Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

 Xbox
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    Getting the Mummy burnt, shocked, and sliced makes for both fun and funny gameplay. Watching Sphinx do double-jumps and sword strokes, on the other hand, fills me with "eh." [Dec 2003, p.204]
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  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Elementary use of math reveals that a mediocre Sphinx game combined with an excellent Cursed Mummy game averages out to a very solid and enjoyable Sphinx/Mummy hybrid. [Mar 2004, p.91]
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  3. games(TM)
    60
    While Sphinx's adventures are rather average and play very similarly to "Starfox Adventures" and the Zelda games, the Mummy levels are a different matter - stealth and laughs abound in equal measures and there are some extremely clever puzzles that fully exploit the Mummy's undead status. [Mar 2004, p.119]
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  5. TotalGames.net
    60
    It's certainly slick and professionally done, and those who find platformers to be their favourite genre will find this very enjoyable. However, if you like your gaming to be different then all you'll get from this is a distinct feeling of deja vu.
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  6. Gaming Age
    58
    Attempts to be a platform game heavy on the puzzles, but it's really just a boring platform game. It's too bad it's a video game and not a slide show, because playing the game is almost painfully boring at times despite the graphics.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best Xbox Game of 2003
86
#86 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
48
#48 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Gamepro3093
    Apr 21, 2022
    4
    Despite the interesting premise, this game is a turkey. The controls are clunky, the environments often are empty and bland, the game seemsDespite the interesting premise, this game is a turkey. The controls are clunky, the environments often are empty and bland, the game seems like it was rushed in many places, the plot is boring and uninspired and difficult to follow, the Sphinx parts aren’t too bad but the Mummy sections are often infuriating due to the awkward controls and ill conceived stealth sections. There are horrendous platforming segments that seem to never have been play tested because they are difficult because of bad design and not the inherent platforming itself. The enemy design wasn’t very inspired and left much to be desired. The NPCs were imaginative and showed artistic flair but not enough to elevate a very underwhelming game riddled with many flaws that’s borderline unplayable in 2022.… Full Review »
  2. storygamer
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Sphinx And The Cursed Mummy is a must have for 3D-Platforming and puzzle fans! This game combines both of these genres nearly perfectly.Sphinx And The Cursed Mummy is a must have for 3D-Platforming and puzzle fans! This game combines both of these genres nearly perfectly. Visuals, soundtrack and gameplay are wonderful and the atmosphere outstanding. Great party game!… Full Review »
  3. MarwanN.
    Jan 27, 2008
    9
    Excellent game. Beautiful graphics. Clever puzzle and level design. Needs a sequel!
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