Pharaoh's Tomb

K. Fields
2016-06-30T19:41:53-04:00
Video Games

After playing several computer role-playing games, I was ready for a change of pace. I decided to go with some retro arcade/puzzle action in the form of Pharaoh's Tomb by Apogee Software. This is going way back to 1990 with its CGA graphics. The game has 80 levels split into four episodes of 20 levels each. I am almost done with the first level, Raiders of the Lost Tomb. My experience has alternated between fun and frustration. Some levels left me cursing as I died over and over again. The controls can be touchy as your character sprite dies when any part of its rectangular border brushes up against an enemy or other deadly object. I am able to progress steadily enough to keep me playing, however. I’m not sure I will play through all 80 levels but I really want to finish the first episode, at least.