Risk 2 (Mac)

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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.

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Summary: From one who knows
Review: Risk II is quite a bit of fun when playing against the computer. But if you want to or plan on using the internet to play with your friends, be warned that when the person who gathers the game loses the entire game ends. Very frustrating.

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Summary: Net play broken
Review: Risk II is quite a bit of fun when playing against the computer. But if you want to or plan on using the internet to play with your friends, be warned that when the person who gathers the game loses the entire game ends. Very frustrating.

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Summary: From one who knows
Review: Risk the board game is very interesting but can take a long time to play. Risk 2 however is greatly speeded up with the computer rolling the dice for you. It has many interesting variations on the original including (optional) new counties. The computer AI is frustrating though as they are suicidal in the extreme. All together a good game though.

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Summary: Like the board game, but more
Review: The Risk II computer game is a lot like the original board game (same map, same rules, etc.) but there are even more option. You can add territories and add conections between territories. You can play by yourself, against the computer, or over the internet. One thing I liked about playing Risk II on the computer was that things go a lot quicker than if you're playing the board game (i.e. you can practicaly fast-forward the computer vs. computer battles). Another thing about playing on the computer is that you can learn the rules really quickly if you've never played before because the computer will prompt you as to what is going on and what you have to do. The only problem I have is that your computer enemies can be a bit erratic, and you never know what they will do. Of course this also adds a little something to the game as well. But overall, if you like the board game you'll love the computer game. If you've never played the board game you'll love the computer game.

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Summary: Like the board game, but more
Review: The Risk II computer game is a lot like the original board game (same map, same rules, etc.) but there are even more option. You can add territories and add conections between territories. You can play by yourself, against the computer, or over the internet. One thing I liked about playing Risk II on the computer was that things go a lot quicker than if you're playing the board game (i.e. you can practicaly fast-forward the computer vs. computer battles). Another thing about playing on the computer is that you can learn the rules really quickly if you've never played before because the computer will prompt you as to what is going on and what you have to do. The only problem I have is that your computer enemies can be a bit erratic, and you never know what they will do. Of course this also adds a little something to the game as well. But overall, if you like the board game you'll love the computer game. If you've never played the board game you'll love the computer game.