Luxor Adventures Game Review by Buffy Cranford
Game Rating = 3/5 Balls
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YOU SHOULD BUY LUXOR ADVENTURES IF:
- You like to bend your brain with hidden object, puzzles and marble-popping games
- You appreciate quality sound
- You enjoy the Luxor series of games
YOU SHOULD NOT BUY LUXOR ADVENTURES IF:
- You desire breathtaking graphics
- You do not like to play I Spy
- You enjoy a fast-paced scenario
Full Game Review
The distant bellow of the clock tower and soothing Egyptian music set the background for Luxor Adventures as players find hidden objects and test their puzzle-solving skills. Mumbo Jumbo delivers a creative mix of mini games and marble-poppers (think Zuma), to offer a fun afternoon for any puzzle gamer.
Story
For this hidden object adventure, players team up with the dashing John Swift and svelte Jane Graham as they pursue the traitor Seth Hisster. To defeat Seth (and so John Swift can reclaim the ten bucks that Hisster owes him), the duo must find all artifacts for the Court of Osiris.
Game Play
Rather than featuring one hidden object adventure after another, Luxor Adventures antes up the level of play with basic hidden object exploits, marble-poppers, comparison games, jigsaw puzzles and card games. The hidden object and matching games are timed, but players are typically given at least 25 minutes, so there is plenty of time to scan the object-rich environment. A hint feature refreshes every minute or so to help players find difficult items.
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Just as players tire from finding Egyptian columns or Mona Lisa’s bracelet, Mumbo Jumbo throws in an amusing game of marble-poppers. Game play moves at a steady pace, and the game even pauses if you switch to another application. However, the game is rather sensitive, and players must click on items numerous times for the game to recognize the find.
Graphics
The basic graphic interface is the biggest drawback for Luxor Adventures. Players may need to adjust their monitor brightness setting for some adventures, such as finding puzzle pieces in a spider-webbed filled entryway. The dimly lit graphics in various levels require a higher level of concentration for locating well-hidden objects.
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Sound
The soothing music in Luxor Adventures creates a relaxing atmosphere for puzzle solving. As the game travels through Egypt and then Italy, the music alters with the environment. As players find items in Leonard da Vinci’s studio, a clock tower chimes in the distance, creating a fun urgency to find objects more quickly. As players complete levels, a harp plays cheerfully to signify your success.
Creativity and Innovation
Luxor Adventures offers an original approach to gaming with a contemporary package of hidden objects, matching, puzzles, and even card games. This is the perfect game for exercising your brain while having fun mastering level after level in pursuit of the evil Seth Hisster. The hour trial expires too quickly, but purchasing the full product delivers many hours of enjoyment.
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System Requirements:
OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP
Memory: 512 MB
DirectXL 9.0c or later
CPU: 1.0Ghz
