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puzzle video game
Luxor 5th Passage
By MumboJumbo, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Luxor 5th Passage is a marble-shooting puzzle game from MumboJumbo. Aim the winged-scarab shooter and fire colored balls into an advancing chain, matching groups of three or more before they reach the pyramids. Its 100-level Adventure mode takes players through ancient Egypt, while Blast mode sets a two-minute limit for scoring and People’s Choice mode includes 15 selected levels from Luxor 2, Luxor 3 and Quest for the Afterlife. Players can collect Ankh coins for extra lives and catch falling treasures for bonus points. Four new power-ups include a Double Shooter, Black Hole, Spiker Ball and Lead Barrage; the Eye of Horus clears remaining spheres when needed. The game also has 25 new backgrounds and pathways, four difficulty settings, including Insane, and 20 achievements. It is a single-player game for Windows and macOS, with Family Sharing. The listed genres are action, adventure and casual.
What players like, and what they don't
- 100 Adventure mode levels
- Three modes, including two-minute Blast
- Four difficulty settings
- 20 achievements to earn
- Single-player only
- No controller support listed
Who it suits
Luxor 5th Passage suits solo players who enjoy matching colored spheres and want several modes, including timed play. Its four difficulty levels include an Insane setting for players seeking a tougher challenge.
Luxor 5th Passage builds its puzzle action around shooting matching spheres before they reach the pyramids. Its Adventure, Blast and People’s Choice modes offer different ways to play solo.
