Nostalgia runs deep: nearly one in ten reviews explicitly mention revisiting childhood memories. Since launch, 95% of players still hold the remake in high regard.
What it's about: Sphinx et la malédiction de la momie est un jeu d'action aventure original à la 3e personne qui s'inspire de la mythologie de l'Égypte ancienne et dans lequel vous voyagez en traversant des portails magiques pour contrecarrer les plans maléfiques de Set.
In-game
« Jeu sympas , graphismes sympas , musique sympas , mini jeu sympas , succès sympas par contre la caméra , pas du tout , mais alors , pas du tout sympas , petit conseil : attendre d'avoir un petit prix sympas ! »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 35 h played1« I love you Mom you always managed to pick out the best games when I was a kid. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 18 h played821« This was made in a time when games were made with love, and it really shows. Still holds up to this day. Just remember to save frequently. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 6 h played11« A 22 years old game, 10/10 for nostalgia and gameplay at its era. I still get the same vibes, like i'm back in 2004 and playing it after coming home from school. i definitely i recomment it and keep playing it again and again! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 30 h played1« If this game were more popular: the MC would probably have a decent amount of R34 I guarantee it »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2022 · 107 h played1« It was fun but sad it will never get a sequel. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 26 h played1
« It's not a BAD game, and the remastering is decent. It's just old and shows it. If you have nostalgia for this game, by all means pick it up. If you're coming into it blind you're likely to be underwhelmed. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 1 h played« Sphynx has a reputation for being a hidden gem of an action adventure game, and it is quite the looker for its age, but I found the puzzles to be tedious, and I found the game world to be repetitive and bland. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 14 h played« An extremely fun game, but this version is unplayable... »👎 anonymous review · May 2021 · 0 h played« The game started to be fun but later on it just gets annoying. Is there any reason you do not get full health back after game over? »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 8 h played« I love this game BUT did not age well - only buy it if you played Sphinx on the playstation 1. The controls and visuals did not age well. »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 0 h played« A hidden THQ PS2 gem. Also don't save at the Pharaoh's door in the Cursed Palace. You will get stuck there and the door won't open. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 6 h played1
In players' words
« Jeu sympas , graphismes sympas , musique sympas , mini jeu sympas , succès sympas par contre la caméra , pas du tout , mais alors , pas du tout sympas , petit conseil : attendre d'avoir un petit prix sympas ! »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 35 h played1« It's not a BAD game, and the remastering is decent. It's just old and shows it. If you have nostalgia for this game, by all means pick it up. If you're coming into it blind you're likely to be underwhelmed. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 1 h played« I love you Mom you always managed to pick out the best games when I was a kid. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 18 h played821« Sphynx has a reputation for being a hidden gem of an action adventure game, and it is quite the looker for its age, but I found the puzzles to be tedious, and I found the game world to be repetitive and bland. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 14 h played« This was made in a time when games were made with love, and it really shows. Still holds up to this day. Just remember to save frequently. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 6 h played11« An extremely fun game, but this version is unplayable... »👎 anonymous review · May 2021 · 0 h played« A 22 years old game, 10/10 for nostalgia and gameplay at its era. I still get the same vibes, like i'm back in 2004 and playing it after coming home from school. i definitely i recomment it and keep playing it again and again! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 30 h played1« The game started to be fun but later on it just gets annoying. Is there any reason you do not get full health back after game over? »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 8 h played« If this game were more popular: the MC would probably have a decent amount of R34 I guarantee it »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2022 · 107 h played1« I love this game BUT did not age well - only buy it if you played Sphinx on the playstation 1. The controls and visuals did not age well. »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 0 h played« It was fun but sad it will never get a sequel. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 26 h played1« A hidden THQ PS2 gem. Also don't save at the Pharaoh's door in the Cursed Palace. You will get stuck there and the door won't open. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 6 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=152
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=45
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=41
Audio / music
91 % pos · n=22
Content / longevity
84 % pos · n=19
Performance
80 % pos · n=15
Interface / UX
13 % pos · n=15
Stability / bugs
46 % pos · n=13
Value for money
100 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
152
128
19
5
Graphics / art
45
42
0
3
Story / writing
41
36
2
3
Audio / music
22
20
0
2
Content / longevity
19
16
0
3
Performance
15
12
1
2
Interface / UX
15
2
0
13
Stability / bugs
13
6
0
7
Value for money
9
9
0
0
Multiplayer
2
1
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 19 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.
🪤 58 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
63 % (n=30)
2-10h
92 % (n=63)
10-25h
98 % (n=180)
>25h
100 % (n=136)
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 14, 2026 · All-time low: €3.74 (Aug 14, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
4 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 34 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 20,9 % of players.
Combat and traversal spark the most praise: 128 positive mentions out of 152 total
Authentic visuals capture the original’s charm: 42 positive mentions out of 45
Music triggers waves of sentimentality: 20 positive mentions out of 22
Performance holds steady for long sessions: 12 positive mentions out of 15
Weaknesses
Controls feel dated in tight spots: 13 negative mentions out of 15
Bugs occasionally disrupt the flow: 7 negative mentions out of 13
Menus and UI drag down immersion: 13 negative mentions out of 15
Who is it for?
Players who grew up with the original will cherish this return to form. Those expecting modern refinements may find the experience rough around the edges.
Is Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 715 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and traversal spark the most praise. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
A flawed but heartfelt resurrection of a beloved title. Its enduring magic outweighs its technical stumbles, earning a spot in any 3D platformer lover’s library.
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