Customer Reviews

Wheel of Fortune

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

 

 

I am a huge "Wheel of Fortune" fan. In fact, I've been a fan since Chuck Woolery was the host and Susan Stafford turned the letters. (I just dated myself, didn't I?)

That being said, I have owned just about every "Wheel of Fortune" computer game since my old Commodore 64. (I've got to stop dating myself.)

Although it doesn't indicate it on the box, this is actually the third "Wheel of Fortune" Windows game is actually version 3. If you have never played this game on your computer before, or if you still have the old version 1, you will thoroughly enjoy playing this game. There are several game play options you can choose from, including deciding how many rounds you want to play (3, 4, or 5) to how long the game should last (10, 15, or 20 minutes) to what kind of theme background you want to play with (70s Retro, Ultimate Adventure, Fast Cars, etc.). There is also a tournament mode and a cumulative high score section.

If you have version 2, then there is no reason to get this game unless you have played through all 2,000 puzzles from that version (this version contains 3,000 all-new puzzles). The interviews from version 2 have been dropped in favor of more puzzles and 2 new theme backgrounds. Vanna White's videos have been updated, as have how the computer players play the game.

What is most disappointing in version 3 is that the changes that had been made on the TV game at the time were not reflected in the computer game. There is no Toss-Up Round in this game, nor was the bonus round updated to reflect its TV counterpart. Dedicated "Wheel of Fortune" fans will be disappointed at this, as well as hoping the next version more accurately reflects the changes in game play.

So to sum up: Don't get this version if you have version 2 (unless you need the new puzzles). Otherwise, invite some friends over, load the game, and have fun.

I have to admit right up front that I had high expectations for this new version. Up to now, I only had the original WOF game published in 1998 by Hasbro interactive. When I saw the 2003 version was released by infogrames, I was expecting computer graphics that really made me feel I was on tv (being that they had 4 years to make improvements and take advantage of all the lastest computer gaming power). I can honestly say the videos and animated graphics are inferior to those found on version 1. Not only that, there are way too many of them and you can't shut them off like in version 1. Many times they serve no function but to slow the game down to a frustrating pace (not to mention how choppy and visually unappealing they are). The three flashing graphics that ask if you want to spin, buy or solve are so intrusive and distracting, it is difficult to concentrate on the puzzle board. Depite the fact that the game was just released, it does not have any of the new improvements that are found on the TV show like the toss-up round or the mystery round. If you are looking for a new version because you've solved all of the puzzles of the previous version, by all means buy. Otherwise, pass.

Well, I played this on my windows 98 computer, and I have to say the game is very fun. Each level is neatly textured, and the wheel has certainly improved from the last two games. I have to say that it's very funny to watch the computer players always spin bankrupts, or guess dumb letters like X or Q. Also, Vanna White finally has NORMAL hair for once, nothing too fancy like in the last 2 games. There was one bug in the game that made me fall out of my chair laughing so hard. Sometimes, if you solve a puzzle right, and get a bonus question as well, the game will keep going will not let you choose an answer to the bonus question, but instead let you continue to guess letters for the puzzle, even though it'sa already been solved. Even funnier, I once had a bonus question that I couldn't guess on, and vanna had to make the final spin! It was the funniest thing EVER since there was supposed to be a fourth round, but instead, the game just went to the bonus round instead. Speaking of the final spin, it's also funny to watch Vanna spin the wheel since right after you see her spin, she starts clapping as if she was clapping for you to earn big money. Anyway, I am a bit disappointed on how fast the wheel spins. When it gets close up to show what it's about to land on, the wheel goes from extremely fast to frozen. I just wish it was a little bit better. Overall though, this is a really good game to get even if you don't watch Wheel of Fortune.

OK. Obviously, Infogrames, the company that bought up Hasbro Interractive, hasn't seen the show since 1998. They have not updated any of the rules, and all they have done is added a few more puzzles to the second version and rereleased it. I am very dissapointed. I wasted [money] on this piece of junk.

Just read the reviews, agree with all. What I said on WOF2 applies here. New company, cosmetic changes, same game. I hope there are at least 2500 or more different puzzles, and yes, this game should follow the current TV show. (Lightening rounds, and spin the bonus wheel). I too was really disappointed when I discouvered that the back ground sets were tha save as vol. 2.

As i said in my WOF 2 review, big bonus: Look quick and you see Pat and Vanna in the Hot Tub together.

Still, if one gets 5 stars, they all get 5 stars.

This game is EXACTLY like Wheel 2nd - just video updates - NO MORE THAN THAT!..It's still fun though.

Great job! Thanks you for the prompt, speedy service. We are enjoying the game tremendously. Works like new and will provide many hours of enjoyment. Great to use for spelling enhancement for children!

Bought this game because enjoy playing. Thought this would give me limitless access. It is a very grainy picture and just not very fun.

Disappointed. Almost exactly the same as the 2nd edition.
Infrogrames took over Hasbro and only made same small changes.

If you bought the 2nd edition there is nothing new
except Vanna a bit older and a lot of bugs.
Needs a patch which is not available.