![]() ![]() Whereas a normal game of “Risk” would involve lots of smack-talking, taunting, etc. That’s especially true in online matches and against A.I. Drawing a card, rolling the dice and moving the pieces all either happen automatically or are done with the press of a single button, making it feel less like playing a game and more like watching a game being played. Unfortunately, though, it can’t help but feel like there is something lost in translation when it comes to playing a game as barebones as “Risk” on a video game console. Nothing too fancy, but it gets the job done. ![]() Again, there is not a huge amount of customization available, but, for instance, the option to change the rules from “World Domination” (conquering as many territories as possible) to “Capitals” (going after specific enemy locations) does add a bit of variety.įinally, the presentation, although a bit bland (especially compared to 2010’s downright wacky “Risk: Factions” for Xbox 360 and PS3, which allowed players to command hordes of zombies, robots, yetis or cats), is nice enough, simulating a high-tech war room with a holographic map and a helpful A.I. ![]() This means that anytime someone gets an overwhelming hankering to play “Risk,” they are not completely dependent on those around them.ĭespite being kind of limited, another welcome feature is the option to choose between a few different gameplay modes and customize certain rules. There’s also the option to play against up to four A.I. That can be friends or even just strangers through an online league match system. on the same TV) that supports up to five people at once, it’s also possible to play against people remotely online with a Ubisoft “Uplay” account and an Internet connection. As any board game aficionado knows all too well, the biggest obstacle to getting a round of something going is usually other people - either them not wanting to play or just not having other people around, period. However, there are also a few things about playing “Risk” as a video game that might still make the classic board-game version a better choice overall for a lot of people.įirst, the positives: Unquestionably, the best part about playing “Risk” as a video game is that it can be played whenever. It offers the same turn-based strategy gameplay, map layouts and rules (specifically, the updated 2010 ones) that longtime Risk fans will know and love but with a few features that might justify a purchase, depending on the player. So it’s understandable that this electronic version of the game from “Assassin’s Creed” publisher Ubisoft, which is available for PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360, doesn’t mess with the basic formula. The board game Risk: The Game of Global Domination has been around for a long, long time - almost 60 years, in fact - making it a bona fide classic in most people’s books. A screen shot from "Risk" by Ubisoft, the video game console version of the classic board game. ![]()
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