March 10, 2008
Curse of the Pharaoh - adventure and hidden object game
The announcement for Curse of the Pharaoh: The Quest for Nefertiti says “hidden object game,” so of course I had to check it out. While there is some hidden object fun, this is really a combo that also features adventure play and some logical puzzle solving.
The artwork is brilliant, always a plus with me. Much of the gameplay is in the split-screen, “find the differences” mode. Coins found in each scene can be accumulated to purchase hints, tools and minigames. On the split-screens, there are usually ten objects to be found. Hidden object searches usually show silhouettes of four items to find, which will be need to placed properly within the split-screen scenes in order to finish a round and move on.
Each of the hidden object searches also require you to find the broken pieces of the pharaoh’s mask, which will re-assembled themselves and serve as a gateway to new scenes to explore. Counting the pieces of the mask and the silhouetted items on your menu, this brings the actual number of items searched for to around ten for each screen.
Some of the objects you’ve found will be used to perform tasks in a proper sequence. Use the crank handle to turn the winch, place a statue into the proper niche, put the fruit in a basket, etc. I didn’t feel like I knew enough about the game by the end of my demo to do a review, so I used one of my Big Fish Game Club credits to purchase the full version ($19.99, or as little as $6.99 with Game Club membership.) I should have saved my money and maybe spent it on some Delsey luggage instead. Having played through to the end, I can say that there’s just not much here to get excited about. It was fun but more tedious than challenging. Not a game I’ll re-play time and again. Try the demo. If you like it, buy it, but I’m thinking hidden object fans will decide to wait to see what Big Fish Games comes up with next.
You can see all of my hidden object game reviews in the games category for skeet’s stuff. There’s still one more game I haven’t had a chance to review yet, so I’ll get to that soon. I have a busy work schedule lined up for Monday, which means it will probably be Tuesday when I get it posted. Try checking back then. The new one is also a little “different” from pure hidden object games, but I’m liking it a lot more.
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Posted by skeet @ 1:18 am • Games
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March 10th, 2008 at 6:26 am, Leigh Says:
I want you to know I have become addicted to these and it is all your fault.
I don’t mind, it gives me something to do and the kids like them too. Once I play all the demos I may have to start buying them.
Which is your favourite?
March 12th, 2008 at 3:42 pm, skeet Says:
I accept full responsibility for your addiction,Leigh.
Hmmm! My favorite hidden object game? Not sure. Different ones appeal to me at different times. I do have a strong fondness for the 360 degree view ones, though.
March 13th, 2008 at 11:31 pm, Eli Says:
I can’t figure out what to do in the ninth world of this game - the point where four scarabee patterns flashes
Can anyone give me a clue?
March 15th, 2008 at 1:00 pm, Carole Says:
Eli - I’m having the same problem. I’m stuck too…anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
March 16th, 2008 at 12:13 am, skeet Says:
Aloha Eli! It took me a while to figure it out too. The four beetles flash and you have to note the pattern. After they quit flashing, you have to repeat the pattern - click on the symbols in the same order that they flashed. Hope that helps!
March 16th, 2008 at 12:15 am, skeet Says:
Aloha Carole! I’ll repeat the answer I gave to Eli so you can get an emailed copy of it:
The four beetles flash and you have to note the pattern. After they quit flashing, you have to repeat the pattern - click on the symbols in the same order that they flashed. Hope that helps!