Therefore, I have to proclaim this game as Luxor Devolved. If I didn’t have Luxor Evolved to compare it to, I would give it 5 stars, but unfortunately there’s no going back once you evolve. Overall, this a strong game that marble popper enthusiasts will enjoy. However, I was looking forward to a “boss level,” which was added in Luxor Evolved, but apparently removed from this edition. Each bonus level has its own mechanic and mixes up the gameplay. One feature they did keep from Luxor Evolved, which I appreciated, are special bonus levels that get unlocked as you collect jewels. It is familiar and pleasing in that sense. The gameplay of Luxor 2 HD consists of your typical marble-popper mechanics. I didn’t quite get the same rush with Luxor 2 HD. The power-ups and visual effects were pretty standard, but a notch below Luxor Evolved, which often combined many effects together resulting in an exciting fireworks display. I preferred the traditional levels, which were full of depth, color, and detail.

And while the backgrounds had perspective, the balls did not, so I think it took away from the realism.

It wasn’t clear where the path of the marbles ended, so I wasn’t sure if I was in trouble or not. While interesting and new, I didn’t much care for these levels. Many of the levels feature quasi-photo-realistic Egyptian villages or interiors for the backdrop. One new feature was the introduction of more realism for the backgrounds. Sticking with the franchise’s overarching theme, the levels are set among the temples of ancient Egypt. Luxor 2 HD offers 88 richly rendered levels in widescreen. Key Game Features: 88 explosively challenging levels with 26 re-mastered HD Widescreen Backgrounds Spectacular new Visual.

Play 88, gorgeously rendered levels in brilliant, widescreen HD graphics set amongst the pyramids and temples of ancient Egypt. You work your way up the caste system in Egypt by defeating stages and progress across a map of the Nile toward your goal. Luxor 2 HD takes you on a beautiful voyage through the land of ancient Egypt. You won’t find cut-scenes or much of a plot with this game. Luxor Evolved, the previous release in this franchise, was a mind-blowing retro reinvention of the marble popper genre, and I was hoping that Luxor 2 HD would continue to build on the innovations in Luxor Evolved.

I am fan of classic marble popper games and was excited at the release of Luxor 2 HD.

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