ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? A GAME FOR OVER $200 DOLLARS?
354977
Hey this game is definitely a must have.. I know it came out for a limited time for the gamecube.. or I'd say.. they took it off the market because it wasn't worthy to pay $39.99 for a game with same graphics as the PS1 or N64... so.. think you ambitious people.. if people didn't want to pay $39.99 for the brand new videogame.. who on earth is going to pay $99.99 for a used one and $200 for a new one?? I hope nobody does.. you are totally taking advantage of the situation! YOU PEOPLE BUY A PS1 or a N64 with the game for less than $50.. the graphics are the same...no difference..
3487144
I would look around some other sites. I picked this game up for $15 shipped about a week ago. Try some of the videogame forums and search around. this guy is out of his mind.
3982950
I purchased it used for about 7 bucks.  It included 2 CDs; one for puzzle games, and one for board games.

It installed and played fine on my PC running Windows XP Home SP3.  And it also installed and played fine when I upgraded to Windows 8.1

My box is different than the box on Amazon (mine has reddish brown on it, and shows a man and woman playing dominoes), but when I entered the U-P-C on my box, Amazon shows the purple box with a chess piece on a backgammon board with a couple of red dice.

My box advertises "36 games"; it includes these games:

18 PUZZLE GAMES
anagrams
crosswords
edge tiles
gravity tiles
hangman
the incredible machine
mahjongg
maze racer
maze raider
memory tiles
panic
placer racer
rays
slide tiles
solitaire arcade
star collector
time breaker
word searches

18 BOARD GAMES
backgammon
battling ships
bump 'em
checkers
chess
chinese checkers
dominoes
double cross
master match
maximum pool
pachisi
reversi
rummy squares
triple yacht
wordox
word yacht
yacht
zilch

When I installed the game, one DVD installed as "Hoyle Board Games 2005", and the other DVD installed as "Hoyle Puzzle Games 2005".

The player/character animations, bantering, and conversations really add to the fun of each game; but these antics only apply to the board games, not the puzzle games.  For puzzle games, if you want a second player, then you must find a human player to sit beside you and play; there are no animated players.  Some of the background music is pretty good too.

When I'm in the mood for puzzle or board games, this is the place I go.

You may also like&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hoyle-Card-Games-2008-Old-Version/dp/B001IYR53W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Hoyle Card Games 2008 [Old Version</a>].

Visit my Amazon wish lists to see my 4-star and 5-star PC games:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/BEYS4KHZTP24/
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/35VC2S12P5A8R/
2939975
You can buy this game at Gamestop for under $30.  The prices they are asking here are RIDICULOUS!!!
1522685
No offline play. No spawn copies. No LAN. 3 $60.00 purchases to finish the story. Is this game worth $180.00 to you? Its harder to justify buying this game than simply downloading a cracked copy.
1837936
Not a terribly deep game and I'm not sure how much the little puzzles really "train" your brain. Are you supposed to be more alert? A better problem solver? The scientific function of the game is never really explained. But, if you are into problem solving and puzzle games you will get hooked into this. Tons of replayability for a little price = nice!
2980436
This disc was purchased as one of 3 different computer games, ranging from this one at $10 shipped on up to $60. they are for a family member, who, is, pretty knowledgable about what they want to play. "Canfield" was the KEY game I /she was looking for. I don't think we got it with this so called bundle. It seemed to have only 1 or 2 basic solitaire games loaded , and the rest were to be purchased ONLINE (at their site)!!?! there might be a free "package" as they call it, but, I'll have to follow-up on that...when I have the time. Don't know if its worth it at even $4-$6 for the game disc plus shipping. One of the others I bought, was, "Pretty Good" Solitaire..more  money, but that has what it says it has, and she likes it alot! And learning new card games too. On that one the instructions are a bit tricky...though all in all its much much better. AND maybe the $62 game set is worth it for an outright 1 purchase (?!?) As to Britanica... eh(!) look around some more, is my advice.
3186926
The game is okay. But why would you pay $40 for a game that's nearly 10 years old? If you want to spend that much and get a simulator, don't get this game. It's worth about $9.99 these days. While gorgeous and immersive, the gameplay was repetitive and got boring pretty quick. Money is slow at first but after a few hours you're richer than God and sneezing produces a couple of million.
4959952
The prices here on Amazon are outrageous. A new game is $60, yet they're selling this old game on many platforms ranging from $200 - $60. Don't buy it from here. You can get this game, for $20 bucks or less at a local game store or Gamestop. This game is not collectors nor rare, so don't believe this large prices.

A general tip;

If you see a game online and are interested in purchasing it, do a bit of research around the web. Find out how old it is, maybe find what price it would be at Gamestop before buying online. A lot of people price these crazily high, in an attempt to trick the buyer into believing it's worth it.
3313127
The game has a good look and is very easy to play.  I bought it when it first came out and realized that the 49.99 price tag was way over priced.  My daughter who was 6 at the time got a real kick out of the game.  It's just too bad there weren't free content updates to the game.  It is like a little train set in your home without taking up all the space.  As was said in another review, "we expected more from Sid."  He doesn't care though, he has the money to not care.
2254781
This game is a LOT of fun, and our whole family enjoys it! HOWEVER... You can purchase this game for under $30 NEW at an Aah's Store OR for $14.95 from The Discovery Store! (I'm sure that you can Google other merchants who charge appropriately for this game, too.)I have NO IDEA why these merchants are charging SO MUCH ($50.00???) for this game!!! They have GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!
417419
This game is like a 20 dollar version of what a game should be. Graphics are top notch. But you could honestly just watch a blue ray with a controller in your hand and have the same experience. Just have a friend shout out buttons during action scenes
4608254
What are they thinking charging so much for such an old game?
The seller "the Front Door store"  is unethical and sent me a second hand game that didn't even have the Alaskan Adventure game in the cover, not only was it the wrong game but there was no plastic on the cover and the cover was dirty, clearly NOT a mistake.  If you simply must have it, get it for a different system or buy at a second hand price from someone else.  When going to the sellers page It was out of stock but became available again right after they received it back from me,  Suspicious.  Do you really want to pay so much for a second hand game when you can get it for cheaper by buying it second hand intentionally?
537851
Quick games that are for lighthearted crowds only. Don't expect it to make sense, because it won't. The rules are constantly (and arbitrarily) changing. You can win because you're wearing blue or lose for not singing. Seriously, it doesn't make sense. The game is pretty expensive for what it is, which is just a small deck of cards with text only. The graphic design is, well, non-existent. The game can be fun, but it really depends on your friends.
3234210
Fun game but is almost 20 years old. This game is not work $100 if its not complet. There shouldbe no reason that a game is worth more used then when it was new. Unless the game is still in its package or new. The game is not a game that you will play more then any of the other new games coming out so don't spend $100 on a game that is only a cartage. Its not a collectors item unless everything that went with it is with it. On that note it is a fun game with your friends but like I said it is 20 years old. Ive been buying all kinds of old games lately and it is hard to stay interest in a very old game that I beat when I was 10
4593453
For $20 or less you can get one of the best launch titles for next gen systems, and unlike many of its contemporaries, you're getting a game that compares favorably with what's being released today.

Is the game perfect, not at all.  It's linear, offers limited replay, and at times can get frustrating, but despite these negatives, its a blast.  It's paced nicely, offers unparalleled spooky environments, and visceral melee combat.  Yes there are guns, but ammo is beyond scarce, so be prepared to tear a pipe from the wall or grab a 2x4 (at times drawers, paper cutters, and even mannequin arms can come to your aid).  There's just enough foes to dispatch, but keep you on your toes (and perhaps force you to load a saved (automatically at pre set locations) game upon your demise.

Itching to get a new (to you at least) game and want to pass on the $60 price of a new game, give this one a chance.
1217373
This game is a blast to play with friends and family. My friends and I have been playing the 2nd version now for a couple years. The game is great in single player, but it is incredible in multiplayer. It will make your heart pound and if you get a good Alien or Predator player, they will probably scare the bajeebers out of you when they attack from behind. It is sad that it was about ten dollars in 2004 and now scalpers are over charging for it. Is it a great game? You bet! Is it worth sixty-four or more dollars? NO WAY! Besides shop around. A buddy of mine found it much cheaper elsewhere by searching the internet. We have a shooter game night every Thursday and this is a favorite standby still. Although there are certainly games with better graphics now, this one still holds up nicely in the decent graphics, great action, good music, and excellent scare factor.