Curse: The Eye of Isis

 PC
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
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  1. IGN
    78
    Once you've adjusted to the unaccommodating controls and camera, Curse: The Eye of Isis is a fun, creepy, good looking horror game.
  2. GameSpy
    75
    If you dig survival-horror games and you're up for a new story and setting -- and don't mind some very familiar gameplay -- Curse is a good time.
  3. Gamezilla!
    74
    A medium of the road horror adventure that has unfriendly controls and a less then inspiring storyline but with slick graphics and spot-on audio, all of which disappoints because I could see how good this game might have been with minimal adjustments.
  5. GameZone
    73
    A decent game that offers a good diversion for horror fans, but not much of a memorable experience as it covers familiar gaming territory that has already been done before.
  6. GameShark
    72
    The action isn't quite as fast and furious (or spooky) as iGames' Nosferatu, but it is a lot of fun. There's a lot of puzzle solving and "find the key" gameplay, along with a fair amount of exploration and discovery that works pretty well despite a few technical problems that make gameplay a little more awkward than it should be.
  7. eToychest
    70
    Curse: The Eye of Isis does do an admiral job of pulling off drama, thanks in part to a very well done camera. Much like the camera systems in "Alone in the Dark" and "Resident Evil," Curse utilizes a fixed placement camera that captures the action from just the right angle in each location.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    70
    It's not as spine chilling as "Resident Evil," it's a little less bleak and gritty but it manages to serve up some moments reminiscent of Spielberg.
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  9. Worth Playing
    69
    It's more so bland than bad, with most of the game play revolving around finding keys and such. This coupled with the fact that there is really no reason to replay the game once you've beaten it makes the game average at best.
  10. Game Chronicles
    69
    I still had a good deal of fun with Curse, and I would like to see a sequel - provided Asylum can update and improve upon the clumsy combat mechanics.
  11. GameSpot
    68
    The designers have traced the footsteps of "Resident Evil" as carefully as a chiropodist. This leaves the end result without even the tiniest smidgen of originality, though it is an acceptable memorial to a classic genre.
  12. PC Gameworld
    60
    If you absolutely love story-driven horror type games then this may be worth a look. Otherwise, don't even think about it.
  13. Four Fat Chicks
    60
    Understanding the limitations of weak story, consolitis, and mundane gameplay, you may still opt to try yet another survival/horror game with an impressive atmosphere and novel approach. Remember, I’ve given you fair warning!
  14. Computer and Video Games
    57
    All we get is A-to-B puzzles mixed with a huge amount of zombie splatting that takes you from London to The Pyramids. [PC Zone]
  15. VGPub
    50
    While the graphics are pretty good, the game just isn’t scary, and it really didn’t make you feel that saving the main character from the curse was really important.
  16. Gamer's Pulse
    40
    Despite a moderately intriguing story, the game suffers from jarring controls and a clunky combat interface. While the visuals are generally good, the audio is lacking for a survival-horror game and a few glitches prevent a truly enjoyable experience.
  17. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    Might be entertaining enough to play except its interface sucks too much enjoyment out of the game. [Mar 2004, p.76]
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  18. Just Adventure
    25
    The puzzles are a monotonous nightmare accompanied by hordes of zombies that make your finger numb by the repeated clicking on the left mouse button to kill them. Almost 85% of the puzzles involve finding a key to unlock a door, chest, or anything that could be locked.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. AzozX
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. A very beautiful game, one of the best horror, puzzles and mystery games ever… Full Review »
  2. edarkvine
    Jul 4, 2016
    5
    Once you get used to the tank-like controls, it seems we have a charming old school survival horror game set in the Victorian era BritishOnce you get used to the tank-like controls, it seems we have a charming old school survival horror game set in the Victorian era British museum of national history.
    My first impression gameplay video below:
    YouTube gave me troubles, because of the title of the game, so give thumbs up if you appreciate the effort.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cIfuJ0rK2M
    As usual, pics on my fb.    … Full Review »
  3. Aditya01
    Mar 5, 2014
    10
    One of the most memorable game I ever played. There are all sorts of fun moments in the game. Cool bosses, the undead zombies, hard-to-killOne of the most memorable game I ever played. There are all sorts of fun moments in the game. Cool bosses, the undead zombies, hard-to-kill mummies, intriguing puzzles and wonderful locations- the game has it all. It is a marvelous game with a very good Storyline. Something in which the today's games really fall short . I would love to play a reboot!… Full Review »
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