Domino Master - Xbox Live Arcade review

Dom-nation

12DOVE Verdict

Pros

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    Reminiscent of Texas Hold 'Em

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    Keeps it simple

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    Core game is decent

Cons

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    Possibly a bit too simple

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    Not hugely exciting

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    Nobody to play with

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The first game from Tik Games since Texas Hold ‘Em stinks to high heaven of THE’s vibe and is just as bare-boned and simple, but where the card game had instant universal appeal and a colossal user base, their Domino game is underplayed. Nobody plays it, so why would you? It’s killed by the audience, not the developer.

Dec 9, 2008

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GenreOther Games/Compilations
DescriptionAbout as bland and empty as a dominos videogame can be. Just buy a pack at the dollar store instead.
Platform"Xbox 360"
US censor rating"Everyone"
UK censor rating""
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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