Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian is an action-adventure video game released for Sony PlayStation 2. As a prequel to the film The Scorpion King, players delve into the origins of Mathayus, the game's protagonist, and his rise to become the Scorpion King. Featuring hand-to-hand combat, sword fighting, and archery, the game unfolds in an Ancient Egyptian setting filled with traps, monsters and vast landscapes. The gameplay combines elements of role-playing, puzzle-solving quests and cinematic combat sequences. It challenges players with ever-increasing difficulty levels, keeping them engaged throughout.