decent, but not as fun as the actual board games
posted by tsoharley (ADELANTO, CA) Dec 2, 2010
Member since Nov 2010
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STORY - Obviously, with this being a collection of classic board games, there was never the intention to tell a story so in the end a score here is pretty much useless. However, the features and nostalgia factor warrant a rating. There are seven games on disc (Scrabble, Sorry!, Sorry! Sliders, Yahtzee, Boggle, Battleship, and Connect 4), with three others (Pictureka, Jenga, and Connect 4x4) available as DLC. Each game includes fun and interesting variations of the standard rules, by use of power ups and whatnot, that would only be possible through a video game. Though each game is enjoyable at first, nothing can compare to sitting around the kitchen table into the late hours with friends and family. Here you're kind of on your own unless you can actually find someone online who won't quit as soon as you take the lead.
SOUND - Though the sound of dice and game pieces hitting the board are genuine enough, I don't imagine audio was ever a focus here. It simply serves its purpose. Mr. Potato Head doesn't have a lot to say other than the celebratory "WOOHOO!" or "YEAH!" and the music is very 80s.
VISUALS - Again, everything looks convincing enough when compared to the originals. This game isn't going to push your console to the limit, but naturally that isn't its intent. Each game offers unlockables for decorating your game room but after a few minutes of this you'll have seen all there is to see and move on.
CONTROLS - Other than a few hiccups when playing Sorry!, the controls work exactly as they should and are easy enough to figure out for anyone.
STORY - 7
SOUND - 7
VISUALS - 7
CONTROLS - 7
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