The Egyptian Prophecy

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. GameZone
    75
    Tried and true adventure game fare with several good puzzles integrated nicely into the story, especially at the end.
  2. Play.tm
    54
    As things stand, unless you go rabid for Egypt or tired old adventure games then I would advise you pass up on this time travelling opportunity.
  3. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    With a decent story, authentic backdrop, intriguing personalities and classic puzzles, there’s a lot to like here.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    It's very short, and can be beaten in a matter of hours, but at $20, it's an excellent buy as it is inspired, and engaging. [Aug 2004, p.70]
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  6. AceGamez
    70
    The visuals are stunning, the history is accurate and the dialogue is good.
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  7. Just Adventure
    83
    As for me, I had a surprisingly good time helping Maya struggle to bring all of the events back into the bosom of the benevolent gods. Tight story, excellent puzzles, attractive graphics -- what else could we grouchy adventure game players ask for?
  8. RealGamer
    66
    Whilst a little slow paced the game does offer a little variety in the form of puzzles and although the path through the game seems very ‘forced’ it is still intriguing to play through if just for short periods of time.
  9. Adventure Gamers
    70
    The combination of realistic architecture, history, surrealistic gods and magic will draw you in, but the been-there-done-that take on the puzzles and the journey's short length might not be enough to hold your interest.
  10. Game Chronicles
    75
    It is at once intriguing, educating, amusing and ultimately fulfilling.
  11. Game Over Online
    81
    I gave every category about 80% in my scoring, and that sums up The Egyptian Prophecy pretty well. Nothing about it is amazing, but nothing about it is bad, either.
  12. Worth Playing
    75
    If you’re a hard-core gamer looking for an action-packed challenge then go elsewhere. EP is designed for a mainstream audience and with a short play time you’ll probably wish you picked up "Tomb Raider 17" instead.
  13. VideoGamesLife
    73
    A gripping storyline and entertaining puzzles that do not frustrate combine to help create a compelling adventure game.
  14. Quandary
    70
    There is nothing particularly difficult about completing Maya's quest, but it is one which offers a good variety of conundrums, including some quite original variants on some old standards.

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
  1. JpohnT.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Nice game and I'm not even an adventure fan.
  2. VaughanK.
    May 31, 2004
    0
    This game is dumb. A good game is entertaining. Graphics, sound, and pretty things don't make a game, they make a movie, and that means This game is dumb. A good game is entertaining. Graphics, sound, and pretty things don't make a game, they make a movie, and that means this isn't a game then, and hence my score.… Full Review »
  3. 12dsds
    Apr 16, 2004
    10
    Yyyyes good.
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