Scarab (video game)
| Scarab | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre | First-person shooter |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Scarab (stylized as S.C.A.R.A.B.) is a video game developed and published by Electronic Arts for Windows.
Gameplay
Scarab is a game that takes place in ancient Egypt, except that the gods use mechanized soldiers in their wars against one other.[2] The game combines elements of shooters and strategy games, where each side can win by either defeating all opponents, or by placing and keeping the largest amount of towers around the map within a specific amount of time.
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Games Magazine | 4.5/5[3] |
| GameSpot | 7.3/10[4] |
| Next Generation | 3/5[2] |
| PC Gamer | 58%[5] |
Next Generation reviewed the PC version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "Although the missions vary a bit, they mostly stay within the same vein – kill or be killed. If you're playing alone, there are other, better titles with similar gameplay, but playing with a few friends over a LAN or on the Net, Scarab ain't bad at all."[2]
References
- ^ "News for March 20, 1997". Online Gaming Review. March 20, 1997. Archived from the original on February 7, 1998. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Finals". Next Generation. No. 30. Imagine Media. June 1997. p. 130.
- ^ Smith, Peter. "Scarab". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on May 29, 2003. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ Sengstack, Jeff (April 30, 1997). "Scarab". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 21, 1999. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ Williamson, Colin (June 1997). "Scarab". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on March 10, 2000. Retrieved February 19, 2026.