Riddle of the Sphinx: An Egyptian Adventure

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. GameSpot
    74
    Makes up for its technical shortcomings with a great location and an impressive amount of detail.
  2. Quandary
    70
    Exploring the pyramid is truly fascinating - both the 'real' structure consisting of unadorned claustrophobic passageways, and the 'imagined' secret chambers with their carvings and paintings fit for a Pharaoh.
  3. Electric Playground
    70
    Riddle of the Sphinx's immersive storyline, hearty exploration sequences and challenging puzzles make this three-CD set an enjoyable--albeit somewhat taxing--experience for the seasoned adventurer looking for a value-priced fix.
  5. All Game Guide
    70
    While patience is a much needed virtue for enjoying the game, most people, gamers or not, will be intrigued by the mystery presented by this riddle.
  6. Yahoo!
    70
    Intriguing—if a little hackneyed and too A&E docucrap friendly—stories never go out of style.
  7. IGN
    53
    While solving puzzles in the rather mundane Riddle of the Sphinx isn't necessarily a tedious chore, finding them in the first place is more than half the battle.