Riddle of the Sphinx is an adventure game from DreamCatcher Games, which allows players to solve puzzles and mysteries as they explore settings drawn from real-life archaeology. The story details the search for a missing mentor and his discovery of a hidden room in the Sphinx, rumored to contain an important historical artifact amongst other ancient treasures. Adventure puzzle games can be confusing for players new to the genre, and Riddle of the Sphinx uses many of the normal game play conventions established by earlier titles.
Related Searches:
Difficulty:
Moderately Easy
Instructions
1
Move from area to area using the directional keys. Your character will walk through caverns and crawl through tunnels using basic movement commands throughout the game.
2
Click on objects to reveal clues or hidden riddles. Many areas in Riddle of the Sphinx are blocked and sealed with a riddle such as a memory game or directional puzzle. These can be located by clicking on the object itself.
3
Read the instructions on each riddle carefully. Every riddle has a different set of rules and objectives that are required to reveal their secrets.
4
Solve the riddles through the use of the keyboard and mouse. Some require simply choosing or typing a correct response. Others will require using the mouse and keyboard to turn, move, or perform other actions with objects.
Tips & Warnings
Keep a notepad handy to write down clues that are revealed. Many clues will help in later riddles.