High Stakes Gambling
Game by Electro Brain
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Size: 512 kilobits
Save: Password
Released: 1991
Works with: all Gameboy versions

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Opening Snide Remarks: I knew nothing about this game before I bought it.  
The only reason that I only bought this game was because it was only $9.50.

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Gameplay Descripion: HSG is a gambling game, but this game differs from all
other gambling games.  In HSG, you are an undercover cop in 1930's era 
Chicago.  You are sent to derail the mob's biggest guns by bankrupting them 
at their casinos.  You can compete in Poker, Video Poker, Slot Machines, 
Blackjack, and Craps.

Liked: The very unique premise.

Hated: Limited selection of games.

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Graphics Description: HSG has some really nice graphics for an older Game Boy
game.  The playing cards look like they should.  The gangsters in the game
add a nice feel to the game.

Liked: The cool gangsters.

Hated: Somewhat ugly card graphics. 

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Sound/Music Description: HSG has some great music.  The game opens with a 
very nice rendition of the theme of the movie "The Sting".  The soundfx are
great as well.

Liked: "The Sting" theme

Hated: During certain games there is no background music.

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Play Control/Game Design: HSG controls like a dream.  The control is simple 
enough that anyone can pick up and play this game in seconds. Bankrupting 
the gangster is a great idea.

Liked: Perfect controls.

Hated: Each casino looks the same.

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Improve: Include more games, make the experience more interactive. 

RIYL: Vegas Stakes, Gangster Town (Sega Master System)

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Final Words: HSG is a wonderful game that everyone should check out. This 
game can be found cheap pretty much everywhere.  If you see it, do yourself a
favor and get this game.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ****
Sound/Music: ****
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: *****
Total: 23 out of 25

Final Score: 92 %

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Currently Known Codes: Start on Level 2- FMHNVG BHNVGB