Waxworks: Curse of the Ancestors
Went2Play LLC · 2021 · Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie, Gore
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About Waxworks: Curse of the Ancestors
THE ORIGIN: HORRORSOFTWaxworks was released in 1992 by Horrorsoft, that already brought us the game like Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Elvira II: The Jaws of Cerberus. Just like Elvira, this game was a pixel-art point&click classic in which you must save your family from an ancient curse. To this end, you must travel to several points in time and take on the role of an ancestor hunting down his evil twin brother in each museum exhibit.
NEW REMAKE: WENT2PLAYWaxworks: Curse of the Ancestors is a 2021 survival horror game that dares you to take the ultimate quest and discover the secret of the Waxworks and lift the curse of Ixona that plagues your family. Try to ignore the gnawing fear in your gut, the feeling of impending disaster that threatens to overwhelm you.
The ghastly exhibits inside hold the key to your fate. Explore the intricate passages, alleys, and tunnels that make up the Waxworks –conquer four levels of Pharaoh, Jack the Ripper, Mines and Dracula to be able to catch the Witch and kill her.
This is not an easy task and you will have to fight with vicious creatures and mutants, who will be more than happy to rip you apart. This is a true gory horror game, which has no mercy and it follows classic horror movies style from the 80s.
Be warned that once you enter an exhibit, the only way out is to solve the puzzle, win a terrible battle, or die a horrible death. When you complete an exhibit, you will be transported back into your Uncle Boris’ wax museum ready for your next adventure.
NEW FEATURES:- 3D First-person of the new Waxworks
- 3D environments, characters, weapons and items
- Updated and improved deadly puzzles
- High resolution support and fully animated characters
- Immersive visuals and special effects
- RPG system and Crafting
- New music, Voice overs and Sound effects
- Improved gameplay and fighting system
- Updated Boss fights and dialogues
- New atmosphere and 3D experience
- Four exciting eras for time travel
- Challenging combats: distance, stealth, or melee
- Character development: Improving your skills and gaining new perks
- 8 supported languages
STORY:Many years ago, Ixona, a Gypsy witch, stole a chicken from the player's ancestor, who chopped off her hand as punishment. In retaliation, Ixona placed a curse on the ancestor. Whenever twins were born into his family line, one would grow up to be good while the other would become evil.
At present, the protagonist learns that his twin brother, Alex, is going to suffer the curse. Boris, their uncle has died and left them with his Waxworks, as well a crystal ball, through which his spirit communicates with his nephew; the protagonist learns that he must rid the family of Ixona's curse to save Alex. He must use the Waxworks to travel through four locations in different time periods: Ancient Egypt, a zombie-infested cemetery, Victorian era London and a mine overrun with plant-like mutants. Within each location, he is to defeat his evil twin who takes the shape of a villain.
Eventually, the protagonist learns that the only way to break the curse is to prevent it from being cast in the first place. After defeating the evil twin four times, the protagonist is given four artifacts: the High Priest's amulet, the Necromancer's ring, Jack the Ripper's knife, and a vial of the Plant Monster's poison; the final level is unlocked, and takes the protagonist back in time to confront Ixona. Following Boris' instructions, the protagonist uses the artifacts to kill Ixona before she can place the curse; as a result, the curse is erased from existence for every afflicted generation of the protagonist's family line.
After the curse is undone, the protagonist finds Alex unconscious in a corner of the Waxworks and revives him. Upon waking, Alex recalls a strange dream he had, in which he witnessed Ixona's death. However, in the dream, right before she died, Ixona muttered another curse which transformed the protagonist into a demon; the dream's meaning is never made clear, possibly hinting at a potential sequel. The game ends with the brothers leaving the museum.
THE PRESENT AND TIME TRAVELLING
The game is divided into five different time periods: The present in 1980, Ancient Egyptian, Medieval Transylvania, Victorian England and Industrial Mine.
In each time period, the player needs to collect items, solve puzzles, avoid deadly encounters and engage in combat with various opponents. In times of need, the Player may turn to Uncle Boris' crystal ball for help. The main objective is to defeat the four evil twins and collect their special items in order to undo the family curse.
THE FOUR ERAS OF WAXWORKSUncle Boris had built a Waxworks with recreations of some of history's most fiendish murderers and monsters.
The Egypt - 3100BCYou will journey to the mysterious land of the Pharaohs to explore the Great Pyramid where you must defeat the vicious High Priest in order to rescue a beautiful princess.
The Graveyard - 1454You will enter an unworldly graveyard in Romania to confront and vanquish the evil Necromancer and his rotting, mindless horde of zombies.
The London - 1888You will have to tread the dark, menacing streets of 1888 London to confront the murderer, who solicits the call girls of Whitechapel St. and brutally murders and mutilates them.
The Mine - 1934You will descend into a treacherous iron mine to battle a huge mutant plant with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. This is a creepy place full of rabid creatures.
THE EVIL TWINS OF WAXWORKSThe High Priest: The first evil twin became the high priest of the ancient Egyptian god Anubis. It soon became the annual custom for Anubis to demand a virgin of royal birth to be ritually sacrificed.
The Necromancer: The second evil twin is the Necromancer. From a young age he was fascinated by the magic of the dead. Soon he mastered the craft and became undead himself and indestructible by normal means.
Jack The Ripper: The third evil twin became known as Jack the Ripper. The motive for his horrific crimes was to provide sacrifices to Beelzebub, the King of Hell. His victims were the unfortunate call girls that were so common in this time.
Gorgonora: The practice of satanism and black magic of the fourth evil twin, slowly turned him into a creature superior to humans. This creature became known as the Gorgonora-a cursed, mutant plant.
Will you rise to the challenge or die trying?
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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Players praise the game's interesting premise of exploring cursed wax exhibits with unique monster designs and atmospheric concept, but are nearly unanimous in criticizing severe technical issues and poor gameplay mechanics. Common complaints include buggy combat with unfair enemy hit detection that attacks through walls from excessive distances, game-breaking glitches like items falling through floors and inventory despawns requiring replays, unclear level progression, and repetitive fights that become increasingly frustrating in later levels. Most reviewers suggest purchasing the original ve
It's almost impossible to play the mechanics are **** it's way too hard The enemies somehow hit you from 20 miles away the London level I don't really wanna talk about that It's all horrible Trust me if you buy this refund it immediately
This game barely works, I've had two occurrences where my key items have despawn from my inventory requiring me to replay the game from an older save or restarting the entire game. The game is extremely buggy and it really shows after the cemetery level. Just buy the original on GOG, you can get it for like $6.
My heart is broken. I was so excited to play this, the trailer looked amazing, the monsters were interesting and I enjoy these type of fighting and collecting mechanics. The first level was genuinely fun, despite some flaws regarding how repetitive the fights, and how unclear the directions were. The second level however was the most broken, frustrating mess I have ever forced myself to attempt. Spent minutes trying to combine items, only for them to drop and fall through the floor into oblivion. Blocking the cart in any spot other than the one correct spot will result in you being stuck with no way to return. I would run back to save the game after every single fight because enemies can hit through walls and kill you from afar, sprinting away from the collapsing ceilings will still kill you. And by the end of it, I had to quit because the game will not let me combine the gasmask parts, so I will die trying to complete the level.
garbage remake made as a money grab. no passion. total jank. no understanding of what made the original great. beware of this publisher and avoid this game even when on sale and anything they create in the future if they have any future at all. my guess is a fly by night game maker that will vanish into the nether after grabbing a few bucks by those of us unlucky enough to purchase this trash.
Waxworks: Curse of the Ancestors is a modern revival of a cult classic concept—an atmospheric, puzzle-driven horror adventure built around the eerie premise of walking through cursed wax exhibits that become real, deadly worlds. Developed and published by Went2Play LLC, the game frames its narrative as a generational struggle against a family curse, with the protagonist forced to confront nightmarish scenarios inspired by historical eras, folklore, and horror archetypes. Rather than relying on jump scares or constant action, it establishes tension through vulnerability, uncertainty, and the unsettling realization that every exhibit contains a carefully constructed death trap waiting to be triggered. The wax museum setting becomes both narrative hub and psychological torment, delivering a sense of shifting reality that keeps players cautious and invested. Gameplay blends first-person exploration, environmental puzzles, survival mechanics, and combat encounters that emphasize resource scarcity over brute force. Each exhibit functions as a self-contained scenario with its own tone, enemy types, hazards, and puzzle logic—Egyptian tombs, shadowed alleyways, twisted medieval crypts, and…
if bad hit boxes was a crime, the people who made this game would be on death row, i really gave this game a chance, but no amount of potential can make up for the absolutely terrible combat mechanics
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