Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy

 Xbox
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
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  1. Uter
    Feb 7, 2004
    7
    It feels like a very average platformer at first, but has some hilarious bits and great gameplay sequences mixed in.
  2. ROBERTW.
    Feb 8, 2004
    10
    This is one of the most intriguing games i have picked up in a long time its obviously a 10 why not.
  3. ChiwawaK.
    Aug 28, 2005
    10
    I find this a excelent game,its a beautifull world and sence for humor only its stupid there are no voices in the game.
  4. MarwanN.
    Jan 27, 2008
    9
    Excellent game. Beautiful graphics. Clever puzzle and level design. Needs a sequel!
  5. TitoB.
    Nov 18, 2004
    8
    I just not too long bought my Xbox, and found this in the bargain bin at my local Blockbuster . I'm not much of an action/adventure/platformer type, but this is one of the best games of the type that I've played. Very enjoyable, killer graphics and tight gameplay. Biggest grip goes to the non dialogue, and there's A LOT of text to read, the only flaw in a truly awesome I just not too long bought my Xbox, and found this in the bargain bin at my local Blockbuster . I'm not much of an action/adventure/platformer type, but this is one of the best games of the type that I've played. Very enjoyable, killer graphics and tight gameplay. Biggest grip goes to the non dialogue, and there's A LOT of text to read, the only flaw in a truly awesome game. I'm hoping they make a sequel. -t… Expand
  6. TylerD.
    Dec 31, 2003
    8
    Good game, but it wouldn't of hurt to put in co-operative play.
  7. 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 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 areDespite 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.… Expand
  8. 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. Visuals, soundtrack and gameplay are wonderful and the atmosphere outstanding. Great party game!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. GMR Magazine
    80
    Solidly designed, solidly programmed, very pretty, and about as close to "Zelda" as PS2 and Xbox will ever get. This one deserves to be a sleeper hit.
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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]
  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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