King Ramses Curse is a popular urban legend that revolves around a supposed curse that affects anyone who dares to disturb the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses. The myth claims that those who enter the tomb or take any artifacts from it will be cursed with the tragic consequences. The curse is said to bring misfortune, illness, and even death to anyone who disrespects the tomb of Ramses. Many people believe that the curse of King Ramses is responsible for various mysterious deaths and calamities that have occurred to those who have interfered with the tomb or its contents. However, there is no scientific evidence or historical documentation to support the existence of such a curse. Most experts agree that these stories are simply a product of superstition and exaggeration.
Escape Rating A-: I had a hell of a good time with Val – and especially Sindari. I know he’d hate my saying he’s just a big pussycat, but he is a very big pussycat. As well as a great friend and companion to Val, a deadly warrior in his own right, and extremely majestic. Sindari would definitely want me to include the majestic bit.
Even though Val s combination friend, familiar, service animal and bodyguard, the majestic magical tiger Sindari, warns her not to aggravate the dragon, Val can t help herself in the face of his smug, superior attitude and face. This doesn t make me popular with the rest of the magical community as you can tell from the numerous break-ins and assassination attempts I ve endured over the years.
Most experts agree that these stories are simply a product of superstition and exaggeration. The legend of King Ramses Curse has captured the imagination of many people and has become a popular subject in books, movies, and television shows. Despite the lack of evidence, the myth continues to intrigue and fascinate people all around the world.
Sinister Magic, a review by Joanna
Sinister Magic is the first instalment of the Death Before Dragons Urban Fantasy series about off-the-books government assassin Val Thorvald, who uses powers derived from being half-elvish, and a variety of magical charms, to hunt down and execute supernatural beings who have hurt humans. I have not read anything by this author before, but it has all the elements I look for in this genre, and a lot of high star ratings, so I had high hopes, but sadly I found the story rather uninspiring.
The plot centres around Val trying to find a cure for her friend/work contact who has been poisoned, while trying to avoid an arrogant dragon shapeshifter who has arrived from another realm, also to hunt down magical criminals hiding out on Earth. Unfortunately “Zav” disagrees with her methods, and instead wants to catch and rehabilitate them, rather than just killing them like Val does. There are werewolves, ghosts, vampires and various other creatures – like in basically all UF – but on the plus side, no romance.
Unfortunately I didn’t find the characters appealing (apart from Sindari the tiger of course) – Val is meant to be over 40, so her snark just comes across as immaturity, and her motivations suspect – she wants to save Willard to keep her job, not because she’s a good friend. Zav is not remotely appealing, if she’s going for a slow-burn enemies to lovers plot for the series. The action sequences weren’t bad but everything all happens a bit too conveniently. This was free during an Amazon promotion – I might try another from the author, but with so many other books on my TBR, I’m not convinced I’ll be buying the rest of this series anytime soon.
The urban fantasy world and hero that Val really reminds me of is Kai Gracen. Kai is also half-elven, also finds it blessing and curse in equal measure, is also a bounty hunter, and his world has a similar mixture of the magical, the monstrous and the mundane that Val’s does. So if you like Val you’ll probably like Kai as well.
While the curse of King Ramses may be nothing more than a fictional tale, it serves as a reminder of the power and mystery of ancient civilizations and the awe-inspiring tombs they left behind..
Reviews for "From Archaeology to Supernatural: King Ramses Curse Revisited"
1. Sarah - 2/5: I was really excited to play "King Ramses Curse" as I love adventure games, but I was left disappointed. The storyline felt repetitive and predictable, and the puzzles were too easy to solve. The graphics were also quite basic and outdated, which took away from the overall immersion of the game. I found myself losing interest quickly and just going through the motions to finish it. It didn't live up to my expectations and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. Mike - 1/5: "King Ramses Curse" was a complete waste of my time. The gameplay was glitchy and the controls were frustratingly unresponsive. Additionally, the voice acting was unnatural and cringe-worthy, making it difficult to connect with the characters. The puzzles were unnecessarily difficult and lacked proper hints, often leaving me stuck and frustrated. Overall, this game was a huge disappointment and not worth the money or time.
3. Emily - 2/5: I was excited to try "King Ramses Curse" but found it to be extremely repetitive and uninspiring. The levels all felt similar, and the lack of variety left me bored and unengaged. The dialogue and storyline were also quite weak, lacking depth and character development. I was hoping for a thrilling and immersive experience, but unfortunately, this game fell short. I wouldn't recommend it to others unless they are fans of monotonous gameplay without a compelling plot.