Riddle of the Sphinx
As the Pharoh's Son, it is up to the player to lift the curse of Anubis, God of the Dead, by reaching the Temple of Ra, and solving the riddle of the Sphinx.Armed with a sling and a pile of rocks, the Prince must navigate past thieves and scorpions on his journey. He can trade with wandering nomads, dig for buried treasure, make offerings to the gods, or seek counsel and healing with Isis, the goddess of fertility and motherhood.Great care must be exercised in his journey, for the Prince can weaken from thirst, which can be be replenished at an oasis or from certain treasures. He will also sustain wounds from the hostile creatures of the land, including Anubis himself.Once the Prince visits...
- Genre
- Adventure
- Year
- 1982
- Developer
- Imagic
- Publisher
- Imagic
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Riddle of the Sphinx frequently asked questions
How do I play Riddle of the Sphinx online with a friend?
Riddle of the Sphinx (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Riddle of the Sphinx on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Riddle of the Sphinx in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Riddle of the Sphinx netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Riddle of the Sphinx for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Riddle of the Sphinx on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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