Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening is an epic Egyptian adventure into the Giza Sphinx & Great Pyramid—the last of the seven ancient wonders. Explore secret chambers, discover hidden tombs, unearth sacred relics, & unravel an ancient Riddle, entombed for centuries by the ancient Egyptians!
You can freely navigate through intricate corridors, hidden chambers, and subterranean passages of the Giza Sphinx and Great Pyramid. The beautifully rendered 3D environments and realistic visual effects, such as tomb dust, sand, and water reflections, create a strong sense of presence in the ancient Egyptian setting.
The game presents you with a wide variety of complex, logical puzzles that range in difficulty from straightforward to highly challenging. To solve these puzzles, you must collect and combine clues from multiple locations. Reviewers praise the puzzle design, noting that the puzzles are well-integrated into the game's environments and make logical sense within the context of the story and setting. Solving these intricate puzzles provides a strong sense of satisfaction.
The expansive environments and interconnected nature of the game require you to engage in extensive exploration and backtracking to uncover all the necessary clues and items. While some reviewers found the backtracking and pixel-hunting aspects occasionally frustrating, many also appreciated the sense of immersion and the need to carefully observe the environment for important details. The inclusion of a camera feature and the ability to take in-game snapshots is praised as a helpful tool for keeping track of clues and evidence.
The game offers a highly nonlinear gameplay experience, allowing you to freely explore the environment and tackle puzzles in a flexible order. This approach is widely praised, as it encourages a sense of player agency and discovery, rather than a rigid, linear progression. Reviewers highlight the importance of taking notes, paying close attention to the environment, and carefully considering the consequences of their actions, as the game's choices can have an impact on their progress and the ultimate resolution of the story.