Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Developer: Sierra Entertainment

Category: Classics/Puzzles

Release Dates

N Amer - 09/03/2002

Official Game Website


Hoyle Card Games 2003 Review

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Hoyle Card Games 2003 brings 18 of the most popular card games with dozens of variations.  There are 12 interactive opponents waiting to challenge you. You can also choose one of many pre-made charters to represent yourself with or use the Facemaker tool which gives you the freedom to custom design your own character. Installation is a snap and you will be playing in no time at all.

Play and master 18 games. Bridge, Crazy Eights, Cribbage, Euchre, Gin Rummy, Go Fish, Hearts, Memory Match, Old Maid, Pinochle, Pitch, Poker, Skat, Solitaire, Spades, Tarot, and War. In addition to all these PC games there are two bonus games of Solitaire and Spades for use on Palm OS and Windows CE.  Included with the CD is a rulebook of games so you don't have to read all the rules while sitting at your computer.  Very nice when you want to learn a game you already do not know how to play!

Ok so there is a couple of games you are already a master at and even the highest difficulty level has you bashing your opponents. If you find them a bit to easy because you are such a card shark, you can easily play up to 4 players on one computer, or take your talents online and play with other people all over the world.  Online play is easy and free and gives added replay ability for even professional players.

In short this title is great for sitting back and having some traditional fun without the stress of having a quick trigger finger or needing the top of the line computer or latest video card to enjoy play.  Whether you have an afternoon or just 15 minutes, this is a great title.

Reviewer's Scoring Details


Gameplay: 8
 Easy to use interfaces that are complete with rules can have you playing in no time.

Graphics: 7 
Not exactly eye candy but this title does not require a lot of flashy graphics to be fun.

Sound: 7
yes, there are some sounds but you don't exactly need a surround system to enjoy this type of game.

Difficulty: Easy
you can raise and lower the difficulty settings to make the game more or less challenging.

Concept: 8 
a nice break from what most people think as computer gaming

Multiplayer: 9
Easy to get started, and a ton of fun especially if you're seated at a table with other friendly players like yourself.

Overall: 8
A ton of fun and a lot of bang for your buck.

 



Hoyle Card Games 2003 Comments (0)



GameZone Review Detail

Gameplay8
Graphics7
Sound7
DifficultyEasy
Concept8
Multiplayer9
Overall8.0

8.0

GZ Rating

"Simple yet fun, Hoyle does it again"

Reviewer: Kevin “BIFF” Giacobbi

Review Date: 09/18/2002


ESRB Rating

Everyone
Comic Mischief
Gambling