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05-12-07, 10:53 AM
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Luxor is a highly popular online game that, when I first picked it up, I thought was eerily familiar to another game. Let’s just say that it pays homage to that wonderful title but even so, there’s still plenty to like about this particular mobile game to get your consideration.
In Luxor, players must create matches of three or more spheres of the same color to destroy them and before they make their way into the Pharaoh’s pyramid. If all are cleared, you will advance to the next level. Of course, if even one sphere makes it into the pyramid, a life is lost and when all are gone, it’s game over.
The spheres will slither their way towards the pyramid in multi-colored groups being pushed along by scarabs. As like-colored groups are created and eliminated, more will find their way into the path until you have cleared enough to keep them from coming out. When an entire multi-colored group has been destroyed, the scarab itself will be destroyed and render a gem for extra points or a special sphere. The special spheres will have different powers such as slowing time, reversing the procession, or a lightning shot just to name a few. These will all be highly desired to help clear the level quickly.
The trick of the game is to position your shot selection in the right location to create the like-colored groups. You only have to move left and right on the screen, but since the multi-colored groups are constantly advancing, it’s difficult to time the shot correctly. At least the controls are tight enough to give you a solid chance. The spheres also use good contrasting colors to eliminate confusion.
Luxor is a fun game but can tend to get very challenging even in the early levels. This might try the patience of novice users but will please experts who are familiar with the game. It has enough variation in style to play differently than the “other” game but it also amounts to a good time.
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Luxor is a highly popular online game that, when I first picked it up, I thought was eerily familiar to another game. Let’s just say that it pays homage to that wonderful title but even so, there’s still plenty to like about this particular mobile game to get your consideration.
In Luxor, players must create matches of three or more spheres of the same color to destroy them and before they make their way into the Pharaoh’s pyramid. If all are cleared, you will advance to the next level. Of course, if even one sphere makes it into the pyramid, a life is lost and when all are gone, it’s game over.
The spheres will slither their way towards the pyramid in multi-colored groups being pushed along by scarabs. As like-colored groups are created and eliminated, more will find their way into the path until you have cleared enough to keep them from coming out. When an entire multi-colored group has been destroyed, the scarab itself will be destroyed and render a gem for extra points or a special sphere. The special spheres will have different powers such as slowing time, reversing the procession, or a lightning shot just to name a few. These will all be highly desired to help clear the level quickly.
The trick of the game is to position your shot selection in the right location to create the like-colored groups. You only have to move left and right on the screen, but since the multi-colored groups are constantly advancing, it’s difficult to time the shot correctly. At least the controls are tight enough to give you a solid chance. The spheres also use good contrasting colors to eliminate confusion.
Luxor is a fun game but can tend to get very challenging even in the early levels. This might try the patience of novice users but will please experts who are familiar with the game. It has enough variation in style to play differently than the “other” game but it also amounts to a good time.