Underplayed Gems

Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) (2021)

Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) cover
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
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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.

Screenshots

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