• Publisher: Bulkypix
  • Release Date: Mar 21, 2013
  • Also On: PC
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Dec 20, 2017
    60
    Abalone is a classic implementation of a classic abstract with all the advantages and disadvantages that implies. It's easy to learn but unfolds to have a rich, deep strategy, especially when you vary the starting setup. On the other hand, it's dry and offers little hand-holding for new players who are easily obliterated by the more experienced. How you feel about it will likely align with how you feel about abstract games in general. But the faults in online play aside, if abstracts are your thing, you'll find the shell of this snail pretty and the meat satisfying.
  2. Apr 3, 2013
    60
    A stripped back conversion of a strategically challenging if one-paced boardgame, Abalone isn't up there with the classics, but it is a worthy alternative.
  3. Apr 1, 2013
    70
    Even after enjoying the puzzle mode to some extent, I find it baffling that we’ve got an app version a divisive title like Abalone when there are so many great modern abstracts to choose from. Great games like YINSH and Qwirkle would make superb candidates for jumping the digital divide, but instead we’re landed with overly defensive marble jostling.