Monopoly (2000 video game)
Monopoly is a 2000 computer game based on the board game Monopoly, released for Microsoft Windows & Macintosh. Developed by Artech Studios and published by MacSoft, this title was one of many inspired by the property dealing board games. It uses the same box art as a 1998 reissue of the 1995 Monopoly PC game. A remastered version of the game entitled Monopoly New Edition (also known as Monopoly 3[1]) was released on September 30, 2002, and published by Infogrames. A PlayStation Portable version was released in 2008.
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Developer(s) | Artech Studios |
Publisher(s) | Macintosh MacSoft Windows Hasbro Interactive, Infogrames |
Series | Monopoly |
Platform(s) | Macintosh, Windows, PlayStation Portable |
Release | Macintosh 2000 Windows 2000 September 30, 2002 PlayStation Portable 2008 |
Genre(s) | Strategy, board game |
Gameplay
The game contains very similar gameplay to the board game it is based on, with various physical tasks being replaced by automation and digital representations. It features a 1920s-style theme called Monopoly Song.[2]
Critical reception
Bill Stiteler of AppleLinks.com praised the game's customisation options, and ability to accommodate player-player and player-NPC games, though criticised its computer-animated graphics and voiceovers.[3] Mac Gamer reviewer Danilo Campos thought it was a solid adaption of the board game, but that it didn't make the physical version obsolete.[4] Richard Hallas of Inside Mac Games described the game's graphics as "spectacular", though noted the AI can sometimes interrupt a human player's move by making trades and offers.[5]
Meristation said Monopoly New Edition praised the interface and customisation while describing the artificial intelligence as "artificial obstinacy".[6] Jeuxvideo.com thought the graphics were "simple", the gameplay "lack[ed] originality", its replayability was "limited", and the music was mostly "repetitive".[7] Impulse Gamer said it lacked the excitement of the board game and could become quite repetitive.[8] Computer Shopper said the title had the perfect mix of 3D graphics, animation, and sound.[9] Dan Adams of IGN wrote that the game lacked in imagination and creativity.[10] Game Over Online disliked the realistic looking design to the game.[11]
Greg Miller of IGN said the PSP version wasn't groundbreaking, but that it was enjoyable and fun.[12] PlayStation LifeStyle thought the game was simple yet fun.[13]
References
- "Monopoly 3". Metacritic. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Inside Mac Games Review: Monopoly (2002)". www.insidemacgames.com. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Applelinks.com: Review - Monopoly". 2001-02-04. Archived from the original on 2001-02-04. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Monopoly – Review". 2001-05-02. Archived from the original on 2001-05-02. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Inside Mac Games Review: Monopoly (2002)". www.insidemacgames.com. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- S.L., MERISTATION MAGAZINE (2003-03-03). "Money, money, money!!!" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Test Monopoly 2003 sur PC". Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Monopoly 2002 PC Review - www.impulsegamer.com -". www.impulsegamer.com. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Go past go again; Monopoly 3.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)". 2003-02-01. Archived from the original on 2018-11-19. Cite journal requires
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(help) - Adams, Dan (2002-10-24). "Monopoly". IGN. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- Nim, Pseudo. "Game Over Online ~ Monopoly II". www.game-over.net. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- Miller, Greg (2010-04-16). "Monopoly Review". IGN. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- "Minis Review - Monopoly". PlayStation LifeStyle. 2010-04-21. Retrieved 2016-10-02.