Egypt 1156 B.C.: Tomb of the Pharaoh
Egypt 1156 B.C. Tomb of the Pharaoh PC CD find stolen treasure detective game!
Game
Windows
DreamCatcher Interactive, Inc.
2000
CD
$3.49
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Another in a series of games from DreamCatcher that explores exotic locales and lands out of time, Egypt 1156 B. C.: Tomb of the Pharaoh takes you back to a time 3000 years distant, during the reign of Ramses III. Using gameplay similar to that in other titles such as Beyond Atlantis, The Crystal Key, Beyond Time and The Sacred Amulet among others, the game offers mysteries and exploration shrouded in 3D environments.
Also known under the title Pharaoh's Gold: An Egyptian Adventure, the game puts you in the shoes of Ramose in the role of detective. You must visit various sites throughout ancient Egypt and look for clues and evidence that will exonerate your father who has been imprisoned for stealing valuable treasures from a royal tomb. Your quest to prove your father's innocence will lead you to exotic and strange locales such as the Great Temple of Karnak, the tomb of Sethi I and the village of Deir el-Medineh, as well as tombs and great houses of nobles and other Egyptian workers and citizens. You'll visit an embalmer, elude the royal guard and travel over water and land to reach your destinations.
Egypt 1156 B. C.: Tomb of the Pharaoh contains documentation, accessible via in-game indexing and icons, of historical note with topics covering various aspects of ancient Egypt during Ramses III's rule. Earth, the time in relation to the rest of the world, the people of Egypt, language (hieroglyphics), the many pharaohs and the various gods worshipped during that era are but some of the subjects you can read about during the game.
Time in the game is of two types: linear and duration. In the former, you will be allowed to explore certain places only once due to restrictions imposed by the guards or circumstances surrounding a specific locale. The latter allows more in-depth exploration at certain locales such as the "city of cities" Ouaset where you have three days to investigate. Other features in the game include gameplay options such as adjustment of the speed of navigation, display of subtitles, music and various help files. The interface is mainly point-and-click in conjunction with onscreen icons and menus and uses a "smart" cursor that changes shapes depending on what action is available.
Additionally, a "mini-game" is available during play. Senet, a board/tile style game, comes from ancient Egypt and is played by two players (you against the computer in this case). Each player gets seven pawns at the beginning of the game, set up alternately on the first 14 squares of a board containing a total of 30 squares. Through a series of "stick tosses" (there are four with decorations on one side only), the idea is to be the first player to remove all of his or her pawns from the board.
Various combinations of "stick toss" results, squares with unique properties and rules, blocking tactics and specific "roll" requirements to extricate your pawns from the last three squares of the board constitute the strategic play of this ancient game. Feel up to some adventuring and mystery in the land of pharaohs and pyramids? If so, take a step back in time and visit Egypt 1156 B. C.: Tomb of the Pharaoh!
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Also known under the title Pharaoh's Gold: An Egyptian Adventure, the game puts you in the shoes of Ramose in the role of detective. You must visit various sites throughout ancient Egypt and look for clues and evidence that will exonerate your father who has been imprisoned for stealing valuable treasures from a royal tomb. Your quest to prove your father's innocence will lead you to exotic and strange locales such as the Great Temple of Karnak, the tomb of Sethi I and the village of Deir el-Medineh, as well as tombs and great houses of nobles and other Egyptian workers and citizens. You'll visit an embalmer, elude the royal guard and travel over water and land to reach your destinations.
Egypt 1156 B. C.: Tomb of the Pharaoh contains documentation, accessible via in-game indexing and icons, of historical note with topics covering various aspects of ancient Egypt during Ramses III's rule. Earth, the time in relation to the rest of the world, the people of Egypt, language (hieroglyphics), the many pharaohs and the various gods worshipped during that era are but some of the subjects you can read about during the game.
Time in the game is of two types: linear and duration. In the former, you will be allowed to explore certain places only once due to restrictions imposed by the guards or circumstances surrounding a specific locale. The latter allows more in-depth exploration at certain locales such as the "city of cities" Ouaset where you have three days to investigate. Other features in the game include gameplay options such as adjustment of the speed of navigation, display of subtitles, music and various help files. The interface is mainly point-and-click in conjunction with onscreen icons and menus and uses a "smart" cursor that changes shapes depending on what action is available.
Additionally, a "mini-game" is available during play. Senet, a board/tile style game, comes from ancient Egypt and is played by two players (you against the computer in this case). Each player gets seven pawns at the beginning of the game, set up alternately on the first 14 squares of a board containing a total of 30 squares. Through a series of "stick tosses" (there are four with decorations on one side only), the idea is to be the first player to remove all of his or her pawns from the board.
Various combinations of "stick toss" results, squares with unique properties and rules, blocking tactics and specific "roll" requirements to extricate your pawns from the last three squares of the board constitute the strategic play of this ancient game. Feel up to some adventuring and mystery in the land of pharaohs and pyramids? If so, take a step back in time and visit Egypt 1156 B. C.: Tomb of the Pharaoh!
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
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COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
