Jeopardy! (2nd Edition)

Rating:
Summary: Very FUN
Review: I am a serious "Jeopardy" player--I auditioned in August, passed the test, and am in the pool of possible contestants for the current season. So you can trust me when I say that this game, which I so eagerly purchased as soon as I heard it was available, is actually a step DOWN from the Sony Imagesoft version (1995)that I already had. This "Second Edition" is so overloaded with irrelevant video and audio effects that the sensation that "you are there" in the studio, playing a real game, is actually reduced--and the flow of the game is interrupted! I'm not interested in seeing the game board rotate and the category squares fly around. I don't need to see Alex emerge from magic doors like some character in an action game. What I want is updated questions and improved verisimilitude, since I use these computer versions as training tools for the real thing. This does have the updated questions, but most of the other "improvements" are useless baggage, taking up disc space and SLOWING THE GAME DOWN!

One specific (and crucial) flaw: you have no choice of buzz-in keys in any game other than the solo game, which allows use of the space bar. For any game of live and/or computer opponents, you, as Player 1, 2, or 3, are assigned keys A, N, L. These keys, if tapped repeatedly after the signal lights go off, input the letter of the key! Try frantically deleting seven A's, tagged on to the beginning of a right answer because you typed it faster than your overworked computer could display, only to get a "sorry, that's not right," and you'll experience the kind of frustration I'm talking about.

Only in the solo game can you use the space bar, immune to the above error, and play with reasonable ease. But the solo game doesn't count--there's no competition. It's too easy--I was able to run it up to $121,000 on the first try.

I must admit that my 3-year-old computer is below the specs for this game, as stated on the box--Pentium 166 or higher. But I can state confidently that even if all the features ran at intended speed, this game would still receive a failing grade from me. In this version, Johnny Gilbert, the announcer, reads the questions, instead of Alex! And in the real version, you time your response to the end of the question, not the lights on your console. Michael Dupee, the T of C winner, says waiting for the lights is a guarantee you will lose.

One of these days, I'll get the call to go to Sony Pictures Studios, and if I manage to win, it won't be because of this strangely mutated version of "Jeopardy."

Rating:
Summary: Second Edition a Big Disappointment
Review: I am a serious "Jeopardy" player--I auditioned in August, passed the test, and am in the pool of possible contestants for the current season. So you can trust me when I say that this game, which I so eagerly purchased as soon as I heard it was available, is actually a step DOWN from the Sony Imagesoft version (1995)that I already had. This "Second Edition" is so overloaded with irrelevant video and audio effects that the sensation that "you are there" in the studio, playing a real game, is actually reduced--and the flow of the game is interrupted! I'm not interested in seeing the game board rotate and the category squares fly around. I don't need to see Alex emerge from magic doors like some character in an action game. What I want is updated questions and improved verisimilitude, since I use these computer versions as training tools for the real thing. This does have the updated questions, but most of the other "improvements" are useless baggage, taking up disc space and SLOWING THE GAME DOWN!

One specific (and crucial) flaw: you have no choice of buzz-in keys in any game other than the solo game, which allows use of the space bar. For any game of live and/or computer opponents, you, as Player 1, 2, or 3, are assigned keys A, N, L. These keys, if tapped repeatedly after the signal lights go off, input the letter of the key! Try frantically deleting seven A's, tagged on to the beginning of a right answer because you typed it faster than your overworked computer could display, only to get a "sorry, that's not right," and you'll experience the kind of frustration I'm talking about.

Only in the solo game can you use the space bar, immune to the above error, and play with reasonable ease. But the solo game doesn't count--there's no competition. It's too easy--I was able to run it up to $121,000 on the first try.

I must admit that my 3-year-old computer is below the specs for this game, as stated on the box--Pentium 166 or higher. But I can state confidently that even if all the features ran at intended speed, this game would still receive a failing grade from me. In this version, Johnny Gilbert, the announcer, reads the questions, instead of Alex! And in the real version, you time your response to the end of the question, not the lights on your console. Michael Dupee, the T of C winner, says waiting for the lights is a guarantee you will lose.

One of these days, I'll get the call to go to Sony Pictures Studios, and if I manage to win, it won't be because of this strangely mutated version of "Jeopardy."

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Summary: jeopardy
Review: I THOUGHT I WAS PRETTY SMART, UNTIL I SEEN THIS GAME. ITS A OK GAME YOU JUST HAVE TO THINK.

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Summary: Bad Computer Programs for $100, Alex
Review: Lots more bells and whistles in this version but it hardly makes it more playable. Sure, you get a lot of spinning catagories, Alex video, etc but it is hard and frustrating trying to ring in an answer on this version, much harder than the previous versions of this game. A game that was successful in earlier incarnations should not be weighed down with superfluous effects. I am a huge fan of the game and have bought many previous versions. This is most disappointing and not recommended.

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Summary: So much fun!!
Review: My 2 sons(14 and 16) and I love playing this game. In the summer we always try to have a study time of a couple of hours every day and this is always their first choice for one of the hours. It's not like sitting down with a book, but they do learn things accidently. I wish there were a Jeopardy structured just for school questions, but this is still great.

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Summary: Best Ever....
Review: Seems that people hate this game, I dont think so. It is the best version of Jeopardy yet. It has many more features, for a very cheap price.

Thanks, John

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Summary: What Computer Game Is Close To Perfection?
Review: The second edition of Jeopardy is a very good computer simulation of the TV game show. The graphics and gameplay are outstanding. The bonus features, such as a sample contestant exam and brief interviews with Alex Trebek, are a nice touch. However, even though I've only played the game a half dozen times, a couple of the categories have already been repeated. In addition, it's frustrating when you type in the correct answer but, because of a minor spelling error, the answer is incorrect. I've also noticed that, in Final Jeopardy, my computer opponents ALWAYS bet their entire winnings. Despite these very minor complaints, I found Jeopardy to be consistently enjoyable to play. I can't wait until I've won enough games to qualify for the tournament of champions!

Rating:
Summary: Very FUN
Review: This game is very fun. I love watching it on television. I was just so happy when I got it!

Rating:
Summary: Way Better Than the First
Review: This is better. Why? It has more stuff. Career statistics, interviews, and more make it better. The game's great too. This is a terrific game!