If you’ve ever wanted to manage your own pyramid scheme—literally—Day of the Pharaoh (1989) is your ticket. This strategy game sets you in ancient Egypt, juggling resources, slaves, and monumental architecture. The graphics are colorful for the time, and there’s a weird sense of satisfaction in seeing your pyramid take shape, one block at a time. The gameplay, though, isn’t for the impatient—it’s slow, methodical, and sometimes unforgiving. Still, there’s a guilty pleasure in bossing around thousands of pixelated workers while dreaming of immortality. Who knew micromanaging sand and stone could be this entertaining?
Zero Magazine (1989): "In addition to boring gameplay on all fronts, Day of the Pharaoh wins my vote for this year's prize as the most unfriendly disk juggler. Sometimes you even have to swap disks to learn you've been killed. It's a pity that what could have been a fine game has been ruined by sloppy design and a lack of thought."
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Status: abandonware Also published for: Amiga, Atari ST Abandonware DOS views: 8430
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