Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) (2021)
- Developer
- Old World Studios™
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 95 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A calm, methodical journey through ancient Egyptian monuments where you piece together real-world archaeological puzzles at your own pace.
mysteriousthoughtfuleducationalrelaxingnonlinearatmosphericexploratorypuzzle-heavy
What players say
Players praise the gorgeous graphics and faithful recreation of the original 1999 game, calling it a challenging Myst-like with logical puzzles. Many complain the navigation is clunky with limited movement, and several warn the endgame includes unexpected Christian proselytizing that felt hidden. New players often report needing a walkthrough.
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