This is a purely graphical adventure, in which you use the keyboad to control a little man
who searches a pyramid for various objects.
His quest takes him into a series of maze-type screens in which are various nasties who
delight in sapping his strength. Instant death also lurks in the form of different traps.
Many adventures are criticised for the use of text only. I must criticise this game for
the converse - the only time text is used is when your death is announced. I would have liked
to have seen simple messages telling you what the objects were and what they could do for
you. Secondly, whereas in most adventures you can anticipate a hazard and sometimes avoid it,
in Pharoah's Tomb you are liable to be bumped off at any time. Instant death without warning
is *so* frustrating - especially when you have a long game to reload.
Very good multicolour mode graphics, but overall a rather frustrating and unsatisfying game.
17th May 1983
