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2.3 / 5

Platform
Nintendo DS
Player Perspective
Top-down
Publishers
MumboJumbo
Release date
20 November 2007
Languages
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 English

Summary

Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge feels like a polished flash‑back to the original Luxor 2, only this time the action lives on the DS, PSP and PS2. The 2007 remake adds a layer of ‘blessings’, little power‑ups that guide you toward the Temple of Set and keep the marble‑shooting frenzy fresh. Each system got its own visual treatment, so the DS version sports bright, handheld‑optimized tiles while the PS2 leans into smoother textures, and the Wii variant adds a slightly wider perspective. Even though the core puzzle‑shooting loop stays familiar, those blessing abilities let you experiment with strategies that were impossible in the early 2000s. All of this makes the game a neat blend of nostalgia and modest innovation for anyone craving a quick brain‑tweaker on portable screens.

Storyline

Luxor Pharaoh's Challenge (often just called Luxor) weaves a mythic tale that unfolds through a conversation between a songstress and the Egyptian god Thoth. In their dialogue, the songstress recounts the heroic journey of a lone adventurer who confronted the chaos god Set. The hero’s daring actions ultimately thwarted Set’s plan to annihilate the world, restoring balance to the ancient realm. This narrative backdrop frames the puzzle‑filled quest players embark on, giving each marble‑rolling level a sense of purpose beyond the fast‑paced gameplay.

Edited by Maya Carter

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