Monopoly for Nintendo Switch

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • gameplay
Monopoly for Nintendo Switch Game Cover
Slow and steady like the game itself, but a virtual experience can’t live up to the real thing.
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America’s favorite family board game, Monopoly, makes its debut on Nintendo Switch system with new ways to play! Experience three unique 3D boards at home or on-the-go with up to six players in total, or take your game online and challenge players in quick matches. Customize your game by selecting from six official House Rules chosen by Monopoly fans around the world. Don’t have time for a full ga…

  • Nintendo Switch
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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
music2 negative mentions
  • Great for traveling and fits well into the Switch, making it easy to play anywhere.
  • Fun family game with various modes and enjoyable graphics.
  • Perfect for Monopoly lovers, offering a new twist on the classic game.
  • Experiences glitchy graphics and annoying sound effects, which can detract from gameplay.
  • Game can be slow-paced, especially when playing solo, leading to boredom.
  • Requires an Ubisoft account, which may be a barrier for younger players.
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the classic style while others found the higher-end graphics to be glitchy and potentially nauseating. While some praised the visuals for enhancing the gameplay experience, others noted that the modern graphics can become redundant and tiresome. Overall, the preference for classic graphics seems to be a common sentiment among players.

    • “Fantastic graphics”
    • “I like the actual Monopoly game that comes with it and the ability to choose live games or traditional boards, and the graphics are great; it makes playing Monopoly easy.”
    • “The graphics are fine - the classic being the best.”
    • “The graphics and sound effects start getting glitchy, where sounds would cut out or be non-existent.”
    • “You can get a little nauseous with the graphics, which is normal with these types of electronic games; this is why I prefer the classic graphics version.”
    • “The higher-end graphics in the alternative motif games get extremely redundant and tiresome.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music and sound effects in the game have received negative feedback, with some users finding the crowd sounds and music annoying enough to disable them in the settings.

    • “The music and sound effects are quite annoying.”
    • “I do not like the crowd sounds or the music, so I just go to settings and turn them off.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for lacking evolution and variety, as players find themselves engaged in repetitive and frantic interactions focused on property management, with little change as they progress through levels.

    • “I was really hoping the gameplay would evolve as you unlock new levels, but it seems to be more of the same limited frantic interactions trying to buy and expand a property while others steal it away from you.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for resembling that of a free mobile game, complete with ads, which detracts from the overall experience and leaves players feeling disappointed, especially those seeking a more engaging family gameplay mode.

    • “I suspect this will be collecting dust shortly... I was really hoping this had more of a family gameplay mode like Mario Party 8 Tycoon Town, but no... it really feels like a free mobile game with ads that has been ported to console.”
    • “The monetization model is frustrating and feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded with ads and in-game purchases.”
    • “It's disappointing to see a game that could have been great reduced to a cash grab, with essential features locked behind paywalls.”
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Critic Reviews

55% average critic score

Play time

2hMedian play time
2hAverage play time
2-2hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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