Following numerous delays, followed by complete radio silence for far too long, it has now been confirmed by XIDER Games that Ankh: Curse of the Scarab Kind is still on track to hit the Nintendo DS later this year.

XIDER Games has stated that it is to release Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King on Nintendo DS. Following the success of the popular PC versions, this “fun and colourful” adventure will be available to play on Nintendo’s portable platform in September of this year. Gamers will be able to travel through ancient Egypt as young Assil, a bold adventurer trying to save himself from a Mummy’s deadly curse.

“Ever the party animal, Assil’s wild ways lead him to break into a pyramid to enjoy an all night party with his friends. However, on disturbing a peaceful, sleeping Mummy he was immediately punished with a lethal curse. Enjoy classic gameplay using the stylus to help Assil discover the remedy and break the curse within twenty-four hours to avoid his fate. Feel the sand beneath your feet and the hot sun blazing down from above as your adventures begin in the mysterious land of ancient Egypt. Become immersed in the beautiful and vibrant Egyptian locations, travelling through bustling dusty cities, exotic bazaars and tropical dense undergrowth.

According to XIDER, Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King features many colourful and humorous characters, including the lovable delinquent Assil; the Pharaoh, who would rather party than govern; his beautiful daughter Thara; the gossip loving Mummy, George; and Thor, the practical joker. Not all the characters are good natured though; beware of Seth, who enjoys a good ruckus, and Osiris, God of the Underworld.

Providing fun and excitement for players of all ages, Ankh: Curse of the Scarab King features many engaging puzzles that must be solved in order to progress. Enjoy and experience the vivid and enchanting surroundings on your adventure, but do not forget the task in hand, Assil’s life must be saved before his time is up. More details can be found on the game’s official website.

Currently this adventure RPG, the follow-up to the classic PC adventure games from 2005 and 2007 has not been given a finalised price-tag.

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