Risk 2 (Mac)

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Summary: I liked Risk II
Review: I bought this after reading the two reviews above. I agree with almost everything the first person (4 stars) said and disagree with everything the second person said. The pace of the game is slowed down a little by the animation that occurs when you roll the dice, but I found that helped build the suspense a bit and accurately recreated the experience of playing the board game. There are a lot of variations, and they are well explained...I got quite hooked exploring them all. One improvement I would suggest is the inclusion of Castle Risk as part of the package, although there is a "capitol" version of the game which incorporates some features of Castle Risk.

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Summary: I liked Risk II
Review: I bought this after reading the two reviews above. I agree with almost everything the first person (4 stars) said and disagree with everything the second person said. The pace of the game is slowed down a little by the animation that occurs when you roll the dice, but I found that helped build the suspense a bit and accurately recreated the experience of playing the board game. There are a lot of variations, and they are well explained...I got quite hooked exploring them all. One improvement I would suggest is the inclusion of Castle Risk as part of the package, although there is a "capitol" version of the game which incorporates some features of Castle Risk.

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Summary: The fun doesn't last
Review: I bought this game as a Risk fanatic expecting a whole new game with new exciting challenges. It was not. Although the game was still fun because it's Risk and it had great graphics it wasn't enough to keep my intrest too long. It's just normal Risk with the add-on "Same Time Risk" which isn't very fun, just confusing. If you haven't already bought a Risk CD I strongly recomend buying the origonal because of Ultamate Risk which can keep your eyes glued to the computer screen for mounths.

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Summary: Risk for the rest of us!
Review: I enjoyed this game. It accurately reproduces the classic board game, and has a number of (optional) variants. Since the game allows you to select multiple computer opponents, each with its own strategies, you can play enjoyable games solitaire. As far as reliability, I have not had this game crash or lock up my computer at all. The game comes with some excellent tutorials for those who haven't played before. The only drawbacks I encountered were with the graphics and the pace of the game: there is a lot of Napoleonic-style animation that gets old after a while, but you can turn most of it off. Resolving each individual battle that a human player is involved in can take a while; I wish that there was a "fast finish" option for human players. (You can hit the space bar to accelerate combat between computer players.) Still, it takes a lot less time than rolling real dice playing the board game. Another (minor) objection that I have is that the game ends as soon as the last human player is wiped out; sometimes I'd like to watch the computer players duke it out over the ruins of my country! I'd recommend this game to anybody who loves the board game, or those interested in a simple but challenging strategy game.

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Summary: Risk for the rest of us!
Review: I enjoyed this game. It accurately reproduces the classic board game, and has a number of (optional) variants. Since the game allows you to select multiple computer opponents, each with its own strategies, you can play enjoyable games solitaire. As far as reliability, I have not had this game crash or lock up my computer at all. The game comes with some excellent tutorials for those who haven't played before. The only drawbacks I encountered were with the graphics and the pace of the game: there is a lot of Napoleonic-style animation that gets old after a while, but you can turn most of it off. Resolving each individual battle that a human player is involved in can take a while; I wish that there was a "fast finish" option for human players. (You can hit the space bar to accelerate combat between computer players.) Still, it takes a lot less time than rolling real dice playing the board game. Another (minor) objection that I have is that the game ends as soon as the last human player is wiped out; sometimes I'd like to watch the computer players duke it out over the ruins of my country! I'd recommend this game to anybody who loves the board game, or those interested in a simple but challenging strategy game.

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Summary: Too much fun
Review: I have owned this game for a year now and find it to be very fun. I own many war games and this is my favorite. I play alot on-line too at MSN games. Lots of great times!

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Summary: I love this game
Review: I really enjoyed this game, I had left it in a hotel while travelling a year ago, and I have not been able to locate it until today. Now I just re-ordered it and can not wait to start playing it again. I definately recommend this game to anyone who likes the board game. There are two version, the classic risk rules we are all used to, and the new computer rules. Basically more than one of your territories can attack making the game more strategic. If you can locate this game, get it then and now. It took me 2 months to finally find it. Amazon.com discountinued it, and so did everyone else. A reseller posted it on here and I grabbed it that minute!

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Summary: I love this game
Review: I really enjoyed this game, I had left it in a hotel while travelling a year ago, and I have not been able to locate it until today. Now I just re-ordered it and can not wait to start playing it again. I definately recommend this game to anyone who likes the board game. There are two version, the classic risk rules we are all used to, and the new computer rules. Basically more than one of your territories can attack making the game more strategic. If you can locate this game, get it then and now. It took me 2 months to finally find it. Amazon.com discountinued it, and so did everyone else. A reseller posted it on here and I grabbed it that minute!

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Summary: What a Disappointment
Review: I so wanted this game to be fun; I have been waiting for it for a long time. But the classic version of this game is dull, difficult to follow and disappointing. The excitement of the roll of the dice in Risk battles is prolonged by unnecessary graphics, and the redeployment is confusing. What a shame!

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Summary: Strategical Genius
Review: If one is looking for a compelling strategical plethera of Colonial battles during the days of Colonial Empires; this would be th game for thee. Choose between three different settings, numorous different army's, and countless different strategies because the entire game can last and keep one entertained for decades. Whether one is looking for a hard or easy challenge this is the game to fight over. I absolutley adore it.