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Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition iPhone Game Review
Posted by David Croach,
 Rating Preview
 Fun Factor
 8.5 
 Visuals
8.0
 Sound
6.0
 Controls
8.5
 Value
7.0
 
0.0

As mentioned before, the core gameplay is the same as it always has been. Free Parking collection, double salary when landing on GO and many other various house rules can be changed at your will, fulfilling all types of Monopoly players. Perhaps the nicest addition to this iPhone version is the ability to auto-sell/auto-mortgage property when in a hurry. Hitting this button will intelligently decide what your more useless properties are and automatically mortgage them when you’re in a bind. Not only does this save a tremendous amount of time, but it can help shape you into a more efficient player when switching to a real game board.

 


In the end, though, it’s Monopoly, and you already know whether or not you like it. The game comes with its own small package of annoyances, like animations that last just a bit too long and watered down (yet mathematically smart) AI. Playing even just a few games by yourself will make you wish you had someone else to challenge. While the title does feature a WiFi mode, it’s only for local gaming, and at that point you might as well just sit down play the real deal. However, if you’re still aching for that mobile Monopoly fix, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more polished version.

 Our Rating for Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition iPhone Game Review
8.5
Fun Factor
It’s Monopoly, plain and simple. The AI may be dry, but when you’re sitting in your cubicle needing an excuse to ignore those TPS reports, it’s a perfect void filler.
8.0
Visuals
Pretty nice for the iPhone. While the game board is already fairly crowded, the bold colors and sharp 3D objects make the game easy to navigate.
6.0
Sound
Standard sounds effects coupled with a decent, albeit repetitive soundtrack make for an incredibly average audible experience.
8.5
Controls
The touch screen is a perfect fit, and shaking the device to roll the dice was a nice touch. Sometimes navigating across the game board can be a little wonky, though.
7.0
Value
At $7.99, it’s certainly no impulse buy. Of course, all things considered, it’s a pretty good deal.
7.5
Overall
If you’re jonesing for some Monopoly action, it’s the entire game at a fraction of the price of a real board. While playing computers isn’t nearly as fulfilling as pummeling other people, it’s still fun if you’ve got nothing better to do on those long tri
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