The glory days of 16-bit gaming have got a lot to answer for but today they are found to be delivering the goods as The Mummy Demastered arrives on Xbox One, PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch.
Available for £15.99 from the Microsoft Store, or the equivalent digital store for your platform of choice, The Mummy Demastered tells the tale of a powerful ancient evil and the war to save humanity! Inspired by the 16-bit classics, you’ll find yourself running, jumping and shooting your way through a nonlinear 2D adventure as you get to utilise a ton of weapons, mess around with upgrades and uncover magical artifacts.
With a huge emphasis on exploration and back-tracking, The Mummy Demastered will see you fighting your way past numerous enemies and some proper hardcore bosses, as you attempt to save the world from the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.
Our full review is in the works and will be with you very shortly, but if you’re looking for a game that will whisk you back to the good old days of gaming, then chances are The Mummy Demastered will be it.
Game Description:
A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! The Mummy Demastered throws you into a 16-bit-inspired battle against the undead in a 2D, nonlinear, action-packed adventure. As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and magical artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet. Your Prodigium teammates are already on the scene, but HQ lost contact with them hours ago; only by exploring tombs, forests, abandoned tunnels, and the cursed streets of London will you discover the fate of your allies. But beware – Ahmanet commands legions of zombies, insects, plague-ridden vermin, and worse… and if you’re not careful, you’ll be the next soul in Ahmanet’s thrall. Key Features: – Stunning Retro-inspired graphics – Shoot-’em-up action mixed with exploration-based adventuring – An arsenal of weapons! Use grenades, an assault rifle, a flamethrower, and more! – Battle a variety of horrifying enemies and bosses! – Discover and collect 50 hidden relics