Risk (PC)

Ever wanted to conquer the world and be the big boss. Well this is your chance. This is a great game which allows you to work out a strategy to beat off your opponents and take all of their possesions. The game play can be slow, but if time is not of the essence, then go on and give it a go. The maps are great and you have a choice of maps. You get to select your capital and you are given some armies to start your campaign. It is not that easy to take over your opponents. The roll of the dice is random and it is down to the luck of the dice to see if you win. I do find it hard to believe that the enemy can roll so many 6's, but that is ...  Read the complete review

Risk is a great game but its not for those that prefer individual games that involve first player control. Risk is a tactical game and although luck can really turn the tides, Ive found the more inteligent and tactically ept player will still win. For anyone who wants a challenge or loves playing a game that you dont win just by clicking the mouse fast enough then this is the game for you. It is well adapted for both single and multiplayer. Furthermore the latest version has brought in new dice adding even more to the tactical benefit of larger armies. Despite this the game does have poor graphics and its main weakness is that you can get bored by ...  Read the complete review

The Risk PC game brings the classic tactical boardgame to life, and you don't have to move the pieces yourself. The game allows the player to take contol of a few battalions and (attempt to) take control of the world, one country/region at a time. The dice -based gameplay means that there is an element of luck involved, but usually the most tactically adept player should still win. The single player version allows the player to take on various numbers of computor players. The multiplayer function lets multiple players compete on the same screen, to give bragging rights to the victor. Different game options including Domination and Capital allow for a great degree of ...  Read the complete review

Risk game is a great PC classic for any age, with simple interfaces and full rules explained to you. You have to love these features for the risk series: --“Same-Time-Turn” option lets multiple armies and players attack the same territory at once --Mission Risk option --Classic map or Advanced map with added territories --Optional diplomacy and alliances --Optional 3-D world globe view --In game chat --Fun animation --Nice simple details / effects --Cool figures / models --Single or multiplayer capability over a LAN (local area network) The main reason why i love this game is because it gets you ...  Read the complete review