- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (60-minute trial); $19.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
- Date added: June 29, 2004
- Total Downloads: 4,553
- Downloads last week: 4
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This entertaining game requires you to use your mind to escape the ancient tombs of the pharaohs in one piece. Your job is to navigate the various platforms and labyrinths to collect treasure while you fend off attacks from mummies and other monsters. Once you've cleared the board of all the treasure, you must make your way to the door leading to the next level. The graphics look slightly outdated but still present the basic idea just fine, and the Middle Eastern music compliments the theme perfectly. Besides its level editor, one of Pharaoh's Curse Gold's coolest features is that you can play any of the 70 mazes at any time, though we'd recommend starting with the earlier ones until you get the hang of things. We found the game to be a real test of our thinking skills. You must chop through walls and floors with various tools, so if you use the wrong implement at the wrong time, you may not be able to successfully complete the board. The feature set is decent, letting you modify music, sound, and keyboard controls. In our analysis, Pharaoh's Curse Gold can engross gamers long after its trial period has expired.Publisher's description
From Ancientsoft :Pharaoh's Curse Gold is easy to learn and play, with 70 levels of cool and creative puzzles. You can create your own levels, so there's virtually unlimited replay value. You will enjoy the colorful and cheerful graphics.
CNET Editor's Note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to proceed with the actual download (7MB).
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Version: Pharaoh's Curse Gold 1
Pros: This game is a load of fun. Once you get the concepts, you'll love it. I wouldn't say addicting but definitely challenging and unlike other puzzles, this games tells you the solutions with a push of a button. Nice graphics.
Cons: Instead of 60 minutes, you only get 15 levels, with the first 3 as no-brainers.
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Version: Pharaoh's Curse Gold 1
Pros: The "F8" help screen at EVERY level makes it great to not get frustrated. LOVED the glowing eyes and Egyptain symbols in the background.
Cons: Certain levels there is NO WAY I could figure out how to win it without resorting to the "F8" help key. Background music only changes twice during the entire 70 levels and it can get mundane.
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