The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian for the Nintendo GameCube is an action-adventure game based on the 2002 film The Scorpion King, a spin-off of The Mummy franchise. Players assume the role of Mathayus, the titular Scorpion King, set in a mythologized ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. As Mathayus, players embark on a quest for vengeance against an evil warlord who murders his brother. The game offers a mix of combat, platforming, and puzzle-solving elements, as players utilize an array of weapons and magical attacks to defeat enemies and progress through the storyline.