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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 10, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 10, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 10, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 10, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|5249/sphinx-and-the-cursed-mummy|63}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sphinx-and-the-cursed-mummy|71}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Platform}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Egypt, Fantasy}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 606710 | |steam appid = 606710 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 733200 | + | |steam appid side = 733200,750430 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1118073204 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |gogcom id side = 1281140155,1792083431 |
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 8935 | ||
+ | |igdb = sphinx-and-the-cursed-mummy | ||
+ | |mobygames = 12541 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy | ||
|wikipedia = Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy | |wikipedia = Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{++}} Comes with restored original HD textures, mod support and other improvements.<ref> | + | {{++}} Comes with restored original HD textures, mod support and other improvements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/606710/announcements/detail/1655515849179569588|title=Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy :: Now with improved, and mostly original, HD textures|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Projected shadows (that were exclusive to the PS2 & GameCube versions) available in Steam beta branch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/606710/announcements/detail/3707083046414961378?snr=2_9_100003_|title=|date=2023-10-11}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/sphinx Official Discord Server] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1118073204|sphinx_and_the_cursed_mummy}} | {{GOG.com links|1118073204|sphinx_and_the_cursed_mummy}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/606710/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3455-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | sphinx_and_the_cursed_mummy | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sphinx_and_the_cursed_mummy | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 606710 | | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | sphinx-and-the-cursed-mummy-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | sphinx-and-the-cursed-mummy | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 606710 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Icup321|date=June 23, 2020}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | |||
{{DLC/row| Authoring Tools | Free tools that were used to create the original game. Contains beta levels and previously-unseen content. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{DLC/row| Authoring Tools | Free tools that were used to create the original game. Contains beta levels and previously-unseen content. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/sphinx-and-the-shadow-of-set/downloads Sphinx and the Shadow of Set]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Mod for Sphinx where you can play the removed content of the game. Restoring the original storyline with the lost worlds of Akaria and Sakkara, and adding playable versions of the beta levels for Abydos, Heliopolis and Uruk. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Sphinx\Sphinx.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|appdata}}\Sphinx\Sphinx.ini}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Sphinx/Sphinx.ini}} |
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Sphinx/Sphinx.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Sphinx/Sphinx.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Sphinx\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Sphinx\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Sphinx/}} |
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Sphinx/}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Sphinx/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sphinx video.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Sphinx video.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = From 10 to 170° in 10° increments.<br>Keep the A/Cross buttons or Ctrl/Shift keys pressed for finer | + | |fov notes = From 10 to 170° in 10° increments.<br>Keep the A/Cross buttons or Ctrl/Shift keys pressed for finer 1° increments.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/606710/discussions/0/1486613649677940682/|title=Official change notes; mentioned in the 2018-05-23 update|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Sphinx input.png|Control settings.}} | {{Image|Sphinx input.png|Control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
− | |key remap notes = Remapping feature is planned.<ref> | + | |key remap notes = Remapping feature is planned.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/606710/discussions/0/1483235412204136708/#c1483235412204402280|title=Developer comment on the Steam discussions hub|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = For DualShock button prompts, open <code>{{p|appdata}}\Sphinx\Sphinx.ini</code> and put <code>UsePlayStationButtonPrompts=1</code> under the <code>[Graphics]</code> section. | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Sphinx sound.png|Volume settings.}} | {{Image|Sphinx sound.png|Volume settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and master. | |separate volume notes = Music and master. | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Korean | |language = Korean | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = A 64-bit version of EngineX is in development. (See reference 4) | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:58, 6 April 2024
Developers | |
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Eurocom | |
THQ Nordic | |
Publishers | |
THQ Nordic | |
Engines | |
EngineX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 10, 2017[1] |
macOS (OS X) | November 10, 2017[1] |
Linux | November 10, 2017[1] |
Reception | |
OpenCritic | 63 |
IGDB | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Egypt, Fantasy |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Comes with restored original HD textures, mod support and other improvements.[2]
- Projected shadows (that were exclusive to the PS2 & GameCube versions) available in Steam beta branch.[3]
General information
- Official Discord Server
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[4] |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Authoring Tools | Free tools that were used to create the original game. Contains beta levels and previously-unseen content. |
Essential improvements
Sphinx and the Shadow of Set
- Mod for Sphinx where you can play the removed content of the game. Restoring the original storyline with the lost worlds of Akaria and Sakkara, and adding playable versions of the beta levels for Abydos, Heliopolis and Uruk.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\Sphinx\Sphinx.ini |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Sphinx/Sphinx.ini |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Sphinx/Sphinx.ini |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Sphinx\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Sphinx/ |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Sphinx/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | From 10 to 170° in 10° increments. Keep the A/Cross buttons or Ctrl/Shift keys pressed for finer 1° increments.[5] |
||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, any level supported by graphics card. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. Tied to the game speed. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Remapping feature is planned.[6] | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | For DualShock button prompts, open %APPDATA%\Sphinx\Sphinx.ini and put UsePlayStationButtonPrompts=1 under the [Graphics] section. |
|
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and master. | |
Surround sound | Makes use of OpenAL Soft. Up to 7.1 output. | |
Subtitles | All speech is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Through the EFX extension, enabled by default. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 3.0 | Having the ARB_clip_control extension improves depth precision over large distances, reducing z-fighting. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | A 64-bit version of EngineX is in development. (See reference 4) | ||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7, 8, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel or AMD 1.5 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions | Intel or AMD 2 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile compatible like GeForce 8600 | OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile compatible like GeForce 8800 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6 | 10.12 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions | 2 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 3.2 Core Profile compatible | OpenGL 3.2 Core Profile compatible |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | SteamOS, Arch Linux, Linux Kernel 2.6+ (i686 arch) / glibc 2.1.3+ |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions | 2 GHz supporting SSE2 instructions |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile compatible | OpenGL 3.0 Core Profile compatible |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy coming to PC/MAC/Linux | THQ Nordic GmbH
- ↑ Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy :: Now with improved, and mostly original, HD textures - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2023-10-11
- ↑ Verified by User:Icup321 on June 23, 2020
- ↑ Official change notes; mentioned in the 2018-05-23 update - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Developer comment on the Steam discussions hub - last accessed on May 2023