Testimonials from players of Riddle of the Sphinx
Just bought Riddle of the Sphinx today. Oh my goodness! How awesome the graphics are! I love this game. Been playing it 7 hours straight today. It is very addictive. Love the challenge. I am learning Egyptian! Seriously! I am learning the heiroglyphics as if another language. I highly recommend this to anyone!
– Brian Young
I have just gotten this game and so far it is everything that I expected it to be. I have always been interested in Egypt and it’s mysteries, and this game just tops it! I can’t wait to get deeper into the game. Everyone should play this game. I know a curse has been casted on me, the curse to not stop playing this game. Good job to all who helped make this game. I owe you.
– Tim
I got so excited that I sent my e-mail without writing my message!!! I’m done too. It’s the best game I’ve played in many years and well worth the price of admission!
– Connie (ROTS-Talk Post)
Now THAT was an enjoyable surprise.
I just finished playing ROTS and loved every click of it. I’m a 36-year-old Marketing Director who did not research the product prior to purchasing – just happened to be at Best Buy and was attracted to the packaging. I was elated to discover the game so reminiscent of traditional intellect-driven adventure games as opposed to the joystick-operated killing sprees so common today. In fact, I hesitate to call it a “game.” Much like Myst or Riven (and dare-I-say “Starship Titanic”) it transcends mere “gaming” and becomes an engrossing environmental “experience” – a challenge of the mind and not the trigger finger. Much more aclimated to my own preference of sitting back and letting my brain do the work rather than a blood thirsty shoot-em-up. And just plain fun.
Anyhoo…after an exhaustive but electric 48-hour marathon of puzzle-solving, I am left with 2 burning questions. Since they’re not gaming questions, I hope you can answer them in lie of directing me toward a newsgroup or cheaters forum:
1) Nice to have Jeff Tobler as the character, Gil. However, his real-life lovely wife Karen is listed in the credits as “Lizzy Ketsworth.” I don’t recall meeting, glimpsing, or hearing the voice of that character throughout the game. Did I miss something? The only item I was invited to open, but couldn’t (red herring?) was the mummy on the bed in the King’s Tomb. If I left her in there, my humble apologies!!
2) I know that programmers are notorious for including inside jokes, pictures, and hidden messages in their products. Any you can share with me before I perform an uninstall?
Lastly, it’s not a burning question, but…why have I not seen anything of ROTS in GAMES Magazine? Did I miss a plug, or do I need to write my favorite magazine a letter about their oversight.
BTW – If OMNI needs beta testers for the upcoming sequel, I’m a big fan and gladly volunteer!!
Again, thanks for a great experience – well worth the $19.95. I will certainly make certain my friends pick up copies as well, and I look forward to your upcoming adventures!
Sincerely,
Robert Menezes
I want to thank everyone who helped me get through. It was a great game and I’m sorry it is over. I savored the last as long as I could. I will be getting another game but how will I play it without all the help I have had here? I really enjoy getting on line and reading all the emails of you who are playing. I can feel your frustration and remember mine. Thanks again to everyone. This 64 year old grandma has to go to bed. Happy Gaming,
– Barbara (ROTS-Talk Post)
I finished the puzzle last night – great game! I didn’t understand half of the message at the end, but other than that, really liked the game. Thanks for all your help!
Anna (ROTS-Talk post)
To all the wonderful people out there in ROTS world. I want to thank all of you for your help, from the bottom of my heart. I couldn’t of finished this game without you. This is the best game I ever played, what a beautiful ending and beginning to the next. Thank you again.
Carol (ROTS-Talk post)
I thoroughly enjoyed playing Riddle of the Sphinx. I found the puzzles engaging and the storyline fascinating. I had many hours of good gameplay and found the visuals added greatly to that enjoyment. I hope to see more from this talented group.
Dear Jeff, Thank you for starting me on the right foot. I found the rooms and can play again. I am enjoying this game very much and wish I had your high I.Q. You must be fun to be with. What a wonderful imagination. Please don’t stop making these games.
– Jean Nelson
You guys/gals… have done it again. An excellent game with great graphics and an intriguing story line!!!
– Bill
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