I remember it clearly. My parents buying my Pharaoh when I was 11 but making me promise not to play it until after Christmas. Oh, the agony! I spent days poring over every page of the manual, imagining an Egypt-themed Caesar III and thinking of building pyramids - PYRAMIDS! The anticipation and the imagination that led to the promised day of fulfilment simply made me enjoy this spectacular game more than ever. Almost 15 years on and I still get a tingle down my spine when I hear the opening music. I've fallen in love with many games before and since, but Pharaoh will always have a place in my heart. Bought it the minute it became available on GOG (THANK YOU) and have been addicted all over again.
