Risk 2 (Jewel Case)

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Summary: Sucks as no 2 player LAN games possible
Review: I bought this game for me and my wife to play, only to find out after installing it that LAN play requires THREE players minimum. The cover and documentation says "UP TO 8 PLAYERS LAN", and FAILS to mention this little drawback. Not to mention the screenshot in the LAN setup instructions have a picture of the single player screen, so it LOOKS like if you can add computer players too. Very misleading. I had to go their support website to confirm 2 player LAN is not supported. VERY DISAPPOINTED. DON'T BUY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY 2 PLAYERS.

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Summary: Great Game and Value
Review: I never played any previous Risk PC Version, so this was my first... this game runs on XP...Gamesplay is good, due to the several modes which can be accessed...the classic game is there of course, but there are other modes of play...the same time mode is especially appealing because the player is able to attack from more than one territory at once and then can surge to another territory...I really enjoyed the board game, but there are so many different ways to configure play, I put away my box and play on pc exclusively...you are able to play PC or others on LAN/Network (my real disapppointment is that there is not online Play)...graphics and sound are average at best...but overall, if you want to play Risk (Strategy game) which doesn't take forever, not difficult to learn, but challenging, I can heartily recommend....for the bucks, nice game...would work especially well if traveling about with laptop (killing time in airports)...think of it as a variation of chess game, but more appealing to senses...

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Summary: Worth trying Same-time Risk
Review: Risk 2 offers a tournament play with increasing difficult predefined maps and objectives, classic and same-time risk with about a dozen different computer opponents.

The innovation in this game is the same-time. This is an extremely fun option, and greatly speeds the gameplay with friends, since everyone does their turn and the same time, and then sit back and watch the action.

The only technical problem with this game is it requires a minimum of three players, and computer opponents are not offered for networked games. They are however available for "hot-seat" where players share one computer. Otherwise a solid title.

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Summary: No Ultimate Risk
Review: Risk I for PC was an awesome game, because it includes the Ultimate Risk. This is where winning the battle is by using different stredegy cards. This version of the Risk is the best. But Risk 2 doesn't have this feature. I highly recommond to try Risk I's ultimate game, it is so much FUN!!

Rating:
Summary: No Ultimate Risk
Review: Risk I for PC was an awesome game, because it includes the Ultimate Risk. This is where winning the battle is by using different stredegy cards. This version of the Risk is the best. But Risk 2 doesn't have this feature. I highly recommond to try Risk I's ultimate game, it is so much FUN!!