Let me be honest with you from the start—I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit digging into FACAI-Egypt Bonanza, and what I found was… interesting, to say the least. There’s a game here for someone willing to lower their standards enough, but trust me when I say there are hundreds of better RPGs you could spend your time on. You don’t need to waste it searching for a few nuggets buried here. I’ve been reviewing games for years, and I’ve come to recognize when a title is polished where it counts and painfully repetitive everywhere else. FACAI-Egypt Bonanza fits that description almost perfectly.

Now, I’ve been playing RPGs since the mid-’90s as a little kid. Games like Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger didn’t just teach me how to navigate menus or grind for XP—they taught me how to fall in love with storytelling in interactive media. That’s why it’s so frustrating when a game like FACAI-Egypt Bonanza comes along. On the surface, it’s got all the ingredients of a hit: ancient Egyptian lore, treasure hunting, and flashy combat mechanics. And yes, when you’re in the middle of a raid or solving a tomb puzzle, the game feels noticeably improved compared to its predecessors. I’d even say the core gameplay loop is about 30% smoother than what we saw last year. But here’s the thing—polishing one part of a game isn’t enough if everything else feels like a copy-paste from three years ago.

I couldn’t help but think about my experience with Madden NFL while playing this. For three years straight, Madden improved its on-field action, and FACAI-Egypt Bonanza has clearly tried to do the same with its exploration and combat. But just like Madden, its off-field elements—or in this case, the menus, NPC interactions, and side quests—are riddled with the same old issues. I lost count of how many times I encountered the same fetch quest structure or faced dialogue options that didn’t change no matter what I selected. It’s as if the developers focused 80% of their effort on the main attractions and left the rest to languish. And honestly? That’s a shame, because there’s a genuinely fun game buried under all that repetition.

Let’s talk numbers for a second. I tracked my playtime, and out of the 25 hours I spent with FACAI-Egypt Bonanza, nearly 8 were dedicated to grinding for resources or navigating clunky UI screens. That’s almost a third of the experience feeling like a chore. Compare that to something like The Witcher 3, where even the side content felt meaningful, and you’ll see why I’m conflicted. I want to love this game—I really do. The art direction is stunning, the soundtrack is immersive, and when the gameplay clicks, it’s some of the most satisfying action-RPG combat I’ve seen in a while. But it’s held back by problems that should’ve been fixed years ago.

So, should you play FACAI-Egypt Bonanza? Well, if you’re the kind of player who can overlook dated design choices for the sake of a good combat system and a compelling main story, you might find something to enjoy here. But if you’re like me and value your time, there are simply better options out there. Games like Assassin’s Creed Origins or even indie titles like Hades offer more consistent quality without the baggage. At the end of the day, FACAI-Egypt Bonanza isn’t a bad game—it’s just a flawed one, and whether those flaws are worth enduring depends entirely on what you’re looking for. For me, it was a mixed bag, and I’m not sure I’ll be returning for the inevitable sequel unless I hear they’ve finally addressed the off-field issues.