Monopoly
Game by Parker Brothers
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Size: 512 Kilobits
Save: None
Released: 1991
Works with: all Gameboy versions

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Opening Snide Remarks: I was very intrigued by a GB version of the world's
most popular board game.  I finally broke down and bought it and here's what
I thought about it.

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Gameplay Descripion: Have you ever played Monopoly?  This version plays 
pretty much the same.  The biggest addition to gameplay is the timed games.
You can pick time limits as small as 15 minutes.  In the allotted time, you 
try to amass more money and assets than your opponents.  One small gripe is
that you can only play against 1 computer opponent, but if there were more
then the games would take longer to play.

Liked: Timed games.

Hated: Nothing.

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Graphics Description: I am very impressed with the graphics of Monopoly.  
They're very good.  The game board is nicely drawn and there's a ton of 
cool little graphics for certain events.  When you hit a Community Chest or
Chance space, there's a cool little graphic of the Monopoly guy doing 
whatever the card talks about.  The graphics will surprise you.

Liked: Impressive visuals.

Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: The music in Monopoly is pretty much non-existent.
There's some music on the title screen, but none during gameplay.  The sound
fx are okay but are pretty typical Game Boy fare.

Liked: Decent sound fx.

Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: Monopoly controls like a dream.  It's very simple
which is great for videogame novices.  The game design is great.  The timed
games rule!!!

Liked: Simple controls.

Hated: Nothing.

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Improve: GBC graphics, add some cool background music.

RIYL: Mario Party, Twisted (They're the only board games that I could think
of.)
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Final Words: Monopoly is a very good game that will impress you. I know that
it did me.  The gameplay is addictive, thanks to the timed games. I wish 
this game had a battery so that you could save you game in mid-play.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ****
Sound/Music: ***
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: ****

Total: 21 out of 25

Final Score: 84 %

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Currently Known Codes: None