''Scarab'' (stylized as ''S.C.A.R.A.B.'') is a video game developed and published by

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Gameplay

''Scarab'' is a game that takes place in ancient Egypt, except that the gods use mechanized soldiers in their wars against one other. The game combines elements of shooters and

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, 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

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'' 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."

Reviews

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References

{{reflist 1997 video games Electronic Arts games First-person shooters Video games based on Egyptian mythology Video games developed in the United States Video games set in Egypt Windows games Windows-only games