A group of thugs robs the British Museum, stealing a sacred Egyptian statuette called the "Eye of Isis".
Released stateside on the Xbox in April 2004, the game transports players to 1890s London.
Curse pulls directly from Capcom's classic playbook but introduces a couple of mechanics that were actually ahead of its time.
In addition to a traditional health bar, you must manage a "Curse Meter". Touching the yellowish fog or fighting enemies raises this meter, acting like poison that slowly drains your life. 🔍 Why It's a "Mixed Bag"
To provide a scannable look at how the game holds up, here is a direct comparison of its hits and misses:
The theft unleashes a mysterious, thick yellow fog that mutates living humans and reanimates ancient mummies.