Foxy Cleopatra Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 So I just finished playing Gauntlet Dark Legacy on the XBox which is essentially the same game on the DC with a few extra levels, and before that I played Serious Sam, and it got me thinking... Why do so many game developers use Egypt as a theme in their games? Off hand the only other game I can think of that uses it is Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness on the DC but I know it's been in other games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbid Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 why is your tag name Cleopatra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic George 2K3 Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Maybe they all want to "Walk Like An Egyptian" like the Bangles. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisrael Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Well, "Egypt" is one of a relatively small number of instantly recognizable motifs, and it has lots of visually interesting hooks: pyramids, hyroglyphics, sphynxes, poor spelling (oh wait, that's me), pharoahs, sand, etc etc. Actually, it's kind of fun to think about some of the "world cliches" you see, most often in 2d and 3d platformers: Snow (penguins, ice blocks, igloos, slippery surfaces, blizzards, snowballs) Volcano (Lava, Fireballs, dangerous hot surfaces) Factory (lots of mechanical stuff, sometimes robots) Jungle (lots of foliage, monkeys) Water (various fish, sometimes swimming) Tropical Island (palm trees, sometimes beach) Haunted House (various monsters, graveyards) Sky (lots of clouds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Cleopatra Posted February 16, 2003 Author Share Posted February 16, 2003 Don't forget Haunted castles and/or forests... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisrael Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Eh, that's a variation on "haunted house"...but yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somePUNK Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 can i buy your gauntlet i want one and i can't find it around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starscream Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 can i buy your gauntlet i want one and i can't find it around here for the DC or the XBox? The XBox version isn't mine, I just borrowed it from a friend. You don't want that copy, he has little kids and doesn't keep them away from his stuff. What's funny is how he brings over his slime encrusted controllers and then "trades" them for ours. S***head! Once again the moron Foxy posts under her SO name. So Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 If you're interested in Egypt, there's a game called A Tale in the Desert that just went live. It's an MMORPG, but without any killing. It sounds pretty interesting, and was in development for four and a half years. You can read more about it on this Slashdot article, which is how I found out about it. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Cleopatra Posted February 16, 2003 Author Share Posted February 16, 2003 I like games without killing, because when it comes to battles I get all nervous and spazzy. That's why I am enjoying MYST III right now just point, click and think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somePUNK Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 i don't really care starscream i just want one to play with my friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Cleopatra Posted February 17, 2003 Author Share Posted February 17, 2003 i don't really care starscream i just want one to play with my friends You know what, I'll go look for one tomorrow after work since I'll be right by our local used game store, I know Starscream won't sell his DC copy, he is again thinking of completing his collection of DC games ( even though he sold off a bunch last year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somePUNK Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 well up here thers not one in sight so go look i got them all dc xbox and ps2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 I have an NTSC prototype of "Egypt" for PS1 I believe it was released in PAL format but can't be sure. It plays alot like MYST. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Cleopatra Posted February 17, 2003 Author Share Posted February 17, 2003 well up here thers not one in sight so go look i got them all dc xbox and ps2 Sorry I didn't get to go today with all this snow, but I will go tomorrow. I'll write myself a note Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 I know Super Mario Land used the egypt motif...as well as one of the Tomb Raiders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somePUNK Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 it's ok take your time i'll tell if i pick it up anywhere else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 If you're interested in Egypt, there's a game called A Tale in the Desert that just went live. It's an MMORPG, but without any killing. It sounds pretty interesting, and was in development for four and a half years. You can read more about it on this Slashdot article, which is how I found out about it. ..Al Just finishing downloading it (although I doubt ittle run on my 28.8 connection). If it does all it says it does in the FAQ then it should be pretty neat. The whole concept of having to have the skills in real life (such as artistic talent and leadership) to use them in a game is interesting. I guess this type of thing could only work in a mporg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Cleopatra Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 it's ok take your time i'll tell if i pick it up anywhere else Well I went to the used book store and they didn't have it for the DC , but the did have the XBox version for $25. Let me know if you want me to pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somePUNK Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 tell you what i'm gonna cheack around here for a little while and if nothing comes i'll ask you agin thanks for looking it made me happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Cleopatra Posted February 19, 2003 Author Share Posted February 19, 2003 tell you what i'm gonna cheack around here for a little while and if nothing comes i'll ask you agin thanks for looking it made me happy No problem it wasn't out of my way. I thought $25 was kind of high anyway. I will keep a look out around here too and let you know if I find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somePUNK Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 cool i'm going to england from the 6-the 16 so i might not have any money until the 18 when i get payed by the pool agin but we'll see i'll tell you if i find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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