Ankh (video game)

Infobox VG
title = Ankh


developer = Deck13 Interactive
publisher = BHV Software
engine = OGRE, PINA
released = November 4, 2005
genre = Third-person adventure
modes = Single player
ratings = vgrelease|ESRB:Teen|PEGI=12+|USK=Without age restrictions
platforms = Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows
media = CD-ROM (1)
input = Mouse

"Ankh" is a point-and-click 3D adventure game by Deck13 Interactive. It features a fully three-dimensional environment with cineastic camera movement. All content is fully spoken and the soundtrack reflects an authentic Egyptian atmosphere. Humor is an important aspect of the game, and the influence of classic LucasArts adventure games is noticeable.

Plot summary

The player takes the role of Assil, the son of a respected architect in Cairo. Assil is a party animal but at some point one of his party-nights turned out sour. When he tries to have some fun in the pyramids with two friends of his, he accidentally breaks some urns and thus disturbs the mummy resting in the pyramid. The mummy punishes Assil by placing a death curse on him, and now he has 24 hours to remove the curse and save himself. Later in the game Assil meets the Arabian ambassador's daughter Thara, who is also a playable character.

Trivia

* An excerpt from the famous "Monkey Island" theme can be heard when opening the pirates' treasure chest underwater.
* Assil can ask an omniscient genie about Life, the Universe and Everything. The answer is, of course, 42.
* The famous line from "Casablanca", "This looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship," is quoted in the epilogue.

Notable engine features

* The "cineastic" camera feature dynamically follows the main character. The soundtrack does the same, similar to iMUSE.
* The player can control two characters simultaneously (similar to the "Gobliiins" series).

Game series

This is the second game in the "Ankh" series:
#"", Artex Software, 1998, RISC OS
#"Ankh", Deck13, 2005, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows
#"", Deck13, 2006, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows
#"", Deck13, 2007, Windows
#"", Deck13, 2008, Nintendo DS

External links

* [http://www.ankh-game.com/ The official website]
* [http://www.deck13.com Deck13 Interactive website]