RISK Global Domination

 Switch
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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 5 out of 8

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  1. Steflink
    Nov 1, 2018
    5
    Single player review - Risk as a board-game is a popular game worldwide, and now you can play it on the way and without unboxing everything so that is a good thing. The hologram style is nicely done and overall playing one game is exiting, the game is worth those €20,00 but that's about it. I have to compare this Risk to the computer-version Risk II from the year 2000 (!), and I have toSingle player review - Risk as a board-game is a popular game worldwide, and now you can play it on the way and without unboxing everything so that is a good thing. The hologram style is nicely done and overall playing one game is exiting, the game is worth those €20,00 but that's about it. I have to compare this Risk to the computer-version Risk II from the year 2000 (!), and I have to conclude that there is an absence of game modes, playing rules and multiple soundtracks. In Risk II you could play with 8 players, and there was a game-mode called "same time" in which players choose their attacks simultaneously and get battles with multiple fronts and have border-battles. You also have the option to include some islands like Hawaii (link between Japan and East America) and New Zealand. In the options menu of Risk II you could also set the value of cards, distribution of territories by auction and winning by occupying a percentage of the world map instead of 100% world domination. And last but not least there was a "tournament" mode which could be seen as a basic campaign mode... My point is that a game from the year 2000 has all this extra game-variables, while this new Switch game has almost none of this, and I think this is a missed opportunity. The game has great graphics and a nice futuristic theme but as a game it's really BASIC. And I think, when you publish a digital version of a boardgame, there should be some extra variables in expend of the boardgame and it should at least have a campaign mode. The AI is average and has 3 modes, balanced, defensive and agressive. The balanced AI goes further with invading than most people would do but is furthermore tactical enough to invade one area to disturb others from having whole continents so that player get less troops next round, playing agains AI is challenging enough for the average player. I had higher expectations of this, but playing this basic game is still a nice thrill. It will most likely not be the case, but an extention of this game would be welcome.… Expand
  2. Lt_Dangus
    Nov 22, 2018
    2
    Online play is absolute garbage. I can't believe they're charging money for this game. When you join another player's game, you have to wait 1-3 minutes to join just to find out that you've spawned as the team that has 10 troops and 4 territories left... When you're actually doing well in online play, it's far too easy for others to troll you and your game. They can join the game, useOnline play is absolute garbage. I can't believe they're charging money for this game. When you join another player's game, you have to wait 1-3 minutes to join just to find out that you've spawned as the team that has 10 troops and 4 territories left... When you're actually doing well in online play, it's far too easy for others to troll you and your game. They can join the game, use 8 cards and destroy half the map in one turn with no strategic plan and then just quit, ruining your game. There needs to be a penalty for quitting an online match! I've also had lots of players join a game and start losing to me and get salty and then take like over 5 minutes a turn just to quit later on... There needs to be a time limit per turn! There's also an issue where if you join another player's game and you defeat them but AI teams still remain, the game will never continue on, it will be stuck on the turn advance screen forever. I waited 20 minutes to see if it would time out so I could claim my online match win but it didn't. Overall, online play is extremely frustrating. Not to mention that many times you can't find a single player online to play against.

    Offline Play leaves a lot to be desired as well. The AI is super predictable and lacks any sort of strategic intelligence whatsoever. There are a handful of un-lockable "rewards" in this game, ranging from different dice textures to exclusive game art... Exclusive game art? Really? If there's anyone out of the 104 people who bought this game who were excited to unlock the picture of a jet I'd be pretty amazed....

    All that being said, I seriously love RISK and other strategy games. This game is aesthetically very polished it just needs a fairly decent overhaul to go from a disappointment to something I'm excited to play. I think the odds of Ubisoft fixing it are low considering you can't review games on the nintendo eshop so unsuspecting victims will continue to waste there 20 dollars on a crappy game that probably has a better equivalent for free on android/ios.    … Expand
  3. OnyxRecon
    Sep 4, 2019
    0
    I made an account just for this game. I don't think at any point it is worth it, maybe if it's on sale and you account share...

    There's so little options and the AI is either Easy (aka balanced) or super OP (aka aggresive). If you want to play, just play the free trial.

    Ubisoft this is disappointing and to be honest a pretty sad effort for such a great board game.
  4. net_nut
    Apr 22, 2020
    0
    Unplayable. If any of the player’s internet connection becomes subpar for even a moment they are booted from the game and a round can’t continue. We tried 3 times before giving up forever. Don’t waste your money.
  5. HeyItsDoodler
    May 20, 2020
    10
    For those that may be dismayed by other reviews of this game, I'll let you know that this game may not have overwhelming content to offer, it is in fact risk and especially for a couch multiplayer experience it is the perfect time waster to get through your night. The demo is long enough to enjoy your way through the game. What I'm saying is, if you're bored and have some family aroundFor those that may be dismayed by other reviews of this game, I'll let you know that this game may not have overwhelming content to offer, it is in fact risk and especially for a couch multiplayer experience it is the perfect time waster to get through your night. The demo is long enough to enjoy your way through the game. What I'm saying is, if you're bored and have some family around this game will most likely satisfy you.… Expand
  6. Oinkster
    Sep 10, 2022
    2
    So bare bones you may as well stare at a wall and pretend you're playing risk. Also features long, pointless animations and cutscenes. The unlockables are mostly screenshots of the game. A beyond lazy cash grab.
  7. Mkaz
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    Even 8-1 battles were lost. Every time. My wife and I tried teaming up on a single AI. Computer won 90% of rolls. There's no point in playing this. At all

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  1. Nintenderos
    Dec 21, 2018
    75
    The conquest of the planet was never so portable. Although the content is basic, RISK is the perfect choice for lovers of classic strategy both to play with friends and alone.
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  2. FNintendo
    Dec 18, 2018
    30
    Taking one of the world's most famous board games and converting it into a Nintendo Switch game could be a remarkable effort if it worked. Unfortunately that's not the case with this version of Risk. Everything that makes the original so entertaining and unforgettable is absent from this adaptation which, while mechanically competent, falls short at delivering in every other aspect which made Risk such a big name to begin with.
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