Ankh - Anniversary Edition

Crystal puzzles in ancient temples bust my boredom, and I laugh while solving riddles, like a circus of giggles!

Old but fun and good

Ankh - Anniversary Edition is a lovingly preserved classic adventure game developed and published by Deck13 that showcases the studio’s early creative identity and its affection for traditional point-and-click design. As a remastered re-release of the original mid-2000s title, the Anniversary Edition does not attempt to reinvent the experience, but instead focuses on making it accessible on modern systems while retaining the humor, structure, and charm that defined it. The result is a game that feels like a snapshot of a specific era in adventure design, where witty writing and puzzle logic were far more important than speed or spectacle. The story follows Assil, a carefree and sarcastic young man living in a stylized version of ancient Egypt who finds himself in serious trouble after a reckless night leads to a supernatural curse. Rather than treating this premise with solemn mythological weight, the game immediately undercuts it with humor, absurdity, and playful anachronisms. Ancient gods, mummies, guards, and merchants coexist with modern sarcasm and self-aware jokes, creating a tone that is deliberately lighthearted. The narrative unfolds gradually as Assil travels through ci…

This is a monkey-island-style adventure game, To me, not special or memorable in any way, but if you like such games, worth a try.

https://youtu.be/E2NvKV4ufHY Twenty years ago the humor may have landed better but it's flat now and the 3D adventure game hooks lack modern quality of life features.

After about an hour of playtime I pressed alt-tab and it crashed the game. Of course it was not saved. Otherwise a great nostalgia trip.