Monopoly (1999 video game) explained

Monopoly
Developer:Mind's Eye Productions
Publisher:Hasbro Interactive
Series:Monopoly
Platforms:Nintendo 64
Genre:Strategy, board game
Modes:Single-player, multiplayer

Monopoly is a Nintendo 64 video game based on the board game Monopoly, released on December 18, 1999. Developed by Mind's Eye Productions and published by Hasbro Interactive, this title was one of many inspired by the property.

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.

Critical reception

IGN reviewer Aaron Boulding thought the ability to customise the game according to house rules was an "endearing" feature, and appreciated that it kept the spirit of the board game it was based on.[1] Nintendo Power Magazine praised certain aspects of the game, but thought there wasn't enough visual contrast between the different squares on the board.[2] Nintendojo thought the adaptation was "too true" to its source material and was disappointed it didn't contain gameplay such as mini games and skill events.[3] HonestGamers felt that the interface was "overly complicated" and "clumsy".[4] French review site X64 gave the game a rating of 50/100.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Monopoly 64. Boulding. Aaron. January 25, 2000. IGN. en-US. October 2, 2016.
  2. Web site: Nintendo64EVER - The tests of Monopoly game on Nintendo 64. www.nintendo64ever.com. 2016-10-02.
  3. Web site: nintendojo ~ a site to see. 2006-11-14. 2016-10-02. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20061114044045/http://www.nintendojo.com/reviews/N64/view_item.php?950461200. 2006-11-14.
  4. Web site: Monopoly (Nintendo 64) review by Jason Venter. www.honestgamers.com. 2016-10-02.
  5. Web site: Nintendo64EVER - The tests of Monopoly game on Nintendo 64. www.nintendo64ever.com. 2016-10-02.