Mille Bornes
- November 22, 2017
- Payoff Technologies
Get on Steam"Mille Bornes" is a digital adaptation of the classic French card game, where players race to be the first to reach 1000 miles. Play with up to three friends on the same device or against AI opponents, using cards to jump ahead and hindering others with setbacks. The Course mode offers a new way to involve younger players. Up to 4 players can participate in this single-player or multiplayer game.
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Reviews
- The game brings back nostalgic feelings for players who enjoyed the original card game.
- The graphics and animations are cheery, and the Classic mode offers a decent representation of the original game.
- At a low sale price, the game is considered a good value for fans of Mille Bornes.
- The game has significant technical issues, including freezing and crashing, making it virtually unplayable.
- The user interface is intrusive and poorly designed, detracting from the overall experience.
- The rules differ from the original card game, and the animations can be annoying, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics and animations are described as cheerful and nostalgic, particularly in classic mode, but overall, they suffer from poor execution and a lack of clarity in the user interface. While the new course variant introduces interesting elements, the visuals are criticized for being childish and difficult to navigate, detracting from the gameplay experience.
“The graphics and animations are cheery, and it's nice to see the old school cards.”
“The graphics in classic mode are snazzy and retro, and I had some fun playing it.”
“The new graphics and animations aren't a terrible idea in theory, but they're poorly executed, and I'm not sure how much the new cards add.”
“It's hard to tell how many miles are completed for each player; it's not shown numerically anywhere, and you have to count spaces on the course graphic.”
“Back then it was just a representation of the physical game rather than having the graphics and all that.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant concern, with reports of frequent freezes and AI issues persisting for over three years, leading to frustration among players. While some users find it playable, others recommend avoiding full-screen mode due to increased instability. Overall, the developer's lack of responsiveness to these issues has left many dissatisfied.
“It's playable and not buggy.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never feels glitchy.”
“Do not waste your money, this game has been broken for over 3 years and the developer does not care. Multiple people have reported the issue where the AI freezes and you have to kill the game via Task Manager.”
“Game frequently freezes and the only way out is to close the window (I don't even want to try to play in full screen mode).”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for not aligning with the scoring and outcomes, leading to a disconnect that detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that nostalgia may not be enough to justify its shortcomings.
“The gameplay does not correlate with the score and outcome, which is a significant issue. It might be best to leave the nostalgia in the past.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it hard to stay engaged.”
