Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

 Switch
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
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  1. Gaming Age
    Apr 12, 2019
    42
    It’s hard to figure out why THQ wanted to bring this game back more than 15 years after it was originally released, because there’s nothing to be found here that suggests the game deserved to be resurrected from obscurity.
  2. Video Chums
    Feb 12, 2019
    40
    Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy was a somewhat enjoyable adventure when it released for consoles back in 2003 but it's definitely a frustrating experience and modern gamers will likely get fed up with its tedious puzzles well before reaching its conclusion.
  3. Screen Rant
    Jan 31, 2019
    40
    It's a 16-year old game that didn't age well and that doesn't carry much nostalgic value.

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 5 out of 23
  1. vree
    Mar 7, 2019
    7
    If you are eager for a classic 3D zelda like game (that BOTW didn't give) on the switch this game and Okami are the closest you will get forIf you are eager for a classic 3D zelda like game (that BOTW didn't give) on the switch this game and Okami are the closest you will get for now. Untill Nintendo hopefully re-release the older 3D zelda games or my beloved "starfox adventures" (yes I truly love that game) on the switch.

    It's quite a short game. You wll probably finish it around 10-15 hours depending on how many side quests you complete. So it has about the same lenght as star fox adventures. If you are looking for the longer/better game then I can first advise to play Okami with t's 40-50 hours and is on the switch.

    This game s heavily focused on solvng puzzles. You play as two different characters. On more acton and one only puzzles (no combat). So yeah more puzzles in general. Some of them really brainbreakers. But that's just a plus to me.

    The 4 beefs i have with this game are:
    -too few save points that could lead to some frustration if you die or have to suddenly quit playing.
    -combat can be quite anoying without a lock on feature to help. Imagine playing a 3D zelda without lock on. You can get by by just mashing the attack button. But you will have to rotate the camera constantly. And the camera handling isn't that great...
    -Environments feel a little lacking in the engrosing department.
    -Side-quests are nice, there is even capture all the enemies like some kind of pokémon collecting game. But all these sidequests don't give much reward beyond more 'heart pieces' that you don't really ever need.

    If you can overlook these flaws then you will have a nice game to play through. Don't follow all the hate.    … Full Review »
  2. cogdotnet
    Jan 30, 2019
    6
    Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is a diamond in the rough. It is very enjoyable in some aspects, but has not aged well in others. Remastering theSphinx and the Cursed Mummy is a diamond in the rough. It is very enjoyable in some aspects, but has not aged well in others. Remastering the game further to correct some issues with the game would have went a far way into making this a better experience.… Full Review »
  3. ProfPlum
    Apr 13, 2019
    9
    The puzzles are outstanding, the characters are charming, and the boss fights are challenging. I loved this game.
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