Games People Play, The
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Review by Underdogs:
The Games People Play is a lackluster collection of two card games (Gin and Cribbage) and two board games (Checkers and Backgammon). Clearly Software Toolworks wanted to market the game as a "premium" title, touting numerous features and endorsements. For instance, from MobyGames game entry: "Gin and Cribbage offer supposedly personality-based A.I. advisors and opponents. The checkers program is endorsed by the American Checker Federation and includes official play rules such as 2-move and 3-move openings. The backgammon game has four variations of play (Traditional, Acey-deucy, Dutch, and Plakoto)."
Unfortunately, these features cannot make up for the fact that none of the games in TGPP is particularly challenging. I was able to beat the computer opponent in all 4 games fairly consistently - the AI is a far cry from a decent one in Software Toolworks' own Chessmaster games. Since AI is the most important aspect of a good board game, TGPP leaves a lot to be desired. Recommended only if you are a novice to these games and prefer to learn the games rather than finding a tough opponent to beat.
Average Rating: | 7.33 [3 votes] |
Genre: | Strategy |
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Developer: | Software Toolworks |
Publisher: | Software Toolworks |
Year: | 1990 |
Software Copyright: | Software Toolworks |
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Multiplayer: | Turn-based hotseat |
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More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | DOS |
If you like this game, try: | Intelligent Strategy Games 10, Backgammon Professional, Mario's Game Gallery |
Thanks to... | Oyn & deepcut |
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