one so that together they can decipher the stars? Without the prophecy the country will be lost: the destiny of Egypt and its Queen are in his hands.Features:To avoid endless travel an interactive map will gradually reveal new areas as the player advances in the game and visits more sites. The player can return to any visited location in a single click.The developers based their work on historical research in order to faithfully recreate monuments and transcribe Egyptian culture.Rediscover monuments such as the Lighthouse the Library and the city of Alexandria as though you were really there.A multitude of challenging puzzles each referencing Egyptian culture and science.Format: WIN 2000XPVISTA Genre: ENTERTAINMENT UPC: 625904583505 Manufacturer No: PCO-58350-MB

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Riddle of the Tomb, April 21, 2008

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D. C. Petty "deepori" (Stockport, Cheshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Riddle Of The Tomb (CD-ROM)

This is a traditional point-n-click adventure set in Egypt at the time of Cleopatra. The game comes on one DVD which has to remain in the drive during play.

You play in first person as Thomas, an apprentice astrologer. You find your girl, Iris, and her father, Akkad, have disappeared. The object of the game is to find out what happened and why and track them down.

Control is mouse only.

Graphics are good standard, with flowing water. The game is in 3D.

Ambient sounds are well done. Voice acting merely so-so. Lines seemed rushed on several occasions. The story kept me interested even if the characters didn't.

Puzzles are mainly inventory based though there are some logic puzzles. All are well integrated into the Egypt of the time. I managed to complete the game without resorting to a walkthrough, so they are on the easy side of difficult. Solving the puzzles gave a cut scene, nicely done.

Game length was disappointing. There are three venues, Akkad's garden, Royal library and Alexandria lighthouse. There are a couple of brief visits to Cleopatra's palace, but no significant gaming action takes place there. There is a system of choosing astrological sign which tailors the puzzles as easier or harder. In practice there is not much difference. The puzzles remain almost the same as does the length of the game. I estimate roughly 18 hours game play if you are as slow on the uptake as I am.

The game ran without problems on an older computer system. I liked what I saw, but wanted more for the price.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riddle of the Tomb, September 11, 2008

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Anita Birkenes "Leo" (Bergen, Norway) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Riddle Of The Tomb (CD-ROM)

This is a game with a lot of tasks to solve. Some are easy and some are difficult. The game is lasting a longer than many others and that is good. The grafic is also very good and it is easy to manage around in the different locations. When it is over you which it would last a little longer.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Enjoyable, May 7, 2010

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Phyllis (Santa Fe, NM United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Riddle Of The Tomb (CD-ROM)

I am not a strong gamer and this game was the perfect level for me. The puzzles were challenging but logical. I liked the relatively quiet action, calm and non-violent ambience. Graphics were simple and crisp and beautiful enough for me to enjoy just looking around. I started adventure games with Myst and I like similarly low-key point and click adventure games. This fit the bill perfectly.