Monopoly
- October 20, 2008
- Sperasoft Inc.
- 33h median play time
Monopoly is a single-player business strategy game with attractive visuals, offering around 33 hours of playtime. Players buy, sell, and trade famous properties while proofing their skills as dealmakers in up to three levels of difficulty. Special features include animated tokens, 3-D dice, customized game backgrounds, and optional "House Rules" for varied gameplay. Note: Only hot-seat multi-player is available; online multi-player is not supported.
Mac OS
PC
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Wii
Reviews
- The game captures the essence of classic Monopoly with a well-designed user interface and enjoyable animations.
- It offers customizable house rules and various difficulty settings, making it fun for both casual and serious players.
- The game is a great way to pass the time, especially for single-player experiences against AI.
- There is no online multiplayer option, limiting gameplay to local hot-seat mode only.
- The AI is often criticized for making poor trading decisions and appears to have biased dice rolls, making the game feel unfair.
- The game suffers from various technical issues, including freezing and poor resolution support, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally considered good, with some users appreciating the art style and animations, while others find them cheesy or unimpressive. There are mixed feelings about the graphical settings and the game's overall presentation, but many agree that the visuals are at least on par with previous iterations. However, some critiques highlight issues like biased mechanics and lack of online multiplayer, which detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are nice and the game is still a blast.”
“It has a decent UI, graphics are up-to-par and you can customize your play rules.”
“Good graphics and pleasant animations.”
“This is like an Android version; the same graphics, the same dumb AI, and the same roll dice cheat!”
“The graphics and animation are cheesy and disorienting, and I suspect that's why there's no video to show you how the game actually works.”
“The story, the graphics... ugh, just get it.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relaxing jazz ambiance and customizable options, while others find it repetitive and off-putting, with only two tracks available. Additionally, the sound effects are criticized for cutting out too quickly, contributing to an overall negative experience for many users. Overall, the music is seen as a significant area for improvement amidst other gameplay issues.
“The jazz music is relaxing, and the selectable environments set a nice tone to the game.”
“The graphics and animation are fine, music is not annoying, and house rules are interesting but unnecessary.”
“Customizable meaning you can change the color on the dice (mine being rainbow) and you can change the music.”
“The music and sound effects are also really off-putting and repetitive.”
“The music is horrifically awful, the GUI for your current assets leaves a lot to be desired.”
“The only other downside is there are only two music tracks.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with solid mechanics and appealing graphics, though some players express frustration over the lack of online multiplayer options and issues with AI performance. While the game offers a decent single-player experience and easy controls, there are complaints about technical problems, such as freezing, and a lack of clarity between different board versions. Additionally, some players find the overall experience marred by poor music and animations.
“This game is similar but much better looking, has more advanced gameplay options, and provides an excellent single-player experience.”
“Though a real-life virtual multiplayer game that doesn't have online multiplayer is a questionable development decision, the gameplay itself is fun and even exciting to some extent.”
“Controls allow for easy and quick gameplay but still provide a decent challenge if so desired.”
“The AI is terrible, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
“The game keeps freezing during gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
“The gameplay seems a little confused between the English board and the American board.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while some mention issues with language settings and bugs, others praise the game for its smooth performance, low system requirements, and lack of glitches.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches or bugs.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“Buggy when switching between US and UK languages.”
“There are no glitches or bugs.”
“It's nice, easy to work with, has low system requirements, doesn't seem at all buggy, and it's just the same as I've always remembered it.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability for many players, though some critics note that the simplicity of the AI can diminish the experience over time.
“There is tons of replayability with this game, and I'm very fond of it.”
“The AI is so simple in this game that it loses its replayability.”
“Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the monetization strategy is lacking, as they believe they can find better free online alternatives, even if those require watching ads.
“I've played better online for free, even though I had to watch ads!”
“The monetization model feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind a paywall.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing dissatisfaction, particularly in relation to its execution alongside the graphics.
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“The narrative is beautifully crafted, with rich character development and unexpected twists.”
“The world-building is immersive, making you feel like you're part of a living, breathing story.”
“The story is poorly written and lacks depth.”
“The plot twists are predictable and uninspired.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage the player.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express deep frustration and heartbreak when they invest effort into the game, only to be repeatedly thwarted by unfair mechanics, leading to a sense of emotional betrayal as their hard work is overshadowed by the luck of computer opponents.
“There are few things more heartbreaking than to have played this game very well, to have established paying properties in front of the computer players, only to be cheated round after round, hitting every costly spot on the board, while the computer opponents skip happily over your properties turn after turn.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly customizable, allowing players to change backgrounds for different effects and set their own house rules, enhancing the overall experience whether playing with AI or human opponents.
