RISK: Factions

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. IGN
    Mar 15, 2011
    75
    Messing with a beloved board game is a risky affair, if you'll excuse the pun. But Risk: Factions succeeds at streamlining the classic game and adding a little personality to it.
  2. PC Gamer
    May 18, 2011
    82
    Don't hesitate to try it as a flavorful and humorous new way to experience a beloved strategy template, with the AI or distant friends. [July 2011, p.69]
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  3. PC Gamer UK
    Jun 11, 2011
    74
    Builds on the classic rules while keeping their timeless charm.
  5. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 18, 2011
    80
    Does for risk what Plants vs. Zombies did or tower Defense - made it colourful and gave it character! [May 2011, p.66]
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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. bricky
    Jun 24, 2011
    7
    *THIS REVIEW IS BASED OFF OF SINGLE PLAYER ONLY*... a fun, imaginative and humorous game, let down by the fact that the single player campaign*THIS REVIEW IS BASED OFF OF SINGLE PLAYER ONLY*... a fun, imaginative and humorous game, let down by the fact that the single player campaign is only 2.5 - 3 hours in length.… Full Review »
  2. Tempster
    Jan 1, 2013
    0
    This game is so bad. If you want to play against an AI which rolls 90% of the time 5s and 6s then here you go. I played now easily 20 hours.This game is so bad. If you want to play against an AI which rolls 90% of the time 5s and 6s then here you go. I played now easily 20 hours. The AI has always 3 suited cards for him, while you're stuck on like 4 of 2 different kinds etc. The list is so long....… Full Review »
  3. AJCk19
    Jul 10, 2023
    7
    The best alternative if you can't play it in person with friends, and also quicker clean up and less storage place taken up.

    However, this    The best alternative if you can't play it in person with friends, and also quicker clean up and less storage place taken up.

    However, this game has been delisted. However it is still playable if you bought it before, and it is fully functional.    … Full Review »
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