Cleopatra: Riddle of The Tomb

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Outstanding atmosphere due to reliance on history, Intricate puzzles based on Egyptian and Greek antiquities, Attractive visuals make the Alexandrian setting lifelike, Lively soundtrack and great use of surround sound for audio effects.

Cons:

Deeply traditional adventure with no surprises, Terrible voice acting.

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Last revision on January 31, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Outstanding atmosphere due to reliance on history, Intricate puzzles based on Egyptian and Greek antiquities, Attractive visuals make the Alexandrian setting lifelike, Lively soundtrack and great use of surround sound for audio effects

Reviewers Didn't Like

Deeply traditional adventure with no surprises, Terrible voice acting

Expert reviews and ratings

PC adventure-game developers usually set their stories against grand, larger-than-life backdrops, and French developer Kheops Studio is certainly no exception. In Cleopatra: Riddle of the Tomb, the fabled Egyptian temptress doesn’t play a leading...

By Games Radar on July 03, 2008

del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It .While I do love adventure games, I have to admit that I tend to gravitate toward third-person adventures. I just enjoy games better watching a person walk around the screen interacting with things. However, often...

By GameZone on May 05, 2008

Authentic puzzles and ancient atmosphere make Riddle of the Tomb a cut above the average point-and-click adventure....

By GameSpot on April 15, 2008

Cleopatra: Riddle of the Tomb is a classic point-and-click adventure that's full of brain-teasers and puzzles. Strikingly similar to the Myst series' gameplay, Riddle of the Tomb will have gamers scouring ancient Alexandria for clues and...

By Cheat Code Central on March 31, 2008