Monopoly

 Wii
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    91
    It's just great fun. [Christmas 2008, p.101]
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    It’s a calculated, strategic exercise that requires ample time and patience. The Wii version gracefully combines the classic gameplay with new variations in a format that’s visually pleasing, entertaining to play, and a very strong representation of the Monopoly experience on a gaming console.
  3. AceGamez
    80
    It's by no means a killer application but Monopoly is a faithful reproduction of a timeless classic.
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  5. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    75
    It’s always refreshing to be able to play it with impartial AI, and the AI difficulty settings are well judged, but unless you’re a total addict, chances are this is one for the game shelf, only to be dusted off on the odd occasion.
  6. 3DJuegos
    70
    Monopoly is a strong representation of the classic table game on a gaming console. Classic gameplay with new variations and minigames deliver a pleasing game experience to play against friends and/or family.
  7. IGN
    70
    Monopoly on the Wii is a good, but not great, interpretation of the Parker Brothers classic. Pick it up and give it a spin if you've got a set of friends who normally enjoy coming together around other multiplayer standards like Mario Party -- but if you don't enjoy those games, or the traditional board game version of Monopoly, or if you just don't have any friends to play with, send the potential of this game being added to your library directly to jail.
  8. GamingXP
    61
    In my humble opinion the developers could have made more out of this game. With the quite annoying control and the ever and ever same audio commentaries one asks himself why it wouldn't be better to get the old board game out of the cupboard.
  9. VideoGamer
    60
    EA has managed to produce a competent virtual version of the classic board game, but we still can't recommend it over buying the real thing. You get numerous boards and the questionable Get Rich Quick mode, but you lose so much by not being able to play the way you want.
  10. Gamestyle
    60
    As far as console versions of Monopoly goes this is one of the better ones.
  11. Nintendo Gamer
    52
    It all just seems a bit unnecessary. [Jan 2009, p.71]
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  12. Eurogamer
    50
    For the price of Monopoly for Wii (RRP GBP 29.99), you could buy real Monopoly. Twice. Or you could just buy no Monopoly at all and spend the money on something more likely to inspire amity and harmony, like a book by Hitler.

Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best Wii Game of 2008
80
#80 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
23
#23 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. thejonez
    Feb 17, 2014
    8
    Monopoly is made quicker by all the calculations being done automatically. Each game is usually about an hour. You can change the rules andMonopoly is made quicker by all the calculations being done automatically. Each game is usually about an hour. You can change the rules and board to make things varied. The music is good enough to not get tired of which is important in games that can last an hour. The Monopoly Man can be pretty funny sometimes. I feel that the computer does unfairly gives people breaks which can prolong the game. Also, the computer is idiotic when it comes to trading. I dislike the automatic rent when you land on property. Overall, a fun Monopoly game that is relatively quick compared to the board game.… Full Review »
  2. superrev
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    monopoly it's a good game to play with family but if you have bad luck this game become annoing.
  3. jeff_reviews
    Jul 23, 2013
    7
    "Monopoly" is definitely for the lazy side of people, as it uses the game to calculate everything for you, but despite this, its able to be"Monopoly" is definitely for the lazy side of people, as it uses the game to calculate everything for you, but despite this, its able to be easily likable as well. Although it diminishes the fun that board games like the Monopoly board game brings, its an easier and lazier way to play, and at this stage in age, how bad can that be.… Full Review »
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