Customer Reviews

Midnight Play Pack

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Being that this is a "budget" title, I was not expecting a fantastic game compilation here but I have to admit I was quite surprised at how well this pack performed. It has a LOT to offer and is a nice alternative to Clubhouse Games or Touchmaster in it's offerings.
It comes packed with 4 games plus 6 versions of solitaire.
Here is what I know of them from playing this the last several nights for hours on end....

Block Breaker Deluxe: this is like Arkanoid. It's really good but somewhat bland in it's appearance. Maybe I am spoiled after playing Nervous Brickdown (another Arkanoid clone) but this game lacks the flashy graphics. Nonetheless, Block Breaker still has solid gameplay, stylus control with great accuracy, and some bonus elements to it's game that you wont find elsewhere.

Midnight Bowling: This is the one I cant stop playing. I really enjoyed the stylus controlled bowling on Clubhouse Games but where THAT game lacked, this one so very abundantly makes up for. This Midnight version is completely stylus controlled, allowing you to control the speed, direction, and spin on your ball. The characters actually walk up and throw the ball, you get alternate views of the alley and players, and even several playback options if you just love watching that great move you just did. ;) This also offers different ball weights & colors, several distinctly different bowling alleys, a variety of players (male and female, with voices also), different outfits for the players, different strengths & weaknesses for the players, tournaments, and so much more. I cant believe how much this game offers. In it's own right, it could be the sole reason you purchase this game pack and you would not be disappointed. I love it.

Platinum Solitaire: This is a very good solitaire collection including the following games...Klondike, Golf, Pyramid, FreeCell, Yukon, and Spider Solitaire. I have only played the first 3 of those listed but they are fantastic in that the cards are quite big for a DS screen (bigger by far than Solitaire Overload or Clubhouse Games), and very clear & easy to see. If anyone has impaired vision and wants to play solitaire on the DS, this game is the one you must get, for sure! Anyway, I really enjoy the fact it has just basic solitaire play but also a Casino mode that allows you to earn virtual cash in the games that you can use to unlock more casinos to play in. The colors and backgrounds are beautiful, too. This adds a further challenge and sense of accomplishment for awarding you medals for certain moves in games (such as playing a number of cards correctly in a row, or certain combinations of cards or many other things). This is a delight to play, especially the harder to find Golf and Pyramid versions of solitaire.

Midnight Pool: This is certainly the best billiards game the DS has to offer. If you have played button controlled ones like Underground Pool, or stylus controlled ones like Clubhouse Games, you will find that this takes the best elements of those and enhances them tremendously, making for a well rounded game. Midnight pool is completely stylus controlled, allowing you to line up your shots (with or without a line to show you where the ball will go), you can change the english on the ball, or whatever else you would like (I am a basic player so I just shoot the ball where I want without tweaking it). The game plays well and is easy enough to really enjoy, but where it lacks a bit is in the overhead view where it shows the whole table, things are a bit small so that makes it hard to see. But when you go to make your shots, it brings you down on the table with a first person view so you can aim extremely accurately. Considering this pool game is part of a compilation, it is abundantly adequate. It also offers tournaments, multiple players to choose from and play against, and so very much more.

Midnight Hold'Em Poker: I have not played through a full game of this yet because I have been so engrossed in the above mentioned ones, but I did at least take the time to do a quick play through it for this review, and I will let you know that this has great graphics, voiced characters, a variety of options, and tournament play. My short game of it called to mind the Majesco version of Texas Hold 'Em for DS, as this seems a LOT like that. I love poker, and I intend to play this more, but at least what I know of this Midnight version of it so far, it looks great.

Another thing I need to mention is that several of these games also offer wireless (not wi-fi) game play against any friends you may have who also own a copy of this game.

In closing, I have to say I love this game compilation. It was a solid investment (you definitely cant go wrong considering it's price!!). It's really just plain fun and very hard to put down! :) I'm definitely very happy that I bought this.

This came only yesterday and it is a kick!! I really just wanted to play Freecell like I used to do when I was at work...But now I'm retired and I missed it.
Now the Freecell game is very nice, but I was surprised at how much I am enjoying the other games.
Pool is great, with nice graphics and realistic AI opponents; as is Bowling.
But I think my favorite is Texas Holdem' Poker. It is just like real and I lose just like Real !!
Buy this game, you'll like it!!

Buy this game now!

If you want to kill time, this game is great! I can rave about 4 of the 5 variety of games on this cartridge.
1st:: The billiards is great. The graphics are well done. You can put "English" on the cue ball, do a "masse", and jump the cue. The game play is addicting.
2nd:: The Texas Holdem is very addicting. Excellent graphics, simple and addictive game play. Hard to put down.
3rd:: The bowling is fun. Perhaps a game cartridge dedicated to bowling may be better for bowling; however, the quality of the bowling on this 5 game set is very very good. You can spin and curve the ball and the game play is fun.
4th:: If you like "BreakOut", the version on Midnight Playpack is well done. The screen shots are interesting and the dynamic gameplay options are very enjoyable.
5th:: The solitaire is "okay to good". I have the Solitaire Overload game. It is dedicated to solitaire only (101 games)... so I don't seem to get "caught up" playing the Midnight Play Pack's version.

As I see it, 4 of 5 categories on Midnight Play are highly enjoyable. The 5th (solitaire) is okay.

This easily gets a 5 star rating in my book! Have fun.

I've been searching for a good poker game. This one is a lot of fun.

I was very happy with this game for nintendo ds. I would definitely recommend it to any other DS owners, A fun new game! The game includes pool (billiards), bowling, texas hold em, solitaire ( 6 different kinds ) and a puzzle game. It really is a lot of fun.

Just bought this package for one game: I have played a couple different games of Texas Hold'em, but this version for the DS - in the 'Midnight Play Pack'- is extremely captivating, the best I've played actually! I'm totally happy with it, so much so that I thought I should review it (which I never do). It plays very realistically, surprisingly similar to Vegas. Addictive, yes. Challenging, no kidding! Even the graphics are hot and actually useful. They haven't missed a trick, it's a well designed and engrossing poker game. So IMHO the 'Midnight Play Pack' is highly recommended for Texas Hold'em alone. Haven't even looked at the other games yet, I am such a Hold'em addict, but I'm sure they're just as good. PS. I'm 64 years old.

I got this game for solitare but I relly enjoy bowling this is a GREAT GAME for the price and I would recomend it to anyone.

This is the BEST game with so many games in it. You have Platinum Solitaire
Break out-and so many more. It is my favorite game!! If you like cards you
will LOVE this game!!!

I bought this game for myself. I loved the bowling part and the solitare. I loaned it to my mother and she fell in love with it. So in the end I couldn't ask for it back. So I ordered me a new one and told her to keep that one. It's fun and perfect to play when you can't sleep...Really.

I love the different Solitaire cards games.
Bowling is not bad. Hard to turn the ball when in play.
Pool games are tricky but fun.
Block Breaker Deluxe is fast moving. Play this game when no one around will bother you.
Hold'Em Poker feels like a real card game, but without the drama.