March 12, 1999
Riddle of the Sphinx™ previewed at Quandary – The magazine for Adventure, Puzzle and RPG players.!
March 11, 1999
[excerpt] “Lovers of all things Egyptian rejoice–Jeff and Karen Tobler have just spent three years painstakingly recreating the landmarks and mysterious dwellings of this fascinating country. For what reason? So that we may participate in their indulgence and immerse ourselves in a mystery as old as time itself as we attempt to solve the Riddle of the Sphinx.”
“One of the best adventure games of all time, incorporating superb graphics, non-linear gameplay, supportive (but not invasive) ambient background music and sound, puzzles highly integrated into the story line, and a high degree of “immersion” in the game.”
—March 2001
[excerpt] “Violent sand storms have once again covered most of the Sphinx and Great Pyramids. After years of digging, noted archaeologist Sir Gil Blythe Geoffreys uncovers a secret chamber overlooked for centuries. Geoffreys’ first and only trip reveals an ancient, brittle papyrus scroll. After rough translation, he realizes he’s found the ‘Rosetta Stone’ of the Sphinx. Finally, Gil thought, the riddle of the Sphinx… solved!”
GameZone
A nice adventure to while away the hours with, especially if players are historical buffs. The locations add to the fun, with exotic places like Stonehenge and Easter Island. The story itself is a little weak, but most players of these type games are more interested in the puzzles than the story. Players who enjoyed the first Riddle of the Sphinx are sure to enjoy this sequel.
[excerpt] “Lovers of all things Egyptian rejoice–Jeff and Karen Tobler have just spent three years painstakingly recreating the landmarks and mysterious dwellings of this fascinating country. For what reason? So that we may participate in their indulgence and immerse ourselves in a mystery as old as time itself as we attempt to solve the Riddle of the Sphinx.”
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