With the somewhat misleading title of Mind Games Entertainment Pack for Windows, this collection of nine classic board games suffers from uninteresting graphics and maddeningly hard gameplay. While games like chess and Go and have stood the test of time in their real-world forms and been translated to computer screens many times over, Mind Games Entertainment Pack for Windows takes all the fun out of them, making them a waste of time.
Games should provide challenges for all levels of players but these are incredibly difficult even at the beginner levels. There's not even a training mode to show possible moves, making the less-common games confusing, and even though a hint option is provided, it's slow and irritating to use. After losing a few times and falling victim to the computer's unfair speed of gameplay, chances are slim you'll want to continue. The computer plays too quickly to allow you to study moves or see mistakes. Pluto and fifi. It's remarkable that traditional games like checkers can stop being fun but Mind Games Entertainment Pack for Windows manages the feat. While the classical music used for the introductory screens and animations are no doubt included to give a touch of class to the cerebral intent of the collection, it doesn't really work with these simple games. The designers seem more interested in style over gameplay, as seen by the marble backgrounds and 3D effects.
The Best of Microsoft Entertainment Pack (BOMEP) was a collection of thirteen. All games being 16-bit run on modern 32-bit versions of Windows but not on. Games that are compatible with the Xbox 360 require a software update to play.
Although not unattractive, the graphics add little to the games and don't constitute a reason to play. Besides, when you're constantly losing, you won't care. The help files are sparse and the manual only provides overviews of the games. Even though trial and error is sometimes beneficial in learning how to play a game, the computer takes advantage of lower skill levels and most players will simply give up before they fully learn the rules.
Mind Games Entertainment Pack for Windows doesn't entertain or teach, merely frustrates. This collection demonstrates all too well the fact that advancing technology doesn't improve everything. Playing these games in the real world against live opponents would be a much better time investment. Additionally, although the box states there are ten games in the collection, bridge isn't included as advertised.
Graphics: The graphics are no more than average at best and add little to the gameplay experience. Sound: Other than the music during the introduction, there are few sound effects in the game. Enjoyment: The games are too frustrating to be fun and the computer plays at a speed far too fast to allow novice gamers to learn or enjoy. Replay Value: Losing quickly and often will dampen any enthusiasm for replay. Mind Games Entertainment Pack For Windows contains ten classic games for Windows, including Chess, Chinese Chess, Bridge, Backgammon, Reversi, 4 In A Line, Checkers, Go, Gomuku, and Renju.
With the somewhat misleading title of Mind Games Entertainment Pack for Windows, this collection of nine classic board games suffers from uninteresting graphics and maddeningly hard gameplay. While games like chess and Go and have stood the test of time in their real-world forms and been translated to computer screens many times over, Mind Games Entertainment Pack for Windows takes all the fun out of them, making them a waste of time.
Games should provide challenges for all levels of players but these are incredibly difficult even at the beginner levels. There's not even a training mode to show possible moves, making the less-common games confusing, and even though a hint option is provided, it's slow and irritating to use. After losing a few times and falling victim to the computer's unfair speed of gameplay, chances are slim you'll want to continue. The computer plays too quickly to allow you to study moves or see mistakes. Pluto and fifi. It's remarkable that traditional games like checkers can stop being fun but Mind Games Entertainment Pack for Windows manages the feat. While the classical music used for the introductory screens and animations are no doubt included to give a touch of class to the cerebral intent of the collection, it doesn't really work with these simple games. The designers seem more interested in style over gameplay, as seen by the marble backgrounds and 3D effects.
The Best of Microsoft Entertainment Pack (BOMEP) was a collection of thirteen. All games being 16-bit run on modern 32-bit versions of Windows but not on. Games that are compatible with the Xbox 360 require a software update to play.
Although not unattractive, the graphics add little to the games and don't constitute a reason to play. Besides, when you're constantly losing, you won't care. The help files are sparse and the manual only provides overviews of the games. Even though trial and error is sometimes beneficial in learning how to play a game, the computer takes advantage of lower skill levels and most players will simply give up before they fully learn the rules.
Mind Games Entertainment Pack for Windows doesn't entertain or teach, merely frustrates. This collection demonstrates all too well the fact that advancing technology doesn't improve everything. Playing these games in the real world against live opponents would be a much better time investment. Additionally, although the box states there are ten games in the collection, bridge isn't included as advertised.
Graphics: The graphics are no more than average at best and add little to the gameplay experience. Sound: Other than the music during the introduction, there are few sound effects in the game. Enjoyment: The games are too frustrating to be fun and the computer plays at a speed far too fast to allow novice gamers to learn or enjoy. Replay Value: Losing quickly and often will dampen any enthusiasm for replay. Mind Games Entertainment Pack For Windows contains ten classic games for Windows, including Chess, Chinese Chess, Bridge, Backgammon, Reversi, 4 In A Line, Checkers, Go, Gomuku, and Renju.