Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is one of, if not, my absolute favorite games of all time.

I grew up with this game and played originally on the GameCube, "borrowing" my Mother's saves whenever she passed an area that I wasn't able to complete and continuing from there. I still remember the first time I managed to take down Set. I was so happy and proud of my accomplishment I actually stayed on the final dialogue in order to show my Mother that I had finally beaten one of my video game experiences ever! My first playthrough wasn't the most complete or "honest" but I still enjoyed the game and went back for another round shortly after.

The game has two different protagonists that play very differently from one another. You have Sphinx, the double-jumping, sword-swinging, kick-ass superhero you've always looked up to. Then you have the Mummy, a clumsy, dopey, ridiculous dork of a main character that I've ever laid eyes onto and played, but I love him to death. Both of their segments are very well done and decently separate from one another, so you really don't get tired of playing one or the other for too long.

Sphinx is who you will spend a vast majority of your time playing, and he is an absolute joy to play. As you collect more and more abilities and become stronger and stronger he just becomes such a fun character to slay enemies left and right with. You can feel the true power from his swings and the impact of the blade with every strike, you truly feel like a hero in Sphinx's shoes (or feet, rather).

The Mummy is the secondary character who still play a major role in helping Sphinx progress and become more powerful at the same time. Being dead, the Mummy can use a vast variety of abilities to solve the many puzzles he stumbles into. Light yourself ablaze to burn down that pesky wooden gate that stands in your way. In need of a spark? No problem! The Mummy can carry an electric charge to wherever he finds himself needing power. Is that gap in the wall a tad too small to fit into? No sweat! Just get yourself smooshed and the Mummy will fit right in and grab that final key to finish the puzzle you've been stuck on.

Switching between the two is very enjoyable and gives you a bit of a break from one another in order to keep you entertained. You've got your action segments with Sphinx where you can hack and slash your way through tons of enemies and rescue that damsel in distress. While the Mummy gets the gears in your brain turning and forces you to find a solution where there appears to be none. It's this back and forth gameplay that I find so appealing to this game and wish more games nowadays would use to their advantage.

While I adore this game to death, no game is truly without flaw. This game suffers similar issues from the Legend of Zelda series. At times, you will grab a new item in a dungeon and only use it for that specific dungeon (looking at you bouncing darts). Granted, this is a small problem with very few items, but it still exists and shouldn't be overlooked, Other than that, the original release versions of the game suffered from glitches and major problems that would make the game harder or actually unbeatable. These have thankfully been fixed and aren't even something to worry about in this release. (thank you Swyter!) But the lack of using some of your items after their introductions doesn't go unnoticed.

Some of the lower points aside, this game overall is a fantastic experience that I will 110% say you indulge into and go through for yourself. The gameplay is amazing and still holds up after all of these years. It's an astounding looking game, even for the time of its initial release. The music is award worthy, earning spots in my head for songs I can never get rid of. and the environments are beautifully and painstaking crafted to cause your jaw to drop when you remember that this game released originally in 2003.

Overall, this game still holds up today and I would even argue is better than a lot of the AAA titles we see drop yearly. If you have the money (which is totally a steal of what I think this game is worth) and the time to sit down and truly experience this masterpiece for what it is, I highly, HIGHLY advise you grab this one. This is THE hidden gems of hidden gems. There's a reason that I will always remember this game as one of my absolute favorites.

I may be biased, I may be blinded by nostalgia, but, I love this game and I'm sure you will, too.

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is one of, if not, my absolute favorite games of all time. I grew up with this game and played originally on the GameCube, "borrowing" my Mother's saves whenever she passed an area that I wasn't able to complete and continuing from there. I still remember the first time I managed to take down Set. I was so happy and proud of my accomplishment I actually stayed on the final dialogue in order to show my Mother that I had finally beaten one of my video game experiences ever! My first playthrough wasn't the most complete or "honest" but I still enjoyed the game and went back for another round shortly after. The game has two different protagonists that play very differently from one another. You have Sphinx, the double-jumping, sword-swinging, kick-ass superhero you've always looked up to. Then you have the Mummy, a clumsy, dopey, ridiculous dork of a main character that I've ever laid eyes onto and played, but I love him to death. Both of their segments are very well done and decently separate from one another, so you really don't get tired of playing one or the other for too long. Sphinx is who you will spend a vast majority of your time playing, and he is an absolute joy to play. As you collect more and more abilities and become stronger and stronger he just becomes such a fun character to slay enemies left and right with. You can feel the true power from his swings and the impact of the blade with every strike, you truly feel like a hero in Sphinx's shoes (or feet, rather). The Mummy is the secondary character who still play a major role in helping Sphinx progress and become more powerful at the same time. Being dead, the Mummy can use a vast variety of abilities to solve the many puzzles he stumbles into. Light yourself ablaze to burn down that pesky wooden gate that stands in your way. In need of a spark? No problem! The Mummy can carry an electric charge to wherever he finds himself needing power. Is that gap in the wall a tad too small to fit into? No sweat! Just get yourself smooshed and the Mummy will fit right in and grab that final key to finish the puzzle you've been stuck on. Switching between the two is very enjoyable and gives you a bit of a break from one another in order to keep you entertained. You've got your action segments with Sphinx where you can hack and slash your way through tons of enemies and rescue that damsel in distress. While the Mummy gets the gears in your brain turning and forces you to find a solution where there appears to be none. It's this back and forth gameplay that I find so appealing to this game and wish more games nowadays would use to their advantage. While I adore this game to death, no game is truly without flaw. This game suffers similar issues from the Legend of Zelda series. At times, you will grab a new item in a dungeon and only use it for that specific dungeon (looking at you bouncing darts). Granted, this is a small problem with very few items, but it still exists and shouldn't be overlooked, Other than that, the original release versions of the game suffered from glitches and major problems that would make the game harder or actually unbeatable. These have thankfully been fixed and aren't even something to worry about in this release. (thank you Swyter!) But the lack of using some of your items after their introductions doesn't go unnoticed. Some of the lower points aside, this game overall is a fantastic experience that I will 110% say you indulge into and go through for yourself. The gameplay is amazing and still holds up after all of these years. It's an astounding looking game, even for the time of its initial release. The music is award worthy, earning spots in my head for songs I can never get rid of. and the environments are beautifully and painstaking crafted to cause your jaw to drop when you remember that this game released originally in 2003. Overall, this game still holds up today and I would even argue is better than a lot of the AAA titles we see drop yearly. If you have the money (which is totally a steal of what I think this game is worth) and the time to sit down and truly experience this masterpiece for what it is, I highly, HIGHLY advise you grab this one. This is THE hidden gems of hidden gems. There's a reason that I will always remember this game as one of my absolute favorites. I may be biased, I may be blinded by nostalgia, but, I love this game and I'm sure you will, too.