Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by Balio Studio and was released on October 29, 2020. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

In "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" on Steam, players must answer trivia questions to win the jackpot, with over 3,000 themed questions ranging from geography to entertainment. Six countries are represented with dedicated question packs, and players can unlock more by collecting "Neurons" in solo or multiplayer modes. The game also includes a family-friendly mode with kid-friendly questions, and a Battle Royale mode for up to 100 players.

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 260 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of the classic quiz show, providing a familiar experience for fans.
It features a large database of questions, ensuring replayability and variety in gameplay.
Playing with friends or family can enhance the fun, making it a good option for social gatherings.

Many questions contain incorrect answers or are poorly worded, leading to frustration.
The graphics and animations are subpar, lacking the polish expected from a game released in 2020.
The pacing is slow, with long pauses and repetitive dialogue that detracts from the overall experience.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is a mix of familiar sound cues and a 2007 rave package, which some players find fitting while others criticize for not aligning with the original soundtracks used in the US and UK versions. While the dramatic music enhances key moments, many users feel that the overall execution is inconsistent, with issues such as robotic character interactions and poorly designed question options detracting from the experience. Overall, the music is described as "okay," but there are calls for improvements and localization to better match the original game.
- “The game incorporates familiar sound cues, such as dramatic music during key moments, suspenseful pauses, and audience murmurs, which help recreate the feeling of being on the show.”
- “The music, sounds, and animation hold true to the real game.”
- “I have no issues with the rave music.”
- “The final answer music cue comes first before the dialogue.”
- “The music is the 2007 rave package (not country specific - the US and UK use the classic music), and the questions are all mixed up and bad.”
- “Animation is a joke, questions are very lackluster, the music is too fast, the servers have no players with the game just being released, an absolute joke.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay follows a familiar quiz format with 15 progressively challenging questions, but many users find it frustrating due to excessive cut-scenes and dialogue that disrupt the flow. Critiques highlight issues such as poor programming, bad question quality, and overall dissatisfaction, leading some players to seek refunds shortly after starting.
- “The gameplay mirrors the familiar structure of the TV show, presenting 15 questions in succession, each with escalating difficulty and reward.”
- “This gameplay is so annoying!”
- “It's as if they had to intentionally put in something new to remake this game and they added a whole bunch of cut-scenes and dialogue that really just delays the gameplay.”
- “Grammar mistakes, lousy programming, bad dialogue, terrible questions, and frustrating gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the effort to capture the atmosphere, others point out significant issues such as glitches and inconsistencies in localization. Overall, the visuals are seen as needing improvement to better reflect the dynamic energy of the source material and to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “All that aside, the game has good graphics and captures the atmosphere well.”
- “Updates would be needed to improve on the game, but I personally think we need to understand that they've at least put the effort in trying to replicate the dialogue of the game, as seen on shows, the localization with the intros, graphics and questions, trying to get people around the world, or in their respective country, to play the game together, which hardly has been done before online.”
- “While the attempt is commendable, the graphics fall short of delivering the dynamic energy that the show is known for.”
- “Sound and graphics are glitchy; some answers that the game evaluates as correct are simply incorrect.”
- “Graphical errors.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users confirming that there is no narrative element present.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with repetitive audio and poorly written content contributing to a lackluster experience. The need to navigate through menus repeatedly adds to the grind, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging activity. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You have to go through the entire menu every time to play again, and it's super tedious.”
- “The audio is repetitive and blasts your ears off; it's grindy as hell. I don't know how they achieved that, honestly. The questions are wrong and just generally poorly written; I could go on for hours.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is initially entertaining, with some players finding it amusingly absurd, reminiscent of a late-night Adult Swim show. However, this enjoyment tends to wane as players reflect on their investment, leading to mixed feelings about the overall comedic value.
- “The game used to be hilariously bad, not gonna lie.”
- “Funny AI characters add a unique charm to the experience.”
- “If you don't care about money and want to play a game show that feels like it was directed by Tommy Wiseau and Alan Resnick for Adult Swim at 2 AM - it's pretty damn hilarious at times.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is effectively enhanced by its strong sound design and impressive graphics, which together create an immersive experience.
- “Sound design plays an important role in maintaining the game's atmosphere.”
- “All that aside, the game has good graphics and captures the atmosphere well.”
- “The sound design plays an important role in maintaining the game's atmosphere.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels lifeless and fails to engage.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is criticized as a lazy cash grab that exploits nostalgia for the popular TV show, suggesting a lack of genuine value or innovation in the game's offerings.
- “A lazy cash grab capitalizing on the nostalgia of the millionaire TV show.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending money.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized, with reports of crashes that can freeze the entire PC and instances where players get stuck on the lifeline screen, preventing progress. Overall, these issues indicate significant bugs that impact gameplay experience.
- “For one of my friends, this game crashes and then freezes his entire PC.”
- “Buggy - gets stuck on the lifeline screen and is unable to proceed under certain conditions.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's variety, which significantly enhances its replayability by allowing them to continually test their knowledge and skills over time.
- “This variety is crucial for maintaining replayability, particularly for players who enjoy testing their knowledge over time.”

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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is a casual simulation game with kids theme.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire was released on October 29, 2020.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire was developed by Balio Studio.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its music.

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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